Philips Lumea 8000 Series IPL Hair Removal Device - Laser Hair Removal Alternative, SenseIQ Technology, 4 Attachments for Body, Face, Bikini and Underarms, Satin Compact Pen Trimmer, Model BRI949/00

After years of shaving, my wife and I decided to invest in the Philips Lumea Series 8000. My wife has very little body hair, so I'll be sharing this review from my own perspective. To be honest, I was initially sceptical about how effective an IPL device could be, especially compared to professional treatments. However, after consistent use over the past 4 months, I can confidently say it has surpassed my expectations. I began by treating my back (4 months ago) and expanded to my chest and stomach (about 2 months ago). The manufacturer recommends using the device every 2 weeks for the first few sessions, then switching to monthly maintenance. I followed this guidance quite closely. Effectiveness The results have been impressive. I have fair skin and dark hair, which is considered an ideal combination for IPL treatments, so that likely worked in my favour. Even after the very first session, I noticed a visible reduction in hair density. Of course, don’t expect miracles after just one session — it takes persistence. After completing the recommended initial sessions, I’d estimate that the amount of hair on both my chest and back has been reduced to roughly 20% of what it was originally. Some hairs remain stubborn, which might be due to either the nature of the hair follicles or the difficulty in targeting certain spots — the device has a relatively small treatment window, making it tricky to cover every area perfectly, especially on the back. Since you need to shave before each session, it’s also hard to visually track which patches still have hair, which could affect targeting. Usability & Comfort Each session for the back or chest/stomach takes me about 30 minutes per area. The treatment itself can sting a bit on the highest intensity setting, particularly in more sensitive spots, but it's tolerable and varies by personal pain threshold. The flash is bright, similar to a old school camera flash, but not bothersome if you’re mindful. Maintenance & Long-Term Use It’s important to understand that IPL isn’t a permanent hair removal solution — and neither is professional laser treatment. You’ll still need top-up sessions every few months to maintain results. The manufacturer suggests touch-ups every 6 months, but I might opt for every 3 months to stay on top of regrowth. Additional Details The product is ready to use out of the box: plug it in and go. It includes 4 specialized attachments for different body areas, a carry pouch (though we just keep it in the box), and the power adapter has a long enough cord to avoid any awkward pulling while using it. Price-wise, it’s certainly an investment, but I’d recommend watching for Black Friday or Prime Day sales — the discounts can make it far more affordable. Final Thoughts Overall, I’m very pleased (as is my wife) with the Philips Lumea Series 8000. It’s convenient, effective (especially if you’re a good candidate with fair skin and dark hair), and much more cost-effective than ongoing salon treatments. Just keep in mind it requires patience and maintenance — but the significant reduction in hair and smoother skin is well worth the effort.

I am a male buyer and I've noticed that there aren't many previews out there for the male audience! I have got a hairy chest and a slightly hairy back. I got tired of it and I wanted to get rid of that hair, thus I decided to give this machine a go. I was rather annoyed to see that the instructions and the app are always referring to the female audience, something that I find a bit outdated nowadays, as I'm pretty sure there are lots of men out there who try this product too. It's been a month since I started the treatment and I can already notice the difference. The hair grows a lot slower and my skin is becoming a lot smoother. At the moment, I can still see patches of hair in different areas of my chest, which grow a lot quicker than the rest, but the treatment isn't over yet. The machine is definitely a bit pricey, but it's worth its money. It's made of strong materials, it looks sturdy and of great quality. It performs great and the intervals between flashes are pretty quick, getting the job done quicker. Is it painful?! It can be! It really depends on what area you're treating, the intensity you use and, of course, your pain tolerance! It arrives with a nice carry on bag, so you can store it and take it with you when you travel. Keep in mind, whenever you go through airport security, you might need to remove it from your bag, because the airport security might need to perform some extra checks on the item. After all, it is a nice product and any men or women are thinking of buying this product, I'd recommend to give it a go!

I have been using this for a few months and have had great results. Before I would have to shave my legs every couple of days but now even after 2 weeks there is hardly any growth. I have dark hair and pale skin so it works well for me. For other areas like underarms and bikini line it has also reduced the hair growth a lot but there are some patches that have not yet gone completely. I find the device easy to use and it is not painful compared to other methods of hair removal. I looked at a few different options before purchasing and I am very happy with my choice.

