# Braun Silk·épil 5 5-251 Wet & Dry Epilator

The Braun Silk·épil 5 is a cordless wet-and-dry epilator supplied with attachments for trimming and shaving. Its MicroGrip tweezers are claimed to capture hairs as short as 0.5 mm, while the listed kit includes a beginner cap and bikini trimmer.

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- Market: UK
- Language: en-GB
- Currency: GBP
- Brand: Braun
- Model: Braun Silk·épil 5
- Category: Beauty & Health > Personal Care Appliances > Shavers & Epilators
- Price: 69.99 GBP
- Previous price: 149.99 GBP
- Discount: 53%
- Price checked: 2026-11-12T18:10:44.539Z
- Rating: 4.2 / 5
- Reviews: 78

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## At a glance

- Wet-and-dry epilation is described for use in the bath or shower.
- The listing claims MicroGrip tweezers can capture hairs as short as 0.5 mm.
- A massage roller cap is claimed to help reduce pain sensation.
- The product description claims up to one month of smooth skin, a manufacturer claim rather than a guaranteed result.

## Pros

- Wet-and-dry use allows epilation in warm water, which the listing says may make the experience more comfortable.
- The listed set combines an epilator with a shaver head, trimmer comb and bikini trimmer for different hair-removal approaches.
- The beginner cap and massage roller cap provide options intended to make epilation more approachable.

## Cons

- The charger is described as having a 2-pin plug, so a UK 3-pin socket requires a separately obtained EU-to-UK adapter.

## Specifications

### Identity
- Brand: Braun
- Model: Braun Silk·épil 5
- Model number: SE5-251
- Colour: Flamingo Pink
### Power and battery
- Power configuration: Battery Powered
- Charging time: 1 Hours
- Battery listing: 1 A batteries required. \(included\)
- Voltage: 240 Volts
### Dimensions and installation
- Weight listed: 430 Grams
- Package dimensions: 21.8 x 17.8 x 7.4 cm; 430 g
### Materials and protection
- Water resistance listed: Waterproof
### Use
- Recommended areas: Bikini, Legs \(Upper & Lower\), Underarm, Upper Lip

## Before you buy

- The epilator is stated to operate cordless only, including when used in a bath or shower. The listing describes a 2-pin plug charger and says a UK 3-pin socket needs an EU-to-UK adapter, which is not included.

## In the box

- Braun Silk·épil 5 epilator (Included)
- Beginner cap (Included)
- Bikini trimmer with combs (Included)
- Pouch (Included)
- Cleaning brush (Included)
- Smartplug (Included)
- Shaver head (Included)
- Trimmer comb (Included)

## A good fit for

- People seeking a cordless wet-and-dry epilator with included shaving and trimming attachments.
- Buyers who want to use one device across legs, underarms and bikini-area grooming, as listed.

## Less suited to

- Anyone needing a charger that plugs directly into a UK 3-pin socket without an adapter.
- Anyone seeking verified customer-reported pros and cons, as no review-summary evidence is supplied.

## Customer feedback

Aggregate ratings are more positive than negative overall, but they also include a smaller share of low ratings. Without review-summary evidence, they do not establish which features customers liked or what concerns they had. Buyers should weigh the listed wet-and-dry operation and grooming attachments against their own needs rather than treating the rating as proof of performance.

## Frequently asked questions

### Can this epilator be used in the shower?
The listing describes wet-and-dry use in the bath or shower. It also states the epilator operates cordless only.
### What hair length can the tweezers capture?
The manufacturer claims the MicroGrip tweezers can capture hairs as short as 0.5 mm.
### What attachments are listed?
The supplied contents list names a beginner cap, bikini trimmer with combs, shaver head and trimmer comb, along with a pouch, cleaning brush and smartplug.
### Will the charger fit a UK 3-pin socket?
The listing says the item has a 2-pin plug charger. An EU-to-UK adapter is needed for a 3-pin socket and is not included.

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## Images

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