Braun SE 5180 Silk Epil 5 Epilator with Ice Glove, Green

by Braun

• The ice glove effectively cools the skin before epilation
• Dual massage system activates the skin before and after epilation
• Perfect results in minutes; Smooth skin for weeks
• 40 tweezer technology for fast and efficient results, leaving your skin silky smooth for up to 19 days
• Softlift tips- effectively lift even flat lying hairs at the root and guide them to the tweezers

Product Description

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How can you make the most of your legs? With smooth and silky skin, that’s how.   Designed to bring you optimal results in just minutes, the Braun range of Silk-épil epilators gently removes hair at the root so that the skin stays silky smooth for weeks at a time, not just days.

Product Overview

Braun Silk-épil® Xelle 5180 Epilator Nowhere does it say that you have to invest time and energy to realize perfection. Designed to bring you optimal results in just minutes, the Braun Silk-épil Xelle 5180 Epilator offers up to four weeks of smooth skin between epilations. Its unique head features 40 optimally positioned micro tweezers to remove more hair in every stroke, improving the efficiency of every epilation. The 5180 includes two active massage rollers along with the EfficiencyPro Cap and cooling glove to improve the comfort of your epilation. Finally, irresistibly smooth skin in just minutes.   Braun. Designed to make a difference.

Product Highlights

	Gentler epilation The active massaging rollers gently stimulate the skin with micropulsations before and after hair is removed to minimize the pulling sensation.			Removes even short hairs Includes unique SoftLift tips that raise flattened and problem hairs and remove them, even those as short as 0.5 mm that wax cannot grab.
	Cooling Glove The cooling glove gently cools and soothes the skin to minimize any discomfort.			EfficiencyPro Cap Attach the EfficiencyPro Cap to cover a larger area of skin, so you remove more hairs in one stroke.
	Efficient hair removal The epilation head comes with 40 tweezers and removes significantly more hair in a single stroke than other epilators. It combines the benefits of long-lasting, incredibly smooth skin with convenience and efficiency.			Reveals the finest hairs SmartLight feature illuminates the area you are epilating so you can see and remove even the finest hairs.

Comparison Table

	Legs, Body & Face 7681	Legs & Body 7181	Legs & Body 5280	Legs & Body 5180	Legs & Body 3170
Wet & Dry
Tweezer system	Close grip technology, 40 tweezers	Close grip technology, 40 tweezers	40 tweezers	40 tweezers	40 tweezers
Massage system	High frequency massage system	High frequency massage system	Dual massage system	Dual massage system	Massaging rollers
Olay® Pre-epilation wipes
Cooling Glove
SmartLight®
Pivoting head
SoftLift tips
Washable
Cordless use
Speed personalization
Number of accessories	5	1	3	2
Efficiency Cap
Shaver head
Trimmer cap
Underarm cap
Facial cap

What is Epilation?

Epilation is a more effective hair-removal method for women than shaving or waxing. Epilators gently remove hair at the root, rather than at the surface like shaving, and can remove much shorter hair than waxing so you don't have to wait until hair becomes visible to remove it.

The World of Braun

Since its inception in 1921, Braun has challenged the very conventions that define design. State-of-the-art technological innovations are wrapped in pure artistry, honoring both the passion and precision of the ultimate shaving experience. Our unique goal is to create those select products that make a difference in people's lives. Products that engage and excite, creating a "Braun moment" in their own unique way. For men, that effort begins by creating shavers and trimmers that enhance their best look. For women, we strive to engineer epilators and hair care products that pair performance and comfort. This is how Braun goes beyond design to become something more.

Braun. Designed to make a difference.

Product Description

Extra gentle epilation (vs braun silk épil 3)

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Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 2.6 x 7.1 x 7.8 inches ; 1.2 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B004QI271W
• UPC: 069055862131
• Item model number: SE 5180
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (121 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #52,940 in Health & Personal Care (See Top 100 in Health & Personal Care)
  • #69 in Health & Personal Care > Personal Care > Shaving & Hair Removal > Hair Removal > Epilators

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

75 of 76 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Compared to Epilady Discrette May 3, 2011

By Noname TOP 50 REVIEWER

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I have been epilating for twenty years and have used a couple of types of epilators. My current one is an Epilady Discrette that has lasted about fifteen years and is still going strong.

