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14 best electric shavers for an easy, close shave
Say goodbye to shaving rash and hello to smooth skin
I have to be honest with you, when it comes to electric shavers (or "lady shavers" as they are commonly known, eugh 😷) I'm extremely biased.
As someone with permanently sensitive skin, I had to ditch the traditional razor a while back — the constant lobster-red shaving rash and ingrown hairs after every use was too much of a faff. I tried waxing, but it's a pricy habit to keep up with unless you're brave enough to DIY, so, I gave epilating a go.
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When I finally stumbled upon an electric shaver and I've never looked back. And can we talk about the financial benefits too? Investing in an electric shaver means I can cut down the time I spend in a salon and the amount of £££ I spend replacing razors that go rusty after a few weeks.
What's the best electric shaver for women?
There are so many to choose from, but Braun is known for their epic shaver offering, the majority of its models are incredibly high-quality, particularly the Braun Silk-épil 9. I've been using it for months, and can personally vouch for how effective it is when it comes to hair removal. As you can probably tell from the name, it has both an epilator and a shaver head (so you get two in one). The shaver gives a super-close shave that almost rivals a wet razor, minus all the skin irritations.
If you're after a more budget-friendly option, be sure to check out Magnitone's GoBare! Compact Mini Lady Shaver. The compact rechargeable shaver can be used on wet or dry skin and comes with a USB charging wire that makes it perfect for travel.
But there are plenty of others out there to choose from, so check out the reviews below to find the perfect shaver for you...
Pros
- Can be used both wet and dry
- It has two flexible heads to catch even the finest hairs
- Its cordless design makes it easy to reach all areas
Cons
- It takes 20 hours to charge for only 30 minutes of use
This flexible electric shaver works a treat for removing hair across the body, it's totally showerproof, so can be used on either wet or dry skin.
The rechargeable shaver comes with a comb attachment, so can be used to trim hairs as well as give a close shave. Charging is faff-free, simply stick it on its charging stand and you're good to go. For the price, this shaver is a great buy.
This flexible electric shaver works a treat for removing hair across the body, it's totally showerproof, so can be used on either wet or dry skin.The rechargeable shaver comes with a comb attachment, so can be used to trim hairs as well as give a close shave. Charging is faff-free, simply stick it on its charging stand and you're good to go. For the price, this shaver is a great buy.
Glowing customer review: “Nice and easy to use and ergonomically designed for easy hold. I have used it both wet and dry but would say dry is best. Only used on legs so far and under arms. Does pull a bit under arms so be aware on a softer skin area. But all in all pretty happy!”
Key Specifications:
| Attachments | 1 |
|---|---|
| Waterproof | Yes |
| Special features | The trimmer is lined with an aloe vera strip, allowing a smooth and irritation-free shave |
Remington Cordless Wet and Dry Lady Shaver before and after.
Pros
- It comes with a range of attachments to trim everything from your bikini line to legs and underarms
- The flexible head moulds to the contours of your body
- It ensures a close and effective shave, every time
Cons
- It's an expensive option compared to others
Searching for a shaver that does it all? This one comes with an epilator head, a wide shaver, trimmer head and a mini body trimmer to help you capture those pesky bikini line hairs and hard-to-reach strays.
The epilator head is lined with 40 micro-tweezers to pluck hairs that even a good wax can’t uproot, while the pivoting head follows the contours of your body for ultimate smoothness. It might be slightly spennier than your basic model, but in our opinion, it’s defo worth it.
Glowing Customer Review: “The Braun 9 is magic!! So fast and removed even the smallest and lightest of hairs. Fantastic! Worth every penny!’