I had bought an IPL machine twice before from Braun and never really stuck with using them. I found it a faff with all the gels, how long it took to do an area, how hard it was sometimes to get the right contact with the skin so the flash would actually go off, etc. so I got frustrated with the unit and gave up. I was keen to try a different brand and Philips makes good products so I thought I'd give this a go and I also liked that no gels were needed with this. I went for the corded version as anything with a battery in it has a limited lifespan dependent on the battery (ultimately this does too but it will run out when the flashes run out instead of when the battery has gone through all of its possible charge-recharge cycles). Although I did go for corded, it was easier to wield than the Braun ones as I just have to move the actual head instead of having a base unit as well which it's wired into. The different attachments work well. I didn't quite understand why I needed them so wasn't willing to pay more for them but I read this was to get optimal contact in the areas they are meant to treat and ensure the flash goes off and I can say they definitely do their job well. I haven't had anywhere near the kind of nightmare I had with Braun devices not flashing because it wasn't happy with the contact with the skin. I am a wuss when it comes to pain so I want something as pain free as possible (otherwise I'd just wax or something). This doesn't really hurt on most areas e.g. arm, face, etc. but it does hurt a bit where hair is thicker e.g. armpit/bikini. The pain is bearable and just like a snap with a rubber band and a quick flash of warmth, it's a lot more comfortable than the Braun IPL so I prefer it; but, ideally I want zero pain. This time I decided rather than focusing on an entire limb, to focus on small areas I knew I could stick to and keep up with the every 2-4 week routine so e.g. do half an arm instead of a whole one, don't attempt arms and legs at the same time, don't attempt the entire bikini region at the same time as it hurts a bit. This approach has worked well and I've stuck to the routine and now am hair free in many of the areas treated. Note that armpit and bikini areas will take a lot more treatments to become hair free because hair is thicker. Another feature that helps is the slide and flash for quick and easy treatment of larger areas. Overall whilst this is expensive, this is a great product that works well and is worth the time and effort to be hair free and the freedom and confidence that comes with that. It's also a product where a lot more thought has gone into the design and features than Braun so I'd happily buy another Philips IPL machine if this one runs out of flashes before I'm finished with my treatments.

I have been using this for 6 months and I felt that was a good amount of time to wait before leaving a review. I've had good results on my underarms, arms, bikini line and stomach (photos attached of my underarms after not shaving for 1 week and arm of 4 weeks not shaving) - on my stomach it's stopped growing completely, the other places it's mostly gone and doesn't bother me to the point that I shave every fortnight or less. The manual does say that you shouldn't remove hair between laser treatments once you are in the top-up phase, I've found that a fortnight is fine, but more often than that the hair growth increases. It's worked pretty well on my legs, but the hair growth hasn't really stopped on my knees and some random spots. I can still leave it a fortnight between shaves though. It hasn't worked on my face really but I didn't have a lot of hair there anyway. I'm persevering with my chin but a few stubborn hairs are still coming through. Overall I'm glad I invested in this - I don't need to shave as often as I used to and I'm not concious of it being seen. I bought a Used - Like New condition one as well which was £50 cheaper and it's been absolutely fine.

6 month update (03/2026) Cost: £305.99 Purchased: Black Friday November 2025 Reason: Doctor recommendation after mental health and other methods failing like creams and waxing. Dark thick hair growth, painful ingrowns and problem hairs as a female (unwanted hair neck, upper lip) Setup: Super easy out-the box setup. Phillips IPL treatment app has everything you need. Would be nice if you could create your own body areas but it has enough. Warnings: Do not flash tattoos, spots or broken skin! My Skin prep: Waxing or Shaving My preferred IPL level: 4 My Results: After the initial 3 bi weekly treatments on armpits, neck/face and legs I can confirm I have had 95% hair reduction and it was noticeable from the first treatment. I’m now in monthly top ups. Adjustments/Tips: Machine gets hot when doing legs as it takes me an age and I get bored. I now do my legs over 2 days. 1st day I do upper, 2nd day I do lower. Pain: It feels warm, not painful. Only painful if device has been on for a long time or in a sensitive area I.e inner thigh where I drop it to 3. Summary: I wish I’d have purchased sooner. Not tackling constant skin and hair growth issues has given me confidence and less worries, my ingrown scars are finally healing and I no longer have summer, swimming or date night anxiety when I want my arms or legs out!

