Philips Epilator Series 2000, Corded Epilator for Legs and Body, Hair Removal Device for Women, Model BRE227/00

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.

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. However, after I used it, I am more than satisfied. Everything I read about epilators online and in these comments/reviews is true. It does hurt, it is uncomfortable, and you do get red dots on your skin after you use it. However, it is also true that if you read the instructions provided with the epilator carefully before using it, everything will be fine. I used it on my underarms and my legs, and both are smooth. My underarms hurt a little more than my legs, but nothing an average person cannot handle. I had a damp washcloth with me, and I pressed it lightly against my skin after I was done using the epilator to reduce pain and inflammation. It worked like a charm.If you are scared to somehow mess it up and hurt yourself, I would first recommend read the instructions carefully and follow them. Secondly, below I describe exactly what I did, step by step, so that you may know what worked for me. Also, I have attached a picture of my underarm the morning after I had used the epilator.1) Plan to shower at night, as it makes everything easier (You'll see why later).2) rinse the head of the epilator when you take it out of the package, and let it dry completely before you use it.3) while the head of the epilator dries, read the instructions and safety warnings.4) Shower - clean and exfoliate very carefully the areas you plan on using the epilator on.5) No lotion - I usually put on lotion after I shower, but this time, I limited myself to putting on lotion only in the areas I was not using the epilator on. The areas I was going to epilate, I simply dried.6) When you are ready, placed the dry head on the epilator and plug it in. Turn it on.7) lightly grace the epilator over your skin. It will be uncomfortable as your hairs are being pulled out, but try to go as slowly as possible to avoid accidentally cutting hairs instead of pulling them out.8) Go against the direction in which your hair grows. Some comments here say to go in the direction of hair growth, but the instructions that came with the epilator say otherwise.9) after you are done using the epilator, or whenever you deem it necessary, turn it off and use the provided brush to brush off hair off the epilator's head. When finished using the epilator, rinse it under cold water again and let it dry completely before storing it.10) Once you are done, if your skin hurts/burns, lightly press a damp washcloth on it (preferably cold).11) apply unscented lotion to the area you just epilated, and massage the area.12) if you do this at night and you epilated your underarms, go to sleep without applying deodorant. Let the skin breathe overnight. You will notice red spots show up after you epilate, but they will go away by morning (see picture attached).13) When morning comes, assess the state of your skin and do whatever you think best for your well-being as long as it doesn't go against the safety instructions the epilator came with.I know it is scary, but if you take a deep breath and follow the instructions, everything will be fine. I am really excited to have less and less hair as time goes by!

I bought this on a whim. I’m not sure if it’s because sensitive skin but MY GOODNESS does it HURT!! I started with my legs and it was super painful. I got bumps from where the hair was pulled from. Lasted bout 2 days? And my legs were sore!!! But now they are fine and have healed.Keep in mind if you have sensitive skin. You may have the same reaction. The other review I saw is using witch hazel toner to soothe and heal them faster.I missed plenty of hairs since I couldn’t tolerate the pain. So start slow!! And massage the area you plucked. And clean out the hairs to prevent them from scratching you.Idk if you should try this on pubic area since those hair follicles are thicker. But for your legs and arms and depending how much armpit hair your grow, seems just fine. And maybe cleaning up some stray hairs on the pubic area for a clean bikini line.

It was a little painful at first, but you get used to it. It got every little hair out. I will never use anything else again! Even if you are a baby like me and you hate even the smallest amount of pain, get it! trust me.

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.