Philips Lumea IPL Advanced, 3 Attachment – Hair Removal
Philips Lumea IPL Advanced, 3 Attachment – Hair Removal Device plus Satin Compact Pen Trimmer (BRI923/00)
Suitable hair and skin types
Philips Lumea Advanced works effectively, easily and safely on a wide variety of hair and skin types. It works on naturally dark blonde, brown and black colored hairs and on skin tones from white to mid brown.
Proven effectiveness
At least 85% hair reduction in 3 treatments**. The first 4 treatments must be carried out every 2 weeks. Touch up every 4 weeks. After 8 touch up treatments you can be hair-free for 3 months*.
Step 1
Remove hair by shaving, epilating or waxing.
Step 2
Choose the comfortable light setting.
Step 3
Start your treatment holding Lumea at 90 degrees.
Step 4
Press the flash button as you move over your body area.
Use to remove hair on face (upper lip, chin and sideburns) and body parts including legs, underarm, bikini area, stomach and arms.
FREE Lumea App
The Lumea App is free to download and offers a unique and personalized IPL experience. The App helps you create your personalized treatment schedule per body area, with tips and advice.
Philips IPL Hair Removal devices
  Lumea Advanced BRI922/00 | ||
|---|---|---|
Skin tone suitabilityWhite to mid brown | Skin tone suitabilityWhite to dark brown | Skin tone suitabilityWhite to mid brown |
SmartSkin sensor✓ | SmartSkin sensor✓ | SmartSkin sensor✓ |
Cordless / Corded useCorded only | Cordless / Corded useCorded only | Cordless / Corded useCorded only |
Standard attachments3 Attachments: Body, Face, Bikini | Intelligent curved attachments2 Attachments: Face & Body | Intelligent curved attachments2 Attachments: Face & Body |
AccessoriesStorage pouch, Satin Compact Pen Trimmer | AccessoriesStorage pouch, Satin Compact Pen Trimmer | AccessoriesStorage pouch, VisaPure Mini Facial Cleansing Brush |
| Brand: | Philips |
| Origin: | Slovenia |
I bought this for my wife at Christmas. She’d mentioned it when she saw it on TV months earlier and I made a note because I’m cunning like that… anyhoo, she’s not particularly hairy but still wanted one. She now vanishes upstairs for AGES and tells me that it’s mega. I have no idea if it’s mega or not, I can’t vouch for it’s meganess but I’m told it is, and her legs are super-smooth so I guess it’s doing something.
I asked her about the frequency of use and she tells me that it’s a weekly thing initially but that tails off over time. She’s using it every 2-3wks now, but she still has hobbit feet so there’s clearly work to do.
I’m not sure how long it takes to de-fuzz because it’s usually done along with a shower and whatever else you female types do when you’re making yourselves look purdy, but I can watch a whole rugby match before she reappears, which is nice.
Phillips Lumea
Purchased for a relative as I already own a similar model and have had brilliant results
I was sceptical and don’t normally write reviews but the reality this product really works. Really happy with the results.
I was skeptical but gave in and bought an IPL device after many recommendations. After one session my leg hair is already coming back slower and thinner!
Be sure to get it on sale, the price fluctuates down to 250
Really impressed with this. I was scared it was going to hurt but it’s actually painless, a little bit of heat when on the highest setting but is painless. Easy to use, can already see improvement after 2 uses. Looking forward to using it.
3 attachments and razor which is good for eye brows.
Because I have dark hair, I had to shave my legs every day. This is something I should have purchased years ago. But I was afraid of wasting my money because it isn’t cheap. But it’s the best thing I’ve ever bought, and it wasn’t a waste of money. I waited too long because it does not remove grey hairs. So keep one or two of them. But I love it and have only used it three times. xx
I brought this dubiously as I have very coarse dark hair that I wasn’t sure it would do much for. I was completely wrong, it is fantastic! I brought it for just my chin area and it has got rid of everything. It grows back a lot lot slower, and there is an app that alerts you when to use it next so you don’t forget. It’s saved me so much time and annoyance trying to pluck all the while. No ingrown hairs and they come back a lot finer. It feels like a hot flash when you use but nothing painful. Pricey but SO worth it!
A couple of years ago I had bought a similar machine but a different brand and not only was it not effective, it stopped working after one year. When I bought this, I half thought I will, at best, get ok results in a couple of months, but this machine is unbelievably efficient and easy to use. I just finished my third time using it and I can already see major results. Stick to the dates and the tips of the app and trust me you’ll find the results you’re looking for. I have light brown skin and dark brown hair and it works like a charm.
