Customers recognize the Bare+ IPL Hair Removal System for its effectiveness in hair reduction. Many users describe it as painless and easy to use. However, some users find the treatment time-consuming, and a few mention the bright flash during use.
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Actually works! Very pleased with the results.
The whole process was very intimidating at first but it's painless and very easy to do. Pros: • It's SAFE and FDA approved • Nothing to replace • Not gender specific Cons: • Manual is lackluster • Hard to do around the ankles due to the size and shape of the flash head • No included case The manual was a bit wordy and not very informative. YouTube was a bit more informative and helped answer some of the questions on getting started. After a few uses, your routine gets better and can easily do your legs in less than 10m. You can hold down the button and do the glide method to further increase the speed of the process once you get comfortable on the flash frequency. Overall, after 7+ weeks of use on the legs, its noticeably less and almost nonexistent stubble and actual manual shave is less and less needed. You will need to be patient as results are not immediate. Very pleased that IPL does work on slowing the growth of hair. Smoothskin Bare Plus’ IPL tool feels very premium and is nearly fool proof on use. The device won’t flash if its not flush against your skin. This also makes it very challenging around your ankles where you can’t get the flash head flush with your skin without experimenting with weird angles. I do wish that it came with some kind of carrying case and a pair of sunglasses because the flash is still very bright against your skin. I would recommend this to all my friends and family.
I would recommend this to a friend
This product was tested on two people, male and female, for a six week period. Six weeks equates to six sessions (once per week) and is half the recommended treatment according to the included pamphlet. Areas tested on myself, a male are; lower back, back of the neck, inside the biceps area near the armpit and triceps area, and back of hand. Female tested areas include; the full length of both legs, arms, lower back, back of neck, and outer bikini area. Very uncomplicated device to use. Simply plug in and its ready to go. there's only one button to press and a indicator light letting you know if the device can be safely flashed. It does take no more than the advertised ten minutes to treat all you need to; less so when you get used to it. While I don't grow hair in voluminous patches, nor in all areas, the hair that does grow tends to be thick. I found that the areas that grow slower on my body are the areas that saw the best results. The inside of my biceps near the armpit would grow long stringy stray hairs that would require grooming about once a week. With continuous treatment I've never had them grow back at all. Similar results were found with my lower back. Both areas are smooth with only but a few small hairs returning. In fact most areas saw dramatic to moderate results! The area that hasn't been completely eliminated yet is my upper neck. It still requires some grooming every half week but the hair doesn't grow as thick and as often. Given the rate and thickness of hair growth so close to my natural hairline, I cannot fault the device for the results. Tested on a female this device produced stellar results. All areas treated required no grooming between weekly sessions. Her insecure spot has always been the back of her neck. Her hair would grow thicker than normal on the back of her neck down to about shoulder length. Now at the half way mark of treatments, there is barely any noticeable hair at all. Areas such as legs, arms, lower back, and bikini are all saw minimal hair grow after a few treatments, and now require no grooming in between weekly sessions. As a man I have always been hesitant to shave certain areas due to my tendency to develop ingrown hairs and bumps and this device requires you to shave the area first before treating any area. I put my trust in the laser and it did not disappoint. Even the areas that are still seeing hair growth, I'm very pleased to not see any ingrown hairs or bumps. As far as pain, the only noticeable discomfort is due to hair being present when the laser treats the area. If you follow the instructions and shave the area before treatment, I only usually felt only slight warmth. The only issue you might run into is treating small areas such as toes or small wrists. The device won't fire until the unit senses skin covering the entire lip of the flash point. So some readjusting is required until the device gives you the go-ahead LED signal. Other than that small issue, for sure a great easy option for hair removal.
