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Braun - Silk-expert Pro5 IPL Removal System (Hair Removal Device, Pouch, Power Cord, Head, Gillette Venus Razor and Cartridge) - White
Average customer rating
4.4
(422 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 422 reviews
5 Stars
245
4 Stars
132
3 Stars
31
2 Stars
6
1 Star
8
92%of customers recommend this product.
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Customer Reviews for Braun - Silk-expert Pro5 IPL Removal System (Hair Removal Device, Pouch, Power Cord, Head, Gillette Venus Razor and Cartridge) - White
Customer Rating
4
my wax place is going to miss me
on March 18, 2017
Posted by: Ziggycat
from Princeton Junction, NJ
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Since starting the Venus Silk-Expert regimen 5 weeks ago, I have been very pleased with this product and am beginning to see real results. Each week it has become more of a breeze to use and I have found the angles that work best for me. I went straight to the highest setting and was able to tolerate it with no problem. I have had more painful nicks from shaving! The area on my stomach has not grown back since week one. I have also targeted my chin, underarm, and full leg. The area on my face is very slow to comeback and much less noticeable. Just this week (5 treatments in) I notice my underarms are much more smooth after a whole week. The leg area has slowed down considerably, but will undoubtedly take all 12 treatments. Very quickly, the Venus Silk-Expert has become an essential to my beauty routine. I would hate to skip a week and would not want to be without it. The reason I left off a star is it can be difficult with larger areas to keep track of where you have been. The light can be bright and difficult to avoid completely.
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Customer Rating
3
This seems dangerous
on August 8, 2016
Posted by: abogden
from Washington, DC
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] My first thought after reading the instructions and precautions was that the Gillette Venus Silk-expert seems dangerous. I heeded the warnings to do a test area first and wait 24 hours to see how my skin responds. After a day my test area looked fine so I was excited to try it on the rest of my legs! That's when my excitement started to decrease. I realized I still have to do my usual hair removal routine in addition to the Silk-expert. I use an epilator regularly so my leg hair is pretty fine and slow growing to begin with. I wish this were a two in one system - removes hair AND reduces growth. Right now I'm not sure the additional weekly step is something I'll add to my hair removal routine.
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Customer Rating
5
Very impressed!
on March 15, 2017
Posted by: lindahusker
from St Louis, MO
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] After using for 4 weeks, I have really noticed a difference, there is less hair on my legs. The directions state that after 12 weeks you only use it 1 time per month, which is so nice. I really think that after 12 weeks, I will definitely have to shave less, which will make summer so much easier. Overall I am very impressed with this device.
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Customer Rating
5
Very excited
on March 15, 2017
Posted by: karelyn
from Tega Cay, SC
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I am so happy with my results! I could see a difference after the first treatment. The hair didn't grow back as fast. Now, after 4 treatments, not only are the hairs taking much longer to grow back, but there are less of them! I can not wait to keep using this product. It is easy, quick, painless, and the results are AWESOME!!!
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Customer Rating
4
Good result and easy to use
on June 11, 2016
Posted by: Mirasaur
from Whitinsville, MA
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] First let me give you some basic info of myself. I'm Asian, have light/pale skin (I don't like the sun and don't like to get tanned), my hair is black, which makes it more obvious when I don't shave. Yep, black hair on pale skin stands out too much. I've always wanted to try IPL laser hair removal, but you know, it's a bit pricy. My usual hair removal method is that I use an epilator for my underarms, and I shave my legs. The reason why I don't use an epilator on my legs is because it gives me unwanted ingrown hair almost every time I do.
When I receive Gillette® Venus® Silk-expert, I was so excited to try it. The instruction is pretty clear, you remove your unwanted body hair first using whatever method you like (razor, epilator), and then you use Gillette® Venus® Silk-expert. This machine is aesthetically pleasing, easy to hold, and not too bulky to travel with. Personally I don't think it hurts at all, it's like a very very slight pinch sensation, but you can always turn it down or select the gentle mode. It's not the easiest to use this device on very small areas such as fingers/knuckles or toes, but I still managed to get it done, just takes a bit longer.
I used it for 8 weeks (you're recommended to do this once a week), I can't say it's perfect and that it got rid of all of my unwanted hair. However, I think it's helping my hair grow slower and finer. I also have very sensitive skin but have never gotten any bad reactions from using this device, I was worried that it'd irritate my skin, but no, my skin has been fine and smooth. I'd definitely recommend it to anyone who's interested in IPL hair removal, it's easy to use, you can do it while watching your favorite show, or while listening to your favorite podcast. I will continue to use this, and hopefully I can permanently say good bye to unwanted hair.
*I received this product for free from Braun to test and review. Shout out to Braun for offering this opportunity to try out this cool little machine.
