Pros & Cons
Pros
Some part are already ok but some still have hair growing so i'm still doing weekly treatment for my underarm. Not painful at all (like getting used to plucking your eyebrows) just like sunburn you feel a deep heat in your skin, this is like that.
Exfoliating is very important as it helps stop tiny hairs from curling up under the skin and causing bumps or worse- spots. It's well worth the investment when you think about how much you would spend on razors/waxing or other beauty treatments. My sk... Read More
The instructions are clear and easy to follow, helped emensley by the braun silk expert ipl app. I think i am pretty much the “ideal” candidate for this, so maybe that is why my results are so great. Update on my product. This actually works!
This is a life changer for me. No ingrown hairs, no spotty stuble rash. Too bad i din t know about it sooner.
Cons
My warranty expires in march 2020. This is the first time i am so deeply dissatisfied with a product i purchased on amazon.
Highlights
Quality
I have hardly any body hair thanks to this product
Since it is a very expensive product i did more research than usual about it
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Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
What sets the braun silkexpert 5 apart from other ipl devices is its sensoadapt skin tone sensor
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The precision mode on the other hand allows you to target smaller trickier areas with ease
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However its important to note that while ipl treatment can significantly reduce hair growth results can vary from person to person
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Factors such as hair and skin color can affect the effectiveness of the treatment
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Moreover the device is not recommended for very dark skin tones or light hair colors due to the lack of pigmentation for the light to target
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
There are also sensors on the device which will check your skin tone and automatically choose a safe power setting check your skin tone and hair colour combination are supported before you buy this is suitable for a wider range than most ipl devices but very light hair or very dark skin are still not supported
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Flashes are not as frequent as advertised most of the time while they start off frequent theyll quickly slow down with continued use as things heat up this isnt a major issue and is still quick enough for use but its worth noting that treating larger areas will take some time
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
It can be difficult to reach some areas while keeping the sensors in good enough contact with your skin and also being able to reach the button