Lumea Precision Plus SC2003/00 IPL hair removal system is rated 4.2 out of 5 by 149.
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Really easy to use As a fan of waxing I was apprehensive of using another method of hair removal but I needn't have been. Upon receiving the Lumea I read all of the literature and user instructions and even viewed the youtube video a few times just to be completely sure. From looking at the chart on the box I would be able to use level 4/5 on the Lumea. The Lumea comes in a sleek, handy storage box along with the extra head, charger & cleaning cloth. Upon first use I did my upper lip & bikini line. I shaved these areas prior as per instructions. Using the Lumea is very quick and very easy. The Lumea is really light to hold and having no wires or anything restrictive also helps with getting the job done quicker. It was ready to use straight away and the green indicator light when you have the correct pressure and skin coverage is very handy. Once the trigger has been pressed it is literally a quick flash and then nothing. It is that simple, I only ever felt slight heat when I had overlapped onto a part that wasn't shaved but this certainly was not painful. It was so quick to use, I think shaving the area took more time. The ease of using this product was amazing.
Date published: 2013-08-06
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Life changing I had read good reviews of this product so had high hopes. The IPL has totally live up to them. I have dark hairs and light skin so am admittedly a good candidate but I have been amazed with the results. It's not easy because you have to commit time to do it - and maybe my pain threshold is low(!) as it hurts a bit but is totally bearable - but the hairs are disappearing before my eyes. It's amazing and I only wish this product had been around for longer ! I cannot recommend it highly enough.
Date published: 2014-01-05
Rated 5 out of 5 by from hairfree at home without fuss Being a distant relation of Chewbacca from Star Wars I was keen to see if the Lumea was worth the fuss and money and so far I have not been disappointed. Now, I'm not the ideal candidate, I have porcelain skin but medium/fair wiry hair and PCOS so I am really giving it a run for its money. It is easy to use, I use it on the maximum setting #5 and there is no pain, only a little warmth. I can do my top lip in a couple of minutes - although I have had to gurn like a champion to get the sensors to all be happy enough to zap. I have noticed an improvement in the month I have been using it - the hair on my legs has reduced significantly but my Magnum tash is still there in all its furry glory. However, it is still early days and so far this is promising. For me it is agonizingly slow for leg hair removal #unless you have tiny pins# but it is pain free so as long as I have something else to do < marathon tv session anyone?> it may be worth it. It may seem expensive but considering the cost of laser treatment I think it is cost effective, especially as it can be done in the privacy of your own home. I'm definitely glad I gave it a try
Date published: 2013-08-04
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Easy to use hair removal system The Philips Lumea IPL hair removal system removes hair in the comfort of your own home instead of expensive salon visits. The cordless design makes it easy to use and it feels sturdy and well made. It is easy to set the light intensity to suit body hair colour and skin with just a push of a button. Suitable hair and skin tones range from white skin with dark blond hair to dark brown skin with black hair. It comes with 2 attachments - a 2cm precision attachment for smaller areas like the face and a 4cm body attachment for faster results on areas like the legs. When using the system there is a slide and flash mode for a quicker sliding motion. It has a long rechargeable battery and an integrated UV filter to protect your skin. When I was using the Lumea I felt a slight heat on the area I was using it on but no discomfort at all or redness after use. Treatment times are quick with it only taking approximately a minute per underarm and 14 minutes per full leg. I have started to see the results under my arms after only two applications. Looking forward to being hair free!
Date published: 2013-08-09
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Noticed the difference on my legs. Highly recommend using it. I was a bit wary when I first used the Lumea but quickly found it very easy to use and not painful at all. I started out using it on my lower legs which I'd only ever used razors on so the hair was dark and quite noticeable if I let it grow. The lumea was easy and simple to use warming up quickly and you could do a large area very quickly. It is so clean to use rather than sticky creams and the results so far are great. The hair isn't growing back as thickly and the hairs when they do regrown aren't as strong. There is now a patch where very little hair is growing at all and this should grow as I get hairs in the right stage of regrowth. The safety features on the Lumea are really reassuring as a friends daughter picked it up in my bedroom and tried to play around with it but failed to do anything with it before I took it off her. She is a young teen so good with technology. It is so good it won't work unless pressed fully on skin. Now i'm keen to experiment on other areas of my body with hair like my underarms.
