Braun Smart Control 190s-1 Electric Foil Shaver for Men, Electric Men's Razor, Razors, Shavers, Cordless Shaving System

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Core to this electric shaver is the triple-head design, which adapts and contours to your face. According to Philips this design can reduce friction by 85%, making this shaver a great choice for anyone with sensitive skin and who find shaving uncomfortable. If you have sensitive skin and are prone to razor burn, a foil shaver might be your best bet as they are recognised as being less harsh on the skin when compared to rotary shavers. What extra features should I look out for? Why we chose it: Like many electric razor users, we like them because they reduce post-shave irritation and razor bumps—usually by not shaving as close to the skin as a traditional manual razor. We found this razor gets as close as possible to a wet razor shave while minimizing irritation. Once we got past a few uses to allow our skin to adjust, we barely had any razor bumps or irritation at all. It’s efficient, powerful, and incredibly intuitive to use without a lot of unnecessary bells and whistles that could muddy the shaving experience. If you have sensitive skin, this electric razor is a no-brainer as it’s the most gentle on this list.

Having said that, we found it works best if you shave every day. If you let a few days pass, the long hairs seem to fox this smart shaver, leaving odd hairs loitering on your fizzog. For the very best results, you can use it wet, then place the shaver upside down in its cleaning station and wait while it cleans and dries. This involves 80 minutes of fan noise and the shaver itself isn’t quiet, but if you’re horrified by the thought of going out unshaven, this shaver will make damn sure your nightmares don’t come true.

Waterproof, easy cleaning

We didn’t think much of the pop-out trimmer, which missed quite a few hairs in our tests. That aside, if you want a cheap electric shaver, either for travel use or before you have a wet shave, then it’s hard to argue with this model’s low price.

Battery life comes in at 50 minutes, so it should last around 10 days (or a bit longer) in regular use. For emergencies, a five-minute charge gives enough power to get through a shave. Also pay attention to your razor's battery life. Even the best electric razors lose battery life over time, which can result in less time holding a full charge and a weaker power output. Trimming and shaping: Shaver manufacturers have caught up to facial hair trends and now many include additional features or attachments for trimming beards to leave behind a light stubble, or for shaping sideburns, moustaches and goatee beards. Some of these can be quite useful, though you may find that a dedicated beard trimmer is easier and more comfortable to use.Case: A case might not seem like a big deal. But, the foil and other components of many electric razors are fragile. Keeping them protected whenever not in use is important, especially if you travel frequently.

Fortunately, shaving performance wasn’t compromised, and we had a smooth face at the end of the shave. The Series 9000 arguably delivered an even closer shave, but this model isn’t far behind. With an hour of battery life, you should be able to get two weeks of use out of a single charge, so this model is also a good travel companion. Make sure your skin is clean before starting your shave. If you have a wet and dry use shaver, you can go at your scruff right out of the shower (or even in the shower) after washing your face. If you have a dry shaver only, then you can use a light amount of pre-shave oil or you can wash your face and then pat yourself dry with a towel—these types of shavers work best with stubble that's stiff and void of any moisture. If you thought electric shavers were just for faces you’d be wrong – in recent times, the technology has been adapted for use on the head too, which makes shaving your bonce simpler and safer than ever before. This offering from Remington has been designed to be held in the palm of your hand, and features no less than five rotary shaving heads that can flex around the contours of your head, ensuring an all-over close shave. The UK’s market-leading electric shaver brands are Braun and Philips. Remington, Panasonic and Wahl are also very popular manufacturers. What power source options are available?No matter your reason for using an electric razor, the biggest thing is finding the right one. The good news is that no matter what your budget, skin or hair type, or grooming acumen, there's an electric razor that will suit your lifestyle. After spending a year testing over 25 electric razors spanning all the top-reviewed brands (Braun, Gillette, and Panasonic among them), we were able to narrow this down to the seven absolute best electric shavers worth spending your hard-earned money on. Waterproofing: As well as dry use, a lot of cordless shavers can be used with shaving foam or gel, if you’re worried about sensitive skin. Many can also be used in the shower – if you’re really in a hurry in the morning. Make sure you read the instructions before getting your shaver wet, however, as not all are waterproof and many are only, at best, water-resistant.