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*TOP REVIEWER* Hisoneandonly on 11/12/2012 4:43:00 PM more reviews by Hisoneandonly

Age: 30-35   Skin: Normal, Fair, Neutral   Hair: Brunette, Wavy, Medium   Eyes: Brown    

My epilator doesn't say "Gold" in the product name, I didn't see this listed so I am placing my review here incase this is a newer model, mine has 36 tweezer discs, for reference.

I have very coarse and abundant body hair, it is dark and I am fairly light, visible even AFTER a daily shave. If I shave in the a.m. and need to go somewhere bare legged late afternoon / evening, I typically shave again. I need min. four blades on a razor, I go back and forth between brands trying to find the perfect close shave. Between the cost, time, and prep this beauty ritual to be the most oppressive I endure, by far. I wanted to use an epilator after seeing several YT vids on the subject.

My goals are to achieve hairfree legs that are fairly easy to maintain in between various hair growth cycles (unlike waxing), eliminate the dark shadow of growth visible from the surface of my skin, stop dropping money on razors, refills, shaving creams, water from lengthy showers and most importantly stop spending the amount of time needed to achieve results that were barely satisfactory!

I took a hot shower, lathered up real good and exfoliated. There are two settings, I quickly realized using the quicker of the two was easier to handle. It will feel like rapid small rubber band snaps but it wasn't unbearable, just uncomfortable. I could only do my legs.
Fast forward to the next day. I repeat the prep and use the unit on whats remaining on my legs, it doesn't feel so bad, maybe because I know what to expect. I even got the top of my feet / toes and around my ankles. I got my thigh area which I only shave once every 1 - 2 weeks and I could BARELY feel anything. I had to check to see if anything was being removed! Once I did my entire thigh area I went over my knees, carefully, keeping my skin taut around corners.

My underarms were less painful than the bottom portion of my legs. I was surprised since I felt very timid about epilating there. However, several YT users reported their skintone improved as result of stubble not being visible. The awkward part is positioning the unit.

Overall, I am pleased with the results so far. I feel like for the amount of hair I have, I could have used an epilator with more power / speed but I just made more passes and it took longer - I will still save time on my shower and daily hair removal routine so, not a total loss. I did have to clean the area of my bathroom floor where I epilated - it was then I noticed that majority of hairs were same length - as in yanked out by the root!

For anyone cosidering epilating, I have had a good experience with Emjoi Soft Caress. I'm giving it an overall rating of 4, I may bump that up depending on my next several sessions. I want to see how my hair grows back and ensure that ingrowns don't rear their ugly head. Unlike other reviewers, my hair came out by the root - it was neat to see how uniformly this epilator worked! Price point good considering the cost of hair removal over the long run. Packaging quality is a five and on that note, I already forsee that traveling will be much easier without having to carry a razor, travel shave creams, etc.! Just charge this baby up, place it in the bag it comes with, toss into carry-on bag and go!

Update: I am used to using my Emjoi now, I have a few ingrowns on my legs but I get them from shaving too, mine are easy to see and usually just require the tip of a tweezer to free them. I am still satisfied with my Emjoi and prefer this over shaving any day!

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pearl on 7/2/2012 10:41:00 AM more reviews by pearl

Age: 36-43   Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium   Hair: Blond, Wavy, Medium   Eyes: Hazel    

I'm taking off stars because this only seems to get half of the hairs by the root, the rest it somehow tears in half so I'm left with stubble. Still, 1/2 stubble feels better than a leg-full!

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senoritadurazno on 3/8/2011 4:10:00 PM more reviews by senoritadurazno

Age: 19-24   Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Brown    

So this product has changed my life! I used to have very painful razor burn and ingrowns in the underarm area. I have been using the epilator for about 2 years and I have noticed less hair, and thinner hair in the underarm area. Also, it lasts so long, and I only have to do a few touch ups. It does hurt but I got used to it. Sometimes I take a pain pill before epilating and this helps with the pain. I bought it solely for the underarm area but sometimes use it for the bikini line which is painful but so worth it.

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manraynj on 1/14/2011 4:06:00 PM more reviews by manraynj

Age: 30-35   Skin: Other   Hair: Other   Eyes: Other    

I have used this epilator for about 7 years! It is wonderful! The first time I used it I did the hair on my big toe, and woooo! Talk about pain! I put it away for awhile, annoyed. I'm not sure why I gave it a second chance, but I am glad I did! It is wonderful for the bikini line because there are no bumps or irritation afterwards. The only thing you have to use it the night before or else the skin can look red. I have saved soooo much money using this! The key is to use it at least twice a month. My hair didn't grow in finer, but it does grow back much slower.I might not be the best case to go by because I have very coarse dark body hair. I have used it on my face and that wasn't a good idea. For the upper lip, okay, but anywhere else on my face made me break out.