Key Specifications
| Attachments | 2 |
|---|---|
| Special features | Pivoting head and a precision handle to give you ultimate control of your shave |
| Waterproof | Yes |
Pros
- 60 minutes of cordless charging
- 100% waterproof
- Anti-slip grip
Cons
- While it can be used on the face, it’s not precise enough for the eyebrows
Veet’s Expert All-in-one trimmer is a brilliant starter tool for anyone new to electric shaving. It comes with five attachments which can be used to shave on the face, bikini line and body. What makes it great for newbies is that it is a very ergonomic, cordless design which makes it easy to reach hard-to-get areas for an all-over smooth shave. Better yet, it can be used in both wet and dry conditions.
Glowing customer review: “The unit is compact, lightweight, and cordless, which makes it really easy to manoeuvre, especially in those awkward spots. The anti-slip grip gives the trimmer a nice feel, and the waterproof design means you can use it in the shower although I prefer not to get anything electrical wet if I can help it!”
Key Specifications:
| Attachments: | Five |
|---|---|
| Key features: | Cordless, waterproof, gentle on sensitive areas |
| Waterproof: | Yes |
Pros
- It's compact and easy to travel with
- The V-shaped head makes it easy to trim hard-to-reach areas
- The rounded blade ensures a close, gentle shave
Cons
- It only works best on fine hairs
Perfectly portable with a stainless steel blade and flexible head, this might just be the best precision dry shaver out there. It's dinky enough to fit in your makeup bag but the wide shaving blade makes de-fuzzing large surface areas a breeze. Win-win.
Glowing customer review: “Superb quality from Panasonic. This compact body trimmer works very well and lasts for a very long time on a single charge! My wife is incredibly happy with it! Excellent and definitely recommended.”
Key specifications
| Attachments | 0 |
|---|---|
| Key features | Flexible swing head seamlessly adapts to skin contours, reducing missed spots and minimising skin discomfort and irritation |
| Waterproof | No |
Braun Silk-épil Bikini Trimmer
Pros
- It comes with precision attachments to remove bikini line hair
- Can also be used to shape the eyebrows too
Cons
- It may not work as effectively on coarse hair
Braun's Silk-épil trimmer has been specifically designed for removing hair around the bikini line. It can be used to easily shave hair, or trim to different lengths thanks to the attachable combs.
The device is battery-operated (you'll just need 1 AAA battery), so it's super portable and travel-friendly.
Glowing customer review: “I've had this for many years (until blades went blunt) and bought the exact same model. The quality remains unchanged. Ergonomic shape, scratch and cut free (follow the hair growth direction), lightweight, battery operated. Never used/needed the extras.”
Key specifications
| Attachments | 3 |
|---|---|
| Special features | The precision attachment allows for easy bikini trimming |
| Waterproof | No |
Philips Satinelle Essential Corded Compact Epilator
Pros
- It can remove hairs as small as 0.5mm away from the root
- It comes with a light so you can catch every last stray hair
Cons
- It's corded
This pocket-sized cutie comes with five different attachments, including a precision shaver and the classic (and feared) epilator head. There’s even a built-in light, v handy if you want to get those finer, easy-to-miss hairs.
Unfortunately, she is corded, so you can't stray too far from a plug socket.
Glowing Customer Review: “This epilator is very basic, but that’s exactly what I was looking for. It’s easy to use and gets the job done effectively. I’d definitely recommend it!”
Key specifications
| Attachments: | 5 |
|---|---|
| Special features | Comes with five attachments, including a shaving head and massage cap for sensitive areas |
| Waterproof | No |
Pros
- It can be used both wet and dry
- It has micro-grip technology to catch every last hair
- It's cordless and comes with two interchangeable heads
Cons
- It's more expensive compared to others in this edit
Is there anything better than a 3-in-1? Well, this just might be it.
So, technically this is an epilator but this waterproof device comes with multiple heads, so you can switch from epilating to shaving to exfoliating with minimal effort. It captures hairs as short as 0.5mm (which even a wax strip can't catch), so you can get holiday-ready with ease.
