Philips Lumea Advanced IPL hair removal device - the final verdict six months on
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- Опубликовано: 4 окт 2024
- In this follow-up to the three-month review, journalist Clare Johnston shares her longer term results from using the Philips Lumea IPL device at home.
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I have the oldest version of lumea and I can assure you this works and was my best investment yet.
Likewise. Mine finally died after 13 years but I confess that after the first years hair stoped growing completely on most areas. 6 years on some started groing back here and there and I shoot those patches only but everything else is still clear and perfectly acceptable to wear a bikini of nobody comes inspecting too close!.lol
@@DJBelbe same here , mine hasn’t die yet but I haven’t need to use it as the hair don’t grow
How are the results now? Any hair has grown back?
Can you please tell me the number of your device??
@@mychulitacan you please tell me the number of your device??
It might be helpful to note that the instructions say to do the initial 4 sessions every 2 weeks and then change to maintenance every 4 weeks, but it also says if you notice you are still having to shave then go back to the initial phase of 4 sessions every 2 weeks.
It sounds like the instructions have changed. I followed them to the letter but this review is a couple of years old now.
It’s true, a lot of the model instructions vary and actually still now contradict each other, such as don’t wax, then saying you can wax but wait a day. I’ve been advised by a therapist not to wax at all during any IPL or laser hair removal.
Thank you so much! I've been trying to decide for a while whether this was worth the money but, after watching your videos, I'll definitely be purchasing one!
Hope you get a great result!
Hey, did it work?
@@smritineraliya9546 there’s definitely been a reduction but the hair will grow back if you don’t continually use the laser and I’m really lazy! I’m trying to be better at doing it now that it’s winter in the hope that I’m be hairless by summer 😂 fingers crossed anyway…
I tested mine on my husband's leg once and it hasn't grown back! Shame its not as effective on me but I'm still pleased with it. I'm on treatment 3. Thanks for the tip about the lens
My husband used it on the back of his hand and the hair hasn’t grown back there either. It seems to be particularly effective on darker, courser hair.
Ahhh no I report back and it's grown back now! But it lasted for awhile. I'm still working on myself
@@dianaa8125 Yes, keep going and you’ll get there. I waxed my leg hair before I went on holiday over a month ago now and only a few hairs have grown back. I have very little body hair now.
Thanks so much, I must have watched a thousand videos on IPL, and this contains plenty of other information like long term results etc that other videos don't provide.
I'm a guy in my 40's from Australia whose just stumbled across IPL. Fantastic comprehensive review! I briefly looked at an Epilator. Have waxed and shaved my back before but this is superior. The upfront price is superior too but the results are in the pudding.
Yes, it's a world apart from epilation. I only wish I'd bought one sooner.
Very clear real pictures of the results thank you
I just bought it haven’t start yet but your videos were really helpful before I get started thank you 💜
Hope you get a great result!
alors?? tu as eu des résultats ? :)
Hi, what do you think for Ipl? Did it work?
I have a friend who highly recommended it too! Thanks for the review!
You’re welcome! Thanks for watching!
Thank you for making such a very honest fabulous review ❤❤
Thank you for the great reviews, appreciate your videos and your time and effort
Thank you Sasha! So glad you find the video helpful.
Hi, glad that I bumped in to your video as I was v confused which one to buy or shall I buy or change my mind.Thank you for the honest review.I went through all 3 videos and was able to get one 2 days ago Philips Lumea Prestige with 4 attachments just for £252 in black Friday sale.I would be using it soon.BTW I am also from Scotland 😄
Great that you got a good deal! Really hope you get a good result with the Lumea. Always good to hear from a fellow Scot : )
Can you tell where did you get it from at this price ?
I like your videos very much! Good job!
I am very happy to say that I am very happy with my device! I have use it 3 tines so far and the results are starting to show! It s money well spent!
Thanks Anna! That’s great to hear.
Hi, i have bought my ipl . I am bit confuse that should i use it everyweek ? I mean on it's manual it says use once in every 2 weeks.
This has been quite helpful, thank you
Was waiting for your this review since last few months
I wanted to give it six months so I could share a longer term result. Hope it was worth the wait : )
@@thehonestchannel Indeed it was, but am curious what if you leave it for 2-3months now will hair growth come back. Thats a question on my mind right now
@@koolpurdey It’s a good question. I want to keep using it to see if I can get rid of the hair on my knees, but after summer I’ll stop for a few months and see what happens. I’ll let you know. I suspect a bit of hair will come back, but a lot will be gone for good.
