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Rating 4.1 out of 5 stars with 48 reviews

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    Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars

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81%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers are enthusiastic about the Philips Satinelle Essential Compact Hair Removal Epilator for its ease of use and compact size. Many users appreciate how simple it is to operate, especially with the beginner attachment, and they also value its portability. While some users find the epilation process painful, others are delighted with the smooth skin results that can last for weeks.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Hair removal, Speed
    Tech Insider Network Member

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Works great and not pain free

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    Tech Insider Network Member
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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    First this is an epilators which is basically a tweezers on steroids and will be little painful and not pain free. Similar to eyebrow threading, this removes hair as short as 0.5mm. This epilator have a row of mechanical tweezers mounted on a plastic, rotating head. As the head spins, the powerful tweezers open and close, in a rapid cycle that grips, pulls, extracts, and discards hairs. Has 2 settings for speed. Suggest to start with lowest speed when trying first. High speed is powerful and so try with caution until you get used to. The epilation head is removable and can be washed. Comes with cleaning brush, cap,power cord and manual. The power cord is long enough and eliminates worries about charging or changing battery as this is corded and powerful. Overall, recommend this product for long term hair removal compared to shaver where you may need it every week and this device can delay the process and get you a smooth silky skin.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Cord length, Ease of use
    Cons mentioned:
    Noise

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good budget epilator

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I'm pleased with my purchase. It's VERY noisy, but easy to use and reasonably priced. It's plug-in, and the cord is a decent length so I can sit while using it - no need to contort or raise my leg to the bathroom counter!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Hair removal

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Tough, little tool that does miracles!

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    If you are on the market for an epilator, waste no time is looking for other brands! Growing up in Europe I always used a Phillips Satinelle epilator which lasted forever! When I found it first on Amazon, I was thrilled. I taught my daughter to use it, instead of shave, which is so bad and just makes your hair grow back even thicker, and this was her second Philips epilator, which I bought for her to take to college! Her old one is still going strong after years hard use but I decided it was time for a new one. Your legs will be silky smooth for weeks. Just buy it!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Hair removal

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    good

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    very easy to use and make a very good job , when i started i feel pain but when i do the second time was perfect

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Speed
    Cons mentioned:
    Noise

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Nice

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Very fast but also quite loud. Has two speeds and comfortable to use

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Hair removal

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    A good option if you need one

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    Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Works better than expected. If you want a cheap option that you’ll use casually, this is recommended. Doesn’t not cost a lot and does the trick!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good product

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Good product, but I think it will take some practice to learn how to get optimum results. It's quieter than the Emjoi that I owned previously. Comes with a small brush for easy cleaning.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Not bad

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    When reading reviews I thought this epilator would hurt but I’ve used it a couple of times and personally it hurts less than tweezing. It’s simple, fast and efficient to use. Also, I don’t know if it’s from the epilator usage but I’ve noticed I don’t grow as much hair in my armpits anymore. I’m enjoying this product.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Hair removal

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Epilator

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It works as advertised.Read the manual and watch videos to learn how to use it. it is a quick way to remove hair from unwanted hair.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Pain

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    My wife loves It

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    My wife loves it. At first use ,she said it’s painful a little bit,

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Philips
      Posted .

      That's great to hear. Enjoy! philipsglobal

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    It works better on dry skin

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is my first time buying and using an epilator. It works well, I am still getting used to it. It's really easy to use and the beginner attachment helps.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Pain

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    The first time only hurts a little.

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The first time is uncomfortable but the pain is worth the gain. I am mtf transgender and body hair had to go. After the 4th week of using this on legs, arms, underarms, bikini line and further south, it's more like using an electric razor.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Hair removal

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Get it, great value

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Works well but does take time to fully take out your hair

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Pain

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    VERY USEFUL

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    practical, easy to take on trips and not as painful as they used to be. It leaves your skin smooth and lasts longer than a razor. Be aware that if you used razors before it's going to be a little more painful to use at first

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Hair removal

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great for removing hair on legs

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    Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Works well for removing unwanted hair. Little bit hard to use it under arm but great for epilating leg hairs. Great quality product for good price. Recommend it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Pain

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Works but painful

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This works decently. It is my 1st epilator. I use on my chin and neck once or twice a month. I tried but it is too painful to use on my upper lip.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Thank you

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Excellent product highly recommended bought it with discount.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I was a little worried about buying this because the price is so much lower than other epilators, and I thought it would be of not such a good quality

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Hair removal, Speed
    Cons mentioned:
    Pain
    Tech Insider Network Member

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good epilator

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    Tech Insider Network Member
    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The description of this epilator mentions that it is corded, and compact. It doesn't come with a pouch, but is still easy to take along on a trip. It is smaller than my rechargeable shaver, although it is wider. It has a set of directions that I didn't find very helpful. It's a lot of information in small print, and if you're new to using this type of device, it might be enough info. It also refers to parts not included with this item. This comes with the epilator, cord, brush, and a cap for sensitive skin. Not that it's hard to use- it's easy, but I ended up looking online before getting started. It was my first time using an epilator, so I can't compare to other products. It's an inexpensive model which might make a difference for some users, but I was happy to try this. My first attempt was a little disappointing. It hurt, even with the cap, and I didn't finish my underarm. I tried it on my face, to see if that might be an option. It is not good for the face, although I will point out it doesn't claim to be. There are better products for that. It worked well on my legs. I had to get used to the way it feels, and move slower than with products that don't remove the hair completely, but it did a really good job. It fits comfortably in the hand, and is easy to hold onto. It has been more than a week and I'm very satisfied with the results. I did try using it again on the underarm area and it went better with the second attempt. For me, that area is too sensitive to do the whole area at one time. I did about half on each side before taking a break. Some people are less sensitive and might not have any trouble with it. I'm glad I tried again before writing this, because more practice allows me to see that the right technique makes a difference. If I go slower than I would if I was shaving, it does a good job, and the area will be smooth. It will leave some visible dots, but they were fine the next day. It has two speeds. I ended up using the sensitive cap the whole time, which was less painful. Epilation is usually somewhat painful, as are tweezing and waxing. This is no more painful than those, maybe even a little less, especially when doing your legs. It's easier the more you continue to use it, and you'll also adjust to the way it feels. I do recommend this product, and will continue to use it for my legs in particular, since it did such a good job.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Epilator

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great price- basic versatile epilator- certainly meets my needs. Ordered online and picked up at store without any issues.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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