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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
5
Very impressed with the Gillette® Venus® Silk-expert.
on September 24, 2016
Posted by: PaisleyAudit
from Ozark, MO
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I have a pretty pale complexion and super dark body hair. The hair on my head is dark brown, but all of my face and body hair is black. Also, I should mention that I'm a pretty hairy gal. The Gillette Venus Silk-expert is perfect for me. I've been doing treatments every Wednesday for just over a month now. I wanted to start small and if it worked I was going to start treating my legs. I started with my underarms and well, I'm treating my legs!
With the exception of my face, I have never used any hair removal system but shaving to keep my legs, bikini line, and underarms smooth. Since my hair is dark and my skin is light the visible prickly hairs start popping up in about a day. Before I was more comfortable with my natural hair I shaved everyday. To watch the growth between treatments with the Gillette Venus Silk-expert I only shaved my underarms to clear new growth before doing the treatment. I started to notice after the second week of treatment after a couple of days that the growth was a little less than before. After the fourth treatment, a month in, the hair that grew between my weekly treatment was about four day’s growth from before starting the routine. I was hesitant and a bit skeptical before jumping into this hair removal routine, but I am very impressed with the results I am seeing. I am going to continue treating my underarms and have started with my legs.
From start to finish my underarm routine took about 5 minutes. Setting up is easy, just plug it in and it’s ready to go almost instantly. First I shaved my underarms with a standard disposable razor and shaving cream. Next I made sure my underarms were clean and dry. I used the point and click setting instead of the sweeping setting. I usually covered the underarm with 3 clicks horizontally and then a click on each side vertically.
I only experienced discomfort during the first treatment. The patch test I did on my forearm went fine. No irritation from that. But when I treated my underarms it stung quite a bit the first time. I would say it’s about the same as the discomfort from epilating. There was some mild discomfort for the rest of the day. Every treatment seems to sting less than the last, and it usually only last as long as the treatment. I am very pleased with my results and am very excited to see if it continues to slow the growth of my unwanted body hair. I received the Gillette® Venus® Silk for free Braun in exchange for an honest review.
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Customer Rating
5
gillette powered by braun what.....
on April 25, 2016
Posted by: Pinkcesz
from Burlingame, CA
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I'm so excited to be using this product. I hate having everyday and I hate and am prone to razor burns. First thing first this product is legit. Opening the box was an "aaaaahhhhhhh"moment. I must admit I was a little intimidated. What ifI burn myself? What if I mess this up?! Well let me tell you after reading the direction over and over, I dived in. Listen, you can't mess this up, no you won't burn. Impulse lighting just sounds scary, it's not. It was really easy to use. I did go really slow and I would say on my legs and underarm it was just warm, not painful. Side note, I do have fine hair. Fairly easy to use. The product itself looks really fancy and cool. I also like that you don't have to charge it. Just plug in and start being hairless! I would've liked to try it on the bikini areas but Braun says that's a no no. I will update in my next review to see how less I have to shave. Thank you Braun for this free product for my honest review.
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Customer Rating
5
Love at first flash
on August 9, 2016
Posted by: cheermom08
from Canyon Lake, TX
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Got a free Gillette Venus Silk-expert Intense Pulsed Light hair removal system from Braun to try and review. The device itself is so simple there is not even an on/off switch-you just plug it in. There are exactly two buttons: one for a regular treatment and a separate button for gentle mode. If you are treating a large area like your legs you simply hold the button down for a series of pulses called "glide mode." For those not familiar with this type of system it uses bright light to keep the hair from regrowing. There is one caveat: it can only work on hair actually in the active growth phase. Sadly, every hair is in different stages of growth. Therefore, weekly treatments are needed for up to 12 weeks. Hair regrowth gets patchier and lighter until eventually it may all be gone and stay that way. Skin prep is crucial. You must shave right before using. This leaves just enough for the device to target. You can not wax or pluck during the treatment for best results. Individual results vary according to use and hair and skin type. It works best the lighter your skin and darker your hair, and best on fine hair. That said, I have very fair skin and dark hair, but it is not fine. Which brings me to the thing I like best about this device, it's automatic. It adjusts itself to your individual tones and emits the correct amount of light. You don't have to worry about choosing a setting at all. You literally plug it in, push it tight against your skin and push the button. There is a flash of light and you feel a warm sensation and a little thwack like you flicked yourself. I am a total wimp when it comes to pain which is why I can NOT wax. This does not hurt a bit. If you are nervous you can select gentle mode. There is no pulling or ripping like with waxing at all. The only areas which even gave me a twinge were very thin, bony areas like ankles. During treatment I smelled a slight smell of singed hair. This is normal. Another reason for careful skin prep though, without shaving you get burnt hair, not removal. Its about the size and shape of a man's electric razor (although it is prettier with sleek silver accents) so it is easy to hold and control. Since I am not super flexible I have my hubby do the back of my upper thighs just to make sure to get the whole area. What I recommend is during the winter months treat yourself then have smooth skin all summer with just little touch ups. Your skin will be at its lightest and you will get the best results. Also included in the box was a battery powered pore cleaning bush. My face has never looked so great. I have a glow like I just came from the spa and my face feels so clean! Honestly, it is just icing on the cake, because I would absolutely buy the IPL system alone. It is FDA cleared and rated for 120,000 flashes. I just wish I could use it on my face because those 40 something granny hairs are nasty!