Thank you so much for your detailed and honest review!
You’re most welcome!
Thank u soo much to make real & true video review such a nice machine really
You’re welcome. Thanks for watching
Wow just found your channel today. Fantastic. And I love your pic of Maria in the background too❤
So glad!
First found your older epilator video last year. I can't take it anymore, that machine is horrendous 😂 So now I'm back this year for your thoughts on IPL. Thanks for the info!
If only I’d thought of buying an IPL device earlier I could have saved myself - and others - years of pain 😂
I love your channel and videos so much, thanks for the great reviews beautiful xx
Thank you 🙏 So glad you find them helpful!
You are amazing 🤩 great review
Thank you 🥰
I bought it and it's amazing. Thank you God.
Glad it worked for you too!
I have quite light skin tone and very black hair and I just got a used one for $100 ( aud) so I hope it works
I absolutely love love love mine!!! I couldn’t live without it!!! 😂😂❤️❤️
Great to hear!
Clare, thanks Gorgeous, I appreciate these Philips Lumea reviews. I adored my Braun Epilator which has finally given up the ghost. I'm so tempted to get this IPL, I'm currently a pale maggoty wolverine. Take care! xx
I hear you on the wolverine front. That was definitely me too! I would recommend the Lumea without hesitation if you have darker hair.
@@thehonestchannel Clare thanks so much, you're very kind to respond so quickly. Big hugs! xxxx
How’d this work???
Thank you ❤️it is really helpful.
Thank you that was very helpful and straight to the point
You’re welcome!
Excellent review. Thanks!
So glad you found it helpful!
I was doing it professionally but then the center where I was doing closed due to the financial crisis corona brought. Waxing is too painful for me, my hair was always super thick and I thought of buyung a home device but i was with one step backward because i didnt wanted to throw away money and ending up not having results. I bought the Philips Lumea 8000 here in Germany for 330 euros after seeing this video. Im excited to start this. Also an advice, like you said the hair must be freshly shaved, make sure you shave it really well because one time I had a small stump and after the IPL machine caught that small stump I jumped off the table 😂😂😂 it hurts like hell. Sure professional IPL machines are more powerful and you will get results a lot faster but if we think about the money we spend every time we go there in only 1 year we can buy 2 or 3 of these devices.
Thank you so very much
This review is very helpful for me
Delighted to hear that!
Thank you so much for this! Extremely helpful
Thanks Adele!
Thank you for your video! I tried to click you affiliate link for the US and it is no longer a working link. I would love to support you, especially after watching such a thorough and honest review.
That is so appreciated, Jessica - thank you. I just looked on Amazon US and, weirdly, I can’t see any Philips IPL listed there any more. I’m hoping you’ll be able to find one elsewhere.
CurrentBody currently stock Lumea devices so I'm going to share this affiliate link in the description. sovrn.co/sotekaq
Amazon US appear now to only be stocking one of the premium models at $799!
Starting tonight thank you
Thank you for the useful video, my boyfriend bought me this for my birthday 😄
Hope you get great results!
Another great review video. Once I do get the device, just to have to slot in in-between NuFace, LED mask, and other maintenance devices 💆🏻♀️
So many devices, so little time 😄
Great vid!
Been using it for almost 6 months and there is no difference in my hair growth 😭😭
That’s such a shame. Do you have a lighter hair colour?
Hi Clare! Thanks a lot for this review, it is very comprehensive. In case you see this, how do you find the IPL now that 1+ years have passed?
Hi Tereza. Glad you found this helpful. Because I try out a lot of different products for the channel I moved on to a laser device after using this for six months. However, by that stage I was just maintaining my IPL results so I wouldn’t have expected any significant change from this point.
Thank you for sharing ❤
I just started using it a week ago and I did noticed the head got over heated and didn't stopped itself so I ended up burning my legs.. It was painful and too hot to touch so I stopped using it. I don't personally like it because it will takes hours to get full legs and arms done...overall its not a practical device. I would not recommend it for sensitive skin users.
It sounds like the device might be defective. I would send it back.
Brilliant review thanks very much. Do you have to shave when treating facial hair, or just go for it? Thanks very much
Thank you! You should shave for best results.