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BelleSade on 1/4/2011 10:09:00 AM more reviews by BelleSade

Age: 19-24   Skin: Sensitive, Fair-Medium   Hair: Black   Eyes: Brown    

This is my favorite beauty purchase in years. I hate shaving and was looking for something to get rid of my arm hair as, being a dark haired Latina I have issues with a bit of excess hair. Did it hurt? The first time... yes. It's not the tear-causing pain I expected, and the little massaging parts helped a lot, but it's like a 3 on a 1 to 10 scale. But it got rid of my arm hair! So then I decided to use it on my legs... there it hurt a bit more (5 out of 10) that first time, but again, very effective, except for my knees and ankles which gave me some problems. Then came my navel hair, and it also worked beautifully there. Then I tried it on my underarms, and wow that HURT badly BUT I can go two weeks without seeing any hair in my underarms (this coming from someone who had to shave every day). Overall I love this product, and it's replaced all razors and wax kits in my home except my tweezers for my eyebrows. My only issue with it is that it's not as effective in my upper lip; I'd say it gets rid of say 75% of the hair there but I have to tweeze the rest off. Other than that, it takes a long time; you'll be epilating over the same area for a while for it to get rid of all hairs. In short, buy this. Yeah it's a bit of a splurge but consider what you'll be saving but not having to wax or shave. I'm extremely happy with it but will get the Bellabe coil thing for my upper lip hair.

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MsEmilyPark on 11/15/2010 1:55:00 PM more reviews by MsEmilyPark

Age: 25-29   Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium, Warm   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Brown    

I LOVE my Emjoi! It's small, cute, and gets the job done! I use it on my underarms, arms, and legs. It's fast and (I'm so used it it now that it's also) painless! I would definitely repurchase it again!

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buttercup16 on 7/28/2010 12:55:00 AM more reviews by buttercup16

Age: 19-24   Skin: Very Dry, Fair-Medium   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Brown    

I have the Emjoi Soft Caress in Purple. I bought the cordless one because it was easier to use in the bathroom or my bedroom & I didn't want the cord to be in my way. First off I will say that I have waxed almost everywhere except my underarms.

PAiN- In comparison to waxing I actually found my first use with the Emjoi to be more painful, on my underarms at least. I find that it doesn't hurt my legs really and I am way to scared to try it on my bikini line, although I will probably test it out in the near future because I'm getting tired of waxing.
It has a slight pin-prick feel to it on the first use, but you eventually get used to it and it won't hurt as much.


RE-GROWTH- I didn't see regrowth for about 1 and half weeks. When the hair did grow back it was sooo much thinner and lighter. I even stopped using it for about a month and continued shaving (out of pure laziness) and the hair is still not as thick or dark as it used to be.

NOiSE- It is pretty loud if you use it in the bathroom, it just sounds like an electric razor. Now I just pop my headphones on and listen to music so the noise doesn't even bother me anymore.

COST- I bought it for about $55 from the main Emjoi website but that's because I recieved 20% because it was Mother's Day weekend.
It is definitly worth the splurge if you are tired of shaving everyday and don't want to pay a salon to get waxed.

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siennasr on 6/14/2010 5:30:00 PM more reviews by siennasr

Age: 19-24   Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium   Hair: Blond   Eyes: Green    

So I decided to try a epilator after being tired of constantly shaving my underarms and the hair growing back and being noticeable within a few short days. At first I was concerned about the pain as I do consider myself to be sensitive. I bought the Emjoi Soft Caress Pink/Purple version off of Amazon for a much cheaper price than everywhere else and instantly tried it on my underarms (after first washing them quickly and using a loofah to exfoliate and prevent ingrown hairs). The process was sooo easy! It didn't hurt like I thought it would. Waxing is soo much more painful in that area. I actually enjoyed the pulling sensation after a while as the epilator's vibrating motion against the skin felt good. I kept the skin taut to make it easier to pick up all the hair. Oh,I also used quite a bit of baby powder before use to make that area really dry. I was done both underarms within 15 mins and no pinching happened at all on my skin. I didn't get any hair grow back for a week and then only much finer hairs continue to come in making the epilation time quicker each time. The rechargeable option is the best and the clean up is easy with the brush provided (I recommend using an alcohol pad to wipe away any blood on the device). The device is even nice to look at and very girly. Thanks to the reviews on youtube that pursuaded me to try this product, I'll never shave my underarms again.

