Philips Beauty Satinelle Essential Compact Hair Removal Epilator for Women, BRE235/04 (Corded Use Only)

I’ve never written an Amazon review, but my 8yo son told me I should. He heard me say “this thing is amazing,” and he said “then leave a review!” Fine, little man.I originally got this to clean up stray hairs after waxing my own legs. I’ve had an epilator before, a cheap one, and that thing HURT. I remember using it once and never touching it again. Though, I knew if it wasn’t going to be my entire leg, but just the leftover hairs from waxing, it couldn’t be too bad. Searched for it, couldn’t find it, so I bought this. It arrived less than two hours ago and I have already put it to work.I finished up my legs, then decided to get bold and try it on my arms, which hadn’t been waxed and were fully grown out. I was terrified I’d chicken out as soon as the device touched down, but honestly the pain is nothing like what I remembered. It was pretty spicy, yes, but absolutely bearable. I did both arms in under 10 minutes while sitting on the couch and watching my son play Tears of the Kingdom. Love this thing.

What. The. Heck.I just received this epilator, opened the box, and tried it out on a section of my lower leg.I couldn't feel it! At. All.I was expecting all this pain, thinking I'd have to ease myself into it... and nothing. Up closer to my knee I did start to feel it, and I can see the skin there turned a little pink, but it was totally bearable.Next I wanted to see how painful it was going to be on my underarms. Same thing! I almost felt nothing. Is it because it's going so fast? I could see a few spots where it seems like the hairs broke off instead, but not too many.I am just baffled. I did notice that it hurt more if I placed the epilator directly onto the hairs versus sliding along the skin. I wonder if that roller confuses your sensory nerves or something.

Okay I’m breaking this review into two parts, for those looking for advice read part one, for those looking for a product review read part two!Part One: It HURTS. I read the reviews and thought people were being dramatic, they are not… but they also aren’t lying when they say it gets better. If you are planning on using this every where my biggest piece of advice is start with just the armpits, they hurt the worst so everywhere else feels like a breeze after. Take a HOT bath or shower before and exfoliate really well. It’s best to use the first few times at night. If you are of age grab a glass of wine or two and make sure you READ THE INSTRUCTIONS. Go slowly and take your time. I find it’s easier to do in chunks, rather than strips like you would shaving. One thing I wish I had done looking back is taking it one area at a time; I full sent and did pretty much my whole body and was SO uncomfortable. While you are here also grab some witch hazel for after, you will need it. I like T.N. Dickinson’s the most. ALSO if you are prone to hives/have eczema or other related issues BE CAREFUL, the first time I had a solid histamine reaction, if you have red bumps and swelling take a benadryl and give your body a break.Part Two: I am an epilator baby so this is the only product I have owned, but it gets the job done. I haven’t had any major issues with it grabbing skin and it’s relatively comfortable to use. It is corded, but the cord is long and flexible. It has one head and cleaning tools included. It isn’t the most ergonomic product out of what i have looked at, so if you have accessibility issues it might not be the easiest to use. My biggest complaint is that it is LOUD. I mean it makes my hair dryer seem quiet kind of loud, but other than that, solid product, arrived intact and haven’t had any issues more than a month later!

I will never buy another razor again! This is the product that anyone looking for the best results from hair removal is seeking! Forget expensive waxes, DIY messy wax, painful plucking, nair burns, razor burns, and even ingrowns! This little device is a POWERHOUSE and so effective. It is well made, built to last, and gets it all done!! I have a very low pain tolerance but I usually take one or two advil 30 mins before starting and can finish head to toe in under two hours with barely any pain! It might look a little shocking when you're done (as it is pulling hair out) but it quickly fades! WORTH THE MONEY!!!!! I cannot stress it enough I have two in my home at all times.

It honestly great. I started epilating this year and honestly it works better if you shave first, and then wait like a week or so for it to grow, depending how long your wait growth takes. It was able to pluck every single hair out and go slow!!! Going fast breaks the hair which leads irritation. From shaving for 3 years, to waxing of 3 years and now starting epilating! Love it so much, way more convinent to me.

I “downgraded” from my Braun 9 to this and I’m so happy - this is faster, easier and way less painful! My first epilator was similar but Braun - I used it for more than 10 years - didn’t even need to replace the head throughout that time. For just a bit over 3 years with my Braun 9 I’ve been so frustrated with the lack of contact between the tweezers and the skin and the amount of time it took to remove the hair because of the flexible movement in all directions; the charger and the inability to use it once charging had left me plenty of times in the middle waiting for it to get back to work; plus it was crazy painful, especially at the end.First time back to basics with this and I love it - the epilator is so light, I need a fraction of the time compared to my previous one, no pain whatsoever and the washable head makes it really easy to maintain it clean. The only minor inconvenience that I could possibly think of is how it’s going to work on 220v once traveling to Europe. But that’s really minor and temporary! I’m so happy I went with that - sometimes, the more sophisticated they make a product, the harder it is it use and enjoy it. Plus, it’s a fraction of the price of the new ones. I doubt that I’ll ever go back to a rechargeable one.