Lumea Precision Plus SC2003/11 IPL hair removal system is rated 4.2 out of 5 by 149.
Rated 4 out of 5 by from Easy to use but too early for results I haven't been using the Lumea Precision Plus for long enough to comment on how effective it is so for this review I will just concentate on the product & its ease of use. I was eager to start using the product immediately however as always life conspired against me & I had to wait for a number of reasons - I had been making the most of the recent sunshine, it needed charging & I had to do a test. Thankfully I used my waiting time well to read the instructions carefully & to watch the video. It all seemed a lot to take in but the video showed how easy it was to use. I am an absolute wimp when it comes to pain but only experienced a faint tingle on first use. It feels like double the effort having to shave first but fingers crossed this will be a small price to pay in the long run. It is not difficult to use & I am sure will only get easier as my confidence grows. Looking forward to seeing the results!
Date published: 2013-08-04
Rated 4 out of 5 by from Phililps Lumea does what it says! Initially you feel there is a lot to take in but there isn't really. You just have to ascertain what setting you should use and your off! As long as your legs are shaved it will work wonderfully. I decided to do my legs first but as I shaved them that morning and used the Lumea Plus in the evening I already had a bit of a stuble in places! However, it is very simple to use and easy to clean. It comes with 2 different heads, one for sensitive areas i.e. face, one for larger areas i.e. legs. The great thing you only need to repeat it every 2 week for about 4-5 times and then whenever needed. It is shaped like a hairdryer, so very easy to handle and clean. The only 2 things I would want an improvement on is the battery life and secondly the bulkiness of the product. Highly recommended. A great move forward in the home beauty use section. It is definitely worth every penny.
Date published: 2013-08-01
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Wish I'd bought one years ago! A very easy to use effective hair removal device! I have only used my Lumea twice and I can already see bald patches appearing which is fantastic. I am treating my lower legs, under-arms, bikini line and big toes (yep!) I can treat all these areas in just over half an hour and can honestly say it doesn't hurt at all. My only concern is the flash of light so I make sure I look away. My hair did not fall out in the 7 days which the brochure states, it took almost 2 weeks and it does continue to grow in the meantime, but it is very reassuring when it does start to come out as you know the machine is working. I started my treatment in the summer which I wouldn't recommend as you need to treat untanned skin and then stay out of the sun for a while after treating. I would definitely recommend starting in the autumn for wonderful smooth skin the following spring/summer!
Date published: 2013-08-03
Rated 1 out of 5 by from Battery failure! This product has a major design fault - when the battery fails it cannot be replaced or repaired. If you do not charge the battery AT LEAST every 3 months, the battery will fail, it cannot be replaced and the Lumea is useless. If this happens after the warranty has expired, the Lumea has to be thrown away. Philips do not warn customers about this. Tucked away on page 13 of my instruction book in small, inconspicuous print it states: 'Fully charge the appliance every 3 to 4 months, even if you do not use the appliance for a long time.' It does not warn you that if you fail to do this, the battery will stop working and the Lumea will be rendered useless. As this is a critical instruction, there should be a very bold, unmissable warning. Very disappointing to have to throw away such an expensive piece of kit after so little use.
Date published: 2017-02-28
Rated 4 out of 5 by from Looking forward to the results! I've had one session with the Lumea so far and to be honest I haven't seen a huge difference yet, but I think it is early days. It was great to open the box and find clear instructions and a DVD as I was an IPL virgin! I found the Lumea easy to grip, and use with precision, including lining it up on the backs of my legs which I did not expect. I'm interested to have another session and see the effects of that because I am a little bit concerned that I missed quite a few bits!! I was a bit of a wuss during my first session deciding not to try my bikini line, but there really isn't any pain at all on the legs, perhaps even less than an epilator I would say. It does take a while to do your legs, but I'm expecting ongoing effective results as I have more sessions so this isn't too much of an issue for me so far - I just stick a film on and away I go!
Date published: 2013-08-01
Rated 4 out of 5 by from Hair free - pain free! Having fair skin and dark hair, I was really looking forward to to using the Philips Lumea. I hate my thick dark hair growth and having to regularly remove it is a constant battle. Being a fan of the epilator I've had to convert to shaving in order to get results from the Lumea but it's well worth trying in order to get finer or less hair growth. The Lumea likes a blunt cut-off hair to beam light down so that's what I've given it. I really want to see results so have done my best to prepare. The Lumea works by shining a laser light on your skin, with 5 levels you can choose one to suit you although I did find constant flashes on level 5 quite strong and almost wanted to wear glasses. The strongest level which is 5 was quite painless on the leg, just a ping sensation, but on the bikini area it did feel a little more jumpy - not painful, but just make sure you are ready for the shot. What I liked about the Lumea is the ability to do multiple shots in one go by holding the button in and just sliding along the skin. This saved time and meant you could cover a large area quite quickly. With legs a great tip is to use a white pencil to mark the area so you don't duplicate. I have also tryed this on my bikini line which is probably a bit more sensitive so used a slightly lower setting. I'm hoping for good results here due to my white skin and almost black hair!! I loved the ease of use - the unit is compact, easy to hold and stores away in a modern, compact case which is completely wipe clean and feels professional to use. Having only used it for the last couple of weeks, I am yet to see real results, but am hoping with regular use every couple of weeks that I can report on noticeable hair loss and less growth. It was so easy to use that I hope the results are worth while. I look forward to reporting back in a month's time at my progress and hope that I have lots of positive feedback to give. Looking forward to being hair free!!
