It’s Not Me, It’s You: An Official Breakup Letter to My Old Hair Removal Routine

We need to talk...

After years of stubborn stubble, nicks and burns, I think you knew this was coming. Our relationship has always been a bit, one-sided. I gave you my time (seriously, so much time), my money and my trust, but I never got the lasting results I needed. And now, it’s time I moved on. There’s someone new in my life – Philips Lumea IPL – and they’re everything I’ve been searching for.

Let me tell you about them, because Philips Lumea Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) is already turning heads (and legs, and arms…). As the global no. 1 IPL brand, now entering the United States market [1], Philips brings 25 years of research and proven results right into my home. No more frantic bathroom sprints or last-minute waxing appointments. Philips Lumea IPL offers a gentle, effective alternative to everything you’ve put me through.

With its advanced IPL technology, Philips Lumea IPL treats hair at the root, sending follicles into a resting phase. Hair sheds naturally and growth is inhibited. The result? Salon-like hair removal from the comfort of my home. In just two sessions, I could see visible results. In three sessions, over 90% of unwanted hair was gone [2]. And with touch-ups only needed every four weeks, I’ve reclaimed my time and my confidence.

You know what gets me about the Philips brand? Its innovation. Improving lives has always been at the heart of everything the brand does. “Here at Philips, we have always pushed boundaries in beauty tech to empower people to feel confident in their own skin,” said Rafael Viestel da Silva, Philips Grooming and Beauty Marketing Director. “Philips Lumea IPL brings the science behind salon-like results into the home, delivering powerful, long-lasting hair removal that’s easy, comfortable and truly transforms the everyday routine.”

Here’s why I’m crushing hard. Philips Lumea IPL is clinically proven to deliver long-lasting smooth skin [3]. And during the initial treatment period, half as many treatments are needed as with other leading IPL brands [4]. That’s not just talk; it’s been tested by over 3,000 consumers and currently is used by over six million people around the globe. Plus, Philips Lumea IPL has SenseIQ Technology that uses sensors to measure my skin tone and suggest a comfortable light intensity setting that’s even suitable for sensitive areas [5]. And since Philips Lumea IPL 9000 Series comes with four attachments, just about every inch of me [6] gets the VIP treatment, from face to underarms, bikini line and legs. It even has a free app that I have the option to download via the Apple App Store or Google that gives me personalized guidance and reminders, ensuring I get my best results.

So, to wax strips, tweezers, razors and lasers everywhere: thanks for the memories (or not!) but I’m ready for something better. Philips Lumea IPL is available now exclusively in Amazon’s U.S. store with a suggested retail price of $399.99 - $579.99 and an extended five-year warranty with product registration. The future is smooth, and I’m stepping into it feeling free.

No hard feelings, but I won’t miss you.