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The 10 Best Epilators & IPL as of June 2026

Updated 18 June 2026 · Reviewed by the Pickarank team · Prices in GBP, subject to change

We compared the best epilators & ipl you can buy in 2026, scoring each out of 10 on performance, value, build quality and features. Here are the ten worth your money — with an at-a-glance table and the current best prices.

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Our top picks at a glance

Top pick

Braun Silk-épil 9 Flex

9.1Best overall
Check price on Amazon ≈ £150
Best value

Braun Silk-épil 7

8.7Best value epilator
Check price on Amazon ≈ £90
Also great

Braun Silk-épil 9

9.0Best for legs
Check price on Amazon ≈ £120

Prices were correct at the time of writing and change often — tap through for today's price on Amazon.

How we ranked these epilators & ipl

Each pick earns a score out of 10 from weighted criteria:

  • Performance (35%) — how well each epilator does its core job.
  • Value (25%) — quality and features for the price.
  • Build & reliability (20%) — materials, longevity and warranty.
  • Features (20%) — meaningful extras that improve the experience.

At a glance: top 10 compared

#Epilators & IPLScoreBest forTypeApprox priceAmazon links
1Braun Silk-épil 9 Flex9.1Best overallEpilator£150View Price
2Philips Lumea IPL 90009.0Best IPL long-termIPL£450View Price
3Braun Silk-épil 99.0Best for legsEpilator£120View Price
4Philips Lumea Prestige8.8Best mid-range IPLIPL£350View Price
5Braun Silk-épil 78.7Best value epilatorEpilator£90View Price
6Philips Satinelle Advanced8.5Best wet/dry valueEpilator£70View Price
7Braun Silk-épil 58.4Best budgetEpilator£55View Price
8Emjoi Emagine AP-188.2Best for thorough removalEpilator£80View Price
9Remington Smooth & Silky8.1Best ultra-budgetEpilator£40View Price
10Braun Silk-épil 38.0Best entry epilatorEpilator£40View Price
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The full ranking

1
Best overall

Braun Silk-épil 9 Flex

9.1Our number one pick.

The Braun Silk-épil 9 Flex has a pivoting head that follows body contours for fewer missed hairs, works wet or dry to reduce discomfort, and comes with useful attachments. It is pricey, but it is the most effective, comfortable epilator we've used.

Hair removal: 9.4Comfort: 9.0Attachments: 9.0Value: 8.6
Pros
  • Contour-following flex head
  • Wet and dry use
  • Effective on short hairs
Cons
  • Pricey
  • Still some discomfort
Check price on Amazon≈ £150
2
Best IPL long-term

Philips Lumea IPL 9000

9.0A superb runner-up.

The Philips Lumea 9000 is an at-home IPL device that reduces hair regrowth over weeks for long-lasting smoothness, with sensors that tailor intensity to skin tone. It is a big upfront cost and not for the darkest skin tones, but the long-term results are excellent.

Hair removal: 9.2Comfort: 9.2Attachments: 8.8Value: 8.4
Pros
  • Long-lasting regrowth reduction
  • Skin-tone sensing
  • Body and face attachments
Cons
  • Expensive upfront
  • Not for all skin/hair tones
Check price on Amazon≈ £450
3
Best for legs

Braun Silk-épil 9

9.0Rounds out our top three.

The standard Silk-épil 9 (non-flex) remains a superb high-end epilator, with a wide head and many tweezers for fast, thorough leg epilation. It misses the pivoting head of the Flex, but for large areas it is excellent.

Hair removal: 9.2Comfort: 8.8Attachments: 8.8Value: 8.8
Pros
  • Fast on large areas
  • Many tweezers
  • Wet and dry
Cons
  • No flex head
  • Pricey
Check price on Amazon≈ £120
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4
Best mid-range IPL

Philips Lumea Prestige

8.8A standout in the upper half.

The Philips Lumea Prestige is a highly effective at-home IPL with curved attachments for body, face and bikini, delivering lasting hair reduction over a course of treatments. It is expensive and a commitment, but cheaper than salon courses long-term.