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sgamble777 on 2/16/2010 12:11:00 PM more reviews by sgamble777

Age: Unknown   Skin: Other   Hair: Other   Eyes: Other    

Yes, this does hurt, that should be a huge "DUH". You're ripping hair out, you arn't exactly going to be comfortable during this process. So If you have a problem with pain and waxing/plucking/threading, hurts you, I dont sugest you go anywhere near an epilator.
But If you must, get the Emjoi Gently Gold Caress one. I bought a $20 Panasonic one at Target and immediately returned it. An epilator is not something you should skimp on price wise. Trust me, buy this one you wont regret it. I did only give it a 4 because in some areas I had to go over and over and over and over which just irritated my skin but since I only have a very cheap epilator and now this one to go by, I'm not sure if it's just me or the epilator at fault here.
Do this in shifts, especially until you get used to it. And when they suggest you take a bath and exfoliate before hand, do that, it helps.
I've used it on my legs(most pain imo), underarms(pain goes away very quickly and sooo worth it for the few seconds of pain), and bikini line(no pain whatsoever). I haven't worked up the nerve to try full bikini(though that's one reason I bought it for) or my arms or face yet, one day I'll concur that lol
It's easy to clean, and It's really not that loud at all. I live in a crappy apartment and my neighbors can't hear it(I asked them since I was concerned about that) and if the sound bothers you, put some headphones on and go to town.
I will always buy the Emjoi brand epilator, never again will I try to save money on this type of product. I highly recommend this to the nonwusses out there :P

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cheerz2u on 5/10/2009 7:04:00 PM more reviews by cheerz2u

Age: 30-35   Skin: Acne-prone, Fair-Medium   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Blue    

OK My first mistake was using it on my monthly cycle (not brilliant I know) BUT let me tell you. I was scared of it only because I am a total wuss when it comes to pain (LOL) but I needed something where I didn't have to schave every day as it was when I shaved within an hour (no joke) I had stubble like you wouldn't beleive. So in trying this, I did my legs first and absolutely loved the results. It didn't hurt as I thought it would but in my calf area it did hurt but I was fine with it after tasking several small breaks and listening to my ipod. It really wasn't that bad. I could not do under my arm area though. I will def give that a try once my cycle is done, but let me tell you, I absolutely love this and cannot wait for summer!! Would def buy and like I said if I could tolerate the "pain" during my cycle, I am sure it will be all the easier when I am not!!

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lilmurph on 3/18/2009 11:01:00 PM more reviews by lilmurph

Age: 18 & Under   Skin: Combination, Medium   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Brown    

In December of 2008 I purchased an Emjoi AP-10LR light caress, cordless/corded for around $80 on amazon.com. I’ve been using it on and off since then and I love it!!! I use it ever week/every other week on my legs, under arms and my down there area (all of it). I won’t lie it hurts a bit down there. So a lot of the time I do as much as I can and shave what I can’t. It hurt the first time I did it on my legs but not after the fist for second time. I just pop one alive a few minutes before doing it. I don’t do it when I’m close to my period. The best time is right after it ends. After epilating if I think I’ll get ingrown I’ll put a little Neosporin and that prevents them.
This thing is sooo fantastic for girls with dark hair! I’m Italian and have dark hair so it seems like every time I shave I have stubble within 20 min. Normal I epilate then shave to get really smooth. That will last smooth for two to three days!!
I love this product!! (if you have questions feel free to mail me!)

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*TOP REVIEWER* jaqi16 on 1/20/2009 10:58:00 PM more reviews by jaqi16

Age: 25-29   Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Brown    

I have this epilator, the Remington Silky Smooth, and the Braun 7280 Silk-Epil Xpressive Epilator. I have really course dark hair. I like using this one on my legs, it's probably the most gentle. But if it's not plugged in it's not powerful enough (so I can't use it cordless), also if the skin is the least bit moist (like right after a shower), it again loses power and stops spinning.

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Delizzie on 1/18/2009 1:22:00 AM more reviews by Delizzie

Age: 30-35   Skin: Combination, Fair   Hair: Other   Eyes: Brown    

I actually bought the Emjoi Body Bare "Allegro". I used this after shaving because my hair seems to grow back in waves (?), I figured it would be less painful, and I was right! I keep this in the lounge, and every few days I will throw down a towel and just run it over my legs while I watch TV. Yes, it is loud (I wait for the ads), and if I used it on just a plain old hairy leg it would be painful, but it is tres bearable when only a third of the hairs are there (like I said, after I shave, not all the hairs grow back at once). I'd recommend...