I have dark hair and had to shave my leg’s every day. This I should of bought years ago . But was to worried about wasting my money, as it’s not cheap. But its the best thing I’ve bought and not a waste of my money at all. I left it a little to late as it don’t get rid of grey hairs. So have one or two of them still. But I’m loving it and only used 3 times. xx
For anyone out there suffering with PCOS and facial hair this is a game changer. I have tried many of the cheaper versions of this in the past but nothing worked. I was spending so much time, having to pluck/wax daily, trying everything to remove the facial hair and nothing seemed to work. I have been using this now for about two months, and I can honestly say it really has made a huge difference. Much of the hair is gone, I still have a few stubborn chin hairs but they have turned fair instead of black stubble.
Some points to note:
It says use every two weeks. I used it twice/three times per week initially and didn’t have any problems. I have normal skin tone and used it on the highest setting without any issues.
I don’t find it painful at all, it can feel like a pinch as it heats up. But I just leave it let it cool down and go back to it.
The only downside is it does heat up quite a lot when you’ve been using it for while so I would let it cool down between areas. It says not to pluck in between but I could not leave mine so I plucked the stubborn hairs and kept using it and it really has made a huge difference.
For women out there with hormonal issues, Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) buy this, you won’t regret it. It seems like a lot of money but it is worth it. This is an honest review, I am not working for them, being paid etc 😀 I just hope this will help fellow sufferers like it did me.
Great product, I regret waiting so long with purchasing it and testing it out. Noticed satisfactory results after 4 treatments already. I’m after 6 now and even though I’m not rid of all the hair yet, I see a huge difference and quite frankly I feel massively relieved of how much time I’m saving on an every day silly beauty treatments. Now I can just chill and drink beer in my free time and still be a soft skinned princess. Great! 10/10
Obviously an expensive brand but didn’t want to take the chance and buy a cheaper brand. You have to use this as directed and keep up with it every month on schedule. Hair does regrow if you stop using this.
First time I used Braun Pro Silk Epil 5 and honestly I am not saying that it did nothing, but the results were somwhat visible after many sessions and still were not the expected ones. However, I can say that the Philips one did wonders for me. It is really amazing and it does what is says. I am die my first touch up session, but I could say that I have noticed results since the first session. It is easy to use also. Therefore I highly recommend you go for this one rather than the Braun one if you want better results. The only 2 negative things were the carry on pouch which is not thick enough in my opinion and the fact that you might need to restart and wait for a few minutes if it gets too warm while using it.
I have been debating getting one of these for years, but was worried it wouldn’t work and it’s quite a lot of money to spend for it to not work. But i eventually caved and I am so glad I did!
I usually have VERY hairy legs. The hairs were thick and dark. As soon as I shaved, you could see the dark specs where the top of the hair had been shaved off. The next day, I would be prickly. After 7 days, my legs would be fully hairy! And i mean gorilla hairy! I really wish I’d taken a before pic to show the diffence.
These images are 2 weeks after last shaving! I am just about to do my 4th treatment. I can’t tell you how ecstatic I am with the results. There’s a few darker hairs growing in some very small areas, some areas where the hairs are super fine and you can barely see them, and some areas where no hair has grown back at all.
Safe to say I am over the moon with the results. It’s so easy to use and track with the app. Best decision i have ever made!
Updated 22/05/22
I’ll be updating this review periodically. Theoretically, I am the perfect user since I have very pale skin and dark hair.
At first glance this device is well-built, is simple to use, and comes with clear instructions. However, if you intend to follow the safety advice on when never to use this item… you’ll possibly never use it.
To list a few of the never use: dark skin, pregnancy, certain medications, AHAs/BHAs within the last week, poor wound healing history, skin sensitivity to light, a history of skin cancer, diabetes, exzema, wounds or bruises in the ares to be treated, moles, freckles, tattoos, scars, on areas where you use long-lasting deodorants, etc. Personally, my legs are covered in scratches of various ages from my cat and bruises, and I’m slow to heal.
So far I’ve used the device on test areas, and have used it once on my underarms, and have sometimes found it tricky to get the device to be ready to use. As it requires full contact or it will not work it can take a bit of wrangling to get a good angle. It is well worth doing the test patches before you use it as the setting that is comfortable is liable to signficantly vary depending on the body part.
