Best Epilators & Hair Removal Devices 2026

We have analysed the main types of hair removal device available to help you choose the one that fits your area, skin type, and budget. No paid placements, no inflated models.

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Best IPL
Braun Silk·expert Pro 5

Braun

Braun Silk·expert Pro 5

4.4

Premium IPL hair removal device for at-home use, suitable for users looking for gradual long-term hair reduction with multiple attachments.

Philips Lumea 9900 BRI951

Philips

Philips Lumea 9900 BRI951

4.3

High-end Philips IPL device with attachments for body, face, bikini area and underarms.

Best value IPL
Philips Lumea 8000 BRI949

Philips

Philips Lumea 8000 BRI949

4.2

Complete IPL option with several attachments, suitable for users who want a Philips IPL device without going to the most expensive range.

Best seller
Braun Silk-épil 9

Braun

Braun Silk-épil 9

4.5

Electric epilator designed to remove hair from the root, suitable for users who do not want IPL and prefer longer-lasting results than shaving.

Braun Silk-épil 9 Flex

Braun

Braun Silk-épil 9 Flex

4.4

Electric epilator with a flexible head, designed to adapt better to body contours.

Philips BikiniGenie BRT383

Philips

Philips BikiniGenie BRT383

4.2

Compact bikini trimmer for shaping and trimming the bikini line with less irritation than more aggressive methods.

Budget pick
Philips Satinelle Essential

Philips

Philips Satinelle Essential

4.1

Simple and affordable electric epilator for users who want to start removing hair from the root without spending too much.

Best facial
Philips Series 5000 BRR454

Philips

Philips Series 5000 BRR454

4.1

Compact facial hair remover for fine facial hair, suitable for quick touch-ups on areas such as upper lip, chin and cheeks.

Braun Mini Facial FS1000

Braun

Braun Mini Facial FS1000

4.0

Compact mini facial hair remover for quick and discreet touch-ups on the face, useful for upper lip, chin and cheeks.

Panasonic ES-EL2A

Panasonic

Panasonic ES-EL2A

4.3

Wet&Dry electric epilator with 60 tweezers, a useful alternative for users looking for a body epilator outside the Braun range.

Panasonic ES-EY30

Panasonic

Panasonic ES-EY30

4.2

Panasonic double-disc electric epilator designed for faster and more effective body epilation in fewer passes.

Braun Silk-épil 5

Braun

Braun Silk-épil 5

4.2

Mid-range Braun electric epilator for removing hair from the root, suitable for users who want more than a basic option without moving into the highest range.