44 years old, with lots of dark body hair that seems to grow at breakneck speed, and a long time sufferer of ingrown hairs and 'strawberry skin'. No matter what hair removal method I have used, hair returned after a few days and no amount of consistency has thinned out the hair or slowed regrowth down, and my legs are never smooth, even after a wax. I have wanted to invest in laser treatment for years but the cost was just restrictive. After reading the numerous positive reviews of the Philips Lumea I decided to take advantage of a Black Friday deal, with the vain hope of finally having smooth legs this summer. I knew before it arrived that I would need to commit to an initial 10 week cycle of treatment which I was prepared to do, especially if it really did deliver results. I also made sure that I read the instructions and tips carefully before I started the treatments, even a 24hour skin test (something that I often don't). I was determined to do this right. My commitment has paid off, I am so happy with the result. I have treated my legs, underarm, bikini line and upper lip and am about to complete the 10 week treatment. Bikini line and underarm hair all but gone (never been so neat and tidy) and, save a couple of patches which I have clearly missed during the treatment, my legs are hair free. My upper lip hair had gone after three treatments. I can not believe how successful this has been and would definitely recommend. Considering the price of professional treatment, there is no competition over what is the better value, if you are prepared to put in the work and ensure that you stick to the treatment regime. The treatment itself is largely pain free, it feels like a sharp prick. When you do your first treatment you do a test to measure the recommended light level (1-5), and if it's comfortable to do so you can increase this up to level 5. Different body parts can take different levels, on my legs I could crank it right up to 5 but my underarm could only take a 3. There is also an App, which I have found really helpful to track my treatments, light levels and remind me when my next treatment is due. It also has videos offering tips, which I have only just watched but wish I had done earlier - if you can seek out the video giving tips on how not to miss spots on your legs, it would have been great if it had been part of the intro when you download it. All I can add is, if you're not sure whether to invest - DO IT. THIS WORKS!!! Really very impressed and delighted with the results and looking forward to finally having smooth legs this summer.

For the price point I was expecting a premium product which just wasn’t the case. The function of it works really well, it zaps hair and it doesn’t grow back for the most part. The problem is that the item is made of the cheapest flimsy plastic. I had to send it off for repair after a couple of months as one of the attachments had a crack in the plastic which was swiftly replaced - that process was easy and efficient to Amazon’s credit. A few months later the same attachment got yet another crack. After the first repair I had been keeping the item in the original box and packaging to try and look after it as carefully as possible, so this was unacceptable. The storage case is an incredibly cheap basic pouch that barely fits everything in. For the money, this simply isn’t good enough. I couldn’t have been more careful and yet it was still getting damaged. I returned the item for a full refund and am now giving the Braun equivalent a go. Don’t waste your money on this brand.

