Philips Lumea IPL Prestige, 2 Attachments – Hair Removal
Philips Lumea IPL Prestige, 2 Attachments – Hair Removal Device (BRI944/00)
SenseIQ technology
Lumea’s SmartSkin sensor detects your skin tone and indicates the most comfortable light setting for you. Adapts. Intelligent attachments adapt programs tailored for each body area. Cares. Co-developed with dermatologists and inspired by you for gentle, long-lasting hair removal, even on sensitive areas***.
Treatment of body areas
Your body is unique. And its skin, curves and contours should be treated uniquely too. Lumea’s total-body attachments are shaped to perfectly fit every curve and will adapt programmes tailored to each body area. Treatment windows are designed to maximise contact with your skin to ensure light doesn’t escape, enabling effective and gentle treatments even on delicate or sensitive areas.
Body attachment
The intelligent body attachment has our largest treatment window at 4.1 cm2 so it’s perfect for fast treatment of larger body areas like legs, arms and stomach. The curved-in design closely follows your body’s contours for maximum skin contact. The click-on attachment adapts a tailored programme specifically for your body areas. 83% of women were satisfied with hair reduction on legs****.
Face attachment
The face attachment has been thoughtfully designed to have a small, flat 2 cm2 window so you can effectively and gently treat hair on your face. Ideal for your upper lip, chin or jawline, the attachment also has an extra integrated filter. When added to the device, the intelligent attachment automatically adapts the light treatment for your face. 84% of women were satisfied with hair reduction on face****.
| Brand: | Philips |
| Origin: | Slovenia |
I recently had the pleasure of trying out the Philips Lumea IPL Hair Removal 8000 Series laser hair removal device, and I must say, I am absolutely thrilled with the results! This revolutionary product has completely transformed my hair removal routine, and I can’t wait to share my experience.
From the moment I opened the box, I was impressed by the sleek and ergonomic design of the device. It felt comfortable to hold and maneuver, making it easy to target even the most hard-to-reach areas. The clear instructions provided made the setup process a breeze, and I appreciated the safety precautions outlined to ensure a hassle-free experience.
But what truly amazed me was the effectiveness of the laser itself. With just a few sessions, I noticed a significant reduction in hair growth. Not only did the hair become finer and less noticeable, but I also experienced a noticeable delay in regrowth. Unlike traditional methods that require frequent maintenance, this laser hair removal device offers long-lasting results that save both time and effort in the long run.
One of the standout features for me was the different intensity settings, allowing me to customize the treatment based on my comfort level and skin sensitivity. The built-in skin tone sensor provided an added layer of safety by automatically adjusting the intensity to match my skin’s unique needs. This feature alone made me feel confident in using the device at home.
I also appreciated the thoughtful details, such as the integrated cooling system that helped soothe my skin during and after each session, minimizing any discomfort. The device’s compact size makes it perfect for travel, ensuring I can maintain my routine wherever I go.
In conclusion, the Philips Lumea IPL Hair Removal 8000 Series has exceeded my expectations in every way. Its user-friendly design, remarkable effectiveness, and personalized settings make it a game-changer in the world of hair removal. Say goodbye to the inconvenience of frequent shaving or waxing — this device offers a hassle-free, long-term solution. I wholeheartedly recommend it to anyone looking for a reliable and efficient way to achieve smooth, hair-free skin.
I debated long and hard about purchasing but so glad I did! As someone very fair skinned and naturally dark hair I’m a prime candidate for this IPL.
As someone with PCOS I have suffered with terrible facial hair for years,ive had years of electrolysis and spent 100’s on laser removal sessions but never seen any real results but after 6 sessions the hair has almost gone. I know that because of my PCOS and now hitting the menopause my hormones are somewhat all over the place but I’m confident with this handy gadget I’ll be able to keep away the dreaded 5 ‘o’clock shadow for good! For any fellow PCOS sufferers I’d say give it a go,the difference so far is amazing!!