*The picture shows the result of not shaving for 8 weeks while using this machine.
When I receive Gillette® Venus® Silk-expert, I was so excited to try it. The instruction is pretty clear, you remove your unwanted body hair first using whatever method you like (razor, epilator), and then you use Gillette® Venus® Silk-expert. This machine is aesthetically pleasing, easy to hold, and not too bulky to travel with. Personally I don't think it hurts at all, it's like a very very slight pinch sensation, but you can always turn it down or select the gentle mode. It's not the easiest to use this device on very small areas such as fingers/knuckles or toes, but I still managed to get it done, just takes a bit longer.
I used it for 8 weeks (you're recommended to do this once a week), I can't say it's perfect and that it got rid of all of my unwanted hair. However, I think it's helping my hair grow slower and finer. I also have very sensitive skin but have never gotten any bad reactions from using this device, I was worried that it'd irritate my skin, but no, my skin has been fine and smooth. I'd definitely recommend it to anyone who's interested in IPL hair removal, it's easy to use, you can do it while watching your favorite show, or while listening to your favorite podcast. I will continue to use this, and hopefully I can permanently say good bye to unwanted hair.
*I received this product for free from Braun to test and review. Shout out to Braun for offering this opportunity to try out this cool little machine.
*The picture shows the result of not shaving for 8 weeks while using this machine.
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Customer Rating
4
Gillette Venus Silk-expert
on February 26, 2017
Posted by: chiccraftychick
from Chester, VA
I recently started using the Gillette Venus Silk-expert. I've used it twice already. The directions recommend that you first do test areas. I did that because I didn't want to have any negative reactions, and I didn't. The machine has different settings and I used the lightest setting and figured I would do that for a while. I wish there was a little more guidance in the instructions to know if you start at the lowest setting, when you should go up. It has been a bit of a learning curve to figure out the best way to use the machine on my legs. You have to have the front of the machine coming in complete contact with your skin, so bony areas and smaller areas like your ankles, can be a challenge depending on how you hold the machine, but it isn't something that can't be easily fixed. The machine quickly recharges, so I was happy that I could keep "zapping" the different areas of my legs. The instructions say it can take up to 12 weeks to see results. I figured I will keep giving it a try, especially before shorts season begins. I didn't give it 5 stars because I can't say for sure yet if it is going to work. But it only requires you to do a treatment once a week, so I figured that isn't a lot of time to invest if it does work.
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Customer Rating
4
Skeptical At First - Satisfied With The Result
on June 29, 2016
Posted by: greylane
from Lynnfield, MA
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Initially when I opened up the Gillette® Venus® Silk-expert from Braun, I was incredibly excited, though a bit skeptical. I am white with very fair sensitive skin. While I don't need to shave often, I do need to shave enough for it to be annoying and continuously get ingrown hairs. I have wanted to try electrolysis for some time now, though can't bring myself to make the investment - both time and money. To get the chance to try this product free from Braun was awesome. It's important to remember to shave, clean and dry the area that you are going to treat before use. I didn't want to go overboard and damage my skin, so I targeted a test area on my leg and have been using it once per week for 7 weeks now. It does pinch a bit, but a lower setting can be used if you don't have a strong tolerance to pain or if you just have sensitive skin. The Gillette® Venus® Silk-expert has not yet removed all of the hair from the test area, but it has greatly reduced the number of hairs and remaining hairs are growing back lighter and more fine. It's important to note that I the use of this device didn't cause any visible harm to my skin (on the lowest setting). I will be expanding the test area and trying this out on my full legs starting this week. The device is manageable in size, though not so small that it's easy to pack to take on vacation or work trips. That said, I would recommend for home use. Does the Gillette® Venus® Silk-expert replace the need for full on electrolysis treatment? I can't answer that as i haven't gone through the electrolysis process; however, it does appear to be a solution to reduce hair on certain parts of your body.
*The attached image shows the test spot (front middle) on my leg. Fair skin and freckles, but much less hair. Have not shaved in 2 weeks in this picture.
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Customer Rating
5
Follow the instructions!
on June 29, 2016
Posted by: jetw10
from Fallon, NV
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This product is awesome but read the instructions! It tells you to shave before using the product. If you do not, here is what happens. First their is a stinging sensation when you find that unshaven hair and then there is the stench of burning hair. You hair does not catch fire or anything but it does do that weird burned, fried out thing. That aside. It is not painful to use. At first i was a little unhappy with the idea of having to use it every week for a while but then i realized it is no worse than shaving daily. After a month I noticed that my hair was already growing less and that it was not as course as it used to be. With my continued use. I barely have to shave and honestly I think those are spots i did not get well with the product. I am happy with it and I would absolutely buy one if I had not gotten this one free for a review.
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