Well after reading the rave reviews on this product, I let myself be convinced despite the price. Well I do not regret my purchase !!! It's been awhile since I had not had this impression of "baby skin and it's very nice! I had a razor before Braun Pulsonic 9595 which had cost me almost as expensive but still left me the impression of be unshaven! No comparison. This shaver is also lighter and more manageable, while requiring some practice. The base is not too bulky and recharging is easy to insert (and smaller than those used for Braun models for example). And indeed, it contains powder but I did not consider the "ingredients". It remains to see the price of accessories (blades and cartridge refills) and the frequency of replacement. In all cases, advise strongly.