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After using this for approximately 7 weeks, I can definitely say the hair in my targeted areas are definitely growing in slower. When opening the box, I was reminded of an old Remington face shaver. If you remember those, you’ll get an idea of the size. The important part is the laser window. It’s small but VERY bright. I recommend following the test patch instructions before starting. I have sensitive skin and tested an area inside my forearm and waited 24 hours before using. After no reaction to the test I shaved the areas I wanted to remove hair from “permanently” (for me, the areas that I wanted to test were bikini line and upper lip). You won’t need much time for just a few areas – I was literally done with upper lip and bikini in 3 minutes. I was a little scared when I first put it on my face as there are a ton of warnings about the laser, but it won’t work unless there is a good seal around the laser opening. You will feel the tiniest zap on your skin and I also recommend wearing a pair of sunglasses, especially around your face. The upper lip is a little tricky as there are contours on your face that make an exact seal difficult. The bikini line was super easy to access and because of how wiry the hair is, I can definitely tell that the hair is growing back slower and thinner. I think that’s why it takes so long to work – you have to catch the hair as it’s growing out and that varies from person to person. Overall, I think it’s working and I plan to keep using it once a week and will extend it to my lower legs as well. So far, it’s 5 stars and I do recommend giving this little device a try!
Easy to use
I really like this ipl machine,nit works really well and was very easy to use.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Works really well be patient give it 4 weeks and your hair will start to be thinner and then eventually it won’t grow back as thick and with continued use Im never going to shave again!! Worth every dollar!
I would recommend this to a friend
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I have not tested this product against other brands so I have nothing to compare it to. Trying this out over a 4 week period, I can say this device does work. It powers up as soon as you plug it in and it requires the device to be tightly pressed against skin before the button lights up and you can activate the light. The instructions recommend use of no more than once weekly between applications. After just 3 applications, I noticed body hair regrowth slowed down. This device does work. The only reason I did not rate it higher was there were times even when I pressed it firmly against skin that the light did not go on making the time needed to apply it go up. You have to wait for the button to light up. I am not sure whether it had to do with the device being on for several minutes and just needed some time being off. After unplugging and retrying later, the device did work again.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Thank you taking the time to leave us a review. We are happy to hear you have noticed results.As you say, the device requires full contact with the skin to activate the flash, but it is possible to speed up treatments via 'Glide Mode' if you maintain contact with your skin as you move the device and hold down the button for continuous flashes, this works best on larger areas such as legs. If you would like to discuss tailored advice and help, please reach out to our customer care team on support-us@smoothskin.com. Thank you
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Love this! Works great! I was skeptical since it’s so cheap. So I was shocked when I saw how great it worked! I recommend!
I would recommend this to a friend
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It works well, does the job. Definitely less powerful than the ones on clinics, but if treatments are consistent it will grant results
A lot less expensive than traditional spa route
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I purchased this item to clear up some areas of hair growth that reappeared after going through the traditional spa treatment years ago - which was VERY expensive. So far it's been easy to use. Instructions are easy enough to follow but probably should include to wear sunglasses or protective eyewear - especially if using for larger areas and longer exposure. I haven't used it long enough to notice how well it reduces hair growth but am optimistic based upon other reviews. A lot less of an investment than the traditional route...& worth the try.
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Hello,Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review. SmoothSkin devices have been developed and tested for ocular safety and are not harmful to eyes. They are safe to use without the need for eye protection, however some users do find the flash bright and prefer to wear sunglasses during treatments, but this is not essential. If you would like more information or advice please contact us at support-us@smoothskin.com. Thank you
So far so good
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So far so good with this product. Used for about 3 weeks now and I can see a difference in the reduction of new hair growth. It did hurt the first time but you get used to it and it ends up being painless.
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Its painless and no red areas after using. I wish you didn’t have to use it as much as you do for permanent results.
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Its very easy to use. Dont take too much time and results are out of the world.
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Easy to use. Was scared at fiest it would really hurt or pull, but doesn't. I'd recommend starting on leg or non sensitive part of body first to get a feel.
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I'm in search of an IPL device for people with Fitzpatrick type V and VI skin colors (i.e. Black people/POC/dark-skinned people), so I decided to purchase this device. Sadly, I didn't actually get to demo the device because apparently, my knees were too dark, but my legs and arms weren't. Therefore, I will give this device 5 stars for properly detecting that my skin-color was too deep. I also give 5 stars for the build quality and presentation of the device. However, I will say that it's a bit disheartening that companies don't even try to accommodate darker-skin tones when creating at-home IPL devices (I'm looking at you Braun & Philips). I'm hopeful that we will see some low-energy IPL tech for deeper-skin in the future.