I have PCOS and was a little skeptical about this product as my hair is very coarse and dark with my very light skin tone- But I’ve used this once and noticed a change in the thickness of the hair! I shaved before like the instruction said and my hair has definitely slowed in growth and is now patchy with areas of no hair growth (after 1 use) So I cant wait to see the results after more uses! Highly recommend! Also purchased on prime day so a nice discount too very much worth it!
I bought this specifically for my face. As a PCOS sufferer, I have thick and black upper lip, chin and cheek hair. I have plucked daily for years.
So to get what I thought would be the best results, I switched up and started shaving my face daily instead, and had to embrace the 5 o’clock shadow! There was no noticeable difference after 3 treatments and shaving only. In actual fact, I got the best results on my face from doing a treatment after I gave up and plucked. Now I’m quite pleased with the results, I can leave it a few days before having to act which has made a huge difference! Bearing in mind I’ve only done 4 treatments!
The rest of my body.. great results on legs, no noticeable growth until day 4-5 after shaving. I’ve noticed very little difference in my underarms.
Overall,
-it’s a super easy,
-much quicker than going for a wax,
-it only hurts if there’s hair left outside the skin or used on tattoos
-has worked enough to change my life and how I feel
Worth every penny to me. And was cheaper than the amount I’ve spent on IPL in clinic (which was just on my face, and I found ineffective)
This is a replacement for my previous Philips which after 8 years died.
I had terrible dark hairs on my face but now I don’t. It took about 9 months to get the results but it is worth it.
I maintain once a month but there are no dark hairs, but I am starting on underarm hair so that’s a new venture.
I personally would highly recommend but only if you can wait for the results.
Not being dramatic but it changed my life, no dark facial hair and that is all I wanted.
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I’ve paid a fortune for professional treatment off and on for years and this works just as well as any treatment I’ve had in clinics. It’s easy to use, painless and there was a noticeable difference after the second treatment. I planned out the two weekly treatments and set reminders in my calendar to make sure I stuck to the initial regime. I don’t expect it to get every single hair, but it has definitely made a difference already.
Finally bought the super amazing life saving changing laser device ! It blasts hair growth and has changed my life! After a few treatments on legs I started noticing less hair growth ! Now I have little growth and no ingrown hairs to worry about ! Wish I had bought it sooner. Have also used on underarms resulting in smooth underarms with no growth after about 4 treatments !! My absolute favourite beauty device will continue to use to maintain results ! Thank you !!
Bought this after it was constantly recommended on ladies chat groups and have it a go!
— I NOTICED RESULTS AFTER 2nd USE!!! WOWWW—–
Literally on my 4th treatment now and hair growth back is extremely slow. Haven’t shaved for like 2 or 3 weeks now. Hair on my thighs are like non existent. My strawberry legs are GONE. Amazing!
This product does exactly what it says if it is used how it is instructed to be used. I’ve used laser for over 5 years and it’s only started to be almost permanently hairless. You need to shave a few hours before and you need to go through every single inch of the skin area in order to get the best results as quickly as possible. You need to be consistent with it and use it religiously. Only then, after a few years, will you get the permanent smooth skin that you’ll never have to shave again. It seems like a lot of work, but shaving every 2 days is more work. Being in the shower and not worrying about ever shaving again feels like a luxury now. I strongly recommend this product, but only if you have the determination to use it consistently.
I bought the Philips Lumea hair removal device just over a year ago in the run up to my sister’s wedding and used it for a few months. It worked great. On some places I did find it a little tender.
If you are sensitive to bright lights, I would recommend using it during daylight as I personally found the light to be quite bright when using at night.
Then the winter came and I got lazy (as you do sometimes!) and I recently started using it again… and it’s like I never stopped! Hair growth is minimal…
I haven’t yet started redoing my legs and there is still very minimal hair growth.
This is definitely my favourite bit about it!!
