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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
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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
30 years of shaving is too many
on April 24, 2016
Posted by: AthenaP
from Jackson, MI
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I received the Gillette Venus Silk-expert IPL system free from Braun in return for my promise of an honest review. When I first signed up for this program, I was under the mistaken impression that my free product would be a Venus razor powered by Braun; I was expecting a state-of-the-art electric razor. I've never been so happy to be so wrong!
I have had fairly sensitive skin my entire life, and shaving has always aggravated it. I was excited to try this new hair removal system, but being a directions-follower, I made myself take the recommended first step and test the IPL on a small area first.
36 LONG hours later, I was satisfied that my sensitive skin would not be angry with me, and so after a good, close shave on my underarms and legs, I took off running with my IPL.
What I noticed first was that the red flash of light is distracting; it was hard to keep the IPL on the right path up my leg with dots (like after a camera flash) in my vision. Once I learned to keep the white sensors in my peripheral vision, I fared much better.
Although some say there is pain involved, I would call it more of a discomfort, and a low level discomfort at that. My knees are pretty knobby, and so that posed some interesting positions while trying to make the sensors happy (maybe an added bonus of increasing flexibility?). My shins were also a trick; I found that by turning the IPL sideways so the width of it went up my leg rather than across it worked best.
I wear a lot of cap sleeves and sleeveless shirts at work, and find myself shaving my underarms at least every other day. I will be SO happy if this system works to minimize the need for shaving both my underarms and legs! Can't wait to see what the next 3 treatments prove!
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Customer Rating
4
Cost effective long term solution
on April 11, 2017
Posted by: asimpson42
from New Lenox, IL
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The Venus Silk Expert is easy to use and does actually work for permanent hair removal. Compared to other at home laser hair removal devices the Venus device is easier to use and covers a larger surface area, so it's less time consuming. It is not pain free, but after a while you get used to the prickling, burning sensation. The biggest pros of this product are 1-near permanent (long term) hair removal. 2-overall cost when compared to similar in office/med spa prices, waxing, and shaving costs. As far as cons go number 1 would have to be the time commitment. This is not an instant results sort of product. It will be a few weeks before you start seeing results, which can be frustrating. 2-It is somewhat painful, but so are some other less permanent hair removal procedures. Overall, I have seen good results so far and will continue to use this product once a week for at least another 2 months. I would recommend this product for anyone who is willing to put in the time and effort for long term hair removal.
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Customer Rating
5
So far, so good!
on February 20, 2017
Posted by: chirpchirp
from Overland Park, KS
I have a Tria laser hair removal device and have been incredibly happy with the results. I have been wanting to start to use it again, so it was perfect timing for this bzz campaign! Iver the next several months, I will be trying my Tria Laser Hair Removal device on one side of my body and the Braun Venus Silk Expert on the other so there is a direct comparison. I am really excited about the glide feature on the Silk Expert!
One thing to note: I did try the Braun Silk Expert on a stray hair that was NOT shaved (and I did very thoroughly read the instructions and it says NOT TO DO THIS ON UNSHAVED HAIR). I did this because 1) I was curious how it would work against existing hair, and 2) I have used the Tria on hair follicles that aren't shaved. NOTE TO SELF: SERIOUSLY DO NOT DO THIS! MAKE SURE YOUR HAIR IS TOTALLY SHAVED! I wasn't expecting the IPL Silk Expert light to be so bright, but it was, AND it smelled like my hair was burning because t did zap that existing hair. So folks, READ THE INSTRUCTIONS! They are super important. That being said, I am actually even more excited to use this product and to do a direct comparison between both brands. Packaging was also very nice on the Braun, but the face thing was really weak so I probably won't use that much (but will try it). I'll compare the face cleaning brush to an Oil of Olay brush that I have at home (and love). Stay tuned!!