Brand response from SmoothSkin
We're sorry to hear SmoothSkin Pure doesn't work with your skin tone. All SmoothSkin devices have built-in safety sensors to to protect your skin and ensure the device does not activate when an unsuitable skin tone is detected. Due to the nature of IPL technology and the way that it works, IPL is unsuitable for use on dark skin. Dark skin contains a high amount of pigment (melanin) and so will absorb more light, which, in extreme cases, can result in potential burns, discolouration or even scarring.
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Pros: Doesn't hurt, Safe, FDA approved, small, easy to use, can travel with it Cons: Hard to get around certain areas (ex:// knee), power cord is a little bit bulky Overall a good item. Would like to have eye protection included because it is kind of bright when the device flashes.
Wife seems happy with it!
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Got this for my wife. So far she seems happy with it, though don’t expect immediate results—it takes several sessions to see results. I don’t think there is and specific downside other than this thing is somewhat expensive considering.
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The crack of the laser, the very bright flash like a bolt of lighting striking your body, and the wonderful smell of burning hair takes a little bit of getting used to the first few times. Now I'm like a wizard with it! Hair doesn't grow back as fast as it used to. And becomes less and less after each use.
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I’ve had this for maybe a month. So I have used it mostly for the legs. I can say that this works a lot since I don’t shave that much anymore after the two weeks I’ve used it. It would hurt a bit on the underarm area. I do suggest maybe regular use for results to show.
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Customers recognize the Bare+ IPL Hair Removal System for its effectiveness in hair reduction. Many users describe it as painless and easy to use. However, some users find the treatment time-consuming, and a few mention the bright flash during use.
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I’ve only used it twice now and so far it definitely works, you can tell by the bit of pain in denser hair areas. What I don’t like is that the skin color detection on the machine will stop the laser from functioning if your skin is too dark or even too light, so it works on most of my body but stops sometimes on my armpits.
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Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review. The skin tone sensors are designed not to flash unless a safe skin tone is detected and unfortunately skin that is rich in melanin can absorb too much heat, but this is not the case for light skin. We understand it can be disappointing when the device does not flash, but the safety sensors are designed to protect darker skin from too much heat. If the device is not flashing on light skin it could be due to improper contact with the skin. We hope this helps, for tailored advice and help, please reach out to our customer care team on support-us@smoothskin.com.
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Hello, thank you so much for leaving a review. We are thrilled to hear you have already seen results. Feel free to share your results with us on Instagram @smoothskinipl
This laser item is not only fancy but looks that works very great , compare to other hair laser remover this one , don’t need to wait 1 month u can use ones a week . I don’t know yet if the final result will be great bc this is my first week for using it, but reading more reviews I can tell that it will be a great result
So far so good. I've used this for six weeks now and can definitely tell a difference. The only thing that is a little negative is that it takes a lot longer to use it than it says (for me anyway)
I was a little skeptical at first but am so sick of shaving daily, and sure enough it works! Be patient it doesn’t happen overnight but you will definitely notice a huge difference with the amount of hair growth after the second session and after the 4th session some have even stopped growing back.
Purchased by my SO and this is what I've gathered: After a month and a half with use once a week, there has been no noticeable results. You're in it for the long haul with this, so you'll definitely be well outside the return period before you find out if it actually helps.
I love this product. So far, it was great. I can see some results on my 5th week of usage, and I have very high hopes for the results to be astonishing. I highly recommend this product.
Easy to use and effective
I have been using it now for a few months and have been a huge improvement in just 5 uses in an area. It's easy to use and I am usually done in less than 5 minutes. For a home use product, it does the job without having to spend thousands in a salon
I was skeptical it would work but so far so good. Not 100% painless, but definitely tolerable and not very painful. I’m on my 3rd week (3rd session; 1 session per week) and have already noticed less and slower hair growth. I’m of Hispanic decent and unfortunately have a small amount of facial hair growth. The little fuzz on my chin still comes back but a lot slower and less. And the little fuzz on upper lip stopped coming back after the second session. This is week 3 and I’ve had noticeable improvement.
