Philips Lumea Advanced IPL SC1999 Hair Removal Device for Face, Body & Bikini

I bought and come to know there is only 2 peace of nozzle. Then i return the item ans since 3 weeks waiting for my money. Never seen such late and bad service in germany!

Maybe it doesn't work *quite* as fast as you'd hope, but I had noticeable results after the first session and I'm confident that if I keep going, all my unwanted hair will be gone eventually. My lower legs have responded best so far, followed by underarms. Bikini line is more stubborn but still, I am starting to see progress there too. Really, really glad I bought this- well worth the price. No need to spend more for a cordless one, the cord is a decent length and I'd get so irritated waiting if I had to recharge part way through. I rarely swap out the attachments so they're more of a nice extra than an essential. If I forget to use a white pencil on moles I regret it very quickly, and immediately after use I can see some red dots, but overall this is easy to use, only slightly uncomfortable at times, and most importantly, IT WORKS!!

Pluses: It works, after 3 treatments I have very little hair regrowth on my legs, underarms is reduced and seems thinner/lighter and there are still several treatments left before the intiial treatment course is done.It hurts far less than an epilator and has a far more pleasing result, and can be used on face and bikini line. It has done the job far better than any razor or hair remover did and needs to be used less often once you get to the maintenence phase.It gives you the feeling that you are less hairy, rather than that you are hairy and have just removed evidence of it. I'm pretty sure that's the main thing we want as women when it comes to hair removalDownsides: it takes a long while to do, you have to move the target only a few ml at a time to overlap areas beign treated not to miss anything.The flashes are extremely bright and leave lines on your vision, their pamphlet says they cannot harm your eyes and no protective eyewear are needed but you'll seriously doubt that when you start getting a headache from the searing flashes and are tempted to look away which obviously can prevent you doing every area thoroughlyIt will burn any hair you have not removed, which smells horrible, hurts a bit, and the window itself gets very hot, you may not be able to tolerate continual treatment over a particular area especially on your face and underarms.It can overheat like a hairdryer would and refuse to turn on until it has cooled down.The programme you can download to your phone to remind you about fortnightly treatments is quite insistant and you'll get annoyed with "are you sure you wont do it now, it's your last chance!" messages popping up when you havent the time to indulge it.Another downside is that you will still have to keep a razor handy to use before doing a treatment, so it doesn't eliminate the need for other hair removal tools.

This is my 3rd Lumea device. The first one just packed up and it was bought in 2012. The battery no longer works so that is why i've opted for a corderd version.This one is MUCH stronger and i have to use on a lower setting.As this is not permanant hair removal, touch ups are necessary but now I can spend about 4 months without having to do a touch up. And i only do it because of a handfull of pesky hairs.The only reason for 4 stars is because this unit malfunctioned within 10 months of use. And i don't use it that much so it was a bit disappointing. I've put down to bad luck as the previous one was used and abused and lasted for 6 years.Amazon had promptly refunded the defective unit (ace customer service as always) and i've ordered a new one.

I waited 6 months before writing this review. I am not convinced that this product works. I bought it to try and get rid of the hair on my upper lip and jaw line. I am in my 40's, have fair skin and blond hair but the unsightly hairs were mostly dark. I was so embarrassed by them and every morning I would pluck them out in front of a magnifying mirror. They would sprout like mushrooms overnight and there always seemed to be the one that got away. The only reason I'm happier now is that the instructions were to shave beforehand. Every morning I run an electric ladyshave over the area and then once a week use the Philips Lumea. The instructions said once a month would be sufficient - well I've been doing it once a week for at least 6 months and the hairs are still growing through. My husband said 'Are you sure it's not just a flashing light?' and I'm beginning to wonder if he's right. I have used both the 'slide and detect' method and 'click and flash'. I don't think it detects hairs at all - it just flashes every few seconds even if you hold it still. This product is so expensive - I was skint afterwards. I would say don't bother - just use a ladyshave.