If buying a device with a range of uses is what you’re after, the SmoothSkin Muse is a great option. You can use this on underarms, bikini line, your legs and even your face – a really good all rounder. Another fantastic budget buy, this bikini trimmer from BaByliss is simple to use, making it ideal for those trying bikini line tidying for the first time.

Another product catering to a large range of skin tones, the Silk’n hair remover has an in-built sensor, meaning you know exactly which mode is best for your skin.

You don't have permission to access "http://www.asos.com/babyliss/true-smooth-wet-and-dry-rechargeable-lady-shaver/prd/20642925" on this server. This nifty little device is fitted with a rechargeable battery, with a quoted battery life of 60 minutes per charge, so you shouldn’t have to fiddle around with replacements. In our tests, this meant we could use this bikini trimmer once or twice a week for around three weeks before it needed charging again.

Compact is the name of the game with this device. Small price, small in size, the BaByliss True Smooth by Radiance 200 offers IPL on a budget. Our best overall electric bikini trimmer and razor offers a lot of handy extras, making it excellent value for money. The comfortable ergonomic grip makes it easy to hold and use too.Mumsnet has been helping parents make their lives easier since 2000 and, in those years, we’ve seen, tried and reviewed thousands of products. The Wilkinson Sword razor with the bikini trimmer on is good for taming the length and tidying up.” Featuring an advanced 250,000 light pulses and six different energy levels, this professional-level hair removal system is bulkier than some of the other options available. It's mains-powered too but does have a host of additional features.

Promising up to two months of hairless skin, the Philips Lumea Prestige is one of the best selling laser hair removal products out there. You’ll get up to 92% hair reduction after three uses (though obviously this will differ from person to person) and can use either corded or uncorded. Slowly move the shaver, exerting light pressure. As a precaution, the operation of the appliance may slow down substantially, if the machine is pressed too hard against the skin.Electric bikini trimmers tend to work best on dry skin (a little talcum powder will help the trimmer pass smoothly over bumps without catching the skin). Dry hairs will stand up better to allow the trimmer to cut closely, and dry hairs are easier to remove from the trimmer for effective cleaning. It doesn’t offer a separate razor attachment, like some on our list, but it’s very effective at giving pleasingly close results. The Babyliss True Smooth Wet and Dry Bikini Trimmer also comes already loaded with two AAA batteries and two combs.