BBy Bikram Nath·Researched from UK Amazon listings·Updated 2026-10-16·6 products compared
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What are the best IPL hair removal devices to buy in the UK?
Our top pick for IPL Hair Removal Devices in the UK is the Braun IPL Silk-Expert Pro 5 PL5137.
The Braun IPL Silk-Expert Pro 5 PL5137 suits buyers who want a skin-tone sensor, a precision head and a stated 5 year warranty.
The Braun IPL Silk-Expert Pro 5 PL5137 is our top pick among IPL hair removal devices because its listing states a 5 year warranty, a Smart SkinProtect Sensor that adapts every flash to your skin tone, 3 intensity modes, a UV filter and a precision head, with a pouch and Venus razor in the box. For cordless use with attachments for each area, the Philips Lumea 9900 Series BRI951/01 lists corded and cordless use and 4 curved attachments; for a cooled head, the Ulike Air 10 lists sapphire ice-cooling with a contact temperature below 15.6°C.
This guide compares six IPL devices from Braun, Philips, Ulike, Beauris, Haarlosy and TIIMAGIC, using what each listing states: intensity levels, skin sensor, cooling, flash count, power supply, attachments and warranty. Stated intensity levels or modes run from 3 on the Braun to 9 on the Beauris, Haarlosy and TIIMAGIC.
Buying guide
What should you look for in IPL Hair Removal Devices?
1Skin sensor: the Braun lists a Smart SkinProtect Sensor that adapts every flash to your skin tone; the Philips lists a SmartSkin Sensor that detects skin tone and indicates the light setting to use; the Ulike says its SkinSensor detects skin tones, auto-adjusts power and stops flashing if the area is too dark; the Beauris lists a skin contact sensor that flashes only in full contact with the skin. The Haarlosy and TIIMAGIC listings do not mention a skin sensor in the features we read.
2Skin tone and hair colour: the Beauris listing says IPL is not effective on darker skin tones (brown to black) or very light hair (blonde, red, grey, or white). Ulike says IPL is not suitable for everyone and points to its skin tone chart, and the Haarlosy and TIIMAGIC listings say to check their suitability image before buying.
3Cooling: the listings state 5°C cooling (TIIMAGIC), 8°C ice-cooling (Beauris) and a contact temperature below 15.6°C from sapphire ice-cooling (Ulike). The Braun, Philips and Haarlosy listings do not mention cooling in the features we read.
4Intensity and flashes: the Beauris, Haarlosy and TIIMAGIC list 9 intensity levels, the Braun 3 intensity modes, and the Ulike 4 modes (fast, normal, high and SHR). Haarlosy states 999,900 flashes and a 5 cm² flash window, and TIIMAGIC up to 999,900 flashes and a 3 cm² flash window; the Beauris states a maximum energy output of 21J.
5Power supply, attachments and warranty: the Philips lists corded and cordless use and 4 curved attachments for body, face, bikini and underarms; the Beauris is a corded device; the Braun includes a precision head. Only the Braun listing states a warranty, of 5 years (T&Cs on Braun.com apply).
Our process
How do we choose our picks?
We don’t lab-test products ourselves. Instead we synthesise current Amazon UK listings and published specs into clear, honest recommendations. We earn a commission if you buy through our links, but that never changes which products we rank.
Current UK availability
We check each pick against live Amazon UK catalogue data rather than last year’s model lists. Stock moves fast, so a listing can sell out after we publish.
Published specs
We compare manufacturer specifications so each pick is right for a real budget and use-case.
UK-specific fit
We factor in UK voltage and plug/fitting standards — details that generic global lists miss.
Beauris IPL Hair Removal Device with Ice-Cooling, 9 Levels
The Beauris IPL Hair Removal Device suits buyers whose skin tone and hair colour fit its stated guidelines and who want 9 levels, 8°C cooling and an auto-glide mode.
Intensity Levels
9
Skin Sensor
Skin contact sensor; flashes only in full contact with the skin
Cooling
8°C ice-cooling
Power Supply
Corded
Energy
Up to 21J
Wavelength
600–1200nm
What we like
+9 intensity levels with a stated maximum energy output of 21J
+8°C ice-cooling, per the listing
+Auto-glide mode for continuous flashes on larger areas
+LCD touchscreen and 3 modes
Worth noting
–The listing states no warranty term
–Corded device, per the listing
–Not effective on darker skin tones or very light hair, and not for under-18s, per the listing
£109.99Amazon.co.uk price as of 17 Oct, 13:00 (London time). Details
Product prices and availability are accurate as of 17 Oct, 13:00 (London time) and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon.co.uk at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.
Editor's Note
The Braun is the only one of these six listings that states a warranty term; none of the other five gives one in the features we read. Several listings make results claims with their own timelines and percentages; those are the brands' statements, and they are not measured the same way across devices. Flash counts are stated by Haarlosy and TIIMAGIC only.
Our Take
Choose the Braun IPL Silk-Expert Pro 5 PL5137 for a skin-tone sensor, a precision head and a stated 5 year warranty. Choose the Philips Lumea 9900 Series BRI951/01 for cordless use and 4 attachments, or the Ulike Air 10 if you want a cooled head and dual lamps.
Questions & answers
Frequently asked questions
Which IPL hair removal device comes with a warranty?
The Braun IPL Silk-Expert Pro 5 PL5137 is the only IPL device in this guide whose listing states a warranty, of 5 years (T&Cs on Braun.com apply). The Philips, Ulike, Beauris, Haarlosy and TIIMAGIC listings state no warranty term in the features we read.
Does IPL hair removal work on dark skin or light hair?
The Beauris IPL listing says IPL technology is not effective on darker skin tones (brown to black) or very light hair (blonde, red, grey, or white). Ulike says IPL is not suitable for everyone, and the Haarlosy and TIIMAGIC listings ask buyers to check a suitability image before buying.
Which IPL devices have a skin tone sensor?
The Braun IPL Silk-Expert Pro 5, Philips Lumea 9900 Series and Ulike Air 10 all list a sensor that reads skin tone. Braun says its sensor adapts every flash, Philips says its sensor indicates the light setting to use, and Ulike says its SkinSensor auto-adjusts power and stops flashing if the area is too dark.
Which IPL hair removal device can be used cordless?
The Philips Lumea 9900 Series BRI951/01 lists corded and cordless use. The Beauris IPL listing describes its device as corded.
Which IPL devices have ice cooling?
The TIIMAGIC IPL lists 5°C cooling, the Beauris IPL lists 8°C ice-cooling, and the Ulike Air 10 lists sapphire ice-cooling that keeps the contact temperature below 15.6°C. The Braun, Philips and Haarlosy listings do not mention cooling in the features we read.
How long does a full-body IPL session take?
The Braun, Ulike, Beauris, Haarlosy and TIIMAGIC listings each say a full-body session takes about 10 minutes. These are the brands' own figures.
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