Bodycare • 18 August 20

Tired of your daily shaving routine and looking for a more permanent hair removal solution? At-home IPL hair removal devices stunts the hair cycle and permanently reduces hair regrowth, so you can say goodbye to waxing and shaving for good.

We've rounded up a list of the best IPL devices, and tell you everything you need to know about buying one.

So you may be wondering, what is IPL?

IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) is a non-invasive technology used in hair removal devices. It works by sending a gentle heat below the skin’s surface through flashes of light energy. This energy disrupts the growth of each hair follicle, therefore stunting hair growth. It differs from laser hair removal as it uses a broader spectrum of wavelengths, covering a larger surface area and often resulting in quicker treatment times.

With the huge number of at-home IPL hair removal devices on the market, it can be overwhelming if you’re a first time user and you have no idea where to start. We’re here to give you a rundown of the best hair removal devices on the market.

1. SmoothSkin Bare+ IPL Hair Removal Device

2. Braun Silk·expert Pro 5 PL5347 IPL Hair Removal Device

3. Silk’n Infinity 400,000

4. SmoothSkin Pure IPL Hair Removal Device

5. Philips Lumea Prestige IPL BRI953/00 Device

6. Sensica Sensilight Pro IPL Hair Removal Device

7. JOVS Mini Cordless Hair Removal Device

SmoothSkin Bare+

The fastest device on the market

The SmoothSkin Bare+ uses IPL technology to remove hair permanently. It’s safe to use on most areas of the body, including the legs, body, bikini line and face and with over 100 flashes per minute, you can treat your entire body in just 10 minutes - making it the fastest removal hair device on the market.

It comes with a Glide mode so you can literally glide the device across the treatment area for speedy, silky smooth skin. If you keep up your treatment plan, you’ll start to see results in as little as 4 weeks.

Braun Silk·expert Pro 5 PL5347 IPL Hair Removal Device

Gentle on skin

You can use this IPL device on most areas of your body, it even comes with 3 additional attachment heads for more precision in those hard-to-reach areas.

The Braun Silk-Expert Pro 5 PL5347 is one of the safest hair removal devices on the market, as their SensoAdapt™ technology automatically senses your skin tone and continuously adapts to ensure optimal safety at all times. It's perfect if you're new to IPL devices or have sensitive skin, as you can choose from normal, gentle and extra gentle modes, meaning you can feel more in control of your hair removal treatment.

The device comes with a total of 400,000 flashes, so you’ll have enough to last you 20 years. You can do a full-body treatment in just 20 minutes and can expect to see permanent hair reduction in just 4 weeks.

Silk’n Infinity 400,000

Perfect for those with light hair colours

Silk’n are world-renowned for their HPL (Home Pulsed Light) technology, optimising Galvanic Energy and Optical Energy which works to open pores and enable light energy to deeply penetrate the root of the hair follicles.

You may find that a lot of IPL devices are not always suitable for those with lighter hair (grey, white, blonde, red) but the Silk’n Infinity 400,000 is suitable for almost all skin tone and hair colour combinations. With the built in Skin Colour Sensor, the device senses your skin tone and emits only the necessary light energy required.

SmoothSkin Pure IPL Hair Removal Device

Premium IPL experience

The strongest IPL device on the market, SmoothSkin Pure has 20W of hair-stopping power, so you can go for longer in between top ups.

With 3 treatment modes: Speed, Power and Gentle, you can tailor your treatments to you.

Suitable for use on the face, legs, bikini line and underarms, this ultra-powerful device completes a full body treatment in just 10 minutes and comes with unlimited flashes - meaning you'll never need to worry about stubbly legs ever again.

Philips Lumea Prestige IPL BRI953/00 Device

Cordless hair removal

Customise your permanent hair removal treatment with 3 different attachment heads, specifically designed for use on your face and body. This cordless handheld IPL device is so easy to use at home, meaning you have the freedom to start your treatment wherever you are.

The built-in SmartSkin sensor tells you which intensity level is best for your skin type, and with no need to purchase extra refill cartridges, this really is a simple permanent hair removal solution that’s ready to go.

Sensica Sensilight Pro IPL Hair Removal Device

Full-body hair removal

Sensica have developed the next generation of IPL technology, called RPL (Reactive Pulsed Light) technology. This combines light flashes to reduce hair growth, and a reactive light which reacts to your skin tone and condition with every flash of light. A flash will not be emitted if your skin is too dark, or if full contact to the skin has not been made with the device. The Sensica Sensilight Pro comes with an additional 2cm attachment head to target smaller areas such as the face. The device is cordless, is suitable for full-body hair removal and has unlimited flashes, making it the go-to at-home permanent hair removal device.

JOVS Mini Cordless Hair Removal Device

Hair removal and anti-ageing

JOVS are back with their latest innovation. This cordless high intensity pulsed light (HIPL) device can be use anywhere. Treat your whole body in just 10 minutes from the comfort of your home, or even take the device on holiday. Plus, with the additional skin rejuvenating attachment, treat fine lines and wrinkles, reduce pigmentation, and even eliminate dark spots.

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