IPL devices remove hair for up to six months – and without any pain. The test shows which models are really good.
Hair removal is a tiresome topic for many. Because after shaving or even after epilation, the first stubble will show up again within a few days.
IPL hair removal devices have been on the market for a few years to help. What used to require a visit to the beauty salon is now finding its way into the bathroom at home. However, IPL devices are not comparable to the permanent, truly permanent hair removal of a laser treatment. IPL devices promise permanent hair removal that should last up to six months – so the device still has to be used at regular intervals.
Which IPL device is really recommended? Our partner AllesBeste* has extensively tested eight devices in practical use. The 4 top devices are shown in the table below.
IPL devices in the test
| test winner | price tip | Test winner alternative | battery-powered alternative | |
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Philips Lumea Prestige BRI947/00 | Innza D-1176 | Also good Braun Silk-expert Pro 5 PL5347 | Philips Lumea IPL Series 9000 BRI958/00 | |
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operating mode | ||||
operating mode | mains powered | mains powered | mains powered | Battery operated and mains operated (selectable) |
number of energy levels | ||||
number of energy levels | 5 | 5 | 10 | 5 |
Number of light pulses | ||||
Number of light pulses | 450,000 pulses | 999,000 pulses | 400,000 pulses | 450,000 pulses |
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about 370 euros TO THE SHOP | about 86 euros TO THE SHOP | approx. 382 euros TO THE SHOP | approx. 444 euros TO THE SHOP | |
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* This article was created by CHIP authors and is based on the results of the article “The best IPL device” by AllesBeste. The content is based on the version of January 21, 2022. The CHIP test center was not involved in the investigation.