Customer Reviews

Panasonic ES2045P Wet/Dry Two-Speed Epilator with Three Heads (Pink)

5 star:		(48)
4 star:		(31)
3 star:		(23)
2 star:		(25)
1 star:		(25)

 

 

I bought this product in the hopes of having to shave less often and for the dual epilator/shaver feature.

Over all I am very pleased. Like other reviewers I think on the legs and armpits it works best in the shower when you are nice and lathered up with soap - the lather helps get rid of the friction as the head moves over the skin and it's a much smoother shave. I found that without lather the movement was somewhat jerky, the head didn't slide over the skin and smoothly and it was more painful.

On the legs and especially the shins, it's still painful although not as painful as another epilator I had tried. It works absolutely great (when lathered up) on the armpits. I did both of them quickly, completely and with very little pain - I think your armpits must be less sensitive.

I did my bikini area - again definately works better and hurts less when your skin is lathered up. I do have to say that this was a definately painful process. While it still works great on this area, I think waxing may stil be best for a couple reasons. 1) Waxing does the whole area in one fell swoop and therefore you are only in pain for a moment as opposed to several minutes with the epilator; because your bikini line is so sensitive, this makes a big difference. 2) It is nearly impossible to epilate a "shape" to your grooming because of the bulkiness of the head. Unless you're removing all hair it would be difficult to do just a certain area. (For this reason I gave four stars not five)

I happend to have a few mutant hairs on my chin that I have to pluck every now and again; just for giggles I tried it on my face (dry). It worked AWESOME. I ran over my chin a only a couple times and it got even the smallest thinest hairs you couldn't really see.

Overall great product but not the best for bikini area.

I have previously used the Emjoi Gently Gold Caress and the Braun Silk Epil, and I have to say this is definitely the best. With the other 2 you can only use them dry, so I would usually take a shower, exfoliate, and then use it after my shower. My skin would usually be sore and red for a while afterward and it did hurt somewhat. One thing I didn't like about epilating was that you had to do it dry, and I missed taking baths and shaving (although I don't like the results of shaving), so I decided to give this product a try.

I did as the instructions said and put body wash onto the tweezers and the area that I was epilating. As I epilated, it created suds which helped it glide along. Here are the good points of the product:
1. It took the hair off easily and less painfully than the other epilators. It wasn't completely pain free, but it was much better.
2. Because you use it in the shower, you can easily rinse and dry it and you're done. With my Braun epilator, it gets dirty easily and the hairs are difficult to get out.
3. It comes with a little cap, which I really appreciate (Braun does not).
4. You can use it without the cord
5. It seemed to leave my underarms and legs even smoother than with other epilators and with much less redness or irritation.
6. Slightly quieter than other epilators I've tried, but still could be quieter.

Bad points:
1. It didn't remove every single hair...but I have never seen an epilator that could.
2. As with all epilation, it is time consuming to do your legs, but the soap suds make it easier, and it's worth it because you dont have to do it that often.
3. You can't use it with the cord plugged in.

I haven't tried the shaver or trimmer yet. For those people who are complaining that the charge didn't last very long, keep this in mind: when used the first time, it needs to be charged a full 20 hours before use. After that, 12 hours should be sufficient. But if the battery goes completely dead, it will need to be charged another 20 hours again. Also, you have to use body wash or something sudsy, otherwise it won't work, it even says that in the directions. I love this epilator and am so happy that I made the purchase.

**Update**: After using this for about a year now, I can give a more thorough review. It still works great in the shower on my underarms. But after using it on my legs a few times I started getting SEVERE ingrown hairs. They would be so bad that the whole area would become swollen and painful like nothing I'd ever had before. I am very disappointed because I don't think I am going to be able to use this on my legs again, because the ingrown hairs are a regular occurance and are very bad. I am confused about why this is happening and am starting to think it is only this particular epilator...as I mentioned before, I have used both the Emjoi Gently Gold Caress and Braun before this and never had this problem with the ingrowns. If anyone else out there has had this same problem and can give me some info, please comment.

I have also used the shaver and the "bikini comb" thing, both of which I was disappointed in. On my legs, it didn't give me a very close shave at all, and my hair is not even very thick or dark. I also tried to use it on my bikini area and it was pointless, the shave was so NOT close that I would have rather just used a dull razor, it would have at least got closer. The bikini trimmer thing is worthless, I gave up trying to use it and just used my old trimmer.

I have been using a dry epilator for years, and thought I would try this new wet product. I love it now, but it took some getting used to. You have to follow directions and lather up a lot before the epilator starts to work really well. I find that it works better if you use soap or bath gel instead of shaving cream, and also go SLOWLY. I love it though. I find my legs are softer in general then when I used to just use a dry epilator.
The shaving head works fairly well too.

