Abstract: The present invention relates to a depilating device with a multiple-shell housing (2), which a user can hold in the hand, a motor (13) accommodated in the housing (2), and a gear (14) to drive a rotary cylinder (8) which is preferably provided in a housing part (7) that is adapted to be uncoupled from the housing (2). The mechanically operated component parts, more particularly motor (13), gear (14), and rotary cylinder (8) with the housing part (8) in which it is incorporated, form an assembly unit (15) which is retained in the housing (2). Vibration absorbing elements (16, 17, 18) are provided at the points of connection between the assembly unit (15) and the housing (2).