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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lee Kynaston

19 best electric shavers for men, tested for sensitive, wet and dry skin

Electric shavers are ideal for sensitive, blemish-prone or mature skin with the odd wrinkle to navigate - (Philips/Braun/Panasonic/iStock/The Independent)

Fast, stylish and convenient, the best electric shavers are must-have grooming gadgets for the modern man. Sure, a traditional safety razor might be cheaper and deliver a slightly closer shave but when it comes to speed, ease of use and sheer comfort, electric shavers can’t be beaten. What’s more, they’re way less messy, can be used any time, anywhere (even when you’ve no access to water or a mirror), and are far less likely to cause nicks, cuts and the dreaded razor burn.

Since the blades don’t actually come into direct contact with the skin itself, they’re also great for people with sensitive or blemish-prone skin, because they don’t slice off a layer of your skin like traditional razor blades do. They’re also great for older guys with the odd wrinkle to navigate, as there’s less risk of snagging your razor on a craggy surface and, since they tend to cause fewer razor bumps and ingrown hairs when removing curly hair, they’re also a good option for Afro-Caribbean men.

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