{"id":2144948,"date":"2026-09-15T00:00:56","date_gmt":"2026-09-14T21:00:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2144948"},"modified":"2026-09-15T00:00:56","modified_gmt":"2026-09-14T21:00:56","slug":"i-tried-the-new-philips-lumea-ipl-hair-removal-device-its-fair-to-say-im-sold","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2144948","title":{"rendered":"I Tried The New Philips Lumea IPL Hair Removal Device &amp; It\u2019s Fair To Say I\u2019m Sold"},"content":{"rendered":"<article class=\"oVA page-483572310\">.page-483572310{&#8211;slot4:#bb2114;&#8211;slot7:#bb2114;&#8211;slot11:#bb2114;&#8211;slot13:#bb2114;&#8211;slot14:#bb2114;&#8211;metaColor:#bb2114;&#8211;navColor:#bb2114}<\/p>\n<div class=\"cCV\">\n<div class=\"sWr\">\n<div class=\"GqV\">\n<div class=\"gsz fQd\">\n<div class=\"rkd NLr\">\n<div class=\"Psy nYg\">\n<p class=\"QwJ\">(Trial Run)<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adWrapper zzk APH\">\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h1 class=\"aVX gai RzU ZQG\">I Tried The New Philips Lumea IPL Hair Removal Device &amp; It\u2019s Fair To Say I\u2019m Sold<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"r87 Lgb\">\n<p>The latest launch from Philips is now a key addition to my self-care routine.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"vMw yW1\">\n<address class=\"saA\">by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thezoereport.com\/profile\/shyema-azam-16308438\">Shyema Azam<\/a><\/address>\n<div class=\"yj3 DHw\">\n<div><time datetime=\"2026-09-15T00:00:56.838Z\">2 hours ago<\/time><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><span class=\"Vms Vo4\">Shyema Azam<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"hJa\">\n<div class=\"pxF oL7\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt src=\"https:\/\/imgix.bustle.com\/uploads\/image\/2026\/8\/20\/9f55b362\/shyema-lumea.jpeg?w=248&amp;h=330&amp;fit=crop&amp;crop=faces&amp;dpr=2\" class=\"N4z fpC y5h\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"Uf- qyh\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thezoereport.com\/trial-run\" class=\"wVh\">Trial Run<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tn6\">\n<div data-adroot=\"true\" class=\"AOL Afg\">\n<p><em>In our series <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/sr.studiostack.com\/c\/link?l=1834773&amp;s=1834765\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored\"><em><strong>Trial Run<\/strong><\/em><\/a><em>, TZR editors and writers put the buzziest new beauty products to the test and share their honest reviews. This week, branded beauty director Shyema Azam is testing the latest <a href=\"https:\/\/sr.studiostack.com\/c\/link?l=2441567&amp;s=2441563\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored\">Philips Lumea IPL 9900 Pro<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s just get this out of the way at the top: excess hair is a subject many of us brown girls are all too familiar with. Few of us made it through our awkward teen years without at least the beginnings of a mustache or unibrow. While our hairless counterparts seemed to glide effortlessly through life, we were busy surviving razor bumps, waxing appointments, threading \u2014 the whole nine yards. So naturally, the minute I made enough money for laser hair removal, I did it. Eight sessions, to be exact. And honestly? The results were great. Until I realized there were still a few stubborn patches that kept coming back \u2014 just enough to bother me, but not nearly enough to justify dropping another $1,000+ per session to start the whole process over again.<\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s just say the <a href=\"https:\/\/sr.studiostack.com\/c\/link?l=2441567&amp;s=2441563\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored\">Philips Lumea IPL 9900 Pro<\/a> came into my life at exactly the right time. I\u2019d known about at-home IPL hair removal devices, but never tried one. As a beauty editor, this latest launch intrigued me because it\u2019s the first IPL that talks to you*, with real-time audio guidance so you can feel confident you\u2019re doing it right; and it offers a whopping 5 years of smooth-feeling skin.** So, I knew once I booked my girls\u2019 trip to Greece (that will involve island hopping, pool days, and beaches no less), it was time to give it a try. Ahead, what it is and why I may be breaking up with my razors.<\/p>\n<div class=\"sWr iGR T46\">\n<div>\n<div><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/sr.studiostack.com\/c\/link?l=2441571&amp;s=2441563\" class=\"EvN\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"BLp\">\n<div class=\"vmZ ny3\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/imgix.bustle.com\/uploads\/image\/2026\/9\/14\/762058fe\/philips-lumea-new.png?w=330&amp;h=330&amp;fit=crop&amp;crop=faces&amp;dpr=2\" alt=\"Philips Lumea IPL 9900 Pro\" class=\"s-G EdX\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"v9d\">\n<div class=\"ZDA\">Philips Lumea IPL 9900 Pro<\/div>\n<div class=\"zdJ\">\n<div title=\"Amazon\" class=\"Txw O_Z\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"ySL Jg3\">See price on Amazon<\/div>\n<p><button class=\"Lvw\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"hE6\">See on Amazon<\/div>\n<p><\/button><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Fast Facts<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Price: $699.95<\/li>\n<li>Best For: Anyone from those new to light-based hair removal to those who are experienced users wanting touch ups in between treatments.<\/li>\n<li>What We Like: It was easy to switch out attachments for different body parts, and is comfortable to use even in sensitive areas. Its accompanying app demystifies how to use the device with easy-to-follow instructions even for newbies and tracks progress with ease. Plus it\u2019s the only IPL that talks to you,* giving you real-time audio guidance as you go.<\/li>\n<li>What We Don\u2019t Like: While the results are long-lasting, you can\u2019t rush through each session, so it can\u2019t be done in a time crunch.