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Philips Epilator Series 9000 - Cordless Wet and Dry Electric Epilator, Hair Removal for Legs, Body and Bikini, with ProGuide, 8…

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Amazon rating

★★★★★4.4(1,922)

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Updated Jun 27, 2026 · 1 min read

Philips Epilator Series 9000 - Cordless Wet and Dry Electric Epilator, Hair Removal for Legs, Body and Bikini, with ProGuide, 8…

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The consensus

What reviewers found

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Across mainstream and verified-purchase reviewers, the Philips Series 9000 (BRE717) reads as the step-up Philips with a fuller accessory kit for whole-body care. Walmart verified reviewers describe it as effective and 'not painful' on arms, if 'a little loud,' and retailer review summaries from very.co.uk repeatedly call it a routine-transforming, good-value device. Amazon signal sits at 4.4 stars.

What reviewers liked

  • Cordless wet/dry with an extensive accessory kit for full-body care
  • Walmart and very.co.uk verified reviewers report effective, relatively low-pain use
  • High 4.4 Amazon average shared with the popular Philips 9000 platform

Where it falls short

  • Community comparisons question short-hair pull versus Braun's tweezers
  • Walmart reviewers note it runs loud
  • No high-trust independent lab verdict attached to this exact model in our signals

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Across the reviews

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Across mainstream and verified-purchase reviewers, the Philips Series 9000 (BRE717) reads as the step-up Philips with a fuller accessory kit for whole-body care. Walmart verified reviewers describe it as effective and 'not painful' on arms, if 'a little loud,' and retailer review summaries from very.co.uk repeatedly call it a routine-transforming, good-value device. Amazon signal sits at 4.4 stars. Community users on r/csakcsajok and r/IndianSkincareAddicts report years of convenient, low-breakout use from Philips epilators.

The caveats mirror the rest of the Philips line: r/beauty and YouTube comparisons question whether it pulls every short hair as cleanly as Braun's tweezers, and epilating remains time-consuming and uncomfortable per community consensus. There is no high-trust independent lab verdict attached specifically to this model in the signals we read, so its premium positioning rests largely on retailer and community sentiment.

Best for someone who wants the cordless wet/dry Philips experience plus the extra heads for bikini and full-body grooming, and is willing to pay up for the larger accessory bundle.

Key specs

Source: Amazon listing
Efficient hair removal and full body care in one set: enjoy your self-care moments at home with Philips Series 9000 showerproof epilator set, more than just a hair remover
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
Powerful performance meets gentle care
removes hair as short as 0.5 mm with 32 ceramic hypoallergenic tweezers that glide over the skin; 100% showerproof from the shower to the sink, wet or dry use
Bye skin irritation
reveal softer skin and prevent ingrown hairs with the gentle body exfoliation glove; complete your routine with an extra shaver head and trimming comb designed for sensitive areas
Shaving head designed to be gentle
less burning, less redness and more comfort for your skin³; prevent nicks and cuts and enjoy a smooth, gentle shave

What customers say

2 verified voices
I fill it up, but only with a razor head. Works really well, I epilate my legs, shave everywhere else, and don't break out at all.
Supportingvia r/csakcsajok
I've using a philips epilator for 5-6 years. First, its really convenient. Not messy like waxing and you don't have to do it twice or thrice a week like ...
Supportingvia r/IndianSkincareAddicts

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