We compared two at-home IPL hair removal devices: the Braun IPL Silk-Expert Pro 5 and the Ulike Air 10.
What we looked at
Skin comfort technology, treatment speed, and price.
The verdict
If you want a skin-tone sensor that automatically adjusts each flash and dermatologically/gynecologically tested safety, the Braun is the pick at £344.99, though it costs £25.00 more. If you would rather pay less for sapphire ice-cooling technology and dual lights covering an 18% wider area, the Ulike Air 10 is the value option, at £319.99.
A £344.99 IPL device with an automatic skin-tone sensor.
A £319.99 IPL device with sapphire ice-cooling and dual lights.
Braun IPL Silk-Expert Pro 5, At Home Laser Hair Removal — Automatic Skin Sensor
Intended for: Marketed as an at-home IPL device with a skin-tone sensor that reads skin tone and automatically adjusts each flash, sensitive/balanced/power settings for different body parts, visible results from the second use, full-body sessions in around 10 minutes requiring only 2 sessions per month for 3 months, dermatological and gynecological testing, and eye-safe operation with no glasses needed.
What we liked
- Automatic skin-tone sensor adjusts each flash, per the listing
- Dermatologically and gynecologically tested
- Eye-safe operation, no protective glasses needed, per the listing
- Sensitive, balanced and power settings for different body parts
Worth knowing
- Costs £25.00 more than the Ulike on these listings
- No stated ice-cooling technology, unlike the Ulike
Best for
- Buyers who want an automatic skin-tone safety sensor
- Anyone who wants dermatologically tested credentials
- Those treating sensitive areas without glasses
Not ideal for
- Budget-conscious buyers
- Anyone who specifically wants ice-cooling comfort technology
Ulike Air 10 IPL Hair Removal Device — Best Value
Intended for: Marketed as an IPL hair removal device with sapphire ice-cooling technology keeping contact temperature below 15.6°C during full-body sessions, Dual Lights covering an 18% wider treatment area for 10-minute full-body sessions, 4 modes (fast, normal, high and SHR) for different body areas, a SkinSensor that auto-adjusts power and pauses on unsuitable skin tones, and stated visible results in 2 weeks.
What we liked
- Cheaper than the Braun on these listings, at £319.99
- Sapphire ice-cooling technology for comfort, per the listing
- Dual Lights cover an 18% wider treatment area
- 4 selectable modes including a salon-inspired SHR mode
- SkinSensor auto-adjusts power and pauses on unsuitable tones
Worth knowing
- No stated dermatological/gynecological testing credential in the listing
- Requires protective eyewear (included) unlike the Braun's stated glasses-free use
Best for
- Buyers who want the lower price
- Anyone who wants ice-cooling comfort during treatment
- Faster full-body sessions with a wider treatment area
Not ideal for
- Anyone who specifically wants dermatological testing credentials
- Buyers who want glasses-free operation
