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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
(428 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 428 reviews
5 Stars
250
4 Stars
132
3 Stars
31
2 Stars
6
1 Star
9
91%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
5
So Simple!
on February 17, 2017
Posted by: lorelei999
from Lisle, IL
I think this product is amazingly easy to use! All you need to do is plug it in and press one button to make it work. And it's fast - it only takes about 4 seconds, and then you can move the device to a new area of skin. I did all of the areas of my body that I wanted to treat in under 5 minutes!
I was surprised how well the product worked on parts of the body like knees and ankles. I had very little trouble adjusting the device and getting good contact so that it would work.
I also experienced no bad effects from using the product. (I even did a patch test first because I was so worried about my sometimes-sensitive skin, but it turns out there was no need.) I did not feel anything during the treatment or after the treatment. No itching, redness - nothing!
The product also comes with a great manual that explains how this product has been tested and studied. Any question you could possibly have is answered by the manual, so you can proceed with confidence. Overall, I'm so happy I gave it a try!
(One other thing - my IPL product came with a face buffer device which was also great. I had never tried one before and was worried that I would feel each individual bristle as it rubbed against my skin. But no - strangely enough, when you use it, it feels smooth. And it dislodged a blackhead. I'm sold!)
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Customer Rating
5
So far -awesome!
on February 22, 2017
Posted by: Liljeannie
from Bellmore, NY
I tried the Gillette venus silk-expert by braun only on a small area to ensure no reaction. After 24 hours, all was well, so I decided to go for full leg with bikini. The ease of using this device versus going to an office is a big bonus.
The only fear I have is the warning not to go over freckles..as someone with many dark freckles, this was a tough challenge. I am excited to see the results before using a second time.
So far, I love this product and already shared my first experience with friends who are torn about going to a laser center or buying this device. They are waiting on my full report. So I will check back in after second treatment.
The only fear I have is the warning not to go over freckles..as someone with many dark freckles, this was a tough challenge. I am excited to see the results before using a second time.
So far, I love this product and already shared my first experience with friends who are torn about going to a laser center or buying this device. They are waiting on my full report. So I will check back in after second treatment.
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Customer Rating
4
first time use impressions
on March 2, 2017
Posted by: Bishop1800
from Alamogordo, NM
I can't report on the efficacy just yet but I can tell you about the process. It is very easy to use. Not nearly as painful as I thought. I can say that the hairs that get left behind will get burned and that is what causes the black spots on the machine but if you shave or get it down to the skin you won't have that problem. I like the ease of the feature that lets you hold down the button and go for it. the only area that was tricky was the knees because it doesn't want to zap if it's not on a flat surface.
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Customer Rating
5
Incredibly impressed!
on April 8, 2017
Posted by: chirpchirp
from Overland Park, KS
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] From Tria to Braun, Braun has won me over. I absolutely love this product. It's SO easy to use, and I actually don't mind that it's plugged in the entire time while using it - i thought that would have been annoying but it's not at all. It's so easy to use, I love the auto glide feature, and the sensitivity levels are great. I have used it many times and have noticed the following: it's about as effective as Tria 4x, but is so much quicker to use, and there is no battery that dies on me (like tria). The results I've had are incredible. I'm so impressed with this product and can't wait to use it again next week. I've told two of my girlfriends about it, and they, like me, have tried professional laser hair removal but are looking for an at-home product to use after the professional grade sessions grew back. Overall, BRAUN, YOU HAVE WON ME OVER! THANK YOU!
