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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
4
Little skeptical...
on August 16, 2016
Posted by: sweetlillac
from Newport News, VA
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I received a FREE Gillette® Venus® Silk-expert from Braun®, along with a facial brush. I used the product several times. I have yet to see satisfying results, hence I am a little skeptical, but I will continue using the product for the recommended amount of time and see what happens... to be continued. :)
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Customer Rating
5
Visible results!
on May 25, 2016
Posted by: ammurray02
from Lombard, IL
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I wasn't sure what to expect with the Gillette Venus Silk-expert. I've had laser hair removal in small areas before and while I was pleased with the results, it wasn't a fun experience. You have to be gooped up with gel to act as a medium and it's not a small amount! And the pain! The areas that the laser can't be in constant motion, were very susceptible to pain. I could feel the heat radiate through my skin and seriously questioned if it was the smartest thing to do.
Enter the Gillette Venus Silk-expert. I was a little hesitant after my previous experience. I was excited for a more permanent hair removal, but not looking forward to the pain. With the Gillette you don't use a gel either, so I was sure that without any buffer it would be more intense.
I'm pleased to say that I was completely wrong! The laser is gentler than those in a med spa. It also comes with a button you press where you can dial back the laser intensity in case you're particularly sensitive or just curious how the sensation will feel at first. I've been using the Gillette Venus Silk-expert for four straight weeks on my underarms and I'm very pleased. I have fair skin and dark hair, so it was apparent that I needed to shave usually the evening of the day that I did actually shave. My underarm skin appeared darker as well; I'm not sure if it was from the irritation of shaving, the darkness of my hair or a combination of the two. After one week, underarm hair became much less dense. After two weeks, hair growth slowed noticeably. After three and four weeks, it's been a continuation of the initial results. I'm very excited to see where I am after the full eight.
While there is a bit of pain, it is much less painful than nicking yourself with a razor. It's doesnt burn, linger or sting. Smaller areas such as underarms take less than five minutes. Larger areas, such as legs, take quite a bit longer, depending on how quickly you move the unit. I'm very happy with the Gillette Venus Silk-expert. It's so convenient and user-friendly.
Enter the Gillette Venus Silk-expert. I was a little hesitant after my previous experience. I was excited for a more permanent hair removal, but not looking forward to the pain. With the Gillette you don't use a gel either, so I was sure that without any buffer it would be more intense.
I'm pleased to say that I was completely wrong! The laser is gentler than those in a med spa. It also comes with a button you press where you can dial back the laser intensity in case you're particularly sensitive or just curious how the sensation will feel at first. I've been using the Gillette Venus Silk-expert for four straight weeks on my underarms and I'm very pleased. I have fair skin and dark hair, so it was apparent that I needed to shave usually the evening of the day that I did actually shave. My underarm skin appeared darker as well; I'm not sure if it was from the irritation of shaving, the darkness of my hair or a combination of the two. After one week, underarm hair became much less dense. After two weeks, hair growth slowed noticeably. After three and four weeks, it's been a continuation of the initial results. I'm very excited to see where I am after the full eight.
While there is a bit of pain, it is much less painful than nicking yourself with a razor. It's doesnt burn, linger or sting. Smaller areas such as underarms take less than five minutes. Larger areas, such as legs, take quite a bit longer, depending on how quickly you move the unit. I'm very happy with the Gillette Venus Silk-expert. It's so convenient and user-friendly.
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Customer Rating
5
A must have!!
on June 4, 2016
Posted by: jbilyou
from Scituate, MA
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I think this product is so easy to use with great results. In about the same amount of time you would shave, the New Gillette Venus Silk-expert is working each time to stop hair regrowth. No stubble, no redness, no embarrassing missed spots, no more waxing. Venus Silk-expert is easy to use with the convenience of my own home whenever I want. Each week less and less hair grows back - just in time for summer fun. Take away the worry of "do I need to shave before I go out?", no more moments of "I would like to wear that sleeveless top but... I have to shave and I don't have time right now".. No more dealing with red bumps, red spots or rash from shaving too close ..which never looks good with a bikini! All I can think of is the time I will get back, the money I will save from not having to buy more razors, and more time spent doing the things I want to do - NOT SHAVING! Cheers Braun! Here's to not having to shave, wax, or any other dreadful thing to remove hair. Thanks for giving me the opportunity to try this amazing product for free and I will continue to recommend to all the other women I know.