I do have to admit I have dark hair, fair skin and I don’t have thick hair… so the device probably works extra well in those conditions… but I am really really pleased with it. It’s making my life so much easier! I rarely have to think about hair removal now apart from when I get a notification once a month to touch up with this device!
I took away 1 star because the first one I ordered… One of the attachments had a piece broken off it and the box was damaged so it looked like a return from someone else. Got a replacement sent and box and item were perfect and brand new. Also I have tried this on my face and seems to make the hair grow!!! So it’ll work different for everyone. For now I’m happy with having hair free legs for holidays!
I’ve currently finished my 2nd treatment and the difference it has made has been mind-blowingly amazing. The hair on both my armpits and legs have been sparse. Normally I’d shave and with my legs I’d have stubble grown back by the end of the day and with my armpits, there’d be stubble the next day or so. Now? I shaved over 2 weeks ago and it’s practically stubble.
It’s not sore either which was another thing that worried me. It’s more like a split flash of heat, the device slides along the skin really easily and is very easy to use. The app is helpful with the reminders of when your next treatment is due. The only thing is especially with my legs, I worry that I’ve maybe missed an area but I’m getting there.
If you’re a pale dark haired mammoth who’s fed up resembling Chewbacca’s sister then this product is for you.
I am mixed race, I have very dark hair and olive skin. Any hair removal did not last long before this. Shaving is out of the question, very uncomfortable. I have had this for 1 year and 8 months, and it is the best this I have bought for hair removal with out a doubt.
I still remove my hair from the root and then use this. I wax my upper lip, epilate bikini line, legs and under arms, then 48hrs later (as per instruction) I use the Philips lumea. I saw results after 2 months, hair just get finer and finer.
I now can go about a month and a half with out having to worry about hair on my face or legs. Waxing and epilating is alot faster and smoother, and does not hurt as the ipl weakens the hair root.
I does not hurt to use the ipl, I use it in sensitive areas first then on my legs last, as the longer it is turned on the warmer it gets.
1 year and 8 months later I only use my ipl every 6-8 weeks+, it doesn’t take long. You need to keep up with your treatments else the hair starts to get stronger again.
Big price tag to pay, but it really does pay for its self, and makes your life easier.
Backstory – I am half latina so have black hair everywhere, and let me tell you – hairiness has been part of my life since… forever! I will grant you, I’m not excessively hairy (I know others who really are) – but still, it would affect the way I dressed if I didn’t have the time to shave and I would fret over facial hair pretty constantly.
This machine is the best thing I have ever come across! I honestly didn’t believe the hype and thought the price was far too much. Not anymore!
I’m a naturally confident person, so didn’t think the Lumea would have any effect on me in that sense, but knowing that I can literally wear ANY outfit and not compromise or work around what areas I have shaved or not, has been a true revelation. Spaghetti straps? YES. Skirts? YES. Beachwear? HELL YESS!!
I am absolutely in love with the fact I have little to no hair and the hair that grows back either is really light and soft (so barely visible), or falls out as soon as I pull on it. What a dream!
Yes, it’s expensive – but put together all the money you’ve spent so far on getting rid of hair and the result may make you cry. This is a one-stop solution.
Yes, it’s bulkier than I thought, so holding it at the right angle takes some getting used to. I look at is as a workout for my arms.
Yes, it can take a while to do your whole body because the surface area it covers isn’t exactly huge (I would do it on a Sunday and do my legs – missed a million spots so rectified the following time – my arms, hands, face, feet, armpits, and bikini area), and that would take a couple of hours overall. But honestly, I liked the “me” time. Put some music on and enjoy the peace!
When I think of all the time and money you spend on shaving products, waxing (I used to do everything – I have cried on numerous occasions both due to pain and the fact I spent money for the pleasure!), and all the other things you come across to avoid excess hair – honestly, this is so much better and you’re likely never going to have to go through that whole rigmarole again.
Gutted I didn’t buy it sooner, but I’m happy I eventually did after a friend recommended it.
