Beauty & Grooming · $$$ · premium
The best premium beauty & grooming
Paying more only makes sense when the extra buys something you can feel. These 20 beauty & grooming products sit in the $$$ · premium tier and earned a buy verdict in one of our comparisons. 14 of them won their whole comparison outright. We publish price tiers, not prices: the live price is one click away on each listing.
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Body Groomers: Which to Buy and Which to Skip · Won the comparison
Philips Norelco Bodygroom Series 7000 (BG7040/42)
A dual-ended, shower-safe groomer that trims on one end and skin-safely shaves on the other, top to toe.
Best for: Anyone who wants one capable tool for the whole body, from chest and back to the groin.
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Epilators: Which to Buy and Which to Skip · Won the comparison
Braun Silk-épil 9 Flex SkinSpa 9-481
A wet and dry cordless epilator with 40 tweezers on a fully flexible head, plus a shaver head, trimmer, mini trimmer and skin care attachments.
Best for: Anyone who wants one cordless machine for legs, underarms and bikini line, wet or dry, with shaving and trimming covered too.
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Hair Straighteners: Which to Buy and Which to Skip · Won the comparison
ghd Platinum+ Styler (1" Flat Iron)
The most foolproof, low-drama straightener for the widest range of hair.
Best for: Anyone who wants reliable, low-damage results without fiddling with settings.
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LED Face Masks: Which to Buy and Which to Skip · Won the comparison
Omnilux Contour Face
The only mask here that tells you its output, which is the only way to know what you are getting.
Best for: Fine lines, wrinkles and skin firmness, for someone who wants a dose they can verify.
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The Best At-Home Microdermabrasion Devices: 4 Compared (and One to Skip) · Won the comparison
Michael Todd Beauty Sonic Refresher
Three diamond grits, three extraction heads, a wet mode and a three-year warranty.
Best for: Someone who wants one device to exfoliate, extract and hydrate, with grit options for different areas.
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The Best At-Home Teeth Whitening Kits: 4 Compared (and One to Skip) · Won the comparison
Opalescence Go 15% Prefilled Whitening Trays
Prefilled 15% hydrogen peroxide trays from a dental whitening brand, worn for 15 to 20 minutes a day.
Best for: Most people who want meaningful whitening at home from a dental brand, with no device to charge.
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The Best Curling Irons: 4 Compared (and One to Skip) · Won the comparison
T3 SinglePass Curl X 1-Inch Curling Iron
A precise, gentle-heating ceramic iron that produces polished, long-lasting curls with a single pass - the best all-around tong you can buy.
Best for: Anyone who curls regularly and wants salon-quality, repeatable results with the least heat damage - especially fine or color-treated hair.
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The Best Dermaplaning Tools: 4 Compared (and One to Skip) · Won the comparison
DERMAFLASH LUXE+
Sonic dermaplaning at 14,000 vibrations a minute, sold as a complete kit.
Best for: Anyone who wants the most controlled at-home version of a treatment they would otherwise book.
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The Best Facial Cleansing Brushes: 4 Compared (and One to Skip) · Won the comparison
FOREO LUNA 4
The silicone benchmark: hygienic, gentle enough for daily use, and it never needs a replacement head.
Best for: Anyone who wants a low-maintenance, dermatologist-friendly daily device and doesn't want to fuss with replacement heads.
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The Best Hair Clippers for Home Haircuts: 4 Compared (and One to Skip) · Won the comparison
Andis reVITE Cordless Clipper
A barbershop-grade cordless clipper that makes clean buzz cuts and fades genuinely easy at home.
Best for: Anyone cutting hair regularly who wants fades, tight blends, or an easy time on thick hair.
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The Best Hot Air Brushes: 4 Compared (and One to Skip) · Won the comparison
Dyson Airwrap Co-anda2x Multi-Styler and Dryer (Straight+Wavy)
A 1,700 W multi-styler with six attachments that dry, curl, straighten, smooth and volumize, and set their own heat and airflow.
Best for: People who style most days and want curls, waves, straight looks and a full dry from one tool.
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The Best Lighted Makeup Mirrors: 4 Compared (and One to Skip) · Won the comparison
simplehuman Sensor Mirror Round
A premium 5x mirror that turns on as you approach and publishes its brightness range.
Best for: Daily makeup users who want the best light and the least fuss.
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The Best Microcurrent Face Devices: 6 Compared (and One to Skip) · Won the comparison
FOREO BEAR 2
A light, waterproof two-sphere toner with 10 intensity levels, a published 680 uA ceiling and a 300-minute battery.
Best for: Buyers who want the most adjustable, best-documented two-sphere device and do not mind using an app.
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The Best Ultrasonic Jewelry Cleaners: 4 Compared (and One to Skip) · Won the comparison
iSonic P4800 Ultrasonic Cleaner
1.4 L tank, 55 W transducer, continuous-use circuit - the buy-once ultrasonic.
Best for: Jewelry collectors, watch owners, and households that will actually run it weekly.
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Body Groomers: Which to Buy and Which to Skip
Panasonic ER-GK80 Body Hair Groomer
A whole-body trimmer with a V-shaped head, a skin guard for sensitive areas and a 3 to 12 mm comb, rated IPX7.
Best for: People who want one shower-proof trimmer for chest, legs, armpits and groin and do not need a foil shave.
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LED Face Masks: Which to Buy and Which to Skip
CurrentBody Skin LED Red Light Therapy Face Mask: Series 3
Six wavelengths and individual control of every LED, which is more capability than anything else here.
Best for: Someone treating more than one concern, particularly acne and pigmentation alongside ageing.
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The Best At-Home Hair Removal Devices: 8 Compared (and One to Skip)
Ulike Air 10
The comfort champion: sapphire ice-cooling plus dual lamps make fast, nearly painless full-body sessions.
Best for: Sensitive users who want speed and comfort without stepping up to flagship pricing.
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The Best Beard Trimmers: 4 Compared (and One to Skip)
Braun Beard Trimmer Series 7 BT7540
The precision specialist, with a built-in length dial and density-sensing motor that nails an even beard.
Best for: Beard-focused groomers who want repeatable, exact lengths and clean fades.
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The Best Gel Manicure Kits: 4 Compared (and One to Skip)
Beetles 55-Piece Gel Nail Kit with UV Light and Nail Drill
32 colors, four top and base coats, UV/LED lamp, e-file drill, 55 total pieces - the salon box that skips nothing.
Best for: The serious giftee who will actually do their own gel every two weeks.
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The Best Silk Pillowcases: 4 Compared (and One to Skip)
Slip Pure Silk Pillowcase, Queen Zippered
The brand that popularized silk pillowcases, with 22 momme 6A silk and an invisible zipper.
Best for: Buyers who want a well-known premium silk case with a zipper.
Tiers are relative within each comparison: a premium pick sits in the upper tier of its own comparison, and we only list the ones whose extra cost earned a buy rather than an "it depends". Every verdict synthesizes independent testing and owner reports, not our own lab. How we review.