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Customer Rating
5
Hairy Beast is no more
on June 29, 2016
Posted by: ColesMom
from Midlothian, TX
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I have been using the Venus Silk Expert I received complimentary from Braun in exchange for an honest review for 8 weeks. It totally works! I tested a specific spot on my left leg once a week. I noticed after a couple of weeks the hair wasn't growing as quickly and the pores looked smaller. Even a family member could tell a difference when I told them about the device I was testing. After 4 weeks I was definitely noticing that the area I was testing was quite a bit smoother and with less hair than the rest of my leg. Then this past week I went about 4 days without shaving and there was NO HAIR in the spot I was testing. This is going to be such a time saver once I have done other parts of my body!
There are a couple of negatives, but they would not prevent me from buying this device.
- First, the part that touches your skiname can heat up very quickly and become uncomfortable to use. It's not horrible, but I let it cool off before I continue to other areas.
- Second, it can sometimes give a bit of what I can only describe as a sting. I have started using this on my underarms. No matter how well I shave or dry the area is, I still feel a sting when I use it. I even have the feather button pushed so it is not as strong of a pulse.
Other than that, I love it!
One I think that would be nice to have is a case to store it in.
There are a couple of negatives, but they would not prevent me from buying this device.
- First, the part that touches your skiname can heat up very quickly and become uncomfortable to use. It's not horrible, but I let it cool off before I continue to other areas.
- Second, it can sometimes give a bit of what I can only describe as a sting. I have started using this on my underarms. No matter how well I shave or dry the area is, I still feel a sting when I use it. I even have the feather button pushed so it is not as strong of a pulse.
Other than that, I love it!
One I think that would be nice to have is a case to store it in.
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Customer Rating
3
Can't use it with skin cancer and lactation
on August 6, 2016
Posted by: mrsnaglich
from Atlanta, GA
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I had laser hair removal completed about 8 years ago and loved the results. I was super excited to try this product because I had heard great things and wanted to treat more areas since I had experienced so much success previously. Upon receiving the Braun silk expert system, I immediately read the instructions and wanted to try. Among the many user restrictions, you cannot use it if you've ever had precancerous skin cells/skin cancer or if you're a nursing mama. Unfortunately, I'm both. Sadly, I could not use this product. However, I loved the skin exfoliator that came with it. I would recommend reading the user restrictions before purchasing this product.
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Customer Rating
4
initial review of gillette silk expert
on February 14, 2017
Posted by: sharktooth
from Munster, IN
Just got this today and I am so excited to try it out.Taking it out of the box and going through the instructions was pretty quick and straightforward.It only took about 5 minutes to have it up and running.The first area I tried was a bit of a suprise with the burning sensation it sends to the area but it is not painful just suprising and as soon as I moved it to the next area and knew what to expect it was no problem.The only complaint I have right away is that it has no on/off switch,instead it just must be unplugged after each use.I have done my test area today and am now in the 24 hour wait.So far so good though and all in all ease of use in very nice,just for me,i would prefer see a on/off switch
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Customer Rating
4
So far, so good
on August 31, 2016
Posted by: kayla45492
from Des Peres, MO
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] So this is a 12 week completion product and it hasn't been nearly that long yet. However, I have noticed that the hair on my legs (the only place I have used it so far) seems to be less than before the treatments. (3 thus far) I have not experienced any pain, discomfort or itching. I have not tried this on my arm pits or bikini area. I'm not familiar with this technology and I'm not sure I would use it that close those sensitive areas until I know more. I will be interested to see how long the effects last. If it's 12 weeks to being hair free forever, this thing will be my new bestie!!
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Customer Rating
4
Four Weeks to Less Hair
on March 16, 2017
Posted by: wowmom15
from Indian Land, SC
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Since it is winter, I was used to going longer periods without shaving because I wasn't showing off my legs that often, so doing this every week was a slight inconvenience in my mind just due to the time of year. I think my view would have been totally different in the summer, so I'm not going to put too much weight on that aspect. I have been using this product for four weeks and it has been a lot easier to use than I first expected and pain free. I do feel some sort of a sensation, but it is far from a pain sensation. I do think I have been seeing less hair in the areas I treated. I believe it is a little soon to tell, but the best way to get great results is to be consistent! I am hoping my legs will be smoother and hair will be less and less noticeable by the time summer rolls around. I guess winter was a good time to try it after all.
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