Review (4/5): Clean shave, well priced, moisturizer makes a smooth glide on the skin
One truly outstanding feature of this shaver is an inbuilt moisturizer dispenser, which you can control while you shave.
While an electric shaver is much safer than a traditional razor, even an electric shaver can leave some burns on your skin and make it rough if you do not apply enough moisturizer. This razor makes it so much more convinient to make this happen.
Electric shavers are a bit hard to like them if you are migrating from a traditional razor - usually because your skin will need some time to get used to it. Give it some time - typically about 3-4 weeks for your skin to get used to it and then you will like it.
If you are buying this to replace another electric shaver - this is a very good choice for the price. While one of the other Norelco models - Norelco 1090 costs upwards of $200, I can say that this model 8040x is a steal of the money - the moisturizer feature makes every penny worth.
+ ves:
+ I have to say inbuilt moisturizer dispenser is the best feature
+ Well designed, light weight and easy to use
+ Good battery life
+ Very little noise
- ves:
- The moisturizer dispenser should have been made automatic, instead of manual control
- I do not think the cost of moisturizer refills should be that high, but it would be better if Philips Norelco suggests additional moisturizer that can be used in place of the Nivea. (nothing against Nivea, but trying to look for cheapter alternatives)