Out of the many, many things that crosses my mind when the warmer months roll around, it is always hair removal that catches me out at last minute and it is always the thing that crosses my mind the most. For me, having silky smooth legs and fuzz free pits is the single one thing that instantly makes me feel ready for summer but omg ain’t nobody got time for shaving everyday. Today’s post is about a tool that’s made such a huge difference to my body hair, lack of time, confidence and general life. It’s the Philips Lumea Prestige and it basically means that I never have to worry about having 0.434 seconds to get ready before heading out of the door and not having time to shave.
So what is this gorgeous but strange ole rose gold device that makes me not a permanent hairy mary and what does it do? The Philips Lumea is the number 1 leader in IPL hair removal proven to reduce hair growth up to a whopping 92% in as little as 3 bi weekly treatments.
The thing that is sometimes daunting about IPL in general I personally think is that you worry if it’s going to work for your skin tone/hair type/certain body parts etc. and that’s what makes the Lumea Prestige so amazing because it’s been designed to provide a tailored hair removal solution for all body parts, meaning you can keep those pins, pits, bikini line…wherever you wish hair free. It comes with 4 attachments, all suitable for different body parts and curved too which makes it easy to get into all the nooks and crannies – LOL at using potentially the least sexy word to describe a very sassy product – but basically it’s just super easy and effective.
I also love that you can use the device with the cord or cordless. Using it with actually speeds up the frequency of the flashes making the treatment 1.75 times faster (always a huge bonus for us busy bees). Going cordless however is also amazing for getting to all those tricky places with ease. See, I wasn’t joking when I said it’s all made super easy [insert thumbs up emoji here].
The Body attachment has a large window allowing you to cover bigger surface areas delivering faster treatments (approximately 8.5minutes for both lower legs, isn’t that insane?) whilst the Facial attachment features a flat design and has an integrated light filter for additional protection for more sensitive skin. The Bikini attachment – my personal fave because hello going on holiday and not having to worry about whacking on a bikini every day – is specifically designed for darker, stronger hair which delivers more energy per hair for a more effective treatment, whilst the Underarm attachment features a smaller, more curved window for more precise/consistent results. I just love that it not only makes IPL easy, but it means that every body part is getting the same, super effective treatment.
As an olive skinned, dark haired – sexy TMI times – girl, this works super well for me but it’s actually effective across a wide range of hair colours and skin types. The SmartSkin sensor feature allows women to measure their skin tone by pressing a button to advise which setting would be best for their skin/specific area which I think is absolutely genius as sometimes it’s quite difficult to judge. Once you have the right setting and you’re good to go, the Philips Lumea Prestige works by applying gentle pulses of light to the hair root which gradually reduces the amount of hair that your body grows.
OK, so here’s the part you’ve been waiting for. How long have I been using it, what are my results, am I no longer a hairy mary? I’ve now been using the IPL for 6 weeks (3 sessions) and already it’s made a huge difference to my hair. After my second treatment, most of the hair hasn’t grown back yet (it will do as 2 treatments isn’t enough but it’s incredible that already I can go much longer without hair removal in between). It’s finer, less coarse, much lighter too…and bearing in mind that I spent most of April in America in the sun, it has been an absolute godsend knowing that I can just whack on a bikini without worrying that things look wild everywhere [insert upside down smile emoji here].
So in case you couldn’t tell, I am completely in love with the Philips Lumea Prestige, not only is it so effective but it’s incredible quick and easy to use. 10 minutes once per fortnight (for legs, an additional 5 mins if you’re going to do underarms too) and in a few sessions you notice a huge difference in regrowth… it’s the one thing that I always make sure to prioritise time for.
I would love to know if you’ve ever tried IPL before? Is it something you’d consider investing in?
Love this Ellie, I have used IPL before, years ago and I have to admit wasn't too impressed. I shall definitely buy this Philips one, I always worried that the one I used before wasn't too suitable for my skin type. Love that this gauges what skin colour you are and sets it accordingly. Also impressed that you noticed a difference after 3 applications. Thanks for sharing.
I've had IPL treatments a few years back and have always wanted to try this device but have been super scared! But to be hairless in less than 10 minutes? That's insane. I'm now in two minds whether to go for it or not! Eep!
Oooh this sounds perfect! I have been thinkin' bout my options for the summer and this sounds like exactly what I need – I just need the pennies! Would be a worthwhile investment for sure. Immy x
I reviewed this product too love and can honestly say it's an absolutely game changer! My best friend and step mum are already sold and will be starting their treatment soon! You look bloody beaut as always!
Great product, after using it you could try gently exfoliating your skin several times a week to remove dead skin which should help to prevent ingrown hairs. Be sure to keep your skin hydrated and nourished by adding a moisturizer to your daily skin care routine. You can also keep your skin moisturized by using waxing products like Dermology hair removal cream with our Sensitive formula, which is enriched with Vitamin E and Aloe Vera to hydrate your skin.