Are the light limited? I heard some habe limited light pulse and than you must buy another lamp. 🤷♀️
Very helpful video thanks! I’m wondering if, after all these sessions, do the little patches of hair that grow back feel prickly like after shaving? And even your skin over all? I switched to waxing all because i hated that feeling after shaving hair and waxed hair grows more slowly and feels softer, wondering how the IPL makes your skin feel
Thank you for this review. I wonder how hot is it for first time using? Will it make my skin burn ?
You can try it on a low setting and build up to where you feel most comfortable. It’s not a painful treatment in any way. Generally, I use it on 3 or 4.
@@thehonestchannel thank you so much
@@thehonestchannel Is a higher setting more efficient than a lower one?
@@andreeagrigorescu3029 It’s more powerful so should be more effective.
@@thehonestchannel thank you for your reply!
Hi
One question?
Every time that we use it before useing should we shave our face
Please answer 🙏🙏
Yes, that's correct - you should shave before using this device.
@@thehonestchannel thanks for answering 🙏
Hi, thank you so much for such an insightful review! I wanted to ask you, how would you compare the results you obtain with respect to waxing? I'm wondering if this makes the skin smoother (in terms of eliminating the visible hair bulbs that shaving causes) or if it's better to stay with waxing for that reason. I'm afraid that if I shave in order to use the device, I'll get the bumpy follicles & skin I usually get after shaving (which I don't get after waxing)
Hi. So glad you found the video helpful! I am too big a coward to wax so I only really shaved before using the device, but if you prefer waxing it's absolutely fine to continue with that you just need to leave 24 to 48 hours between waxing and using the IPL device to allow a small amount of hair to start growing back in the follicle.
@@thehonestchannel Thank you so much for your reply! :)
Well done 👍 thank you 😁🌟👌
Thank you!
Thank you for your video! Did you notice your underarms and/or bikini line took longer?
Hi. I didn’t notice them taking much longer. I thought the thicker darker hairs were easier to treat - it’s the lighter finer hair on my legs that’s more resistant
@@thehonestchannel Thank you for answering! Very helpful, especially in hearing the opposite happens with other IPL devices. Proves Lumea is the way to go.
Thank you!!
You’re welcome!
Hello, thank you for the insightful video. I had a question, so I just used to the device today for the first time and I noticed a few marks appearing on the light exit window on the device. Is that normal? To get marks right after the first use?
Does it flashes finish with time and than it doesn’t work is it yrue??
Hello you said it becomes less efficient over 6 months does that mean it will completely stop working like maybe after a year? That means buying it is not very lucrative since you wont be getting your moneys worth...unless it keeps working just less than when you first buy it
By the look of the chart at 3:02 it looks like it would work on all but very dark skin. I'm half Indian and have a Mediterranean-style skin tone. You'll be able to see that on my avatar. Do you think it would work for me? I have black hair, it sounds like black hair wouldn't be a problem?
Hi. Black hair wouldn’t be a problem but I can’t say for sure about your skin tone. I think it should be okay, but I would but from Amazon or another major retailer so that you can immediately return it if it doesn’t work.
What if you are going to solarium every 2 weeks. Still possible to use?
Does it works for men as well because I’m thinking to get one
It would work in exactly the same way for men too, yes 😊
@@thehonestchannel i already ordered one today 😁 cant wait to gets my hands on it hehe
@@rodimousa9503
Now after 10 months Did you find results?
did you like it?
Can you use hair removal cream instead of shaving?
Yes, it’s just the principle of shortening the hair on the surface that matters so that’s fine : )
your video is great, thanks. did you use it in the intimate part? i have very little hair and would love to try it. what do you suggest?
You can use it on the bikini line but it’s not recommended for the genitals
On the website it says that you can do brazilian not just the bikini area.
@@anastasiap.6807 You should just avoid the genitals basically
i love ur video:)
hello, i love your videos so much and wanted to ask you something. is it okay to use this device on tanned skin? thank you, have a great day!
Thank you! And yes it is okay to use the Lumea on tanned skin. I’ve included a link to Philips’ skin and hair tone suitability chart in the video description so it would be worth having a look.
My girlfriend have this, can i use this also on my chesthair ?:p
Hi, should I use it once every two weeks. then when i have done those 5 sessions do i change it once every four weeks? can you please tell me the session times like many times?
!! Please answer
Surely an IPL device would work on spider veins aswell?
That’s not something I know enough about to comment on. Sorry.
