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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
Fast results!
on January 27, 2026
Posted by: Andre Ladaga
I used 3 weeks in my chest, and I could see a lot of results. I strongly recommend it.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Game changer
on January 18, 2026
Posted by: datflygurl
This has worked so well for me!! I def have to use it once a month for certain areas but it’s so quick and easy I really don’t mind. Way better than shaving or waxing.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Amazing, it really works
on October 13, 2025
Posted by: Daisy80
I was skeptical that this would work, even though I have dark brown hair and light skin. I've been using it for about 9 weeks and my legs and pits are completely hairless; pubic area is partly gone mostly because I was a little nervous to use it on the highest setting (after 3 weeks I was using it everywhere down there on the high setting without a problem!)
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Customer Rating
3
This is a very thorough review
on May 31, 2023
Posted by: Madime39
I have now owned the Silk Expert Pro 5 for 12 months, and I’ve learned quite a bit, so buckle up.
The box included the device, a carrying case, and a razor. No eyewear. I understand that the website says eye protection is not needed, however just about every other website you can visit regarding IPL recommends eye protection. It would have cost Braun very little to include a set of cheap goggles, especially if they purchased in bulk and gave the manufacturer credit, promoting their product. Instead Braun includes a razor that will last you, at best, a month? That’s if you even choose to use it. I have sensitive skin and it took me years to find the perfect razor. The last thing I’m going to do it use a new brand immediately before applying IPL to my skin. Braun, ditch the razor and include some eye protection, whether you think we need it or not.
It’s going to take considerably longer than you think to remove all your hair. I am very pale, like second, maybe third shade of foundation from the very lightest, but I have very dark hair, and the hair on my legs grows quick. Like, shave in the morning and have stubble by night time kind of quick. In summer I would shave the top half of my leg, above the knee, one day, and below my knee the next day, and just alternate. Every day. I had to shave my armpits every other day. I had to shave my lip and two spots on my chin every other day. I was going through a razor every two weeks and they weren’t cheap. When using this device, you shave the area you’re going to treat, then use the device, so you really don’t know what spots you’re missing. Also, the longer you use it, the slower the zaps get. After doing about half of my calf, the zaps get slower. I would say I spend about 10 minutes each time I use it. I follow the same pattern I did when I shaved: shave above the knee and use the device one day, then do below the knee and my armpits the next day. I would then wait a couple days and repeat the process. After about 4 months I could go a week without having to shave my calves. I went from using it twice weekly, to once weekly, to once every 10 days or so. It took about 8 weeks of consistent use to stop shaving my armpits three times a week. Now, I have to do an armpit touch up, cleaning up the random hairs that I missed, maybe once every 10 days, if that. After 12 months I’m to a point where I can go two weeks without shaving my calves in shorts weather. I’m still working on my upper legs, specifically the inside of my thighs. That is some stubborn hair, but I’m down to shaving that about every 10 days. My upper lip and chin are a completely different story. I used to have to shave my upper lip and two spots on my chin every two days. Now I can go three days, sometimes four if I’m lucky. I wonder if it’s because that hair used to be waxed. I’ve never waxed my legs or armpits, but I did wax my lip, and a rogue esthetician saw some hairs on my chin one time and threw wax on them before I even knew what was happening. That hair started growing in faster and darker and was the bane of my existence for about 10 years. I’m REALLY hoping that the IPL will eventually start working on those areas better, but it’s been a year of consistent use on those areas, so I’m not holding out much hope.
All in all, if you’ve got the money, this is a good little device. I don't have before and after pictures, I've never put that much stock in them, they're too easy to fake. I can’t speak to how well it will work on lighter hair, but if you’re patient and consistent, you’ll have success on darker hair, just know it’s likely going to take longer than the four weeks they say it will take for “lasting hair reduction”. That, and the lack of protective eyewear, is the reason for only three stars.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Posted by: Maru
Before I tried this IPL device, I was concerned about several things. 1. The pain caused by the zaps. 2. The efficacy of this treatment. 3. Is the aftercare to burdensome? 4. Is it worth the price tag?
