# Braun Silk-Expert Pro 5 IPL Hair Removal, PL5138

Braun Silk-Expert Pro 5 PL5138 is a corded at-home IPL hair-removal device with automatic skin-tone adjustment and two treatment heads listed among its contents. Braun describes it for multiple body areas, but IPL suitability depends on skin tone and hair colour, and the instructions set important treatment limits.

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- Market: UK
- Language: en-GB
- Currency: GBP
- Brand: Braun
- Model: Silk-Expert Pro 5
- Category: Beauty & Health > Personal Care Appliances > Shavers & Epilators
- Price: 289.99 GBP
- Previous price: 610.00 GBP
- Discount: 52%
- Price checked: 2026-11-12T18:08:50.866Z
- Rating: 4.4 / 5
- Reviews: 40

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## At a glance

- IPL rather than laser technology, intended for at-home hair removal.
- The listing says a sensor automatically adapts flashes to skin tone and describes three intensity modes.
- Braun lists treatment for legs, arms, chest, back, face, underarms and pubic areas, subject to the instructions and suitability guidance.
- Manufacturer-listed accessories include a precision head, standard head, travel pouch and Venus razor.

## Pros

- Corded operation means no battery charging is required according to the listing.
- Two head types are listed, supporting treatment of different areas.
- The automatic skin-tone sensor and three intensity modes are intended to adapt treatment to skin tone and comfort.

## Cons

- Treatment needs to follow a repeated schedule. The listing advises no more than once weekly on the same area and maintenance touch-ups to limit regrowth.
- Suitability is limited. The instructions say it is most effective on light to medium skin tones and dark hair, and exclude several areas including around the eyes, tattoos and certain intimate areas.

## Specifications

### Identity
- Brand: Braun
- Model: Silk-Expert Pro 5
### Power and operation
- Power configuration: Corded Electric
- Operation mode: automatic
- Batteries required: No
### Dimensions and weight
- Weight listed: 1.04 Kilograms
- Package dimensions: 28.1 x 19.9 x 10.1 cm; 1.04 kg
### Appearance and intended use
- Colour: White & Gold
- Recommended uses: Body Hair Removal, Hair Removal at Home, Pubic Hair Removal, Women Hair Removal
- Target audience: Women
### Treatment claims
- Intensity modes: 3 intensity modes
- Skin sensor claim: The IPL automatically and continuously adapts every flash to your skin tones with the Smart SkinProtect Sensor
- Treatment schedule in listing: Use it only once a week for 4 to 12 weeks for optimal results, with visible results after 2 sessions. For maintenance, touch-ups are recommended to prevent regrowth.
- Manufacturer smooth-skin claim: \[6 years of smooth skin\] Visible results in 2 sessions \(Following the regimen. Individual results may vary\)
- Session-time claim: \[Braun's fastest IPL\] Skip the laser salon, full body session in just 10 minutes
### Warranty
- Warranty description: 5 year warranty

## Before you buy

- Follow the manual's suitability chart and safety instructions before use. The listing says not to treat the same area more than once a week, not to use near the eyes, and not to use on dermal fillers, tattoos, or specified darker spots and intimate areas. It also cautions against use on wet surfaces and says to stop if the device, cord or filter is damaged.
- The 10-minute full-body session and visible-results-after-two-sessions statements are manufacturer claims, conditional on following the regimen, not guaranteed outcomes. The instructions describe weekly use for 4 to 12 weeks.
- The listing gives differing duration claims: one highlight says 2 years of smooth skin, while product details claim up to 6 years. It also calls the device a trimmer in customer feedback although the product is described as IPL hair removal. Treat outcome and customer-feedback wording cautiously. The manufacturer says results vary and follow-up touch-ups may be needed.

## In the box

- Gillette Venus Razor (Included)
- Gold Travel Pouch (Included)
- Precision Head (Included)
- Standard Head (Included)

## A good fit for

- People seeking a corded at-home IPL device with automatic skin-tone sensing and more than one treatment head listed.
- Buyers whose skin tone and hair colour fall within the device's suitability guidance and who are prepared to follow a weekly treatment routine.

## Less suited to

- Anyone seeking a laser device. This product uses IPL.
- People whose skin tone, hair colour or intended treatment area falls outside the manual's suitability guidance.
- Buyers wanting a cordless device or a one-session treatment routine.

## Customer feedback

Customer feedback describes the device as effective, with one report of results after three sessions, while opinions on value are mixed. This is customer-reported experience, not a guarantee: Braun's listing specifies a weekly course and says results vary, so buyers should allow for repeated use and possible maintenance.
- Positive themes: Customers describe it as effective. One reported results after three sessions.
- Mixed feedback: Opinions on value for money are mixed, with some considering it worth the investment and others considering it a waste of money.

## Frequently asked questions

### Is the Braun Silk-Expert Pro 5 a laser device?
No. The listing identifies it as an IPL device and explicitly distinguishes it from laser hair removal.
### How often does the listing recommend using it?
The instructions say to use it once a week for 4 to 12 weeks, and not more than once weekly on the same area. Maintenance touch-ups may be recommended.
### Who is this IPL device suitable for?
The listing says it is most effective on light to medium skin tones and dark hair. Check the device's suitability chart and avoid the areas excluded in the manual.
### What accessories are listed as included?
The manufacturer contents list names a Gillette Venus Razor, Gold Travel Pouch, Precision Head and Standard Head. Confirm the selected listing if package contents matter.

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