Hey, i just got this exact device. But i was wondering with attachment is the best for the bikini area (i only have the face and normal attachment)
it doenst work on my bikini area at all. The "body-head" lights up red, so it wont give off a flash. The "facial-head" doens't light up red and will give off a flash, but with no results. I've got light skin and dark hair... so yeah that's a bit of a bummer. Works great on the legs and armpits though.
Hmm, that’s frustrating. Finer facial hair is definitely trickier to treat, but you should be able to use it on you bikini line provided it’s not on the genital area.
Nice smart and elegant
Hello
do I have to use it every 2 weeks, plz ??
Every two weeks at first, yes.
Is this the last one ?
Yes, though I have since posted a comparison video between this device and the Tria laser which you may find helpful ruclips.net/video/tRve3vcpHo8/видео.html
no but it work on mens under arms
How can you be sure that you haven't flashed the same area two or more times when you use it, and is it safe to flash the skin more than one time?
You can’t be sure and I often do go over the same areas and that’s fine.
When I had laser treatment, they sectioned of areas of skin with a white pencil (chalk?). Could help?
@@evakatz6351 Yes, you could do that 👍
Hi Clare, how about Philips Lumea ipl BR1957 cordless 9000 series . I think this is the latest model? Do you recommend to buy this model or BR1921 ?
I haven't tried it but I would imagine it would be similarly effective.
Should i buy this for myself ? Ive PCOs wanted to use this for my face
I can only share my own experience which was positive. I’ve just reviewed the Ulike IPL device and found it even more effective.
@@thehonestchannel where can I watch that video?
Hi, seeing as you have posted this 3 months ago. I was wondering if your stance on this product is still the same? Are the hairs are growing back a lot since then? have you had to do any maintenance touch ups? Please let me know!
Thank you
Hi. I still have virtually no under arm hair which is amazing. I haven’t done as much maintenance as I should. I think once a month would be about right but I’ve probably done it once in the last two months. That means there’s a bit more hair on my legs than when I was doing this regularly, but it is still radically reduced.
@@thehonestchannel thank you so much! Really appreciate it.
@@oliviabasile8381 You’re welcome!
So I got it and I did the first treatment and in few days it’s time for the second one.. can I use it a day or 2 before the 2 weeks mark?? Or will that mess things up ?
A day or two should be fine. They say leave 2 weeks so that all remaining hairs grow back again.
@@thehonestchannel thank you so much for ur reply 😊
Hi my question is how to use on face i nean do u really shave ur face mine has just arrived today any help would be appreciated n wat is the best thing to shave my face i have thick hairs on my chin which i have to wax every week thank u in advance u r the best❤️
Hi there! Yes, I would definitely shave beforehand but for facial hair I'd be inclined to use an electric shaver rather than a razor. I know it will feel wrong to shave after waxing for so long, but if you have thick darker hairs IPL should work really well on them.
@@thehonestchannel thank u so much for ur prompt reply
Hi there i used my ipl philips lumea fir the very first time under my arms and my legs and cleaned straight away but i can notice white patches on the screen what could be the reason and what should i do i m confused any help would be appreciated
Can you use it full body?
I want to buy one what is the best Philipps hair removel pliz
The model featured in this video is the only one I’ve tried, and I was pleased with the results
Hello! Did your device suddenly started to blink? The numbers from 1 to 5 started to blink/flash all of them, all at once?
Is it broken?
Does anyone else have this problem?
Thank you
That happens when it overheats so you need to switch it off and let it cool down before starting again.
Hi can u please tell me is it safe to use ipl on face without glasses on because i have seen so many videos where professional people in clinics wear glasses
Hi. This IPL device doesn’t come with glasses and they’re not needed when using on your face
@@thehonestchannel thank u ❤️
I finished my program and now the app says I can take 6 moth pause. What I don't get is - what I do after those 6moths? Re-start treatment from 0 again? Or if hair is not as much back just maintenance? Or I should do maintenance still even now that scheduled program is over? Cause in my instructions it says nothing about it.
Yes, so many manufacturers just leave you to figure out how to use their devices long term. I still do maintenance around every six weeks and might do more often than that if I see a patch of growth popping up. Sometimes I let it slip for a couple of months.
Can this device cause visible capillaries and veins in the body? Thank you for the information!
I can only speak from my own experience, and I haven’t noticed anything like that.
@@thehonestchannel Thanks for the response!
Hi clare, could you please share the number of flashes the device has.
I believe it’s 250,000 lamp flashes
I hv brown skin tone so could u plz tell Which is best prestige or advance ?
