Philips Lumea 9000 IPL Hair Removal Device BRI879/02

Philips Lumea 9000 BRI879/02 is a corded home IPL hair-removal device with three attachments for body, face and sensitive areas. Its SmartSkin sensor suggests an intensity setting, while the Lumea app offers treatment guidance and scheduling. IPL suitability depends on skin tone and hair colour, so read the manual before use.

At a glance

Three curved attachments are specified for body, face and sensitive-area treatments.
SmartSkin suggests an intensity setting based on skin tone. The listing also describes a sensor that prevents flashes on skin too dark to treat.
The free Lumea app provides treatment guidance, scheduling and a Body Hair Analyzer to track hair reduction.
Philips claims more than 80% hair reduction after two treatments on legs. This is a manufacturer claim, not a general guarantee.

Price

£369.99Save 29%

Reference price: ~~£519.99~~

Price checked: 13 Nov 2026

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Pros and cons

Pros

Area-specific attachments and SmartSkin intensity guidance support a more tailored home routine.
The app's guidance and scheduling may help users keep to the stated treatment intervals.
Corded operation avoids reliance on a rechargeable battery.

Cons

The treatment schedule calls for an initial series followed by monthly touch-ups, so it requires ongoing time and consistency.
IPL is unsuitable for some combinations of skin tone and hair colour, including light blonde, grey, red or white hair and dark brown to dark skin tones.
The device is listed as not water resistant.

Technical specifications

14 specifications

Identity
Brand	PHILIPS
Model	Lumea 9000

Power and battery
Power configuration	Corded Electric

Dimensions and installation
Weight listed	0.9 Kilograms

Materials and protection
Water resistance listed	Not Water Resistant

Treatment and suitability
Treatment areas	body, face, and sensitive areas
Intended user and suitability	Philips Lumea is a home use device intended for the removal of unwanted hair for a single user. Lumea can be used by persons in the age range of 18-65 years with fair up to medium brown skin tones, and naturally dark blond, brown, dark brown and black hair. Lumea is a handheld device intended for home use. Check the skin tone and hair color tables in the user manual and read the important safety instructions carefully to see if Lumea is suitable for you.
Initial treatment schedule	4 treatments in total, one every 2 weeks (with 14-day intervals).
Touch-up schedule	one treatment every 4 weeks.
Not suitable hair colours	light blonde, grey, red or white hairs
Not suitable skin tones	dark brown to dark skin tones

Dimensions and origin
Package dimensions and weight	25.5 x 22.8 x 11.2 cm; 897 g
Country of origin	China

Guarantee
Manufacturer guarantee claim	5-year guarantee⁵

What to know before buying

Listing details to confirm

Follow the manual and safety instructions, and check its skin-tone and hair-colour tables before treatment. The listing gives both an initial schedule of four treatments at 14-day intervals and a separate product-description instruction of one treatment every two weeks for six weeks. It also gives a conflicting aftercare description of one treatment every four weeks and monthly touch-ups. The claimed five-year guarantee requires registration on Philips.com within 90 days of purchase.

What’s in the box

Included

Philips Lumea IPL hair remover 9000 Series (BRI879/02)
3 attachments for body, face and sensitive areas
Premium beauty pouch

Who is it for?

A good fit for

People seeking a corded home IPL device with separate attachments for body, face and sensitive areas.
Users whose skin tone and natural hair colour fall within the suitability guidance and who can follow a repeated treatment schedule.
Buyers who want app-based treatment guidance and intensity suggestions from a skin-tone sensor.

Less suited to

People with light blonde, grey, red or white hair, or dark brown to dark skin tones, as the listing says IPL is ineffective or unsuitable for these cases.
Anyone needing a cordless or water-resistant hair-removal device.
People who cannot commit to the initial treatments and ongoing touch-ups.

Philips Lumea 9000 IPL Hair Removal Device BRI879/02 · photo 2 — Additional product photo 2

Customer reviews on Amazon

4.6 / 5 · 32 ratings

5 stars79%79%
4 stars15%15%
3 stars0%0%
2 stars0%0%
1 star6%6%

The aggregate rating is mostly positive, with a smaller one-star share. This offers a limited snapshot of overall customer sentiment, not evidence about particular strengths or problems. Consider the device's corded design, treatment schedule and skin-and-hair suitability guidance when deciding whether it fits your routine.

Frequently asked questions

Which hair and skin types is the Lumea 9000 intended for?

The listing states fair to medium brown skin tones and naturally dark blonde, brown, dark brown and black hair. It says treatment is not effective on light blonde, grey, red or white hair and cannot be used on dark brown to dark skin tones. Check the manual's tables and safety instructions before use.

How often should treatments be carried out?

The listing's Q&A specifies four initial treatments, one every two weeks, followed by one treatment every four weeks. Elsewhere it gives an initial schedule lasting six weeks and describes monthly touch-ups. These instructions conflict, so use the schedule in the product's manual.

Does the device need to be charged?

No charging is indicated. The listed power configuration is Corded Electric.

What is included?

The stated contents list comprises the Lumea 9000 device, three attachments for body, face and sensitive areas, and a premium beauty pouch.