i-Light Pro + Face & Body IPL Permanent Hair Removal – IPL6500AU Reviews

I picked up this product on significant sale. I haven't tried in-salon laser hair removal before, but I have tried shaving, waxing and epilating at home. I tried this because I was hoping for a similar result to waxing but without the ingrown hairs.

This product really is effective, but only if you are persistent with use. Since I purchased it in 2018/2019, I have not been consistent with using it - I will go through phases where I will use it every fortnight for a couple of months, then it will sit in my drawer for another few months before I use it again. However, when I use it consistently, there is a significant reduction in hair growth, and the hair on my legs is now quite patchy (in spite of the fact that I haven't used it regularly over that time).

The device is easy enough to use, however I'd recommend handling it in person before purchasing, to make sure the handheld component will be right for you. I find it to be just slightly too large for my hands - I can still use it, but my hands and wrists are not comfortable. If you have particularly small hands, or any dexterity issues with your wrists/hands/fingers, then you might have difficulty handling the device (while also pressing the button on the top). The window where the light comes out is really small, so it does take a little while to use - underarms are done in 60 seconds per underarm, and my lower legs would take approx 8 mins per leg (thighs and upper legs take a lot longer).

I really like that you use this on shaved skin - much better than waxing, where I'd need to wait for the hair to be certain length. I also have no ingrown hairs when using this laser device.

I don't find this particularly painful at all. You can change the intensity setting between 1-5. I usually use it on level 2 or 3, and I definitely wouldn't describe it as painful. At most it feels like a burst of hot light hitting your skin. The instructions advise you to start on the lowest setting until you get used to it. My skin doesn't feel irritated afterwards, and I can apply my usual moisturisers with no issues.

I find this device to be effective, easy to use, pain-free - the only downside is my own ability to be consistent about using it!