Smoothskin specialises in Intense Pulsed Light hair removing devices. The IPL system helps to break down the hair growth cycle by transferring heat into the hair follicle - this isn’t an instant result and will normally take about one to two weeks until the hair naturally falls out.

The SmoothSkin Gold is the most powerful IPL home use hair removal device in the market, with a Detect and Set feature that personalises the treatment, automatically detects your skin tone, and displays it via the power bars on either side of the treatment window. You don’t need any gel to use the Gold and it has three modes to choose from: the ‘Glide’ is best used on large areas like your legs, simply press the button and slide it along the skin between flashes; the ‘Stamp’ mode is better for smaller areas were you lift and press between flashes; and the ‘Gentle’ mode can be used alongside the other two modes and reduces the intensity for sensitive skin areas. It can be used on both the body and face and is available with 200,000 (up to 10 years treatment) or - for an extra £50 - 300,000 shots (up to 15 years treatment); both follow a 12-week program.

The device is well made but a little on the large side, which makes it harder to handle in smaller or more delicate areas. However, it is still reasonably easy and comfortable to use - after two weeks of use, I have noticed a small improvement already: the hair seems to be growing back slower and less dense (that makes me sound much hairier than I am), but I still have a long way to go with the treatment. I am not expecting to be completely hairless by the end of it, but from the current results I expect a noticeable improvement.

You will also need to mindful of your skin type before purchasing, as it doesn’t work as well/at all on darker skin. This is a pricey purchase since it doesn’t guarantee 100% hairless results. I believe you will see results, but this could vary greatly from person to person. If you have the money to spare and hair you want to be rid of (with the right skin conditions), it its worth a go. RRP £249 (200,000 shots) & £299 (300,000 shots)

4 out of 5

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Pros

Easy to use

Pain free

Produces results

Glide, Stamp and Gentle mode

Strong build quality

Most powerful at home IPL hair removal device on the market

Cons

Pricey

Large

Big areas take a long time

Doesn’t work on some skin types