This Under-the-Radar Hair-Removal Method Works Even Better Than Shaving

Pros: Built-in light, ceramic tweezers made of hypoallergenic material, a delicate-area cap for sensitive parts of the body.

Cons: Only provides up to 40 minutes of cordless usage. 

Philips's cordless epilator can remove the smallest hairs—up to 0.5 millimeters to be exact. It also comes with a delicate-area cap for more sensitive areas of the body and an optimal-contact cap, which gently stretches the area you're epilating to reduce discomfort on the skin.

Customer Review: "From the first moment I started epilating with this epilator, I new it was going to be a game changer for me. It is incredibly efficient in its hair removal—maybe it's because of the ceramic blades, but I could tell immediately that I wasn't going to have to go over the same areas over, and over, and over to get the hairs. It literally was taking 2-3 passes and it was getting practically all the hairs!"

Pros: Cordless, compact design, six automatic tweezers.

Cons: Can only be used dry (isn't waterproof).

This compact epilator is designed specifically for removing facial hair. It has six automatic tweezers that quickly remove hair and provide long-lasting results.

Customer Review: "I have tried all the things, including the at-home laser removal, and this is by far the most effective and efficient. I use it on my chin and upper lip. It was a little scary when I first turned it on lol, but doesn't hurt on my chin (where I've plucked, waxed for years) the lip is more sensitive, but I think I'll get used to it. No skin irritation afterwards either. This is the cheapest one I could find since it was just an experiment and I am not all disappointed."

Pros: Great for beginners, 20-tweezer system, two speed settings, equipped with massage rollers for a more comfortable experience.

Cons: Not cordless.

This epilator is gentle enough for beginners and has a 20-tweezer system and two speed settings. The head has massage rollers to make the experience even more comfortable.

Customer Review: "This epilator eliminated all of my issues from shaving! Epilating took a while my first time, but I look forward to spending a shorter amount of time with the upkeep. Legs felt like pin pricks but you get used to it. I literally saw stars with my armpits and it took me forever to fully epilate this area. The results are truly worth any discomfort or pain, though. I love that this epilator is corded, so my use isn't restricted by battery life, like with rechargeable models. I also love that it has a light that automatically turns on and stays on when the epilator is running. I am taking off a star because some hairs were cut rather than tweezed, and the shape of the epilation head makes it hard to maneuver around the bones of my ankles."

Pros: Seven different attachments, 60 hypoallergenic rotating tweezers, 1.25 inches wide, able to cover larger areas, cordless.

Cons: Expensive, battery doesn't last as long.

This two-in-one device is both an epilator and a shaver. It comes with seven attachments: an epilator head, a gentle epilator cap, a sensitive-skin epilator cap, a shaver head, a sonic scrub brush, a footcare buffer, and a bikini comb. The epilator head has 60 rotating tweezers and is 1.25 inches, so it will cover a lot of area.

Customer Review: "Love the design. Easy on the curves, definitely grabs more hair with less trauma to the follicle. Leaving my legs smoother. Finally used the shaver on the crown jewel and what a dream! Great product. Super happy."

Pros: Detail light, 40 tweezers, two speed settings, massaging cap with aloe vera, precision cap.

Cons: Pinches more than other options when in use.

Remington's epilator has a detail light, making it easy to spot the finest hairs. The device has 40 tweezers, two speed settings, a massaging cap with aloe vera, and a precision cap.

Customer Review: "Easy to use, useful when traveling, doesn’t hurt like other products."

Pros: Includes a bikini trimmer for precise hair removal, cordless design, waterproof, great for beginners.

Cons: Pinches quite a bit when in use.

This other option from Braun includes a bikini trimmer for precise hair removal, has a cordless design, and is totally waterproof for use in the shower.

Customer Review: "Can't believe how much money I will save on razors and waxing. I'm Italian and Greek—I have thick, dark hair. Showering beforehand helps a lot, and going in quick, short strokes at first. Quality of the item overall is very good. Battery did not run out either time I used it. I'm very happy with my purchase."

Pros: Has 72 tweezers, dual-opposed rotating heads help remove hair from the root, works well on multiple areas of the body.

Cons: Not cordless.

With 72 tweezers, this device really gets the job done, and you won't have to run it over your skin too many times. It's also equipped with antimicrobial protection.

Customer Review: "I have very blonde, fine leg hair after laser hair removal and epilators are the best way to take care of that. I had the Philips one, but when it died, I went looking for something better. The difference between the number of heads this has vs. the Philips makes a huge difference. This one is so much faster and more effective. A light would be a nice feature, but as long as you are in a sunny spot when you do it a light isn't required. I prefer the corded ones because the rechargeables don't hold a charge very long and have less power than a corded one."

Pros: Budget-friendly, works quickly, aluminum handles.

Cons: Doesn't remove hair at the root as well as other options.

This mini facial-hair remover from Tweezerman features aluminum handles to maximize grip and hold and a stainless steel spring to quickly remove hair.

Customer Review: "Not painless, but no worse than tweezing. It has a bit of a learning curve but I would recommend for anyone with stubborn dark facial hair. (I have PCOS and for years have tried to manage mine.) This works great!"

Like we learned above, exfoliation is key. This gentle exfoliant from Nécessaire contains both physical and gentle chemical exfoliants to really soften and prep the skin for epilating.

Apply a few drops of this oil to soften hair and prevent ingrowns. You can use it all over your body, even on your bikini area.

Soothe irritated skin with a cooling aloe vera gel. This one absorbs into skin quickly without leaving any stickiness or greasiness.

Use this classic and cult-favorite product to treat ingrown hairs and bumps. Apply a thin layer to dry skin after removing hair.

These editor-favorite pads have a lot of uses, but one of them is to treat and prevent ingrown hairs. The body treatment is formulated with glycolic, lactic, and salicylic acids, plus soothing squalane and aloe.