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Philips Lumea Prestige vs Braun Silk-expert Pro 5: which is the best IPL machine?
It's the battle of the IPL titans, but which is better, Philips or Braun?
When it comes to the best of IPL devices, the Philips Lumea Prestige vs Braun Silk-expert Pro 5 is a clash of the titans. Of course, there are loads of great options out there for a variety of budgets - and you can check out our best IPL machine buying guide for some of the best – but both of the models are the brand’s top offerings and packed with the latest hair busting technology.
But what is IPL exactly? It stands for 'intense pulsed light', and unlike laser machines, it uses different wavelengths of light to target pigment within the hair, effectively putting it to sleep. Once the light reaches the pigment, it’s heated to a level that kills the growing cells, eradicating the hair.
The Philips Lumea Prestige IPL and Braun Silk-expert Pro 5 can both be used in a similar way: Users simply remove hair by shaving, epilating or waxing. They can then select the right setting for their skin tone on their device, before holding it at a 90-degree angle and pressing the button while moving it over the area they want smooth. With repeat use, it’s quick and effective.
Philips Lumea Prestige review: What is IPL?
IPL stands for 'Intense Pulse Light'. It uses multiple wavelengths of light to heat pigment within the hair – killing the growing cells and stopping the hair from regrowing.
With that in mind, it's a good idea to start your IPL treatment a few months before you need smooth, hair-free skin.
I have pale skin and dark hair – which is ideal when it comes to IPL. These machines are less effective if you have grey hair, red hair or light blonde hair, or if you have a darker skin tone. Below is a graphic from Philips which shows which hair and skin types are compatible with IPL:
It's worth noting that this is an issue with all IPL machines, not just the Philips Lumea Prestige.
Funkce epilátoru
Philips Lumea Series 9000 BRI958 je moderní spotřebič, čemuž odpovídá i množství zajímavých funkcí, které nabízí.
Podobné funkce najdete i u konkurenčního Philips Lumea Prestige BRI956/00 IPL, který je o něco levnější, ale životnost jeho žárovky činí pouze 250 000 záblesků. I to je však samozřejmě velmi pěkná hodnota.
IPL ošetření
Epilátor pracuje s moderním způsobem odstraňování chloupků. Přístroj funguje na principu pohlcování intenzivního pulzního světla melaninem, který je obsažený ve vlasovém folikulu. Ošetření lze provádět bezpečně v pohodlí domova, bez nutnosti návštěvy specializovaného kosmetického salonu.
Výrobce na základě objektivních studií zmiňuje, že už po třech ošetření se zbavíte 92 % chloupků. První čtyři ošetření je třeba provádět každé dva týdny, poté lze frekvenci prodloužit na čtyři týdny.
Senzor SmartSkin
Epilátor pracuje se zabudovaným senzorem SmartSkin, který dokáže rozpoznat tón vaší pokožky a na základě toho vám doporučí nejvhodnější intenzitu ošetření. Případně si můžete intenzitu ošetření zvolit sami. Na výběr máte celkem 5 možností.
IPL epilátor pracuje na principu kontrastu mezi pokožkou a barvou chloupků. Z toho důvodu jej není možné používat na bílých, šedých, světle blond a zrzavých chloupcích.
Nástavec na tělo
Nástavec na tělo má prohnutý tvar, díky čemuž se jednoduše přizpůsobí vašim křivkám. Jeho okénko na ošetření má 4,1 cm 2 a je tedy vhodný na rychlé ošetření velkých ploch na těle, jako jsou zejména nohy, ruce a břicho.
Pokud byste hledali ještě efektivnější a rychlejší přístroj, doporučujeme Beurer IPL8500, který nabízí bezkonkurenční okénko s rozměrem 4,5 cm 2 .
Philips Lumea Prestige vs Braun Silk-expert Pro 5: Power Settings
The Lumea Prestige has five energy settings, but there’s no need to go manual, because the device is designed to detect your skin tone with its SenseIQ technology. This means it can select the most comfortable light setting for that tone, to give you the most comfortable and effective results. If that’s not enough, the three attachments further adapt programs tailored for each body area.
The Braun model has the edge when it comes to the number of power settings. There are 10 intensity levels and three comfort modes. Just like the Lumia, the Silk-expert Pro 5 has tech to read your skin tone. Called SensoAdapt, it means the device continuously reads the skin tone and adapts the flash intensity accordingly, for what Braun says is the safest and most effective permanent visible hair removal.
So, when it comes to power settings, the Braun wins, but both make getting the right setting simple with some seriously clever technology.
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Philips Lumea Prestige review: Design and Attachments
The Lumea Prestige feels like a luxury device. It's solid and gives you confidence that it could survive being thrown in a suitcase and bashed around a little.
Philips has opted for an L-shaped design for the Lumea Prestige, which we prefer over the 'stick deodorant' design of some other IPL machines. The L-shape is comfortable to hold and makes extended use less strenuous.
That being said, the machine is still quite heavy, so can be wearing on your wrists. So, while I can happily cover both legs on my own, I do prefer having a partner do it for me.
The Lumea Prestige is the flagship product in Philips' IPL range, and, as such, it comes with all the attachments you'll need to treat your entire body. These include:
Face attachment
Precision attachment
The Precision attachment is a medium-sized, curved attachment designed for precise coverage of bikini and underarm areas
Body attachment
The Body attachment is the largest curved, contour-following design for fast treatment on large body areas like legs, arms, back and stomach.
You also get a pouch to store the device and all the attachments.
