12 best photoepilators

Photoepilators are devices of a new generation that act on the hair follicle with a light beam that breaks the pigment and weakens the hair root, which subsequently leads to thinning and removal. Home appliances are a great alternative to salon, moreover, they allow you to save a lot of money - for different types of hair, up to ten expensive procedures are required, sometimes more. We present the rating, which includes the 12 best photoepilators that have proven effective in practice.

How to choose a photoepilator

Epilators differ in a number of characteristics. Pay attention to the need to:

1. The resource of the device, in particular - the guaranteed duration of the lamp life and the possibility of its replacement.
2. The area of ​​exposure determines which area of ​​the skin is treated when a single outbreak occurs. The more it is, the less movements you will have to make during the procedure, you should focus on 4-5 cm².
3. The strength of the impulse will determine how effective and safe the procedure will be. Experts recommend choosing lamps with a pulse of 5 J / cm² - optimal value for home procedures.
4. Powered from the mains or from the battery - the latter type is convenient to travel outside the city, for example, in the country.
5. Safety in the form of a blocker from shutting down during operation, from accidentally pressing buttons, adjusting power, etc.
6. Appointment for different types of hair, skin and body areas.
7. Ergonomics and design play an important role when choosing a device.
8. Photoepilators presented in our rating were tested by dermatologists and users at home. When choosing models, experts took into account the technical characteristics of devices, user reviews.

Top photoepilator rating

Nomination	a place	Name of product	price
Top photoepilator rating	1	Philips BRI956 Lumea Prestige	26 936 ₽
	2	Braun IPL BD 5007	19 700 ₽
	3	Silk'n Glide Infinity 400K	25 990 ₽
	4	Braun IPL BD 5001	19 400 ₽
	5	HEE HR MINI	18 900 ₽
	6	Braun IPL BD 3003	15 000 ₽
	7	Philips SC1995 Lumea Advanced	12 488 ₽
	8	SILK'N GLIDE XPRESS 300K	14 290 ₽
	9	Beurer IPL5500	7 020 ₽
	10	Philips BRI863 Lumea Essential	10 194 ₽
	11	Rio IPHH IPL Lux	9 900 ₽
	12	PLANTA PLH-200	6 990 ₽

 

Philips BRI956 Lumea Prestige

Rating: 4.9

Philips was the first company in the Russian market that launched the sale of photoepilators, so the devices managed to get a lot of positive feedback as pioneers in the segment. The device is suitable for hair removal on all parts of the body for up to 6 months. The Philips Lumea Prestige light impulse is aimed precisely at the root of the hair, it does not harm the epidermis, and is suitable for working on any type of skin. The effectiveness of the procedures is proved by tests, after 3 sessions the brightness of the hairs is significantly reduced, their number decreases to 92%, after 4 procedures the result becomes obvious, it often remains, and repeated manipulations are not required, but this depends on the hair thickness and pigmentation. After obtaining the desired effect, it is recommended to repeat the sessions once a month to maintain smooth skin.

The photoepilator has a curved shape, convenient for use, the kit has nozzles for working out different parts of the body (armpits, even zones, bikini, face). All of them are equipped with filters that regulate the degree of impact on the hair follicle. Nozzles are also different impact area. The intensity of exposure regulates the SmartSkin sensor in 5 modes.

Another feature of the device - the ability to work from the network or from the battery. The application for the Philips Lumea IPL smartphone simplifies work with the device; it will make a plan of procedures taking into account the features of skin and hair, will give useful recommendations and remind you of the need for a session.

The average price is 34,000 rubles.

Braun IPL BD 5007

Rating: 4.8

In the second place ranking photoepilator Braun IPL BD 5007, a compact and functional device for home hair removal. It is not as powerful as the leader from Philips, a noticeable result is achieved after 3 months, and after a year, 90% of women report perfect smoothness of the legs. The device automatically adapts the power of the light signal to the skin tone thanks to the SensoAdapt ™ function. The resource of the device assumes work for 15 years for the treatment of the whole body, the period increases with a decrease in the number of impact zones.

