Opinion: Silk-épil 5-329

The reviewer upgraded from a Braun Silk-épil 3 to the Silk-épil 5-329 and found the newer model more effective, compact, and comfortable to handle.

What the package includes

• Two batteries
• A cooling glove and insert
• A storage pouch for the epilator
• A cleaning brush
• An electric facial cleansing brush

Epilator features and experience

The Silk-épil 5-329 has a massage system, a Smartlight for spotting fine hairs, and two speed settings for gentler or more efficient epilation. Its 40 tweezers are designed to remove hairs as short as 0.5 mm.

According to the reviewer, it removed fine hairs with fewer passes than the older model. Results lasted around 10 days before some regrowth appeared and approximately 15 days before another full session was needed, although results vary by person.

Experienced epilator users may find the process relatively comfortable. Beginners can use the chilled glove after epilation to soothe the skin. The reviewer also valued the washable head and the device’s smaller, easier-to-hold design.

What the reviewer liked

1. Comfortable use with little pain based on personal experience.
2. A fully washable head that is easy to clean.
3. Effective removal of very short hairs.
4. A compact body that is easier to handle than older models.

Electric facial brush

The included facial brush is intended to clean pores and remove makeup and impurities from the cheeks, T-zone, and chin. Its microfilaments provide a gentle exfoliating massage, with the lower speed feeling more relaxing and the higher speed providing more intensive cleansing.

The brush can be used on dry or wet skin, including in the shower, and is easy to rinse clean. The reviewer personally preferred using it dry.

Overall opinion

The reviewer liked both the epilator and facial brush. The article reported a recommended package price of €89.90 and an Amazon offer of €68.90 at the time of writing; current pricing and availability may differ.