Facial grooming and getting that perfect, close shave need not be a hassle with the right tools. Grooming kit has come a long way over the years, so there is no end of handheld tech to help trim and keep any facial hair in line.
Currently, Amazon is offering up the SweetLF Electric Razor for Men for £27.97, down from the normal price of £42.99, giving shoppers a 35% discount. For the price, customers can bag the dark blue colour, but there are other colours available (dark black, for example) at different price points though.
To increase the efficiency of the shave, this electric razor has a 4D floating head (so it moves up, down, left and right), and the head automatically adapts to face and neck contours giving a smooth glide. It has a 0.1mm double-track, ultra-thin cutting net and self-sharpening steel blade which the brand says increases shaving efficiency by 50%. It is quiet, too (noise can go to below 65db), with a motor of 9000RPM, ensuring enough power to get rid of any stubborn stubble.
It can go for around 120 minutes with a full hour charge, ensuring a few decent shaves before it needs to be charged again. Handily, it has an LED display to check the power and it can also be charged through a laptop and/or a wall charger.
The shaver is one-touch to open the pop-up trimmer if shoppers need a quick sideburn trim. The brand does say they recommend pre-trimming a long beard before shaving for best results. It's efficient for travel, too, and comes with a Razor USB cable for charging, a UK adaper, a brush, a protective cover and user manual.
Other grooming options in the world of electric razors include the Panasonic ES-SL41-S511 Milano Silver 3-Blade Men's Electric Shaver from Shavers.co.uk. This costs £29.99 and its features include a Milano Italian design with a curved foil design and 3-blade cutting system so the shaving head adapts to your facial contours. For the higher end of the price scale, Boots has the Braun Series 5 Electric Shaver 52-N1200S in black for £74.99. For this steeper price tag buyers will get three Flex blades and two shave modes - Turbo Mode and Standard Mode. In addition, the Li-Ion battery offers up to 50-min of cordless runtime and 5-min quick charge.
Buyers on Amazon have praised the SweetLF Electric Razor and it has a 4.3 star raving average from nearly 45,000 reviews. One buyer said: "Really pleased with this shaver, it's just as good as my old Phillips, which cost a lot more. It gives a quick, close, comfortable shave and comes with everything you need. Decent battery life and charges quickly."
Someone else noted: "I like this razor. It’s ideally suited to my type of moth eaten facial hair, which it removes with gusto, so I can’t predict how well it works with those who are more hirsute. It’s well made, light, quiet and easy to clean. I particularly like the fact that it can be charged via a standard USB C cable and has an eminently readable battery charge indicator. The price is a clincher."
A third person said: "My first off brand electric razor and pleased with the results. It feels like its cutting the whiskers and leaves a smooth finish and no skin irritation as of yet. Ive wet shaved for a few years but fancied a change back and up to now I'm happy with the quality and the end result."
Some had feedback, including one person who said: "After reading the reviews and low price thought I'd give it a go. For me it works fine on face but struggles on coarse hair on neck so much so that I have to use another razor to complete my shave. Charges quick, less mess than a beard trimmer but for me it's just ok." Another person said: "Average shave."
The SweetLF Electric Razor for Men is available on Amazon for £27.97.