i-LIGHT® Smooth Sense - IPL8500AU Reviews

I used an epilator for my hair removal before trying this device out but I've always wanted to try an at-home laser hair removal device. I must admit the price did put me off and I also think at $899.95 it won't be accesible for most people to go out and buy. In saying that, it will be worth it if you're someone who is generally terrified and/or nervous to go a salon for these sort of treatments.

Firstly, the tecnology behind these devices and ones you'll see in a salon means that you will have to wait longer and perform more treatments at home to get a comparable result. This is because of the type of laser and the strength of the laser, making salon devices unsafe for use by those who aren't qualified in administering this treatment (not to mention hugely expensive). However these home devices use a different set of waves and are safer for people who are untrained to use them in their own home. However I don't mind waiting longer or performing more treatments, since the benefit of using it in my own home can outweigh the negatives.

One thing I'll mention is that I wish there was a larger attachment for larger areas. I understand that it comes with a smaller attachment for areas such as the bikini line, but when I was doing my legs I started to feel fatigued and agitated by having to spend so long treating such a large area with a small head. It made the process tedious and had me crying out for a larger attachment. I also think that for people who haven't experienced salon laser removal before (I have), it can be quite confusing and confronting using this device and the instructions should probably be a little more detailed.

As for results, I think a longer period of trial to see if it makes such a big difference. So far, the difference isn't huge but I think with more time I'll see better results. My hairs are quite fine to begin with, and although they are dark, thicker hair tends to work better with laser hair removal. That's going off the leg area by the way. Nevertheless I am definitely going to keep using the device and overall I still did enjoy using it so far.

So I have done laser at the salon for my underarm but unfortunately could never afford to do all the sessions for my other larger body parts. Therefore I know what to expect in terms of results and how to use the device.
The device is very easy to use and the package also included clear instructions on how to use it. It is not a complicated device as it only have one power cord and the IPL device with two head sizes. I’ve always used the bigger head size on the IPL because I wanted to reduce hair on my legs and arms.

So i have the recommended skin tone (fair yellow) and hair color (dark) which is why it was easy for me to see results after one use. I have been using the device every 3-4 weeks.
I taken one star off due to the price because as a young adult, I don’t think I can afford $900 upfront for this. Furthermore it takes me 40-60 minutes to do my full arms and legs. Just sitting through the whole session and doing it by yourself can be very distressing for people who don’t have IPL laser experience.

On my second session, I could see there was a dramatic reduction of hair! So I have been using it for several months and I have been extremely satisfied with the results. Definitely recommend this to those who need IPL laser services and can afford the price tag.

Thank you for the opportunity to trial the I-Light smooth sense hair removal system. I found the device very easy to use and the handle was very ergonomic in design so was comfortable to hold while using.
the system was very straight ford to use, although I did find the IFU to small and difficult to read as the print was very small. the key feature page was very messy and I felt the post treatment should have been earlier in the instructions, for use as they were quite significant.
In using the device it was difficult to gain good skin contact in areas such as over the shin bone and around the ankle because of this the device safety feature would not let it fire therefore it was hard to treat these areas. My hair growth has significantly reduced using the device but has required more than the suggested treatments. I think that this is to my changing hair colour as I am getting more grey hair growth that the device doesn't treat.

I've been keen to try laser for so long now and I was thrilled when I was asked to trial the i-LIGHT® Smooth Sense.

Before my first use, I read all of the instructions back to back and I shaved my legs.

Even after reading the instructions I didn't feel like I had a great idea of how best to do it.
As someone who has never done laser, I didn't really know what to expect.

At first i was confused about whether it was working all the time, or whether i had to make the machine flash for it to work.
Feeling a little bit lost (and kind of dumb) , I even tried going online to their video instructions and they weren't helpful either.

Eventually I got the gist and it was fine. I used it every two weeks for about two months.

While I noticed a slight reduction in hair growth, I don't feel like it was an improvement to an epilator which overtime has reduced the hair growth on my legs and leaves longer periods of time between sessions.

This being said, i'm still sticking with it. I think if anything, it's been a user error situation and once i get the hang of it, it could be a huge help.