Hair removal: 9.0Comfort: 9.0Attachments: 8.8Value: 8.6
Pros
  • Lasting hair reduction
  • Curved body/face attachments
  • Cheaper than salon over time
Cons
  • Expensive
  • Course of treatments needed
Check price on Amazon≈ £350
5
Best value epilator

Braun Silk-épil 7

8.7A well-rounded mid-table pick.

The Braun Silk-épil 7 offers most of the Flex's effective, comfortable epilation for less, with wet/dry use and a pressure-sensing aid for technique. It lacks the pivoting head, but it is the value pick in Braun's range.

Hair removal: 9.0Comfort: 8.6Attachments: 8.6Value: 9.2
Pros
  • Effective epilation
  • Wet and dry
  • Great value
Cons
  • No flex head
  • Some discomfort
Check price on Amazon≈ £90
6
Best wet/dry value

Philips Satinelle Advanced

8.5Great value in the middle of the pack.

Philips' Satinelle Advanced is a comfortable, effective epilator with a wide ceramic head that covers more area per pass and works wet or dry. It is a strong mid-range choice, comfortable and well-equipped for the price.

Hair removal: 8.6Comfort: 8.6Attachments: 8.4Value: 8.8
Pros
  • Wide head covers more
  • Wet and dry
  • Comfortable
Cons
  • Corded on some models
  • Mid-range grip
Check price on Amazon≈ £70
7
Best budget

Braun Silk-épil 5

8.4A dependable pick if the price is right.

The Braun Silk-épil 5 brings reliable Braun epilation to an affordable price, with wet/dry use and a couple of attachments for a comfortable start. It is slower and grips fewer hairs than higher models, but for the money it is solid.

Hair removal: 8.4Comfort: 8.2Attachments: 8.2Value: 9.0
Pros
  • Reliable Braun epilation
  • Wet and dry
  • Affordable
Cons
  • Slower than premium
  • Fewer tweezers
Check price on Amazon≈ £55
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8
Best for thorough removal

Emjoi Emagine AP-18

8.2Solid, if outshone by pricier rivals.

The Emjoi Emagine uses a high count of dual-opposed tweezer discs to remove a lot of hair quickly in fewer passes, popular for thorough, efficient epilation. It is dry-only and can be intense on sensitive skin, but it is fast and effective.

Hair removal: 8.8Comfort: 7.8Attachments: 8.0Value: 8.4
Pros
  • Lots of tweezers, fast
  • Thorough removal
  • Efficient passes
Cons
  • Dry only
  • Intense on sensitive skin
Check price on Amazon≈ £80
9
Best ultra-budget

Remington Smooth & Silky

8.1A budget-friendly option worth a look.

Remington's Smooth & Silky epilator covers the basics affordably, with wet/dry use and a few attachments for an inexpensive introduction to epilation. It is slower and less comfortable than premium models, but for the price it works.

Hair removal: 8.2Comfort: 7.8Attachments: 8.0Value: 9.0
Pros
  • Affordable
  • Wet and dry
  • Includes attachments
Cons
  • Less comfortable
  • Slower
Check price on Amazon≈ £40
10
Best entry epilator

Braun Silk-épil 3

8.0Rounds out our top ten.

The Braun Silk-épil 3 is a simple, dependable corded entry epilator, fine for those wanting to try epilation without spending much. It is dry-only and basic, but it grips well for a budget device.

Hair removal: 8.2Comfort: 7.8Attachments: 7.8Value: 9.0
Pros
  • Reliable entry epilator
  • Good grip for the price
  • Cheap
Cons
  • Dry use only
  • Corded and basic
Check price on Amazon≈ £40
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Frequently asked questions

What's the best of the epilators & ipl in 2026?

Our top overall pick is the Braun Silk-épil 9 Flex, which leads on our combined score for performance, value and features. The Philips Lumea IPL 9000 and Braun Silk-épil 9 are excellent alternatives depending on budget and needs.

How did we choose these?

We weight performance, value, build quality and features, drawing on hands-on use and independent testing. See the methodology box above for the full breakdown.

Are these prices accurate?

Prices are approximate UK figures at the time of writing and change frequently. Click through to Amazon for the current price.

The bottom line

If you just want the best epilators & ipl without overthinking it, the Braun Silk-épil 9 Flex is our top recommendation — it earns the highest overall score for performance, value and features. Have a look at the current price and see what you think.

Check price on Amazon ≈ £150

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