1. Take off the pink "skin protector" shield when using it on your legs or any taunt skin. If you use it on your underarms, the head may pinch your skin without the shield. In general, the shield blocks the epilator head, removing fewer hairs with each sweep. If it hurts too much the first time you use it, the shield will cause fewer hairs to be pulled out at a time, so it might lessen the pain.

2. Only use the epilator dry. The razor, only use wet. The hairs stick to your skin when wet, so the epilator head can't grab them as easily. When wet, you hair is softer, making it easier for the razor head to remove it. This is actually a benefit, as I can epilate my legs while reading anywhere in the house--I don't have to be in the bathroom as I do while shaving.

3. The fact of the matter is the first time you use it, you will have a significant quantity of hairs to remove. You will not get them all in one shot. Use the epilator for about 20 minutes a day, 3 or 4 days in a row, until you are satisfied with the results. Because hairs aren't all on the same growth cycle, you will have to do touch-ups every 2-3 days or so. You may think of this as a deal breaker, but think of how many times a week you have to shave your legs to keep them smooth. For me, I had to shave my legs every day to avoid stubble. The epilator gives me longer-lasting results.

4. Your hair SHOULD thin out, as you are torturing the roots over and over again while yanking out the hairs. This may take a while, though. Just like it took a few years of plucking my eyebrows for the hairs to stop growing back, my leg hair is thinning out, but slowly. I have been using this epilator for about 9 months now. I have noticed thinning, but it has taken a while. The longer you use the epilator, the thinner your hair will get.

5. The head is too large to be practical for your bikini line, but with some creative body positioning and pulling back of your skin, you can make it work. You can get a bikini line epilator for about $20, but I find they aren't as powerful as this product.

Overall, this product is a great investment. The trimmer is very handy to own, even though I don't care much for the razor head alone. I haven't had to buy new razors since I made this purchase, meaning I have probably saved money by owning the epilator. I usually let it charge over night, as it takes about 8 hours to fully charge. As a general note about rechargeable batteries, wear the batteries down COMPLETELY before recharging. If the battery is not fully drained, charging it reduces the life of the battery.

I've used epilators for over 20 years and have found the Panasonic ES2045P to be the best at not only epilating but also for use shaving underarms and bikini line. In fact I have purchased a second one for our vacation holme.
It takes overnight to fully charge the battery and, as most of these rechargable devices, it works best when fully charged. Being able to use it in the shower or tub is a real plus too since epilating is best done with open pores.
I use the highest of the 2 speeds almost exclusively--I don't know why anyone would need to used the slow speed.
A great addition to feminine grooming.

Really, the best one on the market. I used to use the Emjoi OptiMini, and hated it - I found that the "safety bar" in the center of the epilator head made it really hard to use. It was bulky and very difficult to maneuver around small & sensitive areas like ankles and bikini. And the cord was confining and too short.

If you're going to get an epilator, this Panasonic Wet/Dry is definitely worth the price. The head is small enough to reach into small, hard to reach areas, and the rotating discs are well-placed to get even the shortest hairs. The first time I used it, it even grabbed the little hairs that had grown in since I'd shaved the previous day. Now, I don't shave at all! And I've noticed hairs growing in lighter, sparser, and less frequently. After a little over a month of use, I can definitively say that this is a great product.

I'm a huge fan of waxing, but not a huge fan of spending anywhere from 50 to hundreds of dollars every time I want to be smooth; and also not a huge fan of home waxing kits, which have pulled off more of my skin than they've pulled out my hair.

The Panasonic is cordless and I love that it can be used in the shower! With dry epilation, I found it painful and my skin would often become irritated. Epilating in the shower - I'm not going to say it's pain-free, because pulling your hair out by the root is always going to hurt a little - but the heat, water and steam open up your pores and allow for a much less painful experience. After a little while, you get used to the sensation and it barely bothers me anymore. As my waxist used to say, "Beauty is pain."

A couple of tips for use:
1. Use shower gel instead of shaving cream. It's a slicker lather that slides better along your skin, and also lasts longer.
2. If you find that it's pulling hairs and breaking them above the skin's surface, instead of pulling them out like it's supposed to (this is especially true for women whose body hair is very fine like mine is), try using the slower speed instead. It DOES NOT hurt any more than the faster one - a common reason for avoiding it. Just as with tweezing, sometimes if you pull too hard, the hair breaks instead of popping out, so you pull a little slower and more focused. Also, using the slower speed will help the battery last longer.
3. Try going both ways. Sometimes hairs that are missed going in the opposite direction of growth can get picked up by going in the same direction.

The shave head and bikini trimmer also work really well, although I only really use the trimmer b/c like I said, I don't need to shave any more.

Great product, I highly recommend it! Happy hair-removing!