Glowing Customer Review: “The Braun Silk-epil 5 is so easy to use and surprisingly gentle on the skin because of the massage roller cap. The Braun Epil pulls out the shortest of hairs that I could hardly see and can be used on both dry and wet skin. It looks sleek and is also easy to clean, change heads and comes with a handy pouch to pack it away in.”
Key specifications
| Attachments | 3 |
|---|---|
| Special features | Comes with two speed settings, one for gentle epilation and one for a more thorough one |
| Waterproof? | Yes |
Panasonic 5-in-1 Body & Bikini Kit, Women's Hair Remover
Pros
- It offers 5-in-1 functionality to trim everything from your bikini line to your legs
- It can be used both wet and dry
- It's comfortable to hold and easy to use
Cons
- The razor feels small to use on larger surface area places, like legs
“This is one of the most useful gizmos I have in my bathroom. With just one small (yet mighty) tool, I can give my legs, armpits and bikini line a close and gentle shave.
There are three interchangeable blade attachments to use depending on where you are shaving – as well as two skin guards to protect delicate areas when using the bikini trimmer head. I often use the body trimmer the most, as I find it gives the closest shave, which is specifically designed to use on the legs. While I find the blade super effective at trimming away hair gently, it is a small blade so I find it a little more time consuming compared to a standard razor. However, it allows me to be super precise with where I am shaving.
The attachments for my bikini line and armpits make shaving a super speedy and painless job. In just one motion the shaver catches every last hair, and unlike traditional razors, it always leaves my skin feeling calm and free from irritation.” – Clare Stephenson, Senior Beauty Ecommerce Writer.
Glowing customer review: “This it perfect. It is small to store, blades are the perfect size and works very well. I am glad I spent the money.”
Key specifications
| Attachments | 5 |
|---|---|
| Special features | Its slim and compact design means you can easily slot it into your beauty bag |
| Waterproof | Yes |
Panasonic 5-in-1 Body & Bikini Kit before and after.
Pros
- It's small, making it great for touch-ups and travel
- The circular head is easy to navigate around your face, gently removing peach fuzz without irritating
Cons
- The head isn't precise enough to shape your brows
- It isn't effective on thicker hair
This mini shaver isso small, it's practically pocket-size - making it ideal for chucking in your bag and removing facial hair when travelling (oh, and it's battery-powered, so no need to worry about carrying around a charger).
Glowing Customer Review: “I purchased this for my daughter and liked it so much I purchased another one for myself. Handy to have in your bag, doesn't snag on skin, and removes the smallest of hairs. Also it's quiet so can be used discreetly. Amazing product, the best one I've tried.”
Key specifications
| Attachments | 0 |
|---|---|
| Special features | It's small and easy to take on-the-go |
| Waterproof | No |
Finishing Touch Flawless Next Generation Facial Hair Remover
Pros
- It looks like a lipstick!? Case closed!
- The gold-plated, hypo-allergenic head catches small hairs without causing irritation
- It can be used on the go to trim brow hairs or peach fuzz
Cons
- It's not suitable for other areas like underarms or bikini line
This diddy one had to make the list, because it's designed to look like a lipstick, perfect for carrying in your handbag for whenever the need arises. So cute! But of course we wouldn't recommend any tool that wasn't up to scratch, we'll let the near perfect 5* rating on Amazon speak for itself...
Glowing Customer Review: “It’s sleek, easy to use, and actually delivers on its promises. The trimming is gentle but super effective, no nicks, no irritation, and it leaves my skin feeling smooth every time.”
Key specifications
| Attachments | 0 |
|---|---|
| Special features | It uses micro-blade technology for a super close yet pain-free shave |
| Waterproof | No |
Pros
- Only two hours of charge will last for 100 minutes of use
- It can be used on both wet and dry skin
- The SkinSoft floating head moves with the contours of your body
Cons
- It doesn't offer as close of a shave compared to others in this edit
If you're looking for a handbag-sized hair remover, look no further. Magnitone has managed to do the impossible and make an electric shaver look kinda cute.
