I chose this article mainly because I thought it would be convenient mini epilator. I was more than disappointed by the main unit. I wanted to replace my "Silk Epil" as its battery no longer holds. The Philips equivalent is not only less effective, but really noisy. When passing on the most bony parts of the leg, I felt that my whole skeleton trembled with unbearable raisonnace effect into my head and I want to clarify that I am not thinner. I wanted to try to keep this article nevertheless but frankly, nothing that tests the skin put me on edge while with my Silk Epil is a moment of relaxation ... Are they confused with epilator brush cutter ??? So I returned this article and I will order soon the same model that I've used so far. I also find that the interuptor on / off is not very convenient. A shame as aesthetic point of view, it is rather nice but frankly, too unpleasant to use ...