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*TOP REVIEWER* missnat on 4/8/2008 3:37:00 AM more reviews by missnat

Age: Unknown   Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium, Neutral   Hair: Blond, Wavy, Fine   Eyes: Green    

I've used this for years and LOVE it. It's much better than being a slave to the razor, and as for the pain, I got used to it, and it became less painful after a few times of using it. Now it's a tingle that I actually enjoy, haha, maybe that's just because I know it's pulling out those nasty hairs, but I do honestly enjoy using it. I just wish it was a little quieter, but the noise isn't a deal-breaker.

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xxpaxxxilxx on 3/15/2008 2:14:00 AM more reviews by xxpaxxxilxx

Age: 19-24   Skin: Combination, Fair   Hair: Red   Eyes: Blue    

I didn't think that this simple little gadget would hurt that bad. Wrong. I was in tears trying to use this thing. So I said to hell with this sh*ttin' thing and threw it under my sink. I don't mean to be hostile, but I hate that contraption!

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MsMaggie on 10/3/2007 11:01:00 AM more reviews by MsMaggie

Age: 30-35   Skin: Combination   Hair: Red   Eyes: Hazel    

I've had legs, underarms & bikini waxed multiple times- but my schedule is so tight that making the time to get this done - just rarely happens. I had been thinking about buying this for a while- and I finally sprung for it in August. I LOVE it.

I have dark hair- and have waxed everything a number of times.

My observations & tips:

Loud- YES- its loud- but I think using it in the bathroom, which is already a bit of an echo chamber seems to make it louder.

Hurt- YES- the first time I used it on my legs, I used solarcaine spray on my legs- the pain was tough (I am no wimp- but it really surprised me). The second time I used it on my legs- no problem, very little pain. I also use it for my bikini area. My ENTIRE bikini area. Again- hurt like the dickens the first time, not so much now- really I can barely tell- its just like this dull twinge- NOTHING like whet it fels like the first time. I also do my underarms and arms. And it is sooooooo much easier to maintain it than let my legs or bikini grow out completely & do over. I use this once a week to maintain any new growth. I LOVE it.

Price- one of these cost me less than I pay for one visit to the salon for a full leg wax- YES, its worth it. Totally & completely.

This thing reminds me of a corded razor- the noise, the way you hold and use it is similar. I just run it over the area a few times- sometimes in a circular motion to get stubborn hairs- and it works like a charm. I find it pulls the entire hair- roon & all. I think if its tool long, though- it may just grab the hair , snap it and cause it to retract under the skin- this is what causes ingrown hair.

I had a real problem in the bikini area in terms of ingrown hair- and the thing I found works best- is after using the emjoi- I put some tea tree oil on a cotton ball & apply to the area- then I follow up with moisturizer daily- a good one with shea butter. And I made sure the hair isn't too long when I remove it. So- I'd suggest shaving the area in full & then come back with the emjoi in a week or two to do the evil removal deed.

Its easy to use- the noise isn't a major hindrance- the power cord, while not ideal is very long & I found has never been a problem. I'm glad I have the corded version so it wont run out of juice mid leg (Which I have heard the cordless model does).

Also- when it removes the hair- it really just pretty much drops them wherever it wants- so definitely do it in the tub- or over a towel. I really wasn't thinking when I used this- and my bathroom floor looked like the floor of a barber shop when I was done the first time. Now I try to stand in the tub. I'm impatient- and end up using this every few days. Ideally I'd only use it every 10 days- to give the hair a chance to grow out evenly. Its just that its so easy to use- I'd rather take 5 minutes to touch up my legs every few days then wait...

My sister is getting one of these from me for Christmas- she was one of the original "EpiLady" users... This thing will blow her away!

I got it thru Amazon- but I know Folica.com sells it as well- but I think Amazon had a better price though.

