Home-use epilators (optical beauty devices) that can remove hair at home, but recently there are more and more high-quality ones with good cost performance, so you don't know which one to choose, right?
This time, we will explain how to choose a cheap home hair removal device, 11 popular recommendations and points to note.
Part1. How to choose a cheap epilator!3 important points
There are three important points to consider when choosing a cheap hair remover.
- Check the amount per irradiation and the irradiation area
- Check available parts
- Check if the cartridge can be replaced
I will explain each in detail.
Ⅰ. Check the amount of money per irradiation and irradiation area
The number of times the hair remover is irradiated is determined by the product. Most of the products are 100,000 to 300,000 times, but it varies depending on the product, so let's check not only the price of the main unit but also the amount per irradiation.
In addition, by choosing a product with a large irradiation area, you can reduce the cost because you can remove hair in a wide area with one irradiation.
Large areas that can be irradiated at once are recommended for hair removal such as legs and arms, and narrow irradiation areas can be carefully removed little by little, so it is recommended for fingers, face, and delicate zones.
Ⅱ. Checking available parts
Let's check whether it can be used for the whole body including the face, VIO and armpits.
Some cheap epilators cannot be used on the face or VIO, so those who are considering VIO line or facial hair removal should be careful.
In addition, the armpits tend to grow thicker and thicker hair than other areas, and are difficult to irradiate because of the dimples.
We recommend the one that comes with a cartridge shaped to fit the hollow of the armpit, or the one that has a filter that does not place a burden on the skin.
Ⅲ. Check if the cartridge can be replaced
If you are going to buy it, make sure that the cartridge can be replaced so that you can use it for a long time.
Epilators with non-replaceable cartridges are single-use products, and when they are used up, you will have to purchase the main unit again.
There are various types of products that can be replaced with cartridges, such as expanding the irradiation range and parts.If you want to do hair removal from the whole body, it is recommended to choose a cartridge with a wide lineup.
Part 2. Popular 11 recommended cheap epilators
Various Air+
A cooling epilator equipped with a patented cooling technology that realizes "no pain" and "no heat".
It is safe because it is irradiated only when it touches the skin, and it is easy to operate with two buttons.
body size |
About 6.0×3.7×16.5㎝ |
weight |
276g |
Irradiation area |
3. 2㎠ |
Irradiation power |
up to 14.4 joules |
Irradiation times |
無制限照射(100万ショット保証) |
regulation level |
5 steps |
Use possible parts |
Face, armpits, VIO, legs, arms |
accessories |
本体・保護メガネ・電源ケーブル・取扱説明書・保証書・シェービングカミソリ |
Base price |
39,000 yen |
ヤーマン レイボーテヴィーナス プロ
光美容器のなかで唯一お風呂でも使える脱毛器です。 VIOに適した医師監修カットフィルターを搭載している商品です。
body size |
約8.2×6.5×20.3㎝ |
weight |
約450g(本体のみ) |
Irradiation area |
8.4㎠(フェイス2.64㎠)(VI3.08㎠)(O1.96㎠) |
Irradiation power |
- |
Irradiation times |
about 400,000 shots |
adjustment level |
5 levels (face mode, body mode, VIO mode) |
Use possible parts |
Face, beard, armpits, VIO, legs, arms, chest hair, back |
accessories |
Face Attachment, VI Attachment, O Attachment, Cap, V Design Tool, AC Adapter |
Base price |
99,000 yen |
smooth skin bare smart
It is a smooth skin product that can care for the whole body in 10 minutes.
It comes with a precision head that was born from customer feedback, so you can take care of fine details such as your fingertips, knees, and face line.
body size |
About 7×5.3×11.8㎝ |
weight |
200g |
Irradiation area |
3㎠ (1㎠ when the precision head is attached) |
Irradiation power |
3 to 4 joules |
Irradiation times |
About 1 million shots |
regulation level |
Three stages |
Use possible parts |
Face, armpits, bikini line, legs, arms |
accessories |
Main unit, umbilical cable, power cable, duct cap, precision head, instruction manual, warranty card |
Base price |
38,500 yen |
Sarlisi IPL hair removal
The Sarlisi IPL epilator is equipped with a beautiful skin mode and a skin care mode in addition to the unwanted hair care mode. It is an attractive product that can be cared for like an esthetician.
body size |
About 14×5.6×20.3㎝ |
weight |
300g |
Irradiation area |
4㎠ |
Irradiation power |
- |
Irradiation times |
600,000 times |
regulation level |
9 steps |
Use possible parts |
Face, Armpits, VIO, Legs, Arms, Back, Beard |
accessories |
Main unit, safety glasses, AC adapter, instruction manual, warranty card, shaver |
Base price |
9,999 yen |
Hikari beauty device Hikari esthetic (for body and face)
2022 model released in March 2022!Supervised by a dermatologist, it is gentle on sensitive skin and is recommended for those who want to take care of unwanted hair with low irritation.
body size |
About 7.9×5.6×25.3㎝ |
weight |
402g |
Irradiation area |
7.2㎠ |
Irradiation power |
- |
Irradiation times |
300,000 times |
regulation level |
5 steps |
Use possible parts |
Face, Armpit, VIO, Legs, Arms, Beard, Stomach |
accessories |
Body, V zone attachment, IO zone attachment, face attachment, instruction manual, AC adapter, pouch |
Base price |
82,500 yen |
Hair Removal Lab Home Edition
Comes with a cooling panel, so you can care for unwanted hair with little pain without the hassle of cooling your skin.