Dopo giorni e giorni di valutazioni e comparazioni tra questa e un'altra marca, ho scelto di acquistare il philps lumea. Ho optato per la serie 8000 perché ho letto tra le varie recensioni che questo modello ha una qualità migliore poiché prodotto in Slovenia, mentre la 9000 è prodotta in Cina (non so se effettivamente ci sia differenza di qualità). Inoltre ho preferito il modello con il cavo 1 per non avere il peso della batteria, 2 perché tutte le batterie dopo un po' di tempo calano nelle prestazioni, quindi non essendo un oggetto che devo usare on the go, ho pensato andasse benissimo con la classica presa. Il manipolo ha una buona impugnatura, il peso non è eccessivo e il funzionamento è facile e intuitivo. Il cavo è abbastanza lungo, quindi non da noia. Il trattamento è praticamente indolore, solo in alcuni punti si sente un pizzicore, ma sopportabilissimo. PRIMA SEDUTA Premetto che ho sempre fatto la ceretta, quindi avevo dei peli abbastanza assottigliati a furia di strapparli, perciò ero un po' restia ad usare la lametta prima di lumea, avevo paura di buttare via il lavoro di anni di ceretta, ma alla fine li ho tagliati perché ho letto che è il metodo migliore per avere risultati duraturi. Ho effettuato la prima seduta due settimane fa su viso (baffetti e qualche peletto sotto il mento che spuntava ogni settimana), ascelle, gambe intere e zona bikini (totale). Oggi ho fatto la seconda. PRIME IMPRESSIONI DOPO 2 SETTIMANE DALLA PRIMA SEDUTA VISO: Eccezionale!!! I baffetti dopo una sola seduta non sono praticamente ricresciuti in 2 settimane, i peletti sotto al mento sono sbucati ma poi sono caduti e ad oggi non ne vedo nemmeno uno. Considerando che di solito dovevo sempre stare a controllare e strappare con la pinzetta, mi ritengo pienamente soddisfatta. ASCELLE: Molto molto bene, ne sono cresciuti meno della metà e molto sottili e radi. GAMBE: Allora, a parte il fatto che per fare le gambe intere ci vuole davvero un sacco di tempo e risulta noisissimo, in questa zona probabilmente ci vogliono più trattamenti ed essendo abituata alla ceretta non ho visto grandi cambiamenti dopo la prima seduta. Dopo averli tagliati con il rasoio e passato lumea, in un paio di giorni hanno iniziato a spuntare e avevo quell'odiosissimo effetto cactus dato dalla lametta. Devo dire però che nei giorni successivi molti peli sono caduti e la crescita è rallentata parecchio. Vedrò dopo la seconda seduta come andrà. ZONA BIKINI: Anche qui meno risultato rispetto a viso e ascelle, sulla zona del pube ottimo, già dalla prima seduta ne sono cresciuti pochissimi e sottili, ma nella nella parte più in basso sono rispuntati praticamente tutti dopo qualche giorno, con l'odiosissimo effetto grattugia della lametta. Anche qui attendo fiduciosa di vedere i risultati dopo la seconda seduta. In generale comunque è molto meglio di quanto mi aspettassi, non credevo che avrei notato dei risultati così evidenti dopo una sola seduta, quindi per ora sono davvero soddisfatta. Aggiornerò la recensioni alle prossime sedute. AGGIORNAMENTO: Sono arrivata a 4 sedute, eseguite a distanza di 15 giorni l'una dall'altra, e devo dire che il risultato è strepitoso, praticamente i peli non stanno più ricrescendo!! Anche sulle gambe e zona bikini, dove all'inizio sembrava meno performante, ho avuto dei risultati ottimi, non devo più preoccuparmi di fare la ceretta per mettere una gonna o per andare in piscina perché sono praticamente sempre liscissima, tra una seduta e l'altra cresce qualche peletto qua e là ma praticamente invisibile. Vedremo come andrà la fase di mantenimento, per ora è fantastico

Ich habe den Laser schon mal bei einer Freundin testen dürfen, somit konnte ich hier schon feststellen dass es wirklich funktioniert. Auch meine Kosmetikerin hat mir zu diesem Gerät geraten. Nach ein paar Monaten sieht man schon erste erfolge, nur leider darf man nicht zu lange Pause machen und die Haare kommen dann wieder zurück. Unbedingt an die Gebrauchsanweisung in diesem Fall halten. Wer sehr Schmerzempfindlich ist sollte es wenn es geht zuvor bei jemanden Testen, ich finde es ist aber gut auszuhalten. Sonst muss man nur Stufe 1-3 verwenden und etwas länger auf das Ergebnis warten, mache ich so bei empfindlichen Stellen. (Funktioniert auch) Bei Stufe 1,2,3 löst der Laser recht schnell aus, bei 4 und 5 dauert es etwas länger. Bei blondem Haar funktioniert es nicht, daher unbedingt etwas mit dem Thema zuvor beschäftigen. Leider hatte das Gerät das ich Testen durfte einen Akku und das was ich erhalten habe nicht. Obwohl wir beide das gleiche Gerät bestellt haben. Dies ist sehr schade, da man immer an einer Steckdose hängt. Ich habe auch schon gelesen, dass diese Akkus leider nicht so lange halten und daher dann auch Dauer geladen werden müssen. Würde ich wieder kaufen, gut im Hausgebrauch zu verwenden.