Date published: 2013-09-23
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great for hair removal The Lumea Precision Plus came in a smart box with complete, clear instructions. It is very smart and has a great modern design and is obvisouly a high quality, premium product. After reading the instructions I found it easy to use and appreciated the safety features to make sure that i could not accidentally 'flash' the device when it wasn't connected completely with the skin. I have only been using the Lumea for a few weeks so cannot attest to its long term performance, but I am already seeing reduced amounts of hair on my body. The instructions say that it takes 2 months of use before most hairs are removed and then you just need to do maintenance treatments every 4-6 weeks. I'll post a further review when I've got to this stage. I think that while this product is expensive, it is well worth it because you could save such a lot of money on salon / homer treatments over its lifetime, and its very easy and convenient to use at home. Overall, i would definitely recommend this product.
Date published: 2013-08-04
Rated 5 out of 5 by from First impressions - easy to use, no pain, no fuss. This is a first impressions review as I have only used the unit once. For this reason I cannot say whether or not it will have a lasting effect but I have high hopes as everything about it screams quality. The instructions are easy to follow, with a clear table to show if you can use the device, and at what setting is suitable for your skin and hair colour. This put my mind at ease before use. You have to shave the area to be treated, which I liked as I was using the unit at a pamper party with friends so I felt more comfortable having shaved rather than hairy legs! I also find this a bonus compared to epilation or waxing as it doesn't interfere with my normal hair removal - I dislike having to wait for long hair to grow with these other methods. When using the Lumea on my legs, I felt some discomfort but this was not too bad, certainly not as painful as waxing or epilation. I will follow up with a review of what happens next in a month or 2!
Date published: 2013-08-03
Rated 4 out of 5 by from Part one, initial use This is part one of my review for the Lumea, I will post part two when I have been using the product for a few weeks. This review is of my first use of the product. The Lumea has a good design, it looks sleek and comes in a handy case to store all the components. There are a lot of instructions and it did feel a little overwhelming at first but after reading through the booklet I felt confident that I could use the product safely. The product charged quickly and was straight forward to set up. I have fair skin and medium brown hair, perfect for using the Lumea! I carried out the patch test, and had no reactions so went ahead and used the product on my legs up to the knee. I found it hard to get the positioning right at first as you need to have all of the safety ring buttons in contact with your skin. It is quite hard to achieve this particularly on bony areas so I had to play around with different positions before getting it right. Once I had worked it out though it was easy to slide the Lumea up my leg slowly making sure the safety ring was still in position. What I found difficult though was keeping the button depressed and keeping the safety rings in place. I had to use both hands which was at times quite awkward. It would be good if there was a way to lock the button in place so that once you've found the right position you don't have to keep holding the button down. Other than that it was quite easy to treat both legs in under 20 minutes. The treatment did not feel uncomfortable at all, just a little warm but there was no tingling which was nice. My skin is usually quite sensitive and I find waxing and epilation too uncomfortable so I was really pleased that the Lumea presented no pain at all! I'm looking forward to seeing the results over the next few weeks and will post a second review of the results.
Date published: 2013-08-04
Rated 5 out of 5 by from It is very good It is very beautiful and inexpensive, practical and easy to use
Date published: 2013-01-08
Rated 5 out of 5 by from At last a hair removal product that works for me! This seemed to good to be true a product that is easy to use in my home that actually does what it says. The Lumea Precision Plus is just the product I have been waiting forever for . I was impressed that Philips were very careful in their instructions and information especially about suitability for different skin and hair tones this made me confidant that the product was right for me I have light brown tone skin and dark blond hair. I did read the guidance notes and watched the on line clip just to be sure that I that I used it properly. The unit charged quickly I love the smart compact case great for keeping it safe especially when traveling. It is so easy to use I have used it twice so far on my lower legs and under arms, its quick, no smelly creams or sticky messy wax and best of all no pain! I can already see a difference this is the one hair removal product that I have brought that will not end up in the cupboard gather dust!
