Can't talk, we're too busy shopping these *incred* IPL hair removal devices (2024)

Philip's Lumea 8000 Series is like the Tesla of the IPL world – it literally looks like it comes from the year 3000. Which is apt, because it's one of the most high-tech tools around for speedy and accurate hair removal.

Switching to the IPL lifestyle means waiting on results, but this device promises them in as little as four treatments, so you can be as smooth as a dolphin in no time.

There are five light intensities and two treatment modes, which ensures accurate and long-lasting hair removal. It also comes with an in-built skin sensor that automatically selects the right setting for you, so you don’t have to worry about messing it up.

Another super-cool feature is that the device hooks up to the Philips app, so you can track your treatment schedule and watch 1:1 IPL tutorials.

Let's face it, we're starting to get rather screwed over by the amount of hand luggage we're allowed to take on a plane 🙄. So, if your next trip is looming but you're limited to packing space, this is the holiday-primed gadget you need to know about.

The mini IPL can squeeze into the smallest of spaces but comes equipped with a handy travel pouch to keep it protected. As for the gadget, it cleverly adjusts to your skin tone to ensure precise and fast results, without causing redness.

And because they're just handy to have for those last-minute dry shaves (we've all been there), the kit also comes with a Venus razor.

Braun's IPL Silk-Expert Pro is the kind that sensitive souls will love. Yep, if even just the thought of waxing or epilating breaks your skin out in a rash, don’t worry, it will have you covered.

The IPL features an impressive 10 intensity levels – so you have a variety of choices – and claims to deliver 22 years worth of treatment in its lifetime (the kinda commitment we can get on board with!). It comes with a Venus razor too, so you can be as immaculately groomed as you wish.

Leave this gadget on your nightstand and people will think you're up to another kind of self-care 👀. Sex toy jokes aside, Foreo's Peach 2 Device is not only a smooth operator but has a need for speed too.

The treatment zone is three times larger compared to other devices on the market, meaning you can cover more surface area in less time. As for the zapping power, it has a *very* fast speed of 120 flashes per minute, so busy bodies this one's for you.

Quite cleverly, you can also switch between two settings depending on which area of your body you're treating. Yes, it's not just a pretty face.

A step up from the Silk-Expert Pro 5, this premium gadget comes with four different attachments (not forgetting the pouch, of course) to ensure a smooth, salon-quality result.

The brand's SensoAdapt technology allows you to glide the device over the spots you want to remove hair from – whether that's your legs or bikini line – and will adapt its strength depending on the area and skin tone.

With 125 flashes per minute, it will quickly yet thoroughly zap every last hair, even the rogue ones that are often missed.

Giving you a full-body treatment in roughly 15 minutes, Braun's latest launch, the i·expert IPL, is one of the brand's most advanced gadgets to ensure that hair removal is as quick 'n easy as possible.

Not only does it have a need for speed, with flashes up to every 15 seconds, but it also delivers accurate, head-to-toe smoothness that lasts. So, if you're strapped for time, this one's for you.

What's really special about this machine is that it comes with 10 levels of intensity that automatically adjusts to every skin tone variation of your body. This ensures precise and thorough results while protecting even the most delicate patches of skin.

You can also connect it to a mobile app that provides you with your own personalised treatment. With each use, the app learns how you remove hair and tracks your progress, guiding you to the best results.

If you're trying to justify the price tag, just know that this gizmo stores over 400,000 flashes, which adds up to 22 years of hair removal. When you compare that to continuous in-salon treatments, well, we'll let you do the math on that one.

We’ve all got places to be and people to see, making this speedy option a top choice. With Philips' Lumea 9000 Series, not only will you be hair-free before that episode of Gossip Girl finishes, but you also won't need to IPL again for months to come.

The Lumea 9000 Series is designed with three attachments which can be interchanged depending on where you're using the tool: the flat design can be used on the face, the curved inward attachment is for your body and the curved outward attachment is for those hard-to-reach areas.

But, what gives this 9000 Series the upper hand compared to the first Philips offering on our list, is that this device is cord-free, which means you can IPL whenever and wherever.

Philips is so sure you'll love this gadget that you can get a full 100-day money-back guarantee if you don't immediately become best friends.

Too many buttons and settings to play around with can make the hair removal process annoyingly time-consuming, which is where this gadget comes in handy.

It keeps things simple by offering just three settings, while an in-built skin sensor adjusts the light intensity automatically based on your skin tone. It's not cordless, but is admittedly good-looking, and boasts unlimited flashes.

Our one bugbear with IPL devices? The consistent clicking you have to do in order for it to zap skin – but this device has solved the conundrum by featuring a glide mode, which allows you to roll over the skin without needing to repeatedly press the button.

If that’s not enough, our testers also saw a difference within four weeks and as time went on it became even more effective at halting regrowth, and made the hair that did come back sparser. it's cordless, super-fast and comes with unlimited flashes: an all-round winner.