Life is now a hairless dream, where I don’t have to carry tweezers in my handbag all the time because of stray facial hair! (Eyebrows excluded)
I would buy it again if I had to.
Hope this helps someone make their decision 🙂
It takes me about an hour to do full leg bikini and under arms i do have to change angle on under arms and round ankles. The product does get quite hot aswell mainly when I’m doing my legs as that takes the longest.
My biggest regret – NOT INVESTING IN THIS PRODUCT LONG TIME AGO!!
GET YOURS NOW!!
If you are somehow perfect at this first time around you can be hair free in 5 sessions. If you are a regular person, you will probably miss a few spots here and there the first few times. The first session was an adventure and I was not sure it would work. After the second session, there were bald patches in the shape of the device. I have finished 5 sessions and I basically never shave unless it is time to zap myself (and it is only a little these days). Since I did not do it perfectly each time, I am still working it out but it is so greatly reduced that I am pleased.
pros: small, attractive, compact, easy to operate, functioning safety mechanisms, reasonable battery life.
cons: app doesnt work on some phones, learning curve
I bought mine to be smooth in my lady region and have been so impressed! I am a perfect candidate for this product with pastey white skin and thick dark brown hair. I admit it wasn’t apparent in the first session, but now after using this product for 3 months every 2 weeks, I am almost completely hairless! It has left me so smooth, which is life changing after dealing with razor bumps for so many years.
The actual product is fairly light making it easy to manage. It’s cordless, but I can’t finish 1 leg before it’s out of juice, so I leave it plugged in. I believe the different attachments allow different amounts of light to pass through the filter, because the one for the bikini hurts compared to the face attachment where i don’t feel anything. Btw when I say hurts, it’s totally tolerable and only lasts for the moment. To me it feels almost like zapping your finger in a electric fly swatter lol.
I would highly recommend this product!
I was rather hairy, I have light olive skin and I am almost always tanned (So look darker moat of the year) . I used to go for waxing every three weeks and the last week before waxing was always a struggle as I needed to let the hair grow. With this IPL I still need to go for waxing every now and then as some of the hair on my body seem to be too stubborn to go away (after about 6 months of using) but certainly with less frequency (6-7 weeks) and the hair that grows back is softer, lighter and much less dense… so evwn the last week before waxing, it doesn’t look as bad.
And some areas of my body is now almost without hair (I have not waxed nor shaved my under arm for 4 months and there’s still no hair)
I am hoping that with more usage and patience I see similar results everywhere but so far my thighs seem to be impervious to hair removal … hence the 4 star, hopefully I will amend this review to 5star soon
What is really good about lumea prestige is auto selection of setting for skin tone/type. I highly recommend that you check for the right setting separately for each part of your body (mine varies between 3rd to 5th setting depending on whether I am using it on my face or legs)
I got the philips lumea bri956 11 months ago , I have white skin and black hair, i have used the device every 2 weeks as user manual tell,
and the philips lumea bri956 start show results with me after the 3th treatment, about 50% of hair fall down, and after about 7-8 treatments i got 90% or more of hair off, just a few non-noticeable hair spot still ,
now I am using the device once every 2 months
hair removal plug laser legs results treatment treatments device smooth and i got no hair in my treated area
I like the philips lumea and I hope the result stay for as long as possible , i don’t want to see any hair back any more.
and i will write another review to give an update
The difference is huge. I only used the razor before, so my hair was really thick and stubborn. During these last 2 weeks (since last use) I found around 10 hairs on a leg (talking about the short side), which is amazing, considering the monkey I used to be.
On armpits I cannot really see what I am doing so it is one area hairy, one not, I got holes at the moment . You will probably need some help with the underarms as well. I started with the bikini area yesterday and I am waiting on the results, but something to mention is that if the skin is even a little wet or sweaty, it will be a little painful (burns) so you need really dry skin before using it.
The packaging is really nice, instructions are clear and it is really easy to use.
