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 have completed the initial 4 treatments on my legs and underarms with mixed results. Legs I am surprised at how good this is, I have almost no hair growth and have moved on to the top up treatments to maintain which is once a month! So pleased and couldn’t recommend enough. Underarms haven’t been as successful, I have noticed a slight thinning but no real difference in growth. It may just need more time so I am continuing with the initial treatment every 2 weeks until I see more results. Slightly disappointed but the fact I have seen such good results on my legs I am hoping this area just needs a little more time. Overall, highly recommend and is definitely worth the investment!

Best investment ever. You won’t regret for buying it

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.

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!

I purchased this Philips Lumea IPL Hair Removal 8000 via Amazon and gifted it to family in Pakistan. It stopped working entirely after only two uses. I contacted Philips UK support, who were unable to resolve the issue. As advised, the device was sent to the Philips service centre in Karachi, but it remains unrepaired. Amazon has since directed us back to Philips, leaving the matter unresolved. For a product at this price point, I expected better build quality and a more accountable after-sales process. I would caution buyers, particularly those purchasing for international delivery, about the difficulty of obtaining support if a fault occurs.

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.