With a continuous mode, it is a product that allows you to take care of your whole body in 15 minutes.
body size |
About 7.6×4.9×17.1㎝ |
weight |
277g |
Irradiation area |
4.1㎠ |
Irradiation power |
about 10 joules |
Irradiation times |
300,000 times |
regulation level |
5 steps |
Use possible parts |
Face, Armpits, VIO, Legs, Arms, Back |
accessories |
Main unit, goggles, power adapter, instruction manual, warranty card, |
Base price |
71,478 yen |
CLEAR/BiiTo2 Beat II Standard Set
Developed with triple supervision that can be used by children!It is a comprehensive light beauty device that is not just for hair removal.
body size |
About 7.8×4.5×18.3㎝ |
weight |
420g |
Irradiation area |
2㎠ |
Irradiation power |
up to 14 joules |
Irradiation times |
350,000 times |
regulation level |
15 steps |
Use possible parts |
Face, armpits, VIO, legs, arms, beard |
accessories |
Main unit, large hair removal filter, AC cord, sunglasses, instruction manual, warranty card, pouch |
Base price |
41,800 yen |
BoSidin (unisex epilator)
Acquired international certification through joint development with a Nobel Prize winner!It is a safe and secure epilator. With salon-class OPT hair removal technology, there are many features such as a cooling function and a 180° rotatable irradiation head.
body size |
About 12.6×5.2×20㎝ |
weight |
480g |
Irradiation area |
- |
Irradiation power |
- |
Irradiation times |
Unlimited irradiation |
regulation level |
6 stages |
Use possible parts |
Face, armpits, VIO, legs, arms, beard |
accessories |
Main unit/Sunglasses/AC cord/Instruction manual/Warranty/Shaver |
Base price |
33,999 yen |
FASIZ IPL cooling epilator
FASIZ's IPL epilator is equipped with skin care and acne care in addition to waste hair care, so it is also recommended for whole body beauty care.
body size |
About 6.8×4.8×21.6㎝ |
weight |
291 g |
Irradiation area |
4㎠ |
Irradiation power |
- |
Irradiation times |
500,000 times |
regulation level |
5 steps |
Use possible parts |
Face, Armpits, Bikini Line, Legs, Arms, Hands |
accessories |
Main unit, protective glasses, power adapter, instruction manual, warranty card, shaver |
Base price |
11,800 yen |
smooth skin pure fit
Compact and lightweight! It is a product that is easy to hold and does not make you tired even if you take care of it for a long time.
It features the highest peak optical power and high-speed irradiation at the fastest 0.46 second interval.
body size |
About 7.0×6.0×18cm |
weight |
250g |
Irradiation area |
3㎠ (1㎠ with precision head attached) |
Irradiation power |
6 joules |
Irradiation times |
1 million times |
regulation level |
10 stages |
Use possible parts |
Face, Armpits, VIO, Legs, Arms |
accessories |
Main unit, power cable, precision head, base unit, instruction manual, warranty card, |
Base price |
42,000 yen |
ONLINE Japan
This is an attractive IPL light beauty device with a gel made in Japan that protects and cares for your skin.
body size |
About 6.0×4.0×17cm |
weight |
200g |
照射面積 |
3㎠ (1㎠ when the magnetic suction head is attached) |
照射パワー |
up to 12 joules |
照射回数 |
990,000 times |
調節レベル |
5段階 |
使用可能部位 |
顔・脇・VIO・脚・腕 |
accessories |
Main unit, Japanese gel, AC adapter, protective glasses, razor, pouch, small head, instruction manual, warranty card |
本体価格 |
12,900 yen |
Part 3. Precautions when using an epilator
There are 4 things to keep in mind when using a hair remover:
- Moisturize well before and after hair removal
- Avoid moles and pimples
- Avoid exfoliating before and after sun exposure
- Gradually increase the power of irradiation
Let's take a closer look at each.
■ Moisturize and cool before and after hair removal
Moisturizing your hair well before depilation will make it easier for light to reach the hair roots, so you can feel the depilation effect more effectively.
After hair removal, you may feel tingling or hot flashes, so cooling is also important.
Some epilators have a cooling function, which is convenient because it can be easily cooled before and after hair removal.
If there is no cooling function, it is recommended to wrap the ice pack in a towel to cool it down or use a chilled towel.
In addition, since the skin tends to dry after irradiation, it is important to moisturize it with lotion or cream.
■ Avoid moles and pimples
If you irradiate moles and acne, there is a possibility of burns and you may feel strong pain.
Also, since inflammation of acne may worsen, avoid irradiation or protect it with a bandage or seal to prevent irradiation.
■ Avoid hair loss before and after sunburn
Sunburned skin is dry. If you irradiate in that state, the heat will be difficult to absorb, and the light will concentrate on the melanin pigment on the skin surface, so you will not be able to obtain a sufficient hair removal effect.
In order to get the full effect during the hair removal period, take sufficient UV protection.
■ Gradually increase the irradiation output
When hair is removed for the first time, the number of hair roots is large and the hair roots themselves are solid, so the amount of heat absorbed into the skin increases.If the amount of heat is large, it will be easier to feel the heat and pain, so start with a weak irradiation output and gradually increase it.
Repeated irradiation weakens the hair roots and reduces the amount of hair that reacts, so the pain gradually disappears.
Part 4. Summary
This time, I explained how to choose a cheap epilator, recommended 11 selections, and points to note.
When purchasing a cheap epilator, compare not only the price of the main unit, but also the price per irradiation and the irradiation range, so that you can choose the epilator that suits your needs.
In addition, it is important to refer to the precautions when using an epilator and take care so that you can obtain a sufficient hair removal effect while suppressing skin damage.