If it ever breaks, I will buy it again because it is worth it.
Oh, one more thing to mention. My hair is really dark and my skin is light, I think this is important as well.
But there few things to consider as I read the 1 star review.
I have an oriental skin.
1/. It definitely works but pls consider that that you may need to use it more if you have thick hair strand. Therefore the advice on here does not apply to everyone as we all have different skin tone and hair strands. So give some adjustments.
2/. I would advice not to use very sensitive soap or lotion after using it and certainly do not scrub your skin for obvious reason the skin will be sensitive after the laser treatment.
bear in mind that sometimes may give you the patchy effect but that is because sometimes our hair distribution isn’t even . Every single strand of our body are not the same , For example : our hair in the armpit ar not all the same thickness they may seem to but they are not all identical.
3/. I also advice not to wear very skinny clothes ie skinny jeans or leggings after treatment it is same principle after having skin wax as the pores might be open and can get folliculitis. – hair follicle infection.
4/. This hair removal is not permanent as it says “Enjoy up to 8 weeks* of smooth, hair free skin” so you would need to maintain it possibly before 8 weeks come may need to do it again as tiny little hairs may start growing.
5/. Also, careful in using it can be painful – same if you go to the professionals. Nothing is not painful but I would say it is tolerable. I would not give negative start for that.
6/.
I’ve followed instructions down to a tee, always shaved prior to using the unit.
Pro’s;
– easy to use
– significant reduction in growth
Con’s
– growth is patchy (some users suggest drawing around the unit window with a white eyelinerwhilst zapping each spot on your legs to avoid missing areas – perhaps this would have reduced patchy areas as I can only assume perhaps I wasn’t as methodological as I thought.
– using as instructed, I.e shaving immediately prior to use seems to have caused a pitfall being, the hair then dies under your skin and thus doesn’t fall out cue hours spent trying to tease dead hairs out weeks later and damaged areas of skin as a result.
– Hair reduction has been much better on legs than it has on bikini or underarm area – perhaps the thicker hair will take more sessions, I can see bikini line becoming patchy but at a far slower rate than legs.
I would however recommend this device for hair removal though my number one piece of advice is don’t follow instructions – shave 1 or 2 days prior to the day you plan to use the lumea so all hairs are at least .5mm out of the skin so when they die they can fall out therefore avoiding hairs dying underneath skin. Hopefully the photo I’ve added shows the trapped dead hairs underneath I’ve tried to show an area that I haven’t picked to death!
The finer hair like in my face and forearms doesn’t seem to have done much too but I’ll keep on using it.
In regards to ‘bikini’ area, I think it’s has helped a little but nowhere near the same level of effectiveness as on my legs etc, again will continue with this.
WARNING! Do not use on a tattoo, I ignored the recommendation as didn’t know what would happen but omg what a mess. It hurt so bad and all the skin over the tattoo blistered. Now left with a small missing chunk of black =/
Other comments – I do on occasions find it quite painful using this, very sporadically so you can’t predict when it’s going to hurt bad. I’d say hurts the most on my legs.
It can be quite fiddly to use specially on the back of legs because you have to have it flat against the skin for it to work but it’s worth putting up with for the results I’ve had so far.
My hair is dark Brown, green eyes and light to olive toned skin.
EDIT: exactly one year after purchasing:
I continue to love this and can’t imagine being without it! I now do touch-ups every 4 weeks (at which time I have no visible hair on my legs, face or underarms, only the finest hairs are there which you can’t even see). I still do my bikini zone every two weeks because I have A LOT of folicules in this area, but every time it reduces a little more.
A tip I wish someone told me (when I started doing it like this, I got the best results):
Instead of using the highest setting I can bear, I went down to the setting I didn’t feel even the slightest sting and did every area twice (except my face). This way I was sure I got better coverage because going round a second time you’re bound to cover spots you maybe missed the first time.
It is on the expensive side, but just look at it as an investment! I love mine.
