I had purchased this product with much hope that it would guarantee the results it claimed the product would. I did get smooth legs but I went to hell and back doing it and I could not get past half my leg. I even burnt myself as the epilator gets hot pretty fast and being metal, it sticks to your skin. It has almost the same effect as waxing and it cost twice as much. The product may claim that it does a good job for sensitive skin but think about it... when did pulling hair from its root ever become a pleasurable experience?? Bearing this in mind, you can judge for yourself if you need to purchase any equipment be it philips or Braun that does the same job as home made or store bought wax. It does get points for the convenience factor but thats about it.