The photoepilator of Braun IPL BD 5007 functions at full contact with skin, at the same time slides on its surface for an exception of the not developed zones. For beginners, there is a separate training mode Braun Silk-expert IPL with a reduced level of light exposure, it helps to adapt to work without risk to the skin.

For planning procedures there is a special application Braun Silk-expert IPL, which will remind you of the session time and help you understand the work of the epilator.

The device operates on the network, the kit includes a cosmetic bag for storing the device.

The average price is 25,000 rubles.

Silk'n Glide Infinity 400K

Rating: 4.7

In the third place in the ranking is a compact photoepilator Silk'n Glide Infinity 400K, suitable for removing hairs of any color and thickness. The device works in full contact with the skin, while it slides easily over it without special lubricants. Light pulses are frequent, occur every 1-2 seconds, depending on the mode, increasing the speed of skin treatment compared to some other epilators. The size of the window when it is not the largest - 3 cm²but convenient for working out small areas of the body - bikini, face, underarms.

Silk'n Glide Infinity photoepilator can connect to a mobile application on a smartphone via Bluetooth, which records the procedures, sets reminders for the need for a regular session, it can be set to restrict the device to children.

Resource devices - 400,000 flashes, which is enough for 10-15 years, depending on the frequency of use.

The average price is 22,000 rubles.

Braun IPL BD 5001

Rating: 4.6

Another photoepilator from Braun, this time the IPL BD 5001 series, ranks fourth in the ranking. This model shows efficiency after 3 months of use, and complete hair removal is noticed after a year of using the device. The epilator is equipped with a SensoAdapt ™ sensor that automatically detects skin tone and changes flash settings to protect it to ensure maximum effectiveness from the procedure. Window size - 3 cm².

The resource of the device 300,000 flashes allows you to use the Braun IPL BD 5001 photoepilator for 10-15 years, and for the local processing of small areas - for 30-35 years! The procedure involves tight contact with the skin, frequent flashes allow processing quickly, without parting from the epidermis and not missing a centimeter of hair.For beginners, there is the Braun Silk-expert IPL mode, in which the device spends less energy, but retains all the functions - determines the skin type, emits impulses, only less powerful ones. The smartphone application will remind you of the upcoming procedure, will make an individual schedule of sessions.

To simplify working with thick hairs, the manufacturer of the epilator recommends shaving them, for which purpose it attaches the Gillette Venus shaver to the kit.

The average price is 31,000 rubles.

HEE HR MINI

Rating: 4.5

Korean compact photoepilator HEE HR MINI is not inferior to its full-size "brothers." The IPL technology acts purposefully on the hair root, after 2 treatments the hair pigmentation is noticeably reduced, their growth decreases, and after 5-6 sessions the desired result is achieved, to maintain which it is necessary to have the procedure every 1-1.5 months.

Photoepilator HEE HR MINI is compact, it is suitable for working out all parts of the body in 8 modes, which must be installed independently. Provides a sensor to turn off flashes on dark skin areas to prevent damage to moles. The lamp life of 200,000 flashes ensures the operation of the device for a period of at least 5 years. The device is suitable for removing dark hair, light, red and gray it does not work. The photoepilator is powered by the electrical network, there is also a battery inside it.

The average price is 21,000 rubles.

Braun IPL BD 3003

Rating: 4.4

The photoepilator Braun IPL BD 3003 has a sensor for automatic skin tone detection SensoAdapt, which regulates the operation of the pulses. Sliding mode allows you to work out every inch of hair, without missing a single section. The convenient case allows to use the Braun IPL BD 3003 photoepilator in any hard-to-reach places and on curved parts of the body, this contributes to the average size of the window with an area of ​​3 cm². The resource of the device is 250000 flashes, which is enough for 10-13 years of operation of the device. The photoepilator works in three modes with a light pulse power of 6 J / cm² and intervals of 2 seconds. The device is powered by a 220 V network; the model does not have an integrated battery.

Complete with a photoepilator of Braun IPL BD 3003 is the Gillette Venus Snap razor.

The average price of a set is 20,000 rubles.

