STACK #209 Mar 2022

LIFE TECH FEATURE

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Personal Care

WAX ON, WAX OFF Movie makeovers that could have used an epilator

GOOD

BRAUN SILK-EPIL 5 EPILATOR This versatile, entry-level wet and dry epilator incorporates 28 tweezers and will remove hair as short as 5mm with no nasty nicks. It’s a smooth operator with dual speed settings for extra gentle and extra efficient epilation, and a built-in pressure sensor. Multiple attachments include a shaver head that converts the device into an electric shaver, bikini styler, and a massage cap for a gentler treatment. 100 per cent waterproof and with an anti-slip grip, the Silk-epil 5 is the ideal bathroom buddy.

The 40Year OldVirgin In the now classic scene, a shaggy Steve Carell makes anyone who’s endured a harsh waxing flinch in sympathy and solidarity.

BETTER

BRAUN SILK-EPIL 9 EPILATOR The world’s first smart epilator uses

Miss Congeniality Sandra Bullock’s tomboy FBI agent gets a thorough makeover before heading undercover at the Miss America beauty pageant.

innovative pressure sensor tech to remove more hair in a single stroke and features a 40 per cent wider, pivoting head for quicker results and longer lasting smooth skin. Equipped with 40 tweezers for optimum hair removal and a SensoSmart intelligent sensor that ensures the right pressure is being applied to deliver the best results, the Silk-epil 9 is a dual speed, cordless wet and dry model with a decent battery life – a two-hour charge delivers 50 minutes of use. Accessories include a shaver head, facial cap and a brush to remove makeup and impurities for a pore-deep cleanse.

Sex and the City The series and movies were never short on beauty tips, like the need to always wax a bikini line before a poolside session.

BEST

BRAUN SILK-EPIL 9 FLEX EPILATOR BEAUTY SET

Boasting a more streamlined design with a slim ergonomic handle and anti-slip grip, this wet and dry model is the first women’s epilator to feature a fully flexible head that will follow the contours of the body for effortless hair removal, even in hard to reach areas. And a built-in smart light will highlight those spots you may have missed. Like the Silk-epil 9, the Flex has a 40 per cent wider head, 40x MicroGrip tweezers, SensoSmart pressure sensor, and optional trimmer/shaver head. Not just an epilator, the Flex is a veritable beauty set with an exfoliating brush and massage pad attachment included.

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