Hi. I’ve only used the Lumea Advanced model, but this guide from Philips should help www.philips.co.uk/c-f/XC000003324/is-philips-lumea-suitable-for-all-skin-and-hair-types
Thank you so much and lots of love mam ✌️
@@deepikajangre6359 And to you 🙏
Can you epilate instead of shaving before doing the IPL treatments?
Yes, but you should wait 24 hours between epilating and doing IPL so there is a small amount of hair to target in the follicle.
Anyone can summerize the video
how painful is it ? is there a cooling system built in or model that is nearly panfree?
You just feel a warm burst. I wouldn't describe it as painful - although it can nip a little if you haven't shaved your hair so it's always best to do that.
My hair is very thick and long, i want to make them thin. Is it possible to make hair thin from IPL? I don’t want to remove permanently my hair just want to make hair thin and light
This is a hair removal device, so it only works as discussed in the review
Hi mam how frequently can I use this on my face
The idea is to use it fortnightly initially, in line with the hair growth cycle.
How many maintainance procedures do you need,it says 8 on the insttuctions,what happens after does the result get permanent?
It will likely vary from person to person. I hardly need to use the device at all under my arms now, but I’m doing maintenance treatments monthly on my legs and bikini area to maintain results. I expect over time that I’ll be able to leave the gap between treatments longer and longer.
Is product use private parts problem or no problem please replay
I also have another question please.. do you recommend buying glasses or goggles ?
There’s no need to use goggles with this device
@@thehonestchannel I really appreciate you answering my questions 🥰 love the video and ur content btw
@@MsRawan9 Thank you 😊
Can you go over the same area more than once? I mean by mistake
Yes, I do that all the time and it’s no problem.
@@thehonestchannel can u use depilatory creams like veet instead of shaving? Please respond
@@fatimahjavaid9249 Hi. Yes, that’s also fine - you just want to take the hair to its shortest point either through shaving or a cream is fine.
Can it be used on the face? because of my pcos i have facial hair and its getting too much to always go to the clinic and paying so much money.
Yes, it can. There’s a smaller head that comes with it that you can use on your face.
Hi, will this work on hair at the back? Thank you!
It works well on darker hair pretty much anywhere on the body. I’ve treated my husband’s back with it
Dont forget the ios and android app. Its a charm.
its remove hair permanently?
Hair is permanently thinned (or has been in my case) but I mention in the video that they recommend you do top-up treatments.
Hi i just wanna ask about the warranty of the device if you buy it in amazon? I live in Ireland. Thanks.
Hi. Yes, if you're buying a new Philips device on Amazon it should be covered as set out in their responses to customers below:
Q: Is there warranty for this item ?
A: Hi there, thanks for your question.
Unless otherwise indicated, our products have a warranty period of 24 months.
I hope that helps, but please know that my colleagues and I are happy to discuss any additional questions with you. You can get in touch via Facebook (philips.to/UKFBMessenger), Twitter (philips.to/UKCareTwitter) or phone (philips.to/UKContact).
Cheers, Maria. see less
By Philips Consumer Care on 30 October 2019
Q: Does its cover international warranty of this product?
A: Hi there, most of our products have a two-year international warranty! That includes the Lumea as well. But please do take into account that not every customer support will be able to assist you in the same way - as there are quite some countries in which the Lumea simply isn't sold or is available. It might be that postage will be quite expensive, or that an alternative solution needs to be found. Cheers, Will see less
By Philips Consumer Care on 08 June 2020
@@thehonestchannel thank you for replying. Im still canvassing where to buy, so far the cheapest is 350 euro.
please reply its not working on my chin area show orange light on back other part show white light
Hi. Is yours the same model as mine?
Could I epilate before lasering because I am everyone say shave and could you give us an update on your maintenance please because I’ve just got one and there’s not many up-to-date videos thank you
Hi. If you epilate then you should wait 24 hours so that you have a little hair (below the surface of your skin) to treat. I’ve included an update on my results in this comparison video ruclips.net/video/tRve3vcpHo8/видео.html
So 2 days later will be ok Thank you for answering my question
@@violetsmith2503 2 days would be fine
If I wax before laser coz my skin is allergic from shaving so will it work on waxed skin?
There has to be a little hair at the root to target the pigment so you should leave it for 24 hours after waxing
Is there any skin cancer risk if u use this ???
As far as I am aware there is no evidence to suggest a skin cancer risk with IPL.