Philips SC1995 Lumea Advanced

Rating: 4.3

The Philips SC1995 Lumea Advanced photoepilator next in the rating affects dark, brown hairs, but does not cope with red and light brown, gray-haired bulbs. It is inexpedient to use the device on dark skin - protection works, a warning effect on moles and pigment spots.

The photoepilator has a large window - 4 cm², it is ideal for working out any parts of the body, the convenient form of the device facilitates trouble-free use at home. The treatment takes place in full contact with the skin without the use of additional components for sliding. The light pulse can be adjusted in 5 modes from 2.5 to 5 J / cm², the lamp life is 250000 flashes, which is enough for 15-20 years of using the device. Power supply apparatus provides electrical network.

The average price is 18,000 rubles.

SILK'N GLIDE XPRESS 300K

Rating: 4.2

A device suitable for the treatment of any skin areas, including the face, the SILK'N GLIDE XPRESS 300K photoepilator has a long lamp life - 300 thousand flashes! It works in 5 modes in the range of light pulses of 3-5 J / cm², determines the skin type automatically by means of a sensor. The speed of light flashes can be adjusted - 1 pulse per 1 or 2 seconds, depending on the area of ​​processing and the desired speed.

The window of the photoepilator SILK'N GLIDE XPRESS 300K is small - only 3 cm²But it completely corresponds to the size of the device, compact and mobile. It is powered from the power cord, the battery design is not provided.

The average price is 13,000 rubles.

Beurer IPL5500

Rating: 4.1

The Beurer IPL5500 photoepilator next in the rating is modest not only in size but also in technical equipment - it supports only 3 exposure modes with electronic control, automatically determines skin tone, and on the dark epidermis the procedure will be impossible. The light output window is small - 3.1 cm², the lamp life is 200 thousand flashes, the frequency of which can be adjusted (one pulse in 1, 2 or 3 seconds).

The Beurer IPL5500 device works from the power supply network of 220 V. There is no case in the kit.

Average price - 8990 rubles.

Philips BRI863 Lumea Essential

Rating: 4.0

Suitable for epilating all body parts, the Philips BRI863 Lumea Essential is compact, it has a small exit window of 3.2 cm² and a very low level of intensity of outbreaks - only 3.6 J / cm²therefore, despite the 5 modes of operation, it will take a little more time to achieve the desired result than with powerful devices.

The lamp life does not exceed 200,000 flashes, the high build quality characteristic of Philips products pleases. He, like other epilators, has the ability to wirelessly connect to a mobile application on a smartphone with an established schedule of procedures and power modes. The device also determines the skin tone itself; an overheating protection sensor is provided.

The average price is 16,000 rubles.

Rio IPHH IPL Lux

Rating: 4.0

Photoepilator Rio IPHH IPL Lux is more suitable for maintaining the effect after salon procedures than for complete removal of hair at home - it has low power and will have to wait a long time for reducing the activity of the bulbs. The device works in 5 modes, light impulses act on dark and brown hair, it is ineffective to use on light and gray hairs.

The photoepilator has compact dimensions and a small window - 3 cm², the device slides easily on the skin. The resource of the device is 200 thousand hours, but the assembly can be pumped up - buyers note the frequent cases of the device’s failure after several months of use. In such cases, you should contact the seller with a warranty card - the official service period of the photoepilator is 12 months.

The average price is 10,000 rubles.

PLANTA PLH-200

Rating: 3.9

Closes the rating of the most compact and cheap photoepilator PLANTA PLH-200. This "baby" is equipped with a small window (only 2.8 cm²), while working in 7 modes of radiation of light pulses, he determines the type of skin, stops working on the dark epidermis. The lamp life is 200,000 flashes, during the stated period it works, as expected, without complaints about assembly and operation.

Users of the PLANTA PLH-200 photoepilator leave mostly positive reviews about the device, which copes with the task within 4-12 weeks, giving the skin smoothness, which must then be maintained as needed.

The average price is 7,000 rubles.

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Attention! This rating is subjective, is not advertising and does not serve as a guide to the purchase. Before buying, you should consult with a specialist.