Braun Silk-épil 5 Epilator, Wet & Dry, Lasting Smooth Skin, SE5-230

I've only used this item three times so far, and only on my chin and upper lip areas. So far, the results have been excellent. I have had a lifelong issue with dark, coarse hair on my chin/neck and upper lip areas, and it has been a challenge that long to find a solution. I most recently was just using a small women's rotary shaver type thing, with barely adequate results. I had to use it every other day, and had to replace the shaver frequently due to product failure. This epilator has been a revelation.These are things I need to point out:1. Resting a hot washcloth on the area for about 20 seconds beforehand helps with comfort. However, I find the process only stings a bit. I would not classify the sensation as pain nor discomfort.2. Witch hazel takes post treatment redness away - though I have not had much of that.3. It can be difficult to get into certain spots - beneath nose and edge of lip. I try stretching the skin with my fingers.4. Results are much better and seem to last longer than my previous product.I have not used the other products in the package. I lost the little cleaning brush and I'm unhappy about that.

If you’re like me and had the old SilkEpil 9 and “upgraded” to this one only to be disappointed that it not only doesn’t come with a stand, Braun doesn’t even sell one for it…I got you. I hate things laying aroundcharging on the bathroom counter. I NEED a stand. If you have one from the older model (hint: you can buy a replacement one from Brauns website), take a Dremel and file the front of the stand down until the epilator connects. The front of the Flex is a little bit fatter so you’ll need to make room for that to sit on the front. Other than that, the charging cords are the exact same. Not necessarily pretty, but fully functional. You’re welcome.

Had to replace an old Braun one that fell and busted, so I decided to try this one.The swivel head and I guess newer tech made me glad I broke the old one. This one is easier to use, I don't have to go over the same area a million times and it hurts less!!!After about 10 minutes I realized I was NOT wincing all the time.I haven't used the brushes or exfoliator yet, so I can't say about that, but the set as a whole is a good buy. and the carrying case is pretty too.BONUS - I live abroad and with a small adapter I'm able to charge this using my 220V outlet.

This is my first experience using an epilator and so far it’s been working well. It definitely hurt the first time but every time after doesn’t hurt as badly. I prefer to use it with shower gel in the shower. That’s what works best for me. There are some areas that are hard to get to in the shower so I have to do them dry.

Awkward design, difficult to use. Facial hair remover attachment doesn’t do anything. I should have returned.

Excellent shaver! For all the areas!!!

Love the ease of the epilator. Upgrades from the epi3 and am very pleased.

For me personally it is very painful, and I had to go over an area again and again because it misses hair.In addition, there are areas that I have not tried because just trying it on my legs for example hurt me a lot.Maybe it is because this is my first epilator and I am not used to it...