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*TOP REVIEWER* oasdus on 6/12/2007 10:04:00 PM more reviews by oasdus

Age: 30-35   Skin: Normal, Fair, Warm   Hair: Brunette, Wavy, Coarse   Eyes: Hazel    

I bought one several years ago and used it for a while then put it away. Last month I dug it out again, determined to stick with it so I could have smoother skin, finer hair regrowth, etc. I pretty much use this all over. It seems to help the hair pull out easier if I shower first for 5 min while lightly exfoliating. Also, it's very important to hold the skin taut that you are working on. I hold the device so that the label is turned away. If I touch up often, it doesn't even hurt in most places, but if I go for a while without using it, then it hurts like it does when I used it the first time. When I bought this, it was about $100, so I imagine the price has come down a lot by now. I especially love this for the underarms. I put off using it there for a long time because I thought that would be one of the most painful areas, but as long as I hold the skin taut, I don't even feel anything! It's corded so sometimes the cord will get in the way, and you have to use it near a power supply. I usually sit on a towel on the floor with a good light source nearby. It's noisy and I wonder if people can hear it outside the house, but I don't feel like ear plugs are required for mine. Again, it's very important to hold the skin with the hair you're working on taut, otherwise it will take more passes to get all the hair, but the worst part is, it may actually pull looser skin up *in* it, which hurts like crazy!! As you can tell, I didn't take my own advice before. It isn't as fast as waxing since the hairs aren't pulled out all at once like in waxing. You have to make multiple passes with the Emjoi. But it's much faster than tweezing and some other hair removal methods. After use, I sometimes apply some emu oil to calm any irritated skin. My hair is dark and grows fast, so by using this, I love not having to shave everytime I shower or want to wear shorts. I plan to buy another eventually when this one konks out.

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*TOP REVIEWER* nyomya on 3/24/2007 2:20:00 PM more reviews by nyomya

Age: 30-35   Skin: Oily, Medium, Neutral   Hair: Black, Wavy, Fine   Eyes: Black    

I have corded Gentle Gold Caress epilator (light mauve) for about 7 years now. I paid about $50+ at that time and really like it. At first, it was painful but not anymore unless I'm closer to my period when epilating. I even purchased cordless version (deep blue) but prefer corded version because it's easy to have power ready. Cordless has to be recharged and if it's not fully recharged, it doesn't perform well. I used mine for my legs and underarms. I prefer Emjoi over Remington Smooth & Silky (great for hair from my upper lip) or Braun Silk epil (easy to clean). I could not get complete hairless with those two for my legs. Emjoi perform well, took hair out of the roots, and I have hairless skin for a few weeks. I can't use for bikini area though. I can't tolerate the pain ;( I don't like Emjoi slim compact epilator. It was really a painful experience with that compact version. Both full sizes of my Emjoi corded and cordless are working perfectly well as of today so I will definitely purchase again when I need a new one. Just don't share yours with anyone else and clean thouroughly after each use. Also use "Aloe Vera gel" after epilation. It saves your skin from red or bumps. Oh, stay away from AHA products for 24 hours after epilation. Don't worry about the noise; not as loud as your hair dryer. Mine are not as lound as T3 Evolution in high speed. See picture: http://img.makeupalley.com/8/3/7/3/765244.JPG

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sasha671 on 11/21/2006 8:26:00 AM more reviews by sasha671

Age: 30-35   Skin: Normal, Fair, Warm   Hair: Brown, Wavy, Fine   Eyes: Hazel    

This review is for Emjoi Optima ($90 full price). It has 2 rotating parts. I used the Gold version for 3 years, after this came out, I upgraded. Both work fine after regular use for 3-4 years.I haven't used razor or waxed in years. Noisy? Come on. It wont wake up your neighbors. I even use this on my upper lip and bikini (I remove everything there with it). But I have to say that I have high pain tolerance. It doesn't bother me at all. Love not thinking about stubble for 2 weeks at a time (at least). HG

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tuas on 8/22/2006 12:37:00 PM more reviews by tuas

Age: 36-43   Skin: Combination   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Green    

I have had the Gently Gold Caress for around 5 plus years. I used it regularly for about 2 years, then I moved and forgot about it. >>Cut to this summer (06). I am tired of shaving, and even within a few hours of shaving, my legs look and feel stubbly (I have dark,coarse leg hair)- never smooth. So I finally found my Emjoi in a box, and ZOWIE! I have to laugh at the "Gently" and "Caress". I'm guessing that whoever named this thing did not have a command of the English language and somehow thought those words were synonymous with "Masochistic" and "Yanking". That said, it hurts less the more you use it, and it IS tolerable. For me, the results are absolutely worth it, and I won't be without it again. I LOVE not having to shave every single time I want to throw on a skirt or pair of shorts! It is convenient and portable, but you won't be able to keep your "Gentle Caresses" a secret, as this thing is quite a hummer!
This has been a durable item, and is still going strong years later. I would definitely repurchase. I use this on legs & underarms

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