Panasonic ES-ED50-N Multi-Functional Wet/Dry Shaver and Epilator for Women, Women’s with Four Hair Removal Attachments and Travel Pouch

I've had both this and a cheaper Phillips epilator. This one was awesome. It lasted for two years until one too many drops finally broke it, and it did a really great job. The other one cost half as much but did a poor job and died in less than 5 months.The huge benefits of this one over the cheaper model:-The Panasonic lasted more than 2 years until I dropped and broke it vs. spontaneous death in under 5 months.-This has two sets of "blades" or "tweezers" and the surface area of them is twice as big so the whole process is a lot faster and takes half the time.-This one is can be easily cleaned IN the shower with just antibacterial hand soap so it's always there when you need it. The cheaper model can't get wet and needs to be scrubbed with dish soap and a tooth brush, so I always forgot it in the kitchen and remembered it was there when I was already undressed in the bathroom and about to reach for it.-This can be charged and used anywhere you like wirelessly. The other always has to be plugged into the wall which is a pain. Cord always gets tangled, outlets aren't where you want them, and it's a pain to pack on trip that involves beaches and hotel rooms with awkwardly placed outlets, whereas the this one can be charged before leaving home, tossed in a suitcase, and you get several uses out of it on each charge.-This one doesn't give nearly as many ingrown hairs as the other. Legs feel a lot smoother.-The light on this makes it a lot easier to see what you are doing.As for epilators in general, I (clearly) like them a lot. Yes, it hurts a little. You're tearing hairs out at the root. But it hurts less and less over time and if you exfoliate properly it does a great job at keeping down the ingrown hairs. It's awesome not to need to shave all the time and your legs are a lot smoother.I just got my new one in the mail and I could not believe how much faster and less painful it was than the cheap one that broke. Love it!

I own a cheaper Panasonic epilator model, and because I loved that one, I gave in to the temptation of trying out a model with more bells and whistles. And I'm so glad I did.I don't like shaving and shelling out so much money for Venus shaver and refills (yes they are overpriced). So I pluck where I can and it was a tedious chore. When I tried out the Panasonic epilator, I was so happy because this made the job so much faster. I use Kiss My Face Moisture Shave in the shower and it's fantastic, it epilates smoothly and quickly. The underarms and legs are a breeze. I do them weekly, and I can honestly say that the results are even better than plucking (which can take me such a long time) and shaving. The hair doesn't grow back as fast as with shaving. After epilating in the shower, I use a mixture of aloe vera and witch hazel to soothe my skin and in a couple of hours the sensitivity and redness goes down for me.Yes, it does hurt for those who aren't used to plucking, but honestly, you get used to the pain. Well, except for the bikini area. Well, this new Panasonic model has an attachment that has a narrower epilating area for the bikini area, and while it does hurt, it does become bearable after a while. I think the results are so worth the money I paid for this. In the long run, I'll save from not having to buy those costly Venus refills.Also, another bonus is the shaving head. If epilating is too painful for you, this head does a great job, especially when you're in a hurry and don't want to bother with gels and doing it in the shower. It's not the same as a regular shaving blade like Venus, the hair doesn't grow back as fast or as thick with this attachment. My daughter actually likes to use the shaving head on the upper lip, takes just a minute, and she doesn't have to do it again for at least a week or so, and sometimes, I do too when I don't want to bother plucking.Cleaning is easy. Since I don't use shower gel, as is recommended, I soak the heads in a mixture of water and hydrogen peroxide for a minute, rinse them off and lay them to dry on a towel. Then they're good for the next use.I also love the LED light on this one, which is necessary in the shower. And also, the two speeds are helpful. The slower speed is perfect for beginners, but I tend to use the higher setting because I'm so used to epilating now.I haven't tried the foot exfoliating head yet, so I can't say how well this works.All in all, this gadget is worth every dollar I spent on it.