Date published: 2013-08-04
Rated 5 out of 5 by from quick as a flash! I was eager to try out my Lumea Precision Plus, as the promise of smooth skin is something everyone wants. I have beige skin and dark hair, and so the device is suitable for use on my skin. It comes in a very nice storage case and has both a full set of instructions and a brief guide to using it. I read the manual two or three times, as I wanted to be sure to understand how to use it and to use it correctly. The first thing is to make sure that it is ok on your skin. This involves checking the colour chart for your skin and hair and if all is ok, then you do a test flash. I was a little nervous, as with anything new, but it was incredibly simple. The booklet said it would be pain free, and it was. The booklet said there would be a flash, and there was. In fact the flash reminded me of sitting in a photo shoot. The test was fine and I had no side effects. The next day, when I went to use it on my legs, I did wish that I had a white pencil to mark where I had been (as recommended in the instructions) as I am sure I missed a few bits, and I didn’t want to go over the same places twice. Using it was simple. I like that the green light on the Lumea Precision Plus only goes on when it is at the correct angle. This meant that I had to be using it correctly before a flash was allowed to go off. It did feel warm, but not in any way bad- it was warm in the same way that if you held your skin close to a flash bulb. I went on to use it on my armpits and bikini line, and they were easier to keep track of than my legs- perhaps less area makes it easier. The precision attachment was easy to put on and made me feel that little bit more secure on delicate areas. I was very impressed with how quickly I got the hang of it and how easy it was to use. I have a few more days to wait for my second treatment… I am looking forward to the results!
Date published: 2013-08-01
Rated 4 out of 5 by from Getting there! I had great interest in this product, as someone (in my own opinion) who suffers from excessive hair growth. I have tried all sorts and resorted to a daily shaving routine..... until now that is. I have been using the Lumea for 2 months now - on a two weekly routine -and the change is amazing. Whilst it is still a "work in progress" in places, other places were hair free from the first treatment! Even though some areas are a taking a little longer to be completely hair free, you can still see the progress there - the hair is much more sparse and slower growing, and hopefully with a few more treatments it will be complete. It takes a bit of getting used to the initial "zap" feeling, and it can be hard to keep track of where you have treated when doing larger area, but the results are so worth it. I would recommend this to anyone thinking about buying one - it has been life changing for me (the confidence boost is amazing).
Date published: 2013-09-23
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Amazing Product, so smooth! I have used the product a few times now and it is fantastic. I use it all over my body , particularly the legs as I have dark hair on my legs and fair skin-tone. When i first started using it i was worried that the product would be painful and maybe even damage some of my skin, leaving it red and rashy. I was really surprised that it actually didn’t hurt, my pain threshold isn’t that high which is why i thought it would be slightly painful but it wasn’t at all. I even started using it on my face and underarms which is amazing. The product was really easy to use, very light and easy to hold. The precision attachment was also great as I could get to smaller areas on my face. I like the different light intensities and attachments that it has which means i can use it on different parts like my legs on a bigger area using the bigger body attachment. I am really looking forward to using it over the summer and for my holiday.
Date published: 2013-08-04
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Amazing with great results I love this purchase. The instructions are easy to follow and I found that the results for me were instant. Both my daughters now borrow my IPL. I highly recommend this machine.
Date published: 2013-10-28
Rated 4 out of 5 by from Philips innovation for a hair free life! I can't believe I can be hairless without having to go to beautician. Having the ability to do this in the comfort of your own home is fantastic. The Philips Lumea comes with easy to read instructionsand a quick set up guide that will answer any questions you may have about safety or usage. There is a handy table included which helps you decide whether the Lumea is right for you based on hair colour and skin tone. It is easy to use as it is cordless and not too heavy. The first time I used it I did experience a tingling sensation to my skin but it was not unpleasant or uncomfortable. It is important to shave prior to use as this prevents a burning sensation to the skin. It is remarkably quick to treat each area. For example the underarm area takes 1 minute. Having only used the Lumea a couple of times I am yet to see the full results but I am really looking forward to using it to have a hair free Summer.
Date published: 2013-08-03