The Philips Lumea IPL 9900 Series (BRI953/02) is tailored for individuals seeking a convenient, at-home solution for long-lasting hair reduction. Its key benefit is providing smooth skin through personalized IPL treatments powered by advanced SenseIQ Technology and integrated SkinAI features via the Lumea IPL app, although consistent application over several weeks is essential for achieving desired results.
SenseIQ Technology: Automatically senses your skin tone and suggests the most comfortable and effective setting, ensuring personalized treatment and enhanced safety.
SkinAI Features (via Lumea IPL app): Provides skin analysis and tracks your progress, offering guidance and helping you optimize your treatment plan directly from your smartphone.
Corded & Cordless Operation: Offers ultimate flexibility, allowing you to use the device wirelessly for convenience or plugged in for uninterrupted sessions.
3 Specialized Attachments: Includes curved attachments designed for specific body areas (e.g., body, face, bikini, underarms), ensuring optimal skin contact and effective treatment.
Fastest Lumea IPL Device: Engineered for quick treatment sessions, allowing you to cover larger areas efficiently.
Long-lasting Smooth Skin: Delivers significant hair reduction over time, leading to prolonged periods of smooth, hair-free skin.
Personalized Treatment: SenseIQ and SkinAI ensure safe and effective use tailored to individual skin tones.
Convenient & Flexible: Corded and cordless options provide freedom and ease of use anywhere.
Comprehensive Coverage: Multiple attachments are optimized for different body contours, maximizing effectiveness.
Progress Tracking: The Lumea IPL app helps monitor results and adherence to the treatment schedule.
Efficient Sessions: The device's speed allows for quicker treatment of all desired areas.
Requires Consistency: Multiple initial sessions are necessary for optimal hair reduction.
Not for All Skin/Hair Types: As with all IPL devices, it's not effective on very dark skin tones or very light (grey, white, red) hair.
Initial Investment: IPL devices represent a higher upfront cost compared to temporary hair removal methods.
Personalized Treatment: SenseIQ and SkinAI ensure safe and effective use tailored to individual skin tones.
Convenient & Flexible: Corded and cordless options provide freedom and ease of use anywhere.
Comprehensive Coverage: Multiple attachments are optimized for different body contours, maximizing effectiveness.
Progress Tracking: The Lumea IPL app helps monitor results and adherence to the treatment schedule.
Efficient Sessions: The device's speed allows for quicker treatment of all desired areas.
Requires Consistency: Multiple initial sessions are necessary for optimal hair reduction.
Not for All Skin/Hair Types: As with all IPL devices, it's not effective on very dark skin tones or very light (grey, white, red) hair.
Initial Investment: IPL devices represent a higher upfront cost compared to temporary hair removal methods.
The Philips Lumea IPL 9900 Series (BRI953/02) is designed for effective hair reduction across various body parts, including legs, arms, underarms, bikini area, and face. Its SenseIQ Technology is crucial, as it automatically detects your skin tone at the beginning of each session and throughout use, suggesting the most appropriate light intensity. This feature helps prevent incorrect usage and optimizes safety and efficacy.
To use, ensure your skin is clean, shaven, and dry. Select the appropriate attachment for the area you are treating. Power on the device, and SenseIQ will guide you on the right setting. Place the treatment window firmly against your skin. The device will emit a flash, and you then move it to the next adjacent skin area, ensuring no spots are missed. The Lumea IPL app with SkinAI features can be a significant aid, providing a personalized treatment plan, reminding you of upcoming sessions, and analyzing your skin's response over time. This guidance helps users stay on track for optimal, long-lasting results.
Typically, you'll see significant hair reduction after 3-4 bi-weekly treatments, with maintenance sessions required every 4-8 weeks thereafter to sustain smoothness. The cordless capability allows for treatment in comfortable, private spaces without being tethered to an outlet, making routine sessions more convenient.
Charge the Device: Before first use, fully charge your Lumea IPL device. This ensures optimal performance, especially for cordless operation.
Download the App: Install the 'Lumea IPL' app on your smartphone or tablet. Pair your device via Bluetooth to unlock the SkinAI features and personalized guidance.
Perform Skin Test: Before your first full treatment, always perform a small patch test on each area you intend to treat to ensure no adverse skin reaction occurs. Follow the manual's instructions for this step.
Select Attachment: Choose the specific attachment (e.g., body, face) designed for the area you are treating.
The Philips Lumea IPL 9900 Series is effective on a wide range of hair and skin types. However, like all IPL devices, it is not suitable for very dark skin tones (skin type VI) and is ineffective on very light hair colors such as white, grey, or red hair. Always consult the included skin and hair color chart in your user manual to determine suitability.
Cleaning: After each use, clean the treatment window and attachments with a soft, dry, lint-free cloth. You can slightly dampen the cloth with water or alcohol for stubborn marks, but ensure no liquid enters the device.
Storage: Store the device and its attachments in a dry, safe place, preferably in the provided pouch or case, away from direct sunlight and extreme temperatures.
Lamp Life: The device has a long-lasting lamp that does not require replacement. Follow the recommended usage guidelines to maximize its lifespan.