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The most exclusive! Lumea 9000
Light pulses: Up to 450,000 |
Our favourite! Lumea Prestige
Light pulses: Up to 450,000 |
Price & quiality! Lumea Advanced
Light pulses: Up to 250,000 |
Hair removal is always a complicated subject and on which it is difficult to agree. In any conversation there will be as many methods or ways to remove body hair as members participate. It is normal. Everyone knows her skin better than anyone else and knows what works best for her to achieve perfect hair removal.
But what if we told you that there is a way to get the ideal hair removal whatever your skin is like? You do not believe it?
In that case, we would like to introduce you to several models of Philips brand laser epilators, devices whose followers are growing by the minute. We are talking about the Philips Lumea 9000, the company’s flagship; the Philips Lumea Prestige, with SenseIQ technology and the affordable Philips Lumea Advanced. These laser hair removers allow professional hair removal in the privacy of our home in a simple and fast way. The question here, which of those epilators should I choose? Don’t worry. In this article we are going to reveal all the necessary information to know these devices and you can make the best decision.
Philips Lumea 9000 vs. Prestige vs. Advanced – Comparison Table
In this comparative table you can find the main characteristics of each epilator. There are somewhat complex terms that require an explanation, especially if it is the first time that you are considering getting one. Let us begin!
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Lumea 9000
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Lumea Prestige
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Lumea Advanced
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| IPL technology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| SmartSkin-sensor | Yes | Yes | Not |
| Intensity levels | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| UV filter | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Total flashes | Up to 450,000 | 250,000 – 450,000 | 250,000 |
| Light frequency | 2.4 – 6.5 J/ cm2 | 2.4 – 6.5 j/cm² | 5 j/cm² |
| Feeding | with or without cable | With cable | With cable |
| Accessories | 4 | 4 | 2 |
| Curved accessories | Body + face + bikini + armpits | Body + face + bikini + armpits | Not |
| Apps | Yes | Yes | Yes |
What is IPL technology and why is it so important?
To make the best decision, the first thing is to know a little about how these devices work.
When you put the epilator on your skin and the laser flash is produced, this halo of intense light penetrates the hair root, weakening it. After several sessions, the hair will have lost strength and thickness and will gradually decrease.
Understanding this we go with IPL technology. These acronyms mean Internal Pulsed Light and consists of the use, by epilators, of soft pulses of light that penetrate the hair root.
After several sessions, a significant decrease is achieved and until the hair disappears, that is, it does not grow back.
IPL technology is present in these three models of Philips epilators.
The importance of skin care: SmartSkin sensor
We must never forget that the skin is not a simple wrapper, but one more organ of the body that must be cared for and tried to hurt as little as possible.
Using a concentrated light such as a laser for hair removal may seem risky at first, but Philips has thought of it.
That’s why the Philips Lumea 9000 and the Philips Lumea Prestige feature the SmartSkin sensor. Its function is simple as well as crucial. This sensor identifies your skin tone and based on that establishes the appropriate intensity to carry out hair removal without any damage to the skin.
This function is ideal, especially when dealing with more sensitive areas or those that require greater care. The SmartSkin sensor is not present in the Philips Lumea Advanced, although it incorporates a skin tone sensor that stops the emission of light pulses if it considers that the skin is too dark.
However, if you prefer to regulate the intensity yourself, these three Philips models present five different options for it.
We close this section informing that both the Lumea 9000, Prestige and Advanced have an ultraviolet ray filter to protect both the skin and the eyes.
Technical data of these Philips Lumea epilators
Lumea epilators have been seen to be a great way to remove body hair and keep skin healthy, but all this may not have been enough to help you make up your mind, so let’s take a closer look at the specifications provided by Philips. .
If you have looked at the table, you will have seen a section that referred to the total number of flashes. This indicates the number of shots or pulses that each epilator can do before having to purchase a replacement cartridge.
The Philips Lumea 9000 offers up to 450,000 shots, just like the latest version of the Lumea Prestige. You have to be careful because the first versions of this model were reduced to 250,000 flashes, exactly the same amount as the Philips Lumea Advanced.
The next thing to look at is the light frequency. This term refers to the energy of the light that is released in each shot. The Philips Lumea 9000 and the Lumea Prestige present identical values, 2.4 – 6.5 J/cm 2, however the Philips Lumea Advanced reaches a maximum of 5 j/cm². This means that the first two models can focus more energy on the hair root and, therefore, be more efficient.
Regarding the charging of these devices, the Philips Lumea 9000 gives the option of doing it through wired or wireless charging. Both the Prestige and the Advanced only have wired charging.
Hair removal accessories
Philips epilators are accompanied by a series of accessories, mostly heads, intended for different areas of the body to facilitate epilation.
But here again the Philips Lumea 9000 and the Philips Lumea Prestige stand out against the Advanced. The first two models come with up to four curved accessories that help make hair removal more efficient. These accessories, each one designed for a specific area of the body, allow you to specifically treat areas such as the body, face, bikini areas or armpits.
The Lumea Advanced, on the other hand, incorporates only two accessories: one for the face and the other for the bikini areas.
An app for your Philips Lumea: shave with your phone?
No, it has nothing to do with it, although your phone may have some relevance when it comes to waxing.
Lumea epilators send the information of the hair removal process to the application (Philips Lumea IPL) so that you can see in more detail the areas that you have treated and the intensity with which you have done it.
You can also set treatment plans, reminders and check the status of the epilator. In short, it becomes a very interesting addition that complements the entire waxing process.
Our favorite Philips epilator is…
The Philips Lumea Prestige!
We tell you why. First of all, it is practically the same as the Philips Lumea 9000, you only have to use a cable to recharge the battery. Also, if you buy the latest models, the number of flashes offered by the epilator is the same. All this means that you can have a top epilator at a lower price.
It is quite different if you want the epilator for casual use and you do not want to spend more than necessary. In that case, the Philips Lumea Advanced will fulfill its double mission: remove hair and take care of your pocket.