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Customer Rating
4
Easy Breezy!!!
on August 16, 2016
Posted by: juliesal
from Alpharetta, GA
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I was over the moon when I was selected to take part in this campaign. I have always struggled with lots of unwanted hair and even had professional laser treatments on my forearms to get rid of it! I thoroughly read the directions before my initial use of the Gilette Venus Silk-expert and had anticipated it being painful, but was so pleasantly surprised that for the most part it wasn't! It took about 15 minutes to complete the process on both of my full legs and underarms. The only time it was a bit uncomfortable was when I used it on the bony part of my leg, near my shin bone and knees. I switched the position to the sensitive button and it lessoned the discomfort. I also changed the position of the tool so it was more vertical so that it had more contact with my skin. I also used the sensitive function on my underarms. Although I have only used this tool twice now (once a week for two weeks) I feel like I can already notice the hairs not coming back as quickly and they are softer! I am so excited to see what my legs and underarms will look like after 6 weeks!!!
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Customer Rating
5
It Really Works!
on March 31, 2017
Posted by: Krstnmulvey
from Providence, RI
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Okay, I have been using this Venus Silk Expert hair removal system for six weeks now and I wish I could give one to every single female friend I have! This is revolutionary! I was actually considering laser hair removal at a salon prior to my upcoming wedding and this product changes EVERYTHING! There's no need to go anywhere and the results are AMAZING! My normal routine is to go to the gym Friday morning, head home to shower and shave every area I want to be hairless (legs, bikini line, upper lip, some preventative chin hair removal, etc), throw my robe on and get to work. And by work I mean plug in my Gilette Venus Silk-expert and throw a pair of dark sunglasses on (want to protect those babies!) and spend about 30 minutes slowly going over each area. Once I'm done I'm able to throw on some clothes and I'm out the door with the knowledge that I'm one week closer to never having to buy razors again and that right there feels like freedom.
The results I have seen are absolutely unbelievable. I have light colored skin and very dark hair that seems to cover every inch of my body that I would rather be hairless. Every single summer and/or vacation I dread the razor bumps, the ingrown hairs, the uncomfortable feel of stubble rubbing my inner thighs in a sun dress. It really is the absolute worst and I've tried everything out there, hence my desire to try salon laser hair removal. Within SIX WEEKS my hairy legs are smooth for days and even when I have a little growth (typically a day or two before the next treatment) it is sparse and not prickly. And guess what? This gym rat who lives in athletic tank tops hasn't shaved her armpits once (outside of prep for treatments) in four weeks! AND they are SMOOTH without ANY signs there was ever a single hair there!
I really can't say enough great things about this hair removal system. THANK YOU Gilette Venus!!!
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Customer Rating
4
Venus Silk Expert IPL
on March 7, 2017
Posted by: melley21
from Troy, OH
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] My biggest concern was if this product would truly be effective at permanently removing unwanted hair. I have yet to see definitive results; I only just completed my fourth treatment (week). I treated my lower legs and I do feel like some of the hair has not come back but like I said, it's really too early to tell. I'm hopeful though! Not having to shave every day would be amazing.
My second concern was the level of discomfort from the treatment. Of this, I was pleasantly surprised. It has not been painful for me, more of a very slight sting, though I still do flinch each time in anticipation. Overall, I'm really impressed with this tool. It's easy to use and pain free. And if it does deliver on its promise, it would be the best hair removal product I've ever tried.
My second concern was the level of discomfort from the treatment. Of this, I was pleasantly surprised. It has not been painful for me, more of a very slight sting, though I still do flinch each time in anticipation. Overall, I'm really impressed with this tool. It's easy to use and pain free. And if it does deliver on its promise, it would be the best hair removal product I've ever tried.
Written by a customer while visiting us.braun.com
Customer Rating
4
Who needs professionals when you have the Silk Expert!
on August 16, 2016
Posted by: lgonzalez1119
from San Antonio, TX
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] So far so good. I've only used it twice, so the only thing I have noticed is that it takes a little longer for my hair to grow back on my legs. Rather than feeling stubble on day 2, it shows up on day 4. I haven't quite figured out how to get it to do the continuous pulse, so hopefully I will figure that out soon. I read the instructions and either my unit doesn't work properly, or the instructions are not right. I'll keep trying though
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