Easy to use and does the job. We use it for hard to get ear hairs and easier to reach places like chin and arms. A must for anyone who cares about their looks
I was hesitant at first, but now that I have tried it per the instructions, I love it! It does what it is expected to do! Painless and Fast!
This works well and after a month of uses I do notice a difference. I think the only down fall is remembering to use it weekly.
This thing really works seeing results in two weeks already. Happy with my purchase. Don’t forget wearing safety glasses during use.
So far so good. Hairs definitely need to be on the lighter and thinner side for this to work well. It's important to space out the treatments in order to get maximum benefit.
It’s too early to gauge results, but so far so good. It doesn’t hurt to use and only some warmth is felt. I have high hopes so hopefully it will deliver.
Works perfectly. It takes a little getting used to but there's no pain and seems to do everything its supposed to.
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I’ve only used it twice now and so far it definitely works, you can tell by the bit of pain in denser hair areas. What I don’t like is that the skin color detection on the machine will stop the laser from functioning if your skin is too dark or even too light, so it works on most of my body but stops sometimes on my armpits.
Brand response from SmoothSkin
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review. The skin tone sensors are designed not to flash unless a safe skin tone is detected and unfortunately skin that is rich in melanin can absorb too much heat, but this is not the case for light skin. We understand it can be disappointing when the device does not flash, but the safety sensors are designed to protect darker skin from too much heat. If the device is not flashing on light skin it could be due to improper contact with the skin. We hope this helps, for tailored advice and help, please reach out to our customer care team on support-us@smoothskin.com.
Brand response from SmoothSkin
Hello, thank you so much for leaving a review. We are thrilled to hear you have already seen results. Feel free to share your results with us on Instagram @smoothskinipl
This laser item is not only fancy but looks that works very great , compare to other hair laser remover this one , don’t need to wait 1 month u can use ones a week . I don’t know yet if the final result will be great bc this is my first week for using it, but reading more reviews I can tell that it will be a great result
So far so good. I've used this for six weeks now and can definitely tell a difference. The only thing that is a little negative is that it takes a lot longer to use it than it says (for me anyway)
I was a little skeptical at first but am so sick of shaving daily, and sure enough it works! Be patient it doesn’t happen overnight but you will definitely notice a huge difference with the amount of hair growth after the second session and after the 4th session some have even stopped growing back.
Purchased by my SO and this is what I've gathered: After a month and a half with use once a week, there has been no noticeable results. You're in it for the long haul with this, so you'll definitely be well outside the return period before you find out if it actually helps.
I love this product. So far, it was great. I can see some results on my 5th week of usage, and I have very high hopes for the results to be astonishing. I highly recommend this product.
Easy to use and effective
I have been using it now for a few months and have been a huge improvement in just 5 uses in an area. It's easy to use and I am usually done in less than 5 minutes. For a home use product, it does the job without having to spend thousands in a salon
I was skeptical it would work but so far so good. Not 100% painless, but definitely tolerable and not very painful. I’m on my 3rd week (3rd session; 1 session per week) and have already noticed less and slower hair growth. I’m of Hispanic decent and unfortunately have a small amount of facial hair growth. The little fuzz on my chin still comes back but a lot slower and less. And the little fuzz on upper lip stopped coming back after the second session. This is week 3 and I’ve had noticeable improvement.
Easy to use and does the job. We use it for hard to get ear hairs and easier to reach places like chin and arms. A must for anyone who cares about their looks
I was hesitant at first, but now that I have tried it per the instructions, I love it! It does what it is expected to do! Painless and Fast!
This works well and after a month of uses I do notice a difference. I think the only down fall is remembering to use it weekly.
This thing really works seeing results in two weeks already. Happy with my purchase. Don’t forget wearing safety glasses during use.
So far so good. Hairs definitely need to be on the lighter and thinner side for this to work well. It's important to space out the treatments in order to get maximum benefit.
It’s too early to gauge results, but so far so good. It doesn’t hurt to use and only some warmth is felt. I have high hopes so hopefully it will deliver.
Works perfectly. It takes a little getting used to but there's no pain and seems to do everything its supposed to.
