Want laser hair removal but don’t want the huge financial investment that comes with it? Same, same. Although there is no shortage of intense pulsed light (IPL) equipment claim To help you get rid of unwanted body hair permanently, some of these are just… gar-bahj.
Then there’s the RoseSkinCo Lumi (originally $229), real Do Work. In fact, it’s the only IPL device our editors swear by for DIY long-distance hair removal at home. Seriously, our W+G beauty writer Zoe Weiner previously wrote that it eliminated her pesky facial hair in four weeks. Luckily, this device is on sale for 25% off exclusively for Well+Good readers using a promo code Great.
RoseSkinCo Lumi — $160.00
Original price $220, now $160 with promo code Wilgood
color: 2 | Strength settings: 6 | Power supply type: Rechargeable via included cable
- An affordable alternative to expensive salon visits
- Comes in two lovely colors
- Painless (confirmed by W+G staff!)
- 6 intensity levels to customize your treatment
- May not work on all skin tones and hair types
- Requires consistent use to see results
Lumi is a cute, compact, FDA-approved device that uses pulses of light (intense Light) destroys hair at the hair follicle. IPL lasers are typically used in professional settings, such as dermatologists’ offices or medical spas, but Lumi puts the same technology into a compact, handheld device you can use in the comfort of your bathroom.
Here’s how it works: Once you’ve shaved the desired target area, all you have to do is turn on Lumi, choose from six intensity settings, and slide the device over your skin. You can use it just about anywhere, but RoseSkinCo says it’s perfect for removing hair from your underarms, face (below cheekbones only), legs, arms and bikini line. According to Weiner, “It didn’t hurt at all — it mostly felt like a quick little shock and a flash of light — which was a welcome surprise since I had to abandon a pro-level project a few years ago. Because it’s so painful.
As with other laser hair removal products and methods, using Lumi is not a one-and-done thing. You will need to continue with treatment (once a week for about 12 weeks) to see results, but you should Notice the difference in hair regrowth after the third or fourth week.
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If you want to permanently remove unwanted body hair, it’s definitely worth trying an at-home IPL device like Lumi, especially at this promotional price. Typically priced at $229, it’s much cheaper than an office solution. But with a promo code it’s only $160, which is actually a steal. Visit RoseSkinCo’s website, grab one for yourself, and get started.
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