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AIBU to ask if Philips Lumea IPL machines are worth buying?

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Emergencycake · 18/05/2026 21:25

Are Phillips lumea IPL machines worth the money? I’ve read soo many different reviews, but want real people who haven’t been paid to review to say if they work as it feels like such an expense I want to be sure before I put down good money down which is a massive outlay for me. Thanks

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TeaPot496 · 18/05/2026 22:00

Starlightstargazer · 18/05/2026 21:59

Does the Lumea work well on bikini area?

It did for me

TwilightAb · 18/05/2026 22:00

Starlightstargazer · 18/05/2026 21:59

Does the Lumea work well on bikini area?

Yes

TeaPot496 · 18/05/2026 21:59

It's great. I need to start all over again though, as I'm lazy.

Starlightstargazer · 18/05/2026 21:59

Does the Lumea work well on bikini area?

Starlightstargazer · 18/05/2026 21:59

Has anyone tried one of the cheap ones on Amazon?

TwilightAb · 18/05/2026 21:59

Ha I'm literally using mine now to get hair free for my holiday next week. As others have said they work on dark hair only, I'm dark haired with very light skin. It has been a game changer for my facial hair and easy to keep on top of. I've not been consistent with leg hair as quite frankly its a ball ache and gets very hot. So I tend to start treatment a few weeks before holiday and that sorts it. You need to keep on top of it to keep hair free. You start off with treatments every two weeks and then move to monthly top ups. I think it's worth it personally.

Chiefangel · 18/05/2026 21:58

My legs and armpits have been hair free for 2 years now. It takes a few sessions but well worth it. Just get the odd straggler now and again.

Mummybearsthename · 18/05/2026 21:55

Agree with pp. Results on legs are amazing really... Wouldn't hesitate to buy it again! I am consistent with it, and noticed when I wasn't as consistent hair growth slowly creeps back.

After initial treatments it's only once a month and I can easily do both legs in under an hour now.

latetothefisting · 18/05/2026 21:47

agree with pp's - great for armpits and legs if you use it consistently, completely useless for facial hair, even with the special adaptor designed for it, and being pale with dark hair and using the most up to date model.

Albertroad · 18/05/2026 21:34

It works brilliantly for me...I have dark hair and pale skin which apparently is what it works best on.. Barely have to use it at all now! Although as pp said didn't work well on facial hair, but great for legs and underarm

Danikm151 · 18/05/2026 21:29

It all depends on how consistent you are with using it/ how dark your hair is( it works better on darker hair) and whether your hair growth is driven by extra hormones.I have a cheap version… it works on my legs and armpits but chin is hit and miss