The mini shell-shaped shaver is showerproof and can be used wet or dry, it's rechargeable and comes with a handy USB charger. Despite its small size, the battery life is impressive, two hours of charge will give up to 100mins of use - not bad, huh?
Glowing Customer Review: “I love the shape of this shaver. It is very easy for me to hold and is light weight which is good as I suffer with arthritis. The shaver recharges quickly. Replacement blades are available but are a little pricey.”
Key specifications
| Attachments | 0 |
|---|---|
| Special features | It's cordless and handbag sized, making it perfect to travel with |
| Waterproof | Yes |
Magnitone FuzzOff 3-in-1 Precision Hair Trimmer Pink
Pros
- This machine has a 3-in-one head
- A USB charger is cost effective and efficient
- It's suitable for face and body trimming
- This slim design is ravel friendly
Cons
- 1 hour battery use
Make the process of hair removal fun with the Magnitone Fuzz Off — a three-in-one trimmer fit for hair removal, brow shaping and trimming around intimate areas. This model offers versatility and convertibility, so you can make it work for your needs. The trimmer comes with precise heads for hard-to-reach places, and with a comb guard and USB charger, so you never have to worry about being left mid-shave. Did we mention, this comes with a precision head that spins 300 times per second.
Glowing Customer Review: "I love this wee device! Recently tried to go off shaving and have tried a few different methods, but this is definitely my favourite yet. I have really sensitive skin and this has been perfect, especially the face hair remover attachment."
Key specifications
| Attachment | 3 |
|---|---|
| Special features | Metal plates offer skin protection |
| Waterproof | No |
Meridian The Slimmer Trimmer Sage For Bikini Grooming
Pros
- Competitive price
- A shock resistant model
- The quiet motor means you can use it with discretion
- The LED spotlight offers a close-up
Cons
- Some reports that it may be most effective with longer hair
Meridian’s The Slimmer Trimmer Sage is a neutral option without the female-led marketing. The small, but mighty machine comprises so many features, including ceramic blades for a smooth glide, an LED spotlight (to make sure you don’t miss any spots) and adjustable trimming lengths. This style offers the single attached razor, meaning there’s very little faff and requirement of head changes. It offers complex features in a simple, easy-to-use design.
Glowing Customer Review: "This trimmer lives up to the description. I was looking for something smaller and safer to trim my intimate areas, after I injured myself shaving recently. This trimmer works perfect for private areas and armpits. It allows me to trim areas so quickly because it’s very lightweight and you don’t have to worry about cutting yourself. I would recommend this to anyone in need of a good trimmer."
Key specifications
| Attachment | 0 |
|---|---|
| Special features | 90 minutes of runtime and LED spotlight |
| Waterproof | Yes |
Wilkinson Sword Intuition Complete Bikini Trimmer and Razor
Pros
- It'saccessible so you can replace heads easily
- Cost effective
Cons
- Battery operated
- The replacement razor heads can be costly
- It isn't as powerful as some of the other models in this edit
The Wilkinson Sword Complete Bikini Trimmer is a longstanding beauty hair favourite in the hair removal category. Featuring a 2-in-1 approach, the double head (one side with a standard 5-blade coated razor) and the other, a precision trimmer with adjustable shave, means it’s a suitable model for close shaves and subtle trimming. Although it's an unassuming device without bells and whistles (one you can even pick up in your supermarket shop), its popularity is due to it for so its effectiveness. The model runs on a battery-operated system that is easily concealable within the design.
Glowing Customer Review: "What a great idea to include the additional trimmer on the end! This means you only need to pack one product in your travel bag when you go on holiday."
Key specifications
| Attachment | 2 |
|---|---|
| Special features | Hyaluronic acid razors |
| Waterproof | Yes |
What's the difference between a traditional manual razor and an electric shaver?