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Customer Rating
5
Great results in just a few weeks
on March 22, 2017
Posted by: Butderf1ies
from Slidell, LA
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I'm in love with my new Gillette Venus Silk Expert. I love that it's portable, easy to use, and has different intensity settings for sensitive skin. The directions are easy to read and understand. Treatments only take a few minutes which is great if you have a busy lifestyle like I do. It's an extra 5 minutes after a shower to treat a few different areas. I treated a few small areas I.e. Under my arms, bikini, and tummy. In just 4 weeks and 4 uses I can already see a difference in each of the treated areas. There's definitely a lot less hair growth than before using the Venus Silk expert. I can't wait to see the results in 12 weeks! Never having to shave again is music to my ears.
theres just two downsides to the product..1. You can't look at it when it flashes 2. You can't treat the same area twice at the same time. These two downsides seem to go hand in hand. An improvement would be to either sell separately or add in the package a pair of special goggles to protect the eyes from the flash so you can watch where you're going and a special marker for skin that's easily removed so you can draw sections on the skin for large areas to reduce the chance of treating the same area twice.
I've compared pricing for hair removal treatments at a dermatologist office to the Gillette Venus Silk expert and cost difference if phenomenal. I definitely recommend the Venus Silk expert! Love love love
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Customer Rating
5
Great Product
on June 29, 2016
Posted by: MichelleLS
from De Witt, NE
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The Gillette Venus Silk-expert by Braun is a great product! I received the product for free from Braun in exchange for my honest review. I have been using it about once a week for 8 weeks. I can see a difference in the hair growth. It is slower and thinner than before. I will continue to use it at least once a month and hopefully keep the results. I used it on my left leg and left armpit and do see a difference from my right side. Now I am using it on my right leg and armpit to have the same results! Overall, it is a great product that I would recommend to my friends and family. Thanks Braun!
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Customer Rating
3
Gillette® Venus® Silk-expert Powered by Braun
on May 22, 2016
Posted by: AMCersley
from Melrose Park, IL
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I had the opportunity to try the Gillette® Venus® Silk-expert for free from Braun. I have been using it for 4 weeks and have not noticed much difference in hair regrowth. It is easy enough to use but time consuming for large areas such as legs. Will have to be persistent to see if it makes a difference in the long run.
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Customer Rating
5
Sceptical but excited
on August 22, 2016
Posted by: mariahbukhari
from Edmond, OK
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I recieved this product free as part of BZZ campaign.
The box was big and looked very proffesional.I was excited that it had the facial cleansing brush also. I tried the brush as soon as i got the package.The brush did not seem to make more foam with the cleanser and I really did not notice much difference, but have been using it constantly in the evening to wash my face after taking off make up.
I used an epilady for removing my hair from the legs and tried to use the silk expert.
It is hard not to look at the light,but i did not want to damage my eyes with the pulse light and tried hard to look away.
It also hurts some a little,feels like a small bee sting when the laser goes over the skin.I also felt that it took a long time to do one leg.
I havent done the other leg as yet because i want to compare both sides.
THis review is just for the initial use of the device,have not noticed any difference in the hair growth as yet.Will keep posting updates.
The box was big and looked very proffesional.I was excited that it had the facial cleansing brush also. I tried the brush as soon as i got the package.The brush did not seem to make more foam with the cleanser and I really did not notice much difference, but have been using it constantly in the evening to wash my face after taking off make up.
I used an epilady for removing my hair from the legs and tried to use the silk expert.
It is hard not to look at the light,but i did not want to damage my eyes with the pulse light and tried hard to look away.
It also hurts some a little,feels like a small bee sting when the laser goes over the skin.I also felt that it took a long time to do one leg.
I havent done the other leg as yet because i want to compare both sides.
THis review is just for the initial use of the device,have not noticed any difference in the hair growth as yet.Will keep posting updates.
Written by a customer while visiting us.braun.com
Customer Rating
3
Fairly Painful
on March 13, 2017
Posted by: carebear13178
from Pataskala, OH
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I've tried a first go round and had to stop after a smal section of my leg was done. It was definitely worse than a snap, but if his is affective I may continue despite the pain. Still a long way to go though. I'm hopeful, but it really did hurt quite abbot more than I was expecting.
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