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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
Four treatments in!
on March 17, 2017
Posted by: shonaks
from Cambridge, MA
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I've now used the Venus Silk-expert four times, and am very pleased with the initial results. Even though it's supposed to take 12 weeks, I've noticed a reduction in hair growth already. In the past I'd shave twice a week, now I can really just do it once, right before I use the IPL. I've focused primarily on the underarm and bikini areas, and am finding it simpler to use than the first time and therefore faster. The hair on my legs is quite pale, and it takes a long time to go over such a large area thoroughly, so I've concentrated on the annoying parts to shave, in particular the ankles. I'll definitely keep it up!
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Customer Rating
3
Directions are confusing
on September 7, 2016
Posted by: aussiegrl33
from Midland, MI
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I do believe the product is working as it is supposed to. Unfortunately I thought the directions were a bit confusing and all the warnings that they put down made me a bit worried to try the product. So for now I am only using it under my arms and a small area on my leg. Since I don't seem to be having any reaction to it I will start using it on my entire leg.
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Customer Rating
5
Wow! So easy to use!
on August 3, 2016
Posted by: shannylp1
from Salem, NH
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I received the Gillette® Venus® Silk-expert powered by Braun® in the mail yesterday for free from Braun to try out. I expected it to be complicated to use but I could not have been more wrong. The instructions are easy to follow and once the area I wanted to treat was clean and freshly shaved, I was able to use the Silk-expert. Treating my legs and underarms yesterday took less than 5 minutes. While a few spots felt a little warm, there was no pain. There is a gentler setting but I didn't need it. Today I treated my bikini area and it took about 1 minute. I used the regular setting (not gentle) again and while there was a small pinprick-like sensation, it was nothing that lasted more than 1 second and I never felt the need to use the gentler setting. It was nothing compared to waxing, believe me! I can't wait to see how the results are in 12 weeks!
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Customer Rating
5
3 weeks in and...smoother skin?
on May 11, 2016
Posted by: AthenaP
from Jackson, MI
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I've given myself 3 treatments so far, one each week as suggested by the directions. So far, I haven't noticed a difference in the coarseness or thickness of the hair growing back, however it does kind of seem to be growing back more slowly.
An unexpected bonus for me is that the skin on my legs feels much softer. We are still dealing with very cool temperatures where I live, which causes us to run the furnace, which makes our home very dry. Anything that can help make my skin softer and less flaky is a welcome plus!
I am getting better at using the IPL, it doesn't take me nearly as long as it did the first week. I still have to turn the head of the unit sideways and go up my shin that way, but it doesn't seem to cause any issues. The slight sting doesn't bother me any more on my legs, although the more sensitive skin on my underarms and bikini area is a different story.
I haven't had any issues with redness or soreness at all. It certainly is less annoying than shaving!
All of that, and it looks elegant, too! Thanks Braun, I'm really liking this free gift!
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Customer Rating
5
First Impressions: Gillette Venus Silk Expert
on September 13, 2016
Posted by: elledee
from Victor, NY
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I received the Gillette Venus Silk Expert free from Braun and was happy to see a quick video guide prior to receiving it. The product came attractively packaged and was easy to open. I was expecting a huge manual but instructions were super easy to follow. I was setup and ready to go in minutes.
I started on my lower leg and would compare the sensation to being snapped with a little rubber band. Just a quick warm sting when the red light flashes and it was gone. It went quickly and the product was much quieter than I expected! The led lights made it simple to know when it was ready to go and in proper position.
I started on my lower leg and would compare the sensation to being snapped with a little rubber band. Just a quick warm sting when the red light flashes and it was gone. It went quickly and the product was much quieter than I expected! The led lights made it simple to know when it was ready to go and in proper position.
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Customer Rating
5
Great Start to Hopefully no more hairy legs!
on August 31, 2016
Posted by: Doncori
from Bismarck, ND
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I have to admit, I was very tentative to try this product, I received it as a test product as part of bzzagent. I always like to read other people's reviews before trying something that may or may not be dangerous. When I read through the instructions my mind was put to ease, they laid out all risks, side effects and benefits before you read the part on how to use. They instructions covered so much how could I not be. I did wait a few weeks after receiving as it is still summer and I knew I would be going into the sun. I didn't want to cover up my legs because I had just treated them, so I waited until I saw that the weather would be average for a few days in a row. I shaved my legs as instructed before I did my test try. I plugged in my Venus Silk Expert device and saw the bars, heard the fan and tried my first patch. Two flashes later and my test was done, it was very quick. Set up of the device was very simple, just plug it in and wait a few seconds. They were right though, do not look at the device the light is very bright. I reread the side effects and didn't feel any of them. No pain or discomfort(although I have to say I have a very high tolerance to pain), warm feeling in the treatment area, I didn't itch and I looked for swelling and redness throughout my 24 hours and nothing. My skin didn't change color either. The test was a success. The next evening I tried treating both my legs. I felt a little more of the warm feeling but still no pain or discomfort. Even so the warm feeling did not last too long. When I tried the test I used the precision mode, when I tired my whole leg I tried the glide mode. The glide mode was easier to use as I feel I covered my legs better than trying to pick it up and chose the very next spot. I was afraid that I would lose contact on both sides of the device over certain contours of my leg but it covered just fine even in tight areas behind my knee. Over all I am interested to see how it will turn o I did mark my calendar to do the next treatment in one week. The hair on my legs is course and dark so will be hopeful that it will at least reduce my leg hair.
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Customer Rating
5
Venus Silk Expert is awesome!!!
on April 5, 2017
Posted by: slrr8787
from Boyers, PA
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I have upgraded the Venus Silk to 5 stars after using it for four weeks. I have been working on both legs and have seen great results so far. I would estimate about a 50% reduction of hair to this point. I have fair skin and very dark hair. I've had laser hair removal in the past by a professional on other areas. I have seen more drastic results faster with the professional, but it is very costly and a lot more painful for me. I am still very pleased with the very little to no pain I experience when using Venus Silk. The larger surface of the tip and the cord are great features along with the glide mode. I would highly recommend Venus Silk.
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Customer Rating
4
First try of the Venus Silk-expert!!
on August 12, 2016
Posted by: PKelly
from Whittier, CA
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I was super excited to receive the Gillete Venus Silk-expert from Braun. It was packaged nicely and I couldn't wait to open it up and try it. There were lots of directions which were sort of intimidating at first. But to actually set it up and begin using it was very simple and quick. I used it on legs and it barely had any discomfort - like a tiny rubber band sting; waxing hurts way more! It was sort of hard for me to keep track of which areas were already treated but going over some areas twice did not hurt or burn. I also did my armpits and it was a little more painful there. I have sensitive skin and I did not get red or have any reaction after using the Silk-expert. The most exciting part for me was even though it says it will take several weeks and treatments to see results, after just one use my hair took a lot longer to grow back. I normally need to shave every day or every other day but it has been 6 days and I barely need to shave again today. I can't wait to see how the results continue in the next few weeks.
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