Philips Epilator Series 8000 - Cordless Wet and Dry Electric Epilator, Hair Removal for Legs and Body, with ProGuide, 3…
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Best wet/dry (shower-safe)
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Current price
$79.99
Updated Jun 27, 2026 · 1 min read
Sources behind this verdict
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The consensus
What reviewers found
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Across mainstream reviewers and specialist communities, the Philips Epilator Series 8000 is the most frequently recommended cordless wet/dry option here. techgadgetscanada.com notes it is rechargeable, not too slippery to hold, and usable in the shower or bathtub, and Amazon's 4.4-star average across nearly 1,900 reviews supports a positive overall picture. On r/beauty, a self-described user with 'thick dark hair' said it 'worked great,' and a long-term r/HairRemoval user has epilated their legs with it for years.
What reviewers liked
- Cordless wet/dry design well suited to shower use, per techgadgetscanada.com
- High 4.4 Amazon average across ~1,900 reviews
- Long-term community users report reliable results on legs and body
Where it falls short
- Community comparisons say it can cut short hairs rather than pull them, shortening results
- Battery runtime cited around 40 minutes by one reviewer
- Pain still significant; r/HairRemoval stresses no epilator is truly gentle
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Across mainstream reviewers and specialist communities, the Philips Epilator Series 8000 is the most frequently recommended cordless wet/dry option here. techgadgetscanada.com notes it is rechargeable, not too slippery to hold, and usable in the shower or bathtub, and Amazon's 4.4-star average across nearly 1,900 reviews supports a positive overall picture. On r/beauty, a self-described user with 'thick dark hair' said it 'worked great,' and a long-term r/HairRemoval user has epilated their legs with it for years.
The honest counterpoint comes from community comparisons: one YouTube-sourced comparison and r/HairRemoval threads argue the Philips 'cuts short hairs instead of pulling them out,' so regrowth can reappear a couple of days later, and some find Braun's tweezer grip more thorough. As with every epilator, r/HairRemoval reviewers are candid that it 'will never be gentle.'
The consensus: a strong choice for shower-based, on-the-go epilation where comfort from warm water matters more than squeezing out the very last short hairs.
- Smoothness for up to 4 weeks
- Philips' most efficient epilator and the world's first epilator with ProGuide featuring 360° visibility for efficient and gentle results after epilating
- Bye hair
- enjoy efficient epilation and gentle care with Philips epilator for legs and body; no more waiting for hair to grow − this epilator removes hair 3 times shorter than wax
- Hair remover engineered to be gentle, with 32 ceramic hypoallergenic tweezers that glide over the skin; 100% showerproof from the shower to the sink - wet or dry, your choice, your convenience
- Effortless use
- 60 min. on one charge, cord-free; new design comes with matt finishing and non-slip patterns for improved grip
- The set includes
- 1x epilator head, 1x ProGuide,1x pouch, 1x USB-A cable (power adapter not included)
New epilator, old epilator…. they will never be gentle. It is only bearable once you are in so much pain you go somewhat numb. They work great ...
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“Philips Epilator 8000 review + accessories” · YouTube
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