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Customer Rating
5
Great Hair Removal!
on March 15, 2017
Posted by: 4isaiahsmommy
from Ridgefield, WA
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The first time I used Venus Silk Expert, I was really impressed on how easy it was to figure out and use. I was very interested to see if it lived up to all the hype in weeks to come. I have used my Venus Silk Expert every week for 7 weeks now, and can tell you that this is super impressive. I have a dramatic reduction in hair and the little bit that does come in, is very light and fine. I have been recommending this to my friends and family. Because it has worked so well in the short amount of time I have been using it, I am excited to see what the results will be when I use it long term!
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Customer Rating
5
Great Hair Removal Product
on June 29, 2016
Posted by: Cnovel01
from Bethpage, NY
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] After completing the trial with Braun Gillette Silk Expert I am happy to say I would highly recommend this product. I used it on my legs and underarms. My legs I have notice a drastic reduction in hair growth. I only have spars tic areas that still have growth and the hair that does grow in is extremely fine. My underarms still have growth but I can go a couple of days in between shaving. I also have been using the featherweight option because I do find it somewhat sensitive.
I find the laser easy to use and handle. It isn't to large and you can easily use it with either hand. The laser also does not need to take time between zaps. My friend has a different laser and she has to weight a few seconds before each zap.
As for pain level the featherlight touch comes in great. If you find the the treatment is to painful you easily press the button and it makes it more tolerable.
The only thing I do wish is that you could use this on your face. I would love to use it in my lip but the instructions state you can not use it on facial hair.
Overall I think this product was great, user friendly, effective, and I would highly recommend it.
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Customer Rating
3
It really works! But treatment is not pleasant
on September 28, 2016
Posted by: kimhuels
from Pittsford, NY
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I was excited to try my new Gillette Venus Silk-expert powered by Braun for free from Braun!
The instructions are thorough and answered all of my questions. Since there is a precaution against treating recently tanned skin, and that treated skin should not be exposed to the sun for 24 hours, I had to delay trying this out. Now that summer is sadly over, I have been treating my underarms and my legs.
I was happy that no assembly is required. It's just the Silk-expert and the power cord.
The Silk-expert is simple to use, but since most body parts are curved, it's a bit awkward at times to angle the unit in a way that the sensors are able to get a reading. It just takes some maneuvering.
After the first week, I noticed a considerable reduction in hair...after 4 weeks, I wasn't shaving those areas at all. It really works!
The real reason I gave this only 3 stars is that the sensation of the pulses is unpleasant. It only lasts a fraction of a second but it hurts for that fraction of a second. The pain doesn't last but it makes me not want to keep using it. So why do I keep using it? Because it actually works after the first treatment. Plus treatments are only once a week.
I don't know if I would have purchased this on my own, and I would only recommend this to a friend if she really hated shaving. Really, really hated it.
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Customer Rating
5
Love love love
on June 29, 2016
Posted by: Melaniemcfarland
from Campbellsville, KY
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I received the Venus silk expert for free from Braum in return for my honest opinion. Although I was doubtful at first this little machine is amazing!!! I have been using it for 7 weeks now and I can't believe how much hair is gone. I have always had very dark, thick coarse hair and suffer terribly from razor burn. Each week I have been able to see a reduction in the amount of hair growth. I still have some fine hairs in a few places but I expect those to diminish as well after a few more treatments! I have not had razor burn a single time since using the product. During use I felt a small sting once in a while but not near as bad as a little sweat bee!!! It was very mild and worth it!! I would definitely recommend this product to anyone wanting to reduce the amount of hair!!
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Customer Rating
4
Still Going Strong!
on May 9, 2016
Posted by: Caity815
from Staten Island, NY
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Week 4 in the books, I have the same feelings as I had when I posted two weeks ago. It does get easier as the treatments progress. It still pinches a little bit during the treatment as well. I cannot say that I for sure have noticed and permanent differences in hair growth/loss, but I did notice I had a very this thin purple spider vein and now it is gone! I did some research on whether this treatment was capable of collapsing this dead vein and getting rid of the discoloration, and it turns out that Intense Pulse Light treatments, such as this, can do it! I am going to see if I have any other hidden veins and test it out.
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