Date published: 2013-08-04
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great looking product & simple to use Loved the fact that when I received the Philips Lumea it was simple to set up and the instructions are very straight forward. There is a good guide to which skin type / hair colour it is suitable and as I am fair with dark hair I was good to go. The Lumea was very easy to use, took a couple of trys to get used to keeping it at 90 degrees but I soon mastered it & did my legs sat watching tv, I am sure I will get faster with practice. I love the fact it doesn't work until properly pressed against your skin. I didn't know what to expect when first using it but I didn't feel anything, just saw a flash from the machine. I have only used the product once so will report back after I have used it a bit longer on the long term results. At the moment I am very happy with the product and can't wait to have silky smooth legs :)
Date published: 2013-08-03
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Easy and effective I've tried many different hair removal methods and never been totally satisfied with any of them. Now Philips has come up with another brilliant idea - a salon style laser hair removal machine that can be used by almost anyone in the comfort of your wn home. At first glance it looks like a hair dryer - so we had all the jokes about hairy legs! In fact the shape is ideal to hold and position on the legs or any other part of the body and gives rather a good surface area to work on. One advantage is that you feel no pain at all - just a small sensation of warmness that is actually quite pleasant! It takes only about 15 mins to do one leg, which is not much more than having it waxed professionally. I'm blonde with fair skin, so my hair doesn't come up thick and dark. I'm looking forward to good results!
Date published: 2013-07-31
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Hairless The hairs on my legs have gone very fine also bikini line very fine hairs.So pleased with the Lumia
Date published: 2013-09-23
Rated 5 out of 5 by from A Miracle product! Having dark facial and bodily hair that makes me feel conscious, I have tried, over the past years, so many hair removal products to tame the growth of hair growing back on my legs and on my arms but have seen little results or albeit a good result for only a short period! But giving this product a go, I am starting to notice a change in the growth of hair on my arms and legs: it is not as prominent as before! It was easy to charge and using it up and down on both legs and arms, it did not hurt at all for which I was really surprised about! Hopefully the long term effect would be that the growth of my hair on my arms and legs will decrease so I can feel summer ready! A really nice product that can do wonders on the skin and I am pleased that I am starting to see results so early on!
Date published: 2013-08-03
Rated 5 out of 5 by from essential for every woman!!! I was a little dubious about using this for the first time but the instructions were clear and easy to follow. I was able to identify the correct setting for my light brown hair and beige skin. I felt no discomfort just occasional warmth from flashes. I found the continued pulse system needed for legs took a little practice but I soon got the hand of it and it didn't take long to do my lower legs (approx. 14 minutes). two sized attachments mean your can tailor the use to individual parts of your body and its safe on face too. I love the fact that I am able to use it in the privacy of my home by myself as I have never been keen on having hair removal at a salon. I know the initial outlay is high but I am sure the cost of repeated visits to salons will soon amount to more.
Date published: 2013-08-02
Rated 5 out of 5 by from fabulous product I have Asian skin and very dark hair. I was sceptical about the use of this product as I was quite happy with my epilator however I was happy to try after recommendation by my sister. I was pleasantly surprised, the product is easy to use and demo dvd is easy to follow. I tried it on a slightly lower setting first and have braved the higher recommended setting for my hair and skin time on second use. I am yet to see results but am prepared to give it a few months and will definitely be reporting back. Incidentally there was no pain on use which was fabulous after years of epilating and waxing. I didn't realise the hair loss wasn't permananet but now I understand how the product works and that you have to keep using it I think it will still be my favoured option.
Date published: 2013-08-05
Rated 3 out of 5 by from Great for Home use I have done Laser Hair removal before and so was interested to try this. It's worth highlighting you need realistic expectations going into this - you will not get total utter hair removal - you can expect to achieve permanent hair reduction In terms of design it is very Compact and Stylish and comes in a sleek "pod" case. It has a real "Quality" Feel to it and setting it up and getting it working is really straight forward. The price vs. salon treatments is pretty good too. I haven't used it long enough to comment on how well it works long term however, it does give the same "feeling" on the skin the salon laser had (although less intense) and as I really responded well to that I am quite confident I will get good results from this too.
Date published: 2013-07-30
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Easy to use once started I have brown hair and my skin tone is fair. problems of brown hair on my upper lip that i have lightened for a most of my adult life . i have tried waxing as well.if your looking for something easy this is it. i shaved in the morning and then used the philips lumea precision plus that afternoon. i was worried this might leave marks. however this was not not the case. it was so quick. it felt like a flick of a finger on your skin this was not unbearable. as long as you have it at the right angle then you are good to go. as this stands at the moment i am happy with the product. i am so looking forward to see the out come after using it for few weeks. if this works for me i will recommend it to my family and friends.
Date published: 2013-08-04
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Phillips lumea precision plus seems to be a gift sent from heaven I must admit after waxing an epilating for so many years, the claims of Phillips lumea precision plus seems to be a gift sent from heaven too good to be true. So after shaving!!! Having not shaved since I was 14, it seemed so wrong. So I set about zapping my unwanted hair. I was awaiting the pain…..as they say no pain not gain and believe me over the years waxing has caused a lot of pain. I can say there was no pain the first click felt like a warm teaspoon being placed onto the skin The instructions are clear and it is so easy to use and hold.. It is recommend 4 sessions 2 weeks apart, Well I am on session 2 and you can see the difference already……but I will report back at the end of the 4th session.
Date published: 2013-08-02