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>What is the Philips Lumea IPL 9900 Pro?<\/h2>\n<p>For the uninitiated, IPL stands for Intense Pulsed Light, and what this handheld device essentially does is use broad-spectrum light to put hair follicles to rest, reducing unwanted body and facial hair over time. According to Dr. Aamna Adel, Philips\u2019 Consultant Dermatologist, &#8220;As a dermatologist, what interests me with IPL isn&#8217;t simply that light is being used. What matters is how precisely that energy is delivered where it is needed, how consistently it performs over time and how safely it can be used. That&#8217;s why IPL has remained such an important technology within the hair removal space. It&#8217;s clinically established, medically validated and supported by years of scientific evidence.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The main differentiator is that Lumea IPL 9900 Pro is the first IPL that talks to you through every step.* Think of it as a personal coach, helping you to avoid missed spots and overexposures. It also has SmartSkin sensors that can actually detect your skin tone,  and help you select a comfortable light setting for your treatment<\/p>\n<p>The app is also like your at-home \u201cappointment\u201d manager, logging how many sessions you\u2019ve done, how many flashes and at what intensity you did them, and when you\u2019re due for your next session. With monthly touch-ups, you can enjoy smooth-feeling skin for five years.**<\/p>\n<p>The Lumea IPL is FDA-cleared, and comes with four separate attachments contoured to different curves of the body \u2013 clearly marked for the face, bikini line, underarms, and legs \u2014 that you can switch back and forth with ease.<\/p>\n<div class=\"sWr iGR zRg CEt\">\n<figure class=\"Qf5 E1M\">\n<div class=\"pxF mvL s-67324491\">.s-67324491{padding-top:79.1875%}@media(min-width:768px){.s-67324491{padding-top:79.1875%}}<img decoding=\"async\" alt src=\"https:\/\/imgix.bustle.com\/uploads\/image\/2026\/8\/20\/0841a242\/lumea-box.jpeg?w=414&amp;h=328&amp;fit=crop&amp;crop=faces&amp;dpr=2\" class=\"N4z\"><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<h2>My Experience &amp; Results<\/h2>\n<p>I\u2019ve already had a few at-home sessions, and the only thing I think about is, \u201cWhy haven\u2019t I tried this before?\u201d I waited 24 hours after shaving and then gave it a go. While I have to admit I was a little apprehensive going in, the app made it so easy to see how to lay the attachments against my skin correctly for good skin contact, and the flash of light for every pulse made it easy to tell when to move on to the next section.<\/p>\n<div class=\"sWr iGR zRg CEt\">\n<figure class=\"Qf5 E1M RlV\">\n<div class=\"pxF mvL s1864813907\">.s1864813907{padding-top:177.7778%}@media(min-width:768px){.s1864813907{padding-top:177.7778%}}<video autoplay playsinline muted loop class=\"N4z\"><\/video><\/div><figcaption class=\"rv9 TrI\"><cite>The Philips Lumea IPL 9900 Pro in action<\/cite><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>Soon, it started to become my self-care session after my shower to treat myself, and my skin has been staying smooth as ever. I love that you can also use this on your face. The face attachment has a UV filter for delicate skin. I started using it on my upper lip and chin area that were trouble spots, and now I don\u2019t have to constantly pluck hair there. I was surprised by how easy it was to use \u2014 and even more surprised by how comfortable it felt. For me, the sensation was more like a quick, light rubber-band snap than anything truly uncomfortable.<\/p>\n<p>Safe to say what started as a pre-vacation beauty experiment may have become my new go-to for keeping unwanted hair in check, especially knowing this isn&#8217;t a one-and-done before my big girls\u2019 trip, but something that can keep my skin smooth for years to come.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p><em>*Based on at-home IPL devices in the market<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>**Up to 5 years of smooth-feeling skin with monthly touch-ups. Based on a consumer perception study. Individual results may vary.<\/em><\/p>\n<aside class=\"fX2 rhF jIS\">\n<div>\n<div style=\"display:block\" class=\"lqj TnP\">\n<div class=\"BMP\">\n<div>(Stay Up To Date)<\/div>\n<div class=\"nnm\">Become A Style Insider<\/div>\n<div class=\"P8h\">Join The Zoe Report\u2019s exclusive email list for the latest trends, shopping guides, celebrity style, and more.<\/div>\n<div><button type=\"submit\" class=\"Ex8 qgj\">Submit<\/button><\/p>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"g-0\">By subscribing to this BDG newsletter, you agree to our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bdg.com\/info\/terms-of-service\" target=\"_blank\">Terms of Service<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bdg.com\/info\/privacy-policy\" target=\"_blank\">Privacy Policy<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thezoereport.com\/newsletter\">Subscribe to our newsletter &gt;<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>.page-483572310{&#8211;slot4:#bb2114;&#8211;slot7:#bb2114;&#8211;slot11:#bb2114;&#8211;slot13:#bb2114;&#8211;slot14:#bb2114;&#8211;metaColor:#bb2114;&#8211;navColor:#bb2114} (Trial Run) I Tried The New Philips Lumea IPL Hair Removal Device &amp; It\u2019s Fair To Say I\u2019m Sold The latest launch from Philips is now a key addition to my self-care routine. by Shyema Azam 2 hours ago Shyema Azam Trial Run In our series Trial Run, TZR editors and writers put the [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[226,255],"class_list":["post-2144948","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized","tag-crawlmanager","tag-thezoereport-com"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2144948","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=2144948"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2144948\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=2144948"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=2144948"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=2144948"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}