Amazon shoppers ‘blown away’ by £20 body trimmer that’s ‘gentler than any razor’

Beauty fans can get a popular body and facial shaver for half price as holiday season begins

With the holiday season underway and many people preparing for sunshine getaways, keeping skin smooth is likely to be on plenty of to-do lists. For anyone looking to tackle hard-to-shave areas before slipping into a bikini or swimsuit, Amazon has slashed the price of a top-rated body trimmer.

The Panasonic ES-WR51 Compact Body Trimmer has dropped from £39.99 to £19.97, saving shoppers £20.02 for a limited time. Those looking for an even more comprehensive grooming kit can also snap up the Panasonic Body and Bikini Kit, now reduced from £69.99 to £24.99, a saving of £45.

Great for quick and easy touch-ups, the Panasonic ES-WR51 is suitable for a range of areas, including facial hair, bikini lines and those awkward-to-reach spots such as underarm creases and around the knees. The compact trimmer features a flexible swing head that adapts to the contours of the skin, helping to capture hairs in hard-to-reach areas while maintaining close contact with the body.

Unlike traditional shaving methods, the trimmer can be used for quick touch-ups without soap, shaving gel, or water. And weighing 20g without a battery, it’s lightweight enough to slip into a handbag, gym bag or toiletry case, making it ideal for travel.

Shoppers should note that the trimmer requires one AAA battery, which is sold separately. A rechargeable alternative is the Philips BRL127 Wet and Dry Rechargeable Lady Shaver (£29.99, Argos), which requires a 24-hour charge time for 80 minutes of use.

The Panasonic gadget is great for all-body trims. Still, for those wanting a specific model for facial hair, the Philips Facial Lady Shaver Hair Remover 5000 Series (£24.99, Boots) is a popular pick. It has a built-in mirror and a full-circle LED light to ensure no hair is missed, and a protective cap for on-the-go travel.

Back to the Panasonic ES-WR51 Compact Body Trimmer, it’s had some great reviews from shoppers. This person shared: “Frankly, this trimmer blew me away! It is ultra-light, easy to store in a kit or bag, and, above all, zero pain to use.

“I use it on dry skin, and the result is really clean, without irritation. The small protective cap and the cleaning brush are well thought out. It works with an AAA battery (not included), so it’s super practical even on the go.”

Meanwhile, a second chimed in: “Trims well body hair – gentler than any razors! Small enough to take on trips and even to the gym.” And another said: “I love this. Does the job perfectly. I’m very pleased with it.”

However, they added: “The only downside: if the hairs are too long, it can block a bit – but nothing serious, you just have to unblock and resume.”

On a brighter note, this Panasonic fan piped up: “Very happy, easy to use and effective. A product that I recommend because it is really practical, I can take it everywhere in my bag to remove hair that bothers me.”