Rank #6 in Best IPL Hair Removal Devices 2026: 10 Ranked, Two at £109.99
Philips Lumea 9000 Series BRI955/00, Corded & Cordless
Price and rating as shown on Amazon when we collected them. Both change.
The Philips Lumea 9000 Series (model BRI955/00) is number 6 in this guide and the dearest device named anywhere in it, at £364.99. You get three attachments for body, face and precision areas, a SmartSkin Sensor that reads your skin tone and indicates which light setting to use, a free app that walks you through each session, and both corded and cordless use.
What the listing does not give you is the set of numbers this guide uses to compare devices. There is no joule figure, no flash count and no temperature anywhere on the Amazon page, while several cheaper devices in the same article quote all three. The listing leans on clinical wording instead — up to 98% hair reduction after 4 treatments, and hair reduction lasting not just 12 months but up to 2 years — and then adds that the packaging may still show a 12-month claim. One field deserves reading twice: the dimensions are given as 1 x 1 x 1 cm alongside a stated weight of 1.16 kg. Every figure on this page comes from the Amazon listing, not from any test of our own.
How those 469 ratings break down
An average hides its own shape. This is the spread behind the 4.2 stars.
Specification
Exactly as published on the Amazon listing, field for field.
| Price | £364.99 |
|---|---|
| Rating | 4.2 out of 5 from 469 ratings |
| Rating breakdown | 71 five-star and 13 one-star out of the 100 ratings shown |
| Attachments | 3 (body, face and precision areas) |
| Light output, flash count and temperature | Not quoted anywhere in the listing |
| Hair reduction claim | Up to 2 years; listing warns packaging may still show the 12-month claim |
| Battery | 1 lithium ion battery required (included) |
| Product dimensions (as listed) | 1 x 1 x 1 cm; 1.16 kg |
What buyers actually say
Quoted from customer reviews on Amazon
Verified purchase“I had a really good experience with this device. So far, I've had 4 sessions in 2 months and I can say it works.”
Verified purchase“I was sceptical about buying one of these as it is a lot of money and I didn't think it would work. I have been using it for a year and can honestly say it's worked so well. I have dark thick hair, using this has reduced the thickness and time it grows back. I have noticed areas with little growth and the areas with growth are a lot thinner and take a lot longer to grow back. I don't get all the itching and in growing hairs that I did before using. If you're contemplating buying this but worry it won't work i can say for me personally it was the best investment.”
What it is up against
The rivals it was ranked against in Best IPL Hair Removal Devices 2026: 10 Ranked, Two at £109.99.
Questions people ask
How much does the Philips Lumea 9000 Series cost?
The listing price is £364.99, the dearest of the devices priced in this guide.
What do the Philips Lumea 9000 Series ratings look like?
The listing shows 4.2 out of 5 from 469 ratings; in its own breakdown of 100 ratings, 71 are five-star and 13 are one-star.
Does the Philips Lumea 9000 Series listing say how many joules or flashes it has?
No. The listing quotes no joules, no flash count and no temperature figure, selling on clinical claims instead.
How often does Philips say to use the Philips Lumea 9000 Series?
The listing says to treat every 2 weeks for an initial phase of 6 weeks, and claims visible results after only 2 treatments.
How long does Philips say the results last?
Up to 2 years, with up to 98% hair reduction after 4 treatments — though the same listing notes the packaging may still show a 12-month claim.
What size is the Philips Lumea 9000 Series?
The listing gives 1 x 1 x 1 cm and a weight of 1.16 kg; those two figures do not sit together, so treat the dimensions as listed.
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