The 10 Best Epilators That'll Have You Tossing Your Razor (2024)

Published on April 6, 2021

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Best Overall: Panasonic Cordless Shaver and Epilator ES-EL9A-S

Dr. Chimento calls this device, "a must-have," thanks to the fact that it comes with three different epilator caps, including a basic epilator head, one for sensitive skin (great for spots like the face or bikini line), and a gentle one that's great for beginners. A built-in LED light helps you see even the tiniest of hairs in hard to reach spots, she adds. While it is pricey, keep in mind that this is more than just an epilator — it's really an all-encompassing beauty device. It also comes with a bikini trimmer head, sonic body scrub brush head, and even a callous-smoothing head to remove dead skin on your feet. (Related: Kerasal Intensive Foot Repair Will Put an End to Your Calluses Once and for All)

Best for Body: Braun Epilator Silk-épil 9 9-720

Another favorite from Dr. Chimento, this pick can be used for wet or dry epilation. (Plus, the whole device is waterproof so you can even use it in the shower.) "It features SensoSmart technology that ensures the correct amount of pressure is applied in order to remove the most amount of hair in one stroke," explains Dr. Chimento. It can be used anywhere on the body, and even has an additional shaver head, should you want to shave instead. This is a go-to for Amazon shoppers as well, who rave about how well it works.

Best for Facial Hair: Gillete Venus Hair Perfection

While this brand may be best known for its razors, it also has this epilator, which is the best option for your face. It's as easy to hold as a tube of mascara, and you can seamlessly use it on cheeks, chin, eyebrows, etc. The extra-slim head has 10 tweezers (making the process much less painful on these sensitive spots (compared to other devices with more tweezers, which equates to more discomfort) that can grab and remove hairs as fine as .02mm. (Related: These Hair Removal Creams and Tools Make De-Fuzzing Your Face At Home So Easy)

Best for Sensitive Skin: Remington Smooth & Silky Deluxe Rechargeable Epilator

This is great for those with sensitive skin, thanks to a massaging cap that both makes the experience less painful and contains aloe vera to prevent irritation and calm the skin, says Dr. Chimento. You can also easily use it on the body or on the face, thanks to an included precision cap that's perfect for smaller spots.

Best Budget Buy: Konjintora Hair Epilator

If you're not quite sure you're going to like using an epilator or just don't want to shell out the big bucks for one of these devices, consider this wallet-friendly pick. It's not only an epilator but also an all-in-one hair removal tool, touting interchangeable epilator, clipper, and shaver heads. It's a feature that happy Amazon shoppers love, repeatedly calling out the incredible value, as well as the fact that it's rechargeable and doesn't require batteries.

Best for Beginngers: Braun Epilator Silk-épil 5 5-280

"Safe to use wet or dry, this epilator is perfect for first-time users," says. Dr. Chimento. It boasts 40 tweezers, so it's on the lower end of the spectrum (most contain 20 to 70) which equates to a much more comfortable experience. Dr. Chimento points out that it also touts massage rollers and comes with an accompanying cooling glove that helps soothe the skin immediately after, all of which make using this epilator much less painful than others.

Best for Advanced Epilators: Emjoi AP-18 Epilator

On the flip side, those who are epilating pros should consider this tool. It comes with a whopping 72 tweezers. Translation: It removes the most hairs with just one pass (though yes, the pain level will be higher). That said, it's great for someone who's experienced in epilating, or for those who want to cover larger areas (think: arms or legs), as quickly as possible. Amazon users (many who do point out that they've been epilating for years) repeatedly call out how fast it works and how long the results last. FYI, it does have a cord.

Best for Small Areas: Kingwell Facial Hair Remover

Tiny but mighty, this portable option is the size of a long tube of lipstick and ideal for using on small, precise areas: upper lip, eyebrows, cheek, and even around the bikini line. The head is easily washable (always a plus), and the compact size coupled with the fact that it only requires a single AA battery make it a great pick for travel.

Best Cordless: ElectriBrite Electric Cordless Women Epilator

Opting for cordless is the way to go if you want to keep things easy. It can be used wet or dry, and features 32 tweezer heads, making it effective yet not too painful. You'll also appreciate that it has two speed settings; start with the lower and gradually work your way up to the higher. Amazon shoppers point out how well it works, and how comfortable the experience is, especially after you do it a few times.

Best Splurge: Braun Epilator Silk-épil 9 9-030

Consider this the Rolls Royce of epilators. It's distinguishing feature? A flexible and rotating epilator head, the only device on this list that has one. It makes moving around hard-to-reach contours — underarms, around the knees, near the ankles — easier than ever, so you can truly get at every last hair for a supremely silky result. The handle itself is super slim, ergonomically-designed, and touts an anti-slip grip, a nice feature if you're going to be using it in the shower (which you can do, since the whole thing is waterproof). And giving you more bang for your buck is the addition of other interchangeable attachments, including a body exfoliation brush — great to use to prep your skin — and a hybrid shaver-trimmer head.

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