Epilating has evolved since I began. The focus has shifted to encouraging the faint of heart. The biggest fear is pain, which Braun takes great care to alleviate. For experienced users, the added precautions are largely unnecessary.

PAIN

People have different tolerances to pain. I can honestly say learning to epilate hurt less than learning to pluck my eyebrows. It stung the first few times (especially the first time), but after that, I felt no pain. The ice glove is a nice touch, but it's probably not necessary and those who choose a different brand could just as easily just use an ice pack.

As for comfort, the dual massage system really does minimize the pulling sensation. I actually don't feel as much tugging with the Epil 5 as I do with my Discrette.

SPEED AND EFFICIENCY

Yes, this Epil 5 is quicker and more efficient than my Discrette. I can pluck more hairs in one pass. With the little light, I can more easily see the areas I missed.

I also like the speed control. Of course, I choose the fastest setting, which is much faster than my Discrette.

FINAL THOUGHTS

The best thing about epilating is the longer I do it, the less hair grows back. I can go longer without needing to think about it. Even when I've got some long strands coming out, they are so sparse, they aren't very visible.

Speed and efficiency are what draws me to the Silk Epil 5. I'm going to switch to it and keep my Discrette as a backup.

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars It hurts, but there are ways to make it less painful May 26, 2011

By S. Hughes VINE™ VOICE

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So you're wondering, "Does it hurt?" I have a pretty high pain threshold, and I must admit it hurt more than I expected. Having said that, I've learned that there are things you can do to make it hurt less and to make the process more effective.

1) Give it a chance. Use the epilator more than once. Every time I use it, it hurts a little less.
2) Forget the "gentle" attachment. I didn't notice a huge difference in the discomfort with this attachment, and it was less effective, so I found myself having to go over the same spots multiple times.
3) Make sure your hair is the right length. If your hair is too long, it hurts worse. The directions say your hair should be 2 - 5 mm, but I don't obviously take a ruler to my legs. After using the epilator several times, I've realized that after the first use, by the time you think it's time to use it again, the hair is about as long as you'd want it to be.
4) Pull your skin back tight when going over areas. This not only make the epilator less painful, but also allows it to get to more hair.
5) Go slowly. My first instinct is always to move the epilator over my skin quickly. Maybe this is because I anticipate some discomfort. However, if you slow down, it's more effective.
6) Use the high speed. Again, the lower speed really doesn't do much other than prolong the process.
7) Exfoliate regularly. I noticed I was getting some ingrown hairs. Exfoliating helps prevent this.
8) Use lots of lotion afterwards. It helps.

By doing all of the above, I've learned to really love the epilator. In fact, I was at the point where I was going to have laser hair removal, but decided to save my money and continue with this method.

19 of 20 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars First impression: Not as bad as I thought it would be May 4, 2011

By Kat Yares VINE™ VOICE

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I used an Epilady years ago and swore I would never try another epilator again. Then I saw this. The appeal: I hate to shave - The fear: pain. But figured it couldn't hurt to give it a try, just maybe it wouldn't make my legs feel like they had been put in scalding water for hours.

I was surprised at how well it works. First used it on one leg without using the ice-glove - my skin tingled but it really wasn't painful. The tingling sensation, but no redness, went away after about an hour.

Used the glove on my other leg before using the epi and found it pretty much useless - all it did was make my leg cold. The ice-pack may be needed by those who have thicker or more dense leg hair, I do not know. Finished the leg without it.

The Braun epilator works well with my thin leg hair. I did not shave my legs after my order, so the hair was quite long. I'm very pleased with the product.

The Pros:

Simple and easy to use
Not as much (if any) pain
Comfortable in the hand
Works fairly quickly and efficiently

The Cons:

The manual needs to be revised - right now it is written terribly confusing
The ice-glove is not needed (at least for me)
It is noisy, not something you would use if you have someone sleeping closeby.

All in all, I'm happy with this little device. The promise of not having to do it again for another 19 days is wonderful, we'll see how well that holds up. Would I recommend this to a friend, probably so, if they asked.