I think this is one of the best epilators on the market. I purchased this epilator not only because it is immersible in water but also because it has a double head. Most epilators have a singe head, except for another epilator that I own-the emjoi emagin rechargeable. The reason why I like two heads is because I think it pulls out more hair in less amount of time than a single headed one. This helps me because of the way I use the epilator. I don't go by the instructions of moving it strait. I go in circles which I noticed gets the job done faster and easier. Also I can flip the epilator to the backside facing me and use from that side. That also help because I think the two heads rotate in two opposite directions.

This epilator is the only one I know of where as the head moves from side to side. I have not seen any other that does that. This also makes epilating easier and faster for me when I move it in circles. This epilator has a smaller head, or the rollers and tweezers are smaller so it works great on the upper lip and chin, and underarms. Doesn't take very long. Only a few minutes. Also the bikini area also works well. I noticed it really pulls out the shortest of hairs beautifully. My emjoi emagin sometimes does not. It works really well for the legs and arms too, but since the head is much smaller than other epilators it does take a long time to get done.It seems like forever. That is why I purchased my Emjoi Emagin. That one is better or "faster" for legs and arms.

This epilator is I think just as fast in speed as other epilators, but it is much, much quieter. I'm amazed at how well job it does- and how quiet it is. It is also very nice feature that you can recharge it and take it in the bath or shower with you. Don't need to worry if it gets wet or you drop it in the sink full of water. It's made for this. Just DON'T REACH INTO THE WATER FOR IT IF IT IS STILL PLUGGED INTO AN OUTLET! A definate NO NO!. One thing is, this model can only be used recharged without the cord attached. It will not work with the cord plugged into the appliance. IT IS A CORDLESS EPILATOR ONLY. It comes with an additional shaving head attachment and a bikini trimmer of which I have not used yet which is also very good. Also comes with a cleaning brush and travel pouch.

Sometimes as I feel with all epilators it misses some hairs. I think this is normal with epilators. You have to go over the same area a few times. Sometimes you may even feel some stubble. Maybe the epilator simply "cut off" some hairs like a shaver instead of pulling them. That's why it comes with a shaver head so you can decide if you want to shave those little missed ones off or wait a couple of days and let them grow a bit longer and epilate them later. They say by plucking the hairs you are hair free for 4-6 weeks without having the hassle of shaving them every day. This is not true in the beginning-at least not for me. Hair grows at different rates. In the beginning you need to do touch-ups every 3 or 4 days at a time. Eventually in time the hairs grow back less but softer, thinner, and lighter in color until one day you really wouldn't be epilating very often, and the hairs will be less noticeable. So that's probably why they say 4-6 weeks. After many times of pulling out hair at the root, you are sort of destroying the root so one day it can't grow back at all.

Everyone is different-painwise. Some people feel more pain than others. Some feel less. I have been epilating for years so right now I don't feel any pain at all. Only the hair being pulled out but no pain. In the beginning to be honest, it was excruciating (forgive my spelling). I was in TEARS. But I tell you the pain is WORTH it. After about your 3rd or 4th time doing it you have less pain. The more often you do, the less the pain gets. I can say that getting a peircing done is more painful than this. Epilating only hurts for a few seconds, but when you have a peircing it can hurt for a few weeks. I have no tatoos but some people say that even tatoos hurt more than this. I have 3 peircings in my ears. 3 on each ear. That hurts more than this, but even with a peicing I don't care about the pain because it is not going to hurt forever. One day the pain will be gone, and I will look beautiful. That is what matters. So yes, it is worth the pain and epilators are expensive but it does pay to be beautiful. It is an investment. You don't buy this item every day, and you don't have to bother with shaving everyday either. What a drag!

I hope my review helps you in finding the best epilator that works the best for you.

Thank you!

I read a lot of reviews on this epilator and others. It seemed about half and half, good and bad. I was hesitant because of the bad but went ahead anyway. I have never used an epilator before. I agree with the reviews that felt it was a bit slow (you have to go over and over) but it does work. I am a huge baby when it comes to pain and it does sting but I use it in the shower (a huge plus with this one, and also the cordless option) and use shower gel. It does help a bit. I actually purchased this for my face. I have more than average facial hair and it does say in the instructions not to use on face (didn't know this until I got it) I use it anyway, I am just real careful. I do not suffer any rash or redness. Hope this helps.

I have tried epilators in the past, and they were torture devices, but this Panasonic changed my mind. It is gentle, but may take a little getting used to. I have a very low pain threshold, and I loved this from Day 1! It leaves your legs smooth for days at a time. I used to shave my legs daily, but no more. This epilator is a joy to use, easy to clean, and the instructions are easy. Overall I am very pleased with this Epilator and would recommend this purchase.

My wife was reluctant to use the Epi-Glide but after using it in the shower with shaving cream, she absolutley LOVES it... She heard stores about how painful epliators could be but did not experience the pain and is now is enjoying the benefit of smoother leggs - less frequent shavers - 5 Stars for sure!!!