Ma femme utilise cet épilateur à lumière pulsée Philips Lumea depuis environ 7 ans, et avec le recul, c’est clairement un appareil fiable et efficace sur le long terme. L’utilisation a été régulière, en suivant les recommandations de l’application dédiée, et sur différentes zones conseillées. L’app est simple, bien conçue, et les rappels sont très utiles pour garder une bonne régularité, ce qui fait toute la différence pour obtenir des résultats visibles. Le confort pendant les séances est correct : la sensation est tout à fait supportable, sans être réellement douloureuse. La peau est de type moyen, et les résultats sont apparus progressivement mais de façon nette avec un usage régulier. Après toutes ces années, l’appareil fonctionne toujours aussi bien qu’au premier jour, sans panne ni baisse de performance. Le produit est livré avec une housse de rangement pratique ainsi qu’un chiffon pour le nettoyage des embouts, ce qui est appréciable au quotidien. La différence est clairement visible sur la durée, et c’est une excellente alternative aux séances en institut pour celles qui recherchent une solution durable, à domicile et bien maîtrisée. Je recommande sans hésitation.

Era exceptivo en este tipo de productos, pero me aventuré a comprarlo. Y después de 2 sesiones, por ejemplo ya no tengo bello en los brazos, o al menos desde la última sesión (4 semanas), puedo decir que en mi caso y en el de mi mujer, ha sido muy efectiva. 📝 DESCRIPCIÓN: La Philips Lumea Serie 8000 es una depiladora de luz pulsada diseñada para brindar una solución de depilación duradera y efectiva desde la comodidad del hogar. Con tecnología avanzada, accesorios especializados y un lápiz de precisión, ofrece resultados similares a la depilación láser con menos costos y sin salir de casa. 🧾 ESPECIFICACIONES: - Tecnología: Luz pulsada intensa (IPL) con ventana de aplicación grande para una cobertura rápida y eficiente. - Accesorios incluidos: Accesorios para el cuerpo, cara, bikini y axilas, así como un lápiz de precisión para áreas más pequeñas y delicadas. - Modos de intensidad: Varias configuraciones de intensidad para adaptarse a diferentes tonos de piel y tipos de vello. - Seguridad: Sensor de tono de piel integrado para garantizar la seguridad y efectividad del tratamiento. - Funda de almacenamiento: Incluye una funda para guardar la depiladora y los accesorios de manera organizada y segura. 💶 PRECIO: Teniendo el cuenta de un tratamiento en sesiones completas en un centro láser, me parece que tiene un precio de chiste. 📦 CONTENIDO: - Depiladora Philips Lumea Serie 8000 (modelo BRI949/00) - Accesorios para el cuerpo, cara, bikini y axilas - Lápiz de precisión - Funda de almacenamiento - Adaptador de corriente - Manual de usuario 🟢 PROS: - Tecnología avanzada de luz pulsada intensa (IPL) para una depilación efectiva y duradera. - Accesorios especializados para adaptarse a diferentes áreas del cuerpo y tipos de vello. - Seguro y fácil de usar en casa, con múltiples configuraciones de intensidad y un sensor de tono de piel para garantizar la seguridad. - Alternativa conveniente y rentable a los tratamientos de depilación láser profesionales. - Incluye un lápiz de precisión para áreas más delicadas y difíciles de alcanzar. 🔴 CONTRAS: - Puede requerir múltiples sesiones para obtener resultados óptimos, especialmente en áreas más grandes del cuerpo. - No es adecuado para todos los tonos de piel y tipos de vello, por lo que se recomienda verificar la compatibilidad antes de su compra. 9️⃣ VALORACIÓN: La Philips Lumea Serie 8000 merece una valoración de 9 sobre 10 por su eficacia, conveniencia y seguridad en la depilación en casa, ofreciendo resultados similares a la depilación láser profesional. 🕹 CONTROLES: Los controles de la Philips Lumea Serie 8000 son intuitivos, con botones de ajuste de intensidad y una interfaz fácil de entender. Además, el sensor de tono de piel ayuda a garantizar una aplicación segura y efectiva. ✅ CONCLUSIÓN: En resumen, la Philips Lumea Serie 8000 es una excelente opción para aquellos que buscan una solución de depilación duradera y efectiva desde la comodidad de su hogar. Con tecnología IPL avanzada, accesorios especializados y seguridad integrada, ofrece una alternativa conveniente y rentable a los tratamientos de depilación láser profesionales.

I do this roughly every two weeks, leaves you feeling smooth but needs regular sessions. After a couple of months seems to get a bit hot which I don't know of it's supposed to but it definitely works to reduce hair growth.