Well firstly, a traditional manual razor cuts the hair incredibly close to the skin (as you're running the blade directly over your body), this gives a close shave and smooth finish. Most electric shavers have a perforated cover with moving blades inside, that capture hairs and cut them, whilst hair trimmers (commonly used around the bikini line) have blades that oscillate from side to side cutting hairs.
Trust me, if you're sick of ingrown hairs, itchy regrowth, angry red shaving rash and Sahara-dry skin after every shave, then you're probs ready to go electric. Yes, they don't give quite as close a shave as a manual razor, but it's still pretty close, and you don't have to deal with any awful re-growth.
How we test electric razors:
We know the importance of a close, clean and gentle shave so our team have tested a range of models to find the *best* electric shavers that your skin deserves.
Over many months, we’ve tried all the best selling electric razors while consulting customer reviews and recommendations to curate an edit of 13 electric lady shavers that will guarantee you a bump-free and smooth shave.
There’s a wide range to choose from depending on your budget, needs and preferences. Bikini or brows? Wet or dry shave? Cordless or corded? We have them all!
Why trust Cosmopolitan?
Lia Mappoura is Cosmopolitan’s Beauty Writer. While she is an authority and beauty obsessive across all categories, including where to find the best foundations for her oily skin, Lia has *much* experience testing IPLs, electric shavers and epilators on her sensitive skin – and on her low pain threshold. Read her hair removal review here.
Victoria Jowett is an award-winning journalist and the former Beauty Director at Cosmopolitan UK. She was named one of PPA’s 30 Under 30 for her work in beauty journalism and oversees the skincare, hair, makeup and fragrance content across all of Cosmopolitan’s platforms. She's worked in the beauty industry for over 13 years (and tested 1000s of products), making her an expert when it comes to recommending beauty brands that truly work. Having started her career working weekends on a makeup counter, Victoria began interning at the likes of AnOther and IDOL magazine, before landing her first Beauty Writer job at weekly fashion magazine, LOOK. Joining Cosmopolitan in 2016, Victoria has always remained a beauty fanatic and has been lucky enough to interview everyone from Britney Spears to Kourtney Kardashian about their beauty routines. Follow her on LinkedIn.
Lia Mappoura (she/her) is the Beauty Writer at Cosmopolitan UK, with over four years of experience reporting across the brand's print, social, video and digital platforms. Lia covers everything from emerging trend analysis to viral celebrity hair and makeup moments, making her an expert at spotting the season’s next big beauty look (before it takes over social media feeds).
In 2025, she was named The Rising Media Star at the Love Perfume Awards with The Perfume Shop, recognised for her outstanding digital fragrance content and for building genuine authority within the space. She is passionate about challenging outdated beauty stereotypes, championing inclusive representation in beauty, and educating readers on the trends, products and conversations shaping the industry today. Follow her on Instagram or find her on LinkedIn.
Clare Stephenson is the Senior Fashion and Beauty E-commerce Writer for Cosmopolitan, ELLE and Harper’s Bazaar. She has been an e-commerce writer since 2022, creating matter-of-fact reviews and shopping pages filled with her favourite products for every budget and need – whether that’s a glow-giving foundation, a high-tech LED face mask or the perfect wear-with-everything blazer.
Alongside writing, Clare loves to be in front of the camera creating shopping content, putting viral products to the test to see which ones are truly worth the hype. Through her work, she has interviewed leading dermatologists, makeup artists and industry experts to bring readers trusted advice and product recommendations.
Clare has contributed to titles across the Hearst UK portfolio, including Women’s Health, Good Housekeeping, Red and Prima. Prior to joining Hearst, she earned a BA in Multimedia Journalism from Bournemouth University, focusing her studies on magazines and editorial. She later worked as an editorial assistant at Voir Fashion Magazine, covering events including Fashion Week and interviewing notable brand founders.
Outside of work? You can find Clare strolling through London’s Columbia Road Market, pouring her fourth coffee of the day or heading to a Pilates class.
Follow Clare on Instagram @clarefrancesstephenson.