I’m pleased to say that it is not painful in most areas, except my sensitive inner thighs, which thankfully is not hairy. I began to see results after 3 weeks, just from the hair growth slowing down, and by the 4th week, most hair follicles have already gone dormant. I have sensitive skin and some of the aftercare for this treatment is staying out of the sun and avoiding chemical exfoliants (like AHA and BHA which were staples in my skin care routine). The only change I made was apply sunscreen to my face more diligently up to 3 days after an IPL treatment and I also had to put a pause on my use of all chemical exfoliants, it was worth it. Lastly, compared to the price of laser hair removal, and the other competing IPL devices, the Braun IPL pro 5 is the sweet spot between efficacy and price, where I feel that it’s very effective and not too expensive. It is definitely an investment but a reasonable and worthy one.
I’m very happy about my purchase so far. I use this device once a week, on my legs, the lower half of my face, my underarms, and my bikini area. I have tanned skin and dark hair.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
100% works
on July 1, 2021
Posted by: Megan
from Texas
I have done 5 treatments on my chin hair and armpits and it WORKS!! I have barely any hair growing in my armpits anymore and chin hair is so much thinner or not growing at all. Started on my legs and already see results also. The photo I’m attaching is post 5 days shaving armpits.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Quality
5
Value
5
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Customer Rating
5
Speechless
on March 10, 2021
Posted by: Anna
from Midwest
I was a little skeptical about how well this might work, but I have to say I am shocked at the results. I had a fairly heavy growth of very dark whiskers on my chin and jawline area. I was most concerned with the fact that even if closely shaved, the dark roots/stubble was still visible as a multitude of black dots. So I took a chance on the Silk-expert Pro 5 and am so glad I did! After only 7 treatments, about 75% of the dark hair is gone! Just gone! It has worked well beyond my expectations.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Quality
5
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting us.braun.com
Customer Rating
4
Impressed
on June 27, 2021
Posted by: NHMum
from NH
I was so skeptical that this would actually work but was willing to give it a try. I wanted to try 3 areas - face, underarm, and legs. I stopped all epilating and waxing a month before trying and only used shaving for hair removal while using the IPL.
Face - Due to hormonal imbalances, my upper lip and chin were getting some thick dark hair growth. This is where the IPL was the least successful. I didn’t notice any improvement after the 12 week period. 0/5 stars
Underarm - after about 6 weeks I didn’t see any improvement. By 10 weeks I started noticing patchiness and some reduced growth. I decided to stick with the weekly treatment past the recommended 12 weeks and I am definitely seeing some results but slowly. 2.5/5 stars
Legs - This is where I was blown away. I have dark hair and normally can’t go 2 days without getting noticeable stubble so I was skeptical. At 6 weeks I wasn’t sure I was noticing much difference. By 12 weeks I was able to go over a week without shaving and only had a few patches that needed touch ups. I am now doing maintenance and touching up with a razor here and there. 5/5 stars.
Face - Due to hormonal imbalances, my upper lip and chin were getting some thick dark hair growth. This is where the IPL was the least successful. I didn’t notice any improvement after the 12 week period. 0/5 stars
Underarm - after about 6 weeks I didn’t see any improvement. By 10 weeks I started noticing patchiness and some reduced growth. I decided to stick with the weekly treatment past the recommended 12 weeks and I am definitely seeing some results but slowly. 2.5/5 stars
Legs - This is where I was blown away. I have dark hair and normally can’t go 2 days without getting noticeable stubble so I was skeptical. At 6 weeks I wasn’t sure I was noticing much difference. By 12 weeks I was able to go over a week without shaving and only had a few patches that needed touch ups. I am now doing maintenance and touching up with a razor here and there. 5/5 stars.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Quality
5
Value
4
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