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#3 in EpilatorsBest Value

Braun Silk-epil 5

Name: Braun Silk-epil 5
Brand: Braun
Rating: 9 (1 reviews)

Braun

$59.00 – $79.00

Mid-range wet and dry epilator with 28 tweezers and MicroGrip technology. Cordless operation with a close-grip head that removes hair as short as 0.5mm, four times shorter than waxing requires.

9.0

Excellent

Consensus

Our Analysis

Ranked #3 based on expert reviews, user sentiment, and value analysis.

Score Breakdown

Expert Score

8.8

User Sentiment

9.1

Value Score

9.1

Complaint Risk

9.1

Freshness

7.7

Community

8.7

Availability

8.9

Pros

Removes hair as short as 0.5mm
Removes hair as short as 0.5mm
Wet and dry for shower use
Wet and dry for shower use
Good value mid-range option
Good value mid-range option

Cons

Fewer tweezers than premium models
Fewer tweezers than premium models
No flexible head design
No flexible head design

Don't buy this if…

Using the epilator in warm water or after a hot shower opens pores and significantly reduces pain during epilation.
Using the epilator in warm water or after a hot shower opens pores and significantly reduces pain during epilation.