Say Hello to Smooth Dolphin Skin With Help From These Epilators (2024)

Our best overall epilator earned snaps from both doctors and amassed an impressive 4.4-star average from more than 6,400 Amazon reviews, so you know it's legit.

Not only is Braun one of the most reputable hair-removal brands in the game, but it hits all of the shopping points our experts shared.

King loves that it is completely waterproof, meaning it can be used wet or dry and won’t get damaged when cleaned with soap. Plus, its size make it like the Goldilocks of the epilator world. “The wider head removes more hair with each stroke. The head also vibrates to decrease discomfort, and it pivots to more easily accommodate body curves,” says King.

Another major selling point for King is that this model boasts SensoSmart, a proprietary sensor that helps guide how much pressure to apply. Consider this the perfect option for beginners and experts alike.

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Both experts are also keen on this epilator, but it didn't earn the best overall distinction because it only comes with a single accessory versus the seven that come with the Braun. Given its compact size, we knew this is the best option for anyone who lives in a small space with limited medicine cabinet space and those who are traveling and want to ensure they're hairless on the go.

So what makes it so well-loved? Garshick appreciates that it comes with a sensitive cap that can be used in delicate areas, such as the underarm or bikini area.

King adds the ergonomic grip is practical. Most of all, she likes that the epilator head can be detached and washed under running water.

This epilator garnered more than 3,000 five-star Amazon reviews, but our personal favorite is from someone who noticed an increase of ingrown hair as they aged. To quote their review, “I feel like a hairless fairy princess and I love it. It’s what I needed. I absolutely recommend [it]! I’d like to get a smaller one for the smaller parts of my face.”

Shopping for someone only down to remove facial hair? As our experts noted, they’ll need a more fun-sized epilator and this model fits the bill.

“Convenient and compact design, with a small head that’s great for reaching difficult-to-get-to areas. It’s cordless, lightweight and quiet. It’s easy to operate and clean,” gushes King.

Garshick didn’t suggest this model, but she did note that anyone using an epilator on the face should always take care to be extra gentle. “For hair removal on the face, precision is important, especially around the eye and eyebrow area,” she says. Her biggest tip: Use the lightest pressure possible.

Don’t worry: Amazon reviewers are also fans of this epilator. “If you use it correctly as the instructions say, it doesn’t hurt. And it gets all of the fine hairs out quickly and easily. I used my new one for the first time last night, and my face feels great today! Soft and no hair.I highly recommend this product. It does what other products (creams, plucking, etc) can’t do,” says one 5-star review.

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The Remington Smooth & Silky Deluxe Epilator earned a recommendation from Garshick, who appreciates that the massaging cap is infused with aloe vera, a plant-based ingredient packed with vitamins, amino acids, and antioxidants, to help soothe irritated skin.

The rechargeable epilator uses 40 tweezers to remove the hair and is the only option on our list sporting a built-in light to ensure users won't miss a single strand.

To quote one 5-star Target review, “This is by far the best epilator I have bought. I have thick facial hair that is noticeable and embarrassing if I don’t attend to it every week. I have used creams, manual tweezing, etc., but it takes too long. I wanted something that does its job and shows good results. This epilator makes my face look clean and smooth.”