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SmoothSkin IPL Hair Removal

SmoothSkin IPL Hair Removal

SmoothSkin IPL devices offer convenient at-home hair removal by using light pulses to reduce hair growth, best suited for lighter skin tones and thicker hair types.

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Rankings by Sentiment Analysis

Reddit Rank
#5
Total Upvotes
23

Editorial Summary: SmoothSkin IPL devices mostly work well for lighter skin and thicker hair, but can be meh on darker tones and fine hair. Some folks love it, others get no results. Instructions can be confusing, and you gotta shave first which might irritate. Overall, decent at-home hair removal if you fit the right skin/hair profile.

Pros

  • ✓Effective for many users with visible hair reduction
  • ✓Works well on thicker hair and lighter skin tones
  • ✓Multiple device options available with varying power levels
  • ✓Convenient for at-home use
  • ✓Generally safe with built-in sensors for skin tone

Cons

  • ✗Less effective on darker skin tones and fine hair
  • ✗Power levels lower than some competitors
  • ✗Manual and usage instructions can be confusing
  • ✗Requires shaving before use, which may cause skin irritation
  • ✗Some users report no results despite consistent use

Methodology: Analyzed 14 quotes from Reddit discussions across multiple beauty and skincare subreddits including HairRemoval, Hirsutism, and SkincareAddiction between January 2016 and July 2025, synthesizing common themes to provide an impartial product overview.

Asked by Redditors

Is the SmoothSkin IPL device effective for all skin tones?
It works best on lighter to medium skin tones; effectiveness decreases on darker skin due to lower power settings for safety.
Do I need to shave before using the device?
Yes, shaving before treatment is recommended but may cause skin bumps or irritation for some users.
How long does it take to see results?
Users typically see noticeable hair reduction after several weeks or treatment sessions, but results vary.
Are all SmoothSkin devices equally powerful?
No, some models have lower energy output, especially those designed for darker skin tones.
Is the device safe to use at home?
Yes, it includes sensors to detect skin tone and prevent unsafe usage, but following instructions carefully is important.

Reddit Reviews:

Calculated by the the number of posts or comments that have an opinion on this product

Positive
3
Neutral
9
Negative
2

I got myself the Smoothskin Bare Plus IPL hair remover device, thinking it would help. But guess what? I still had to shave before using it, and that just led to more of those annoying bumps 🙂

u/OPSentiment: likely negative Upvotes: 56

So far it's working very well for me as well, for most body parts except for where my skin is much darker in intimate places because the auto sensor lowers the power, and my moustache hair which is barely there anyways.

u/Upbeat_Win_5324Sentiment: likely positive Upvotes: 11

I bought an IPL device from Smoothskin that’s meant for darker skin tones because I have a (barely) Fitzpatrick 4 skin tone (medium/tan). I’m almost done with my treatments, and I’ve seen obvious improvement, but I’m nowhere near where I wanted to be. My device is only about half as powerful as the highest setting on most other “name brand” devices because it’s intended for darker skin.

u/[deleted]Sentiment: likely neutral Upvotes: 11

Works pretty damn well from what I can see. He has never down any form of IPL or Laser btw.

u/Upbeat_Win_5324Sentiment: likely positive Upvotes: 11

My last option is the SmoothSkin Pure Fit, this is the device I’ve head the least about but it seems promising, says it’s the most powerful, pretty good reviews and it’s priced the same as the ulike, tho no money back guarantee in the Uk and limited warranty.

u/[deleted]Sentiment: likely neutral Upvotes: 9

Two years ago, I bought a SmoothSkin IPL device, but it did nothing for me despite paying a lot. 😫

u/OPSentiment: likely negative Upvotes: 8

Smoothskin Bare+ Ultrafast IPL for $130 CAD (reg $199) - 4 j/cm2 Smoothskin Pure Fit IPL for $315 CAD (reg $450) - 6 j/cm2 If these are your main choices, I'd go with the Pure Fit. FYI the average for IPL is 7 j/cm2 so both are a bit below average.

u/sesameletterpressSentiment: likely neutral Upvotes: 6

I bought an IPL device from Smoothskin that’s meant for darker skin tones because I have a (barely) Fitzpatrick 4 skin tone (medium/tan). I’m almost done with my treatments, and I’ve seen obvious improvement, but I’m nowhere near where I wanted to be. My device is only about half as powerful as the highest setting on most other “name brand” devices because it’s intended for darker skin.

u/[deleted]Sentiment: likely neutral Upvotes: 5

I was also wondering if anyone has tried any of the SmoothSkin Pure or Pure Adapt devices?

u/[deleted]Sentiment: likely neutral Upvotes: 3

I'm looking at the Smoothskin Pure Fit device and I think I fit into their acceptable hair colour chart but I'm Canadian and with the exchange rate and shipping and all it'll be quite a big investment so I thought I'd get a few hot takes on whether it's likely to pay off before pulling the trigger.

u/unknownSentiment: likely neutral Upvotes: 3
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