Philips Norelco BG7490/50 Review: The Ultimate Body Groomer? | Trendy Treasure Hunter

Stop begging for help with your back hair. The Philips Norelco BG7490/50 features a game-changing back extender, built-in LED flashlight, and pivoting heads for a nick-free, professional-grade groom. It’s the versatile, waterproof upgrade your grooming kit actually needs.

Philips Norelco BG7490/50 Review: The Ultimate Body Groomer? | Trendy Treasure Hunter
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Among all reviews from Trendy Treasure Hunter, this take on the "Finally Found the Perfect Body Groomer | Philips Norelco BG7490/50" stands out.

If you’ve struggled with hard-to-reach spots or "missed patches" that only show up once you’re out in the sun, this latest iteration of the 7000 series might be the engineering fix you’ve been waiting for.

The Highlights

The "Sunlight" Solution

A built-in LED flashlight illuminates the skin, ensuring you don’t miss stray hairs that are usually invisible in dim bathroom lighting.

Solo Back Grooming

The kit includes a lightweight, foldable back extender.

It locks the shaver into a curved handle, allowing you to reach every inch of your back without assistance.

Dynamic Pivoting Head

The foil head rocks left to right, contouring to difficult areas like the neck and chest for a close shave without the irritation of a manual razor.

Travel-Ready Tech

It features a dedicated "airplane lock" (long-press to activate) to prevent the motor from buzzing in your luggage, plus a 100% waterproof chassis for in-shower use.

Precision Dial & Lever

Two specialized trimmer attachments offer fine-tuned length control—one via a lever and the other via a precision dial—making it capable of fading sideburns or trimming beards with 1mm accuracy.

Skin Safety

The trimmer blades feature "pearl drops" (rounded tips) to prevent nicks on sensitive skin, even when used without guards.

The Bottom Line

The BG7490/50 is a powerhouse for the man who wants one tool to handle everything from his neck down to his toes.

We highly recommend watching the full breakdown to see the back extender in action at the link below.

Watch the full video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cz0kDpoirDM

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