Ultimately I’ve found this to be an accurate description. Followed instructions to the letter regarding shaving beforehand and regular scheduling… Even downloaded the Lumea app to help keep track of the earlier treatments.
By the end of the first 6 weeks I must admit I was despondent. Hadn’t seen any improvement whatsoever, despite my skin/hair colouration meaning I was applicable to safely use the highest (5) setting for the IPL bulb. I even started wondering if I would be one of the anomalies in the initial tests for Lumea who saw more hair growth or indeed seemed completely immune.
In the end, it all became a (worthwhile!) exercise in patience. Kept at it past the 6 week mark out of sheer belligerence, seeing as this item was an expensive investment, but had started falling back on my epilation routines to tide me over. Interestingly, despite having read a number of accounts from reviewers warning not to epliate or wax (anything that pulls the hairs out by the root, really) between treatments, it was only a week or so after the return of my epilating that I realised I was – finally! – getting results from the IPL.
The biggest indicator is the fact the hairs aren’t growing as fast or as strongly per usual. They are starting to become very fine which has additionally made epilation much quicker and easier. My epilator, I fear, may well become defunct within a year! The hairs on all parts of the skin I’ve used Lumea upon are really beginning to give up. At this stage, each stretch of time before another IPL treatment and my using the epilator are becoming longer and longer. I cannot even describe how happy I am with this (long-in-the-coming!) development, as I have dabbled and struggled with pretty much every tool and method of hair-removal since early teens to my late twenties. As a time-tested enemy of body hair I give Lumea my seal of approval and would happily recommend this product to anyone willing to invest in a little more time and effort into remaining hair free.
To conclude: I’m really grateful for this product (and apologies for the massive review!)
I just recieved the product and did my first session…will update later the results
Before buying the product one of the reviews got me concerned …the woman that complained the she had burns on her face… first of all in her review she says the product is faulty that only the face attachment has uv filter and others didnt (well…it is written and shown in pictures that only the face attachement has indeed and extra uv glass filter and others dont) …i am not sure why and if she got the burns..might be not suitbale for her skin or mayeb it was faulty …but the energy is very low…so not sure if ithe review is valid i didnt see other reviews about ppl gettig burns..
The energy used is between 2.4-6.5J/cm2 while for ex salons devices use between 100-250 J/cm2 ..so u can see the difference and also why the results are faster there ( but also some ppl can get severe burns)
However , the comment indeed attract my attention about the uv extra filter why it s used only in the face attachement, they say because it s a sensitive area…but all body parts can be sensitive…therefore i wrote to custumor support to know which are the filtered uvs and their wavelength number
I used the maximum level 5 as sugested by the skin sensor… i didn t feel anything just like a mosquito bite…:) waiting for the reuslts now..
I only got this last week and had my first session when I got it. Considering within 24 hours I’ll be able to feel the hair growth significantly, it’s been about 3 day’s now and it’s the same as when I shaved for the treatment, so already for me I’m seeing a change! I’m hoping this keeps up with my following treatments! So far so good! I’ll try and update this when I’ve done more treatments! 🙂
Update: Finished the boot camp stage and even after the third treatment there was such a difference in the leg, face and armpit area especially! I’m keeping an eye on the parts with coarser hair and may need to do another few 2 week treatments if i feel it needs it but so far it’s been amazing! It does take a bit of time to do which can get a bit irritating but thinking about how much time it saves shaving every day, I can’t complain really! I would recommend!
I’ve now been using it for 6 months. I think my body hair has hit a plateau because the machine isn’t slowing down my hair growth on my legs or bikini at all. I think I might need to do the sessions more frequently rather than the suggested 6 week break.
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I’ve been using this for a few months now. Has slowed down hair growth on my underarms and part of my bikini. I had trouble with chin hair and this has eliminated it. My legs are slowly getting better but still need some more treatments. I have Indian skin so it doesn’t work on all parts of my body but it works on most of it.