Update #1: I’m using level 4 on my legs (lower elsewhere) and so far this is the only place I’m seeing a difference. The results there are patchy, no doubt in part because there is no way I’m covering the entire leg everytime I use this – it is easy to miss parts, and sometimes I’ve missed parts on purpose due to open wounds or irritated hair folicles – but there is definitely less hair. Elsewhere is not showing anywhere near as good a result, but this is to be expected.
I do not recommend using the device for more than a few minutes at a time. From experience the device gets extremely hot after it has been running long enough to do underarms, stomach, and a leg, and when it gets too hot the zaps start to hurt. Additionally, despite following instructions to clean the device after use, spots have begun to appear on it. Most of these are white, but there are a fleck or two that a black too.
This thing is very easy to use and the handbook is easy to understand. I’ve so far used it 3 times on my arms and legs on the level 3 setting and my hair growth has reduced by like 1/3 . I have a long way to go but it’s a lot cheaper than proper laser treatment from a salon! Would reccomend!
Does what its meant to
Have been wanting one for years now but because of the price was hesitant. So glad I got it after 4 sessions I have seen quite a reduction in hair growth
Life change
This is the second one of these I’ve bought (the first I had for 5 years). The design has improved & the results are just as good. Easy to use & does what it says. After years of having treatment that cost thousands this tool has changed my life.
Worth every penny
I questioned spending the money on this but I have been suffering with rant painful hair growth under my chin. Three treatments and the hair is gone and the skin well on the way to healing. Using the handset is easy but takes some time to get good coverage. The app sets the treatment schedule and gives advice on how to get the best results. Over all I am very pleased and wouldn’t be without it now.
Actually works!
I got this device after having professional lazer shair removal sessions that worked amazingly. But then the hair started to grow back after a time and I didn’t want to spend that kind of money again.
I was skeptical as I have light tan skin that has tanned quite dark this year and its not the same as lazer treatment but it works great. I’ve done two sessions so far and the hair is growing back obviously patchy (my poor technique when using) but it’s very clear where the hair has been treated and isn’t regrowing.
It does the job
It does work, you can see the improvement, but you have to keep doing it. It hurts as expected, and after using it for a while, around 15 min for the legs, you have to stop because it is too hot but it does work
Amazing
Wow!
I can’t believe it actually works!
You can see in the photo, how patchy my hair grows back. I believe by the summer I will barely need to do anything with my leg hai
Be persistent!
Highly recommended!
Needs to be used constantly for noticeable results though(as someone with very strong and dark hair), but it’s definitely worth being persistent!(if you start doing it, just commit until you finish what they recommend and then chill with hair-free legs and other parts of your body!)
Excelle
I did a lot of research before i buying this product but have to say that i have been utterly impressed so far. The product comes with an easy to use app, that send you reminders when you are supposed to do your next treatment. I have very fair skin and was worried that i may not work on me but i stand corrected. after just 3 sessions i have noticed a significant reduction of hairs on the legs. I highly recommend this product.
Great IPL device
Philips are definitely the benchmark when it comes to IPL devices, and this one proves exactly why that is the case. It’s very effective, pain free, well-made, and works exactly as expected. Five stars.
Great results
To test and see if the device works I shaved both legs as normal but only used the Ipl on one leg. After three treatments I found the difference was very noticable. Hair growth on treated leg was noticably slower and finer. Very happy that I bought this
I am really happy with the results. I can’t believe my hair grows so slow now.
It’s working. After the third use I saw the results. Now I am at my 6th session. The hair still grows I think, but it takes so long for the hair to grow back that I don’t need to shave my legs for two weeks if I want to. I still have couple of hairs left here amd there because I avoid the areas where I had freckles and moles.
I used it on my legs and bickini line. Really happy with the results.
Worth the buy
As long as you have dark hair this work’s! Absolutely brilliant. Takes a little time to do legs, arms etc but so worth it! After 6 weeks I have seen a great improvement on reduced hair growth. Would definitely recommend. Make sure you use it as per the instructions for best results.
I’ve already had extensive laser hair removal on my legs, bikini, underarms and face twice over the past 12 years but noticed I really needed a top-up. I do top-up electrolysis on those annoying hairs on my chin and side of face.
I didn’t want to spend thousands again for another laser top-up (nor go during a pandemic). And I already had an older incarnation of this Phillips LHR so I was sceptical because it wasn’t effective for me last time.
Well, it is now! I’m really please I purchased this! it’s been two months and this time, I followed the instructions ( wait two weeks after 1st go around) and it really seems to have hindered and slowed the pesky re-growth I’ve been experiencing. I have used it on the highest setting (even on my face) and it is definitely working.