Excited my life is back My husband and I have been together for almost 11 years in October. The way we met wasn’t the best way since we both had relationships. We ended our relationships to be together (or so I thought we BOTH did). As soon as I ended up pregnant with our first baby, I find out he was cheating with his EX! My world went upside down. It was very hard for me since I was pregnant and hurt. Over the years I just kept forgiving him over and over again of not only multiple affairs, but of his accusations of me being unfaithful and disrespecting me. We now have 3 kids and I just completely felt neglected and felt low of myself. I had my own affair… It has not been easy for BOTH of us to overcome. Somehow over the last few weeks we have been working together to move on. We are now moving out of state. I love my husband and I am positive he loves me. I am going to try and show him this approach. Somehow we were already doing it! We have a better communication than we’ve had in years! We are learning how to speak calmly out feelings and concerns. It hasn’t been peachy, but I can see that we both are starting to respect eachother. We care for each other’s feelings. We have US a main priority. We aren’t taking counseling, but somehow we see that little by little we seem more comfortable with eachother. Sometimes we may notice how good it is going and may step back, but helping eachother out by holding and saying it’s ok to be happy again. I love my family. and my husband and i need to keep my marriage save with him from other women so i have to seek for a love spell to keep our marriage stronger so i contacted Dr happy who help me to keep my marriage save and secure from other women am very happy today coz my husband love me more and more like ever before, we are living as one big family again bless Dr happy for what he did to me and my husband if you need help contact him too he is real and 100% guarantee ok so email him at : happylovespell2@gmail.com call +2348133873774 about his service and web site: http://happyspelltemple.webs.com/
Informative post. These hair removal machines are easy to use and is a painless method of removing hairs but depend on the skin sensitivity they can cause skin allergies. So, cosmetics creams like revitol hair removal cream are best to use instead of this. For more click: where to buy revitol hair removal cream
Love this Ellie, I have used IPL before, years ago and I have to admit wasn't too impressed. I shall definitely buy this Philips one, I always worried that the one I used before wasn't too suitable for my skin type. Love that this gauges what skin colour you are and sets it accordingly. Also impressed that you noticed a difference after 3 applications. Thanks for sharing.
What a neat device!! Perfect for getting summer ready 🙂
I've had IPL treatments a few years back and have always wanted to try this device but have been super scared! But to be hairless in less than 10 minutes? That's insane. I'm now in two minds whether to go for it or not! Eep!
Honey x The Girl Next Shore
I was just saying to Hubby earlier that I want to get something like this to save the pain & expense of regular waxing! xx
Beautylymin
Um I want this, I hate being a hairy Mary in summer! It's like I shave, and a few hours later I can already feel little hairs growing back. Not cool.
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I've literally just read about this on Hayley's blog and really want to try it! Would be a lifesaver for summer!
Amy xx
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Oooh this sounds perfect! I have been thinkin' bout my options for the summer and this sounds like exactly what I need – I just need the pennies! Would be a worthwhile investment for sure. Immy x
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I reviewed this product too love and can honestly say it's an absolutely game changer! My best friend and step mum are already sold and will be starting their treatment soon! You look bloody beaut as always!
Hayley xo
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Great product, after using it you could try gently exfoliating your skin several times a week to remove dead skin which should help to prevent ingrown hairs. Be sure to keep your skin hydrated and nourished by adding a moisturizer to your daily skin care routine. You can also keep your skin moisturized by using waxing products like Dermology hair removal cream with our Sensitive formula, which is enriched with Vitamin E and Aloe Vera to hydrate your skin.
Excited my life is back My husband and I have been together for almost 11 years in October. The way we met wasn’t the best way since we both had relationships. We ended our relationships to be together (or so I thought we BOTH did). As soon as I ended up pregnant with our first baby, I find out he was cheating with his EX! My world went upside down. It was very hard for me since I was pregnant and hurt. Over the years I just kept forgiving him over and over again of not only multiple affairs, but of his accusations of me being unfaithful and disrespecting me. We now have 3 kids and I just completely felt neglected and felt low of myself. I had my own affair… It has not been easy for BOTH of us to overcome. Somehow over the last few weeks we have been working together to move on. We are now moving out of state. I love my husband and I am positive he loves me. I am going to try and show him this approach. Somehow we were already doing it! We have a better communication than we’ve had in years! We are learning how to speak calmly out feelings and concerns. It hasn’t been peachy, but I can see that we both are starting to respect eachother. We care for each other’s feelings. We have US a main priority. We aren’t taking counseling, but somehow we see that little by little we seem more comfortable with eachother. Sometimes we may notice how good it is going and may step back, but helping eachother out by holding and saying it’s ok to be happy again. I love my family. and my husband and i need to keep my marriage save with him from other women so i have to seek for a love spell to keep our marriage stronger so i contacted Dr happy who help me to keep my marriage save and secure from other women am very happy today coz my husband love me more and more like ever before, we are living as one big family again bless Dr happy for what he did to me and my husband if you need help contact him too he is real and 100% guarantee ok so email him at : happylovespell2@gmail.com call +2348133873774 about his service and web site: http://happyspelltemple.webs.com/
Informative post. These hair removal machines are easy to use and is a painless method of removing hairs but depend on the skin sensitivity they can cause skin allergies. So, cosmetics creams like revitol hair removal cream are best to use instead of this. For more click: where to buy revitol hair removal cream