{"id":606134829362,"title":"RoseSkinCo Review: Does Handheld Hair Removal Work?","created_at":"2023-08-25T23:54:38-04:00","body_html":"\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\/\/ \u003c![CDATA[\n{\n \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n \"@type\": \"Article\",\n \"headline\": \"RoseSkinCo Review: Does Handheld Hair Removal Work?\",\n \"keywords\": \"roseskinco, roseskinco review, roseskinco reviews, rose skin co, rose skin co review, rose skin co reviews, roseskinco lumi, rose skin co lumi\",\n \"description\": \"Our research team analyzes medical studies on the technology backing RoseSkinCo's hair removal device to give our take on whether it's likely to be effective, or if it's a waste of money. We feature unsponsored customer reviews of the brand including before-and-after images.\",\n \"url\": \"https:\/\/illuminatelabs.org\/blogs\/health\/roseskinco-review\",\n\"author\": {\n \"@type\": \"Person\",\n \"name\": \"Calloway Cook\",\n \"url\": \"https:\/\/illuminatelabs.org\/pages\/calloway-cook\",\n \"sameAs\": \"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/calloway-cook\/\",\n \"jobTitle\": \"President\",\n \"knowsAbout\": \"entrepreneurship, dietary supplements, herbal supplements, eCommerce, medical research\",\n \"alumniOf\": {\n \"@type\": \"EducationalOrganization\",\n \"name\": \"S.I. 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The brand calls Lumi “the #1 at-home hair removal solution,” and suggests that users can see “noticeable” results after just three weeks of use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBut is Lumi based on technology that’s proven to be safe and effective in research studies, or are these just marketing claims? How does RoseSkinCo compare to other popular hair removal brands like Nood? What does a dermatologist have to say about the effectiveness of the device? And how do real users rate and describe the effects of Lumi?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eIn this article we’ll answer all of these questions and more, as we analyze the technology behind Lumi to give our take on whether the device is likely to be effective, or if it’s a waste of money.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWe’ll feature unsponsored customer reviews of the brand, and feature a dermatologist's review of this type of permanent hair reduction device.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes Lumi Actually Work?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eLumi is based on a technology called intense pulsed light (IPL), which has significant clinical backing and destroys hair follicles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eA \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC2921762\/\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC2921762\/\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eclinical trial\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e published in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e tested IPL for at-home hair removal. Trial participants used an IPL device six total times over the course of 16 weeks. The results were impressive.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e95% of patients experienced some level of hair reduction by the end of the trial, and average hair reduction was 78% after one month.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eIPL was shown to cause an average hair reduction of 80% after one year in a 2019 medical review, as documented in our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/illuminatelabs.org\/blogs\/health\/nood-hair-removal-review\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/illuminatelabs.org\/blogs\/health\/nood-hair-removal-review\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eNood reviews\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e article on another IPL device.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis technology may even benefit skin quality beyond hair removal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eA 2023 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/35593833\/\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/35593833\/\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003emedical review\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e on IPL therapy found that the treatment may be effective for resolving pigmentation-related disorders, and also photoaging, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ewhich suggests that the device may have an anti-aging effect.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eOverall, we consider Lumi likely to be effective given that it’s based on a technology with significant clinical backing and is FDA-cleared.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBut how do real users rate and describe the effects of the device? We’ll feature unsponsored customer reviews in the next section of this article.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eReal People Try Lumi\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eA YouTube creator named “By Kristina Studio” shared her experience using Lumi for a full year, and included before-and-after images:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/oYlGvQS-0lM?si=B64upsaLa5w49r5e\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eA YouTube creator named “Life of a Dreamer” shares her experience testing whether or not RoseSkinCo’s device works on brown skin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/rUQvTaGAMbs?si=TShfW_-o8EvWajD2\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIs RoseSkinCo Safe?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eRoseSkinCo’s IPL device doesn’t appear to have been clinically tested, which makes it challenging to say whether or not it’s safe.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eHowever, it has been FDA-cleared which is a good sign of safety.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eA 2010 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/20166155\/\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/20166155\/\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003emedical review\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e on the safety of commercial IPL devices reported that side effects were mild (like redness and irritation), and none were irreversible.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe RoseSkinCo website states that Lumi is safe in the FAQ section. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOverall, we consider Lumi unlikely to cause any long-term side effects, given that its underlying technology has a favorable safety profile.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDermatologist Reviews IPL for Hair Removal\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eA dermatologist and popular YouTube creator named “Dr Dray” shared her thoughts on using IPL devices for hair removal in a video with over 180,000 views:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/pN8Ptkse7SU?si=uuGi7-vgx2YmuzCF\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRoseSkinCo vs. Nood\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eNood is arguably the most popular IPL brand on the market.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eNood’s IPL device is called The Flasher 2.0, and like Lumi, it’s FDA-cleared.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWe can’t find any clinical evidence differentiating Lumi and The Flasher 2.0, and both devices use the same underlying technology, so we consider them functionally equivalent.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBoth devices are priced the exact same (at least on the manufacturer’s website) as well: $189 (plus free shipping).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eGiven that both price and technology are the same, we recommend that consumers choose whichever brand suits their aesthetic preference best.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eIntersted consumers can check out Nood \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shareasale.com\/r.cfm?b=1776303\u0026amp;u=3153363\u0026amp;m=110725\u0026amp;urllink=trynood%2Ecom%2Fproducts%2Fthe%2Dflasher%2D2\u0026amp;afftrack=\" rel=\"sponsored\"\u003eat this link\u003c\/a\u003e to the product page on the brand's official website.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePros and Cons of Lumi\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eHere are the pros and cons of Lumi in our opinion:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePros:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eLikely to be effective\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eCheaper than shaving over long periods of time\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eUnlikely to cause side effects\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ePositive online customer reviews\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eFDA-cleared\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eGreat branding\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBrand website offers free shipping\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCons:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eDevice doesn’t appear to be clinically tested\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eConclusion\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eLumi is an IPL device sold by RoseSkinCo that should be effective for permanent hair reduction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWe consider all IPL devices that are FDA-cleared to be functionally equivalent, so Lumi and Nood should be equally effective in our opinion.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe underlying technology behind Lumi has significant research backing, and this device is unlikely to cause side effects.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eNearly all of the online customer reviews we came across while researching this article were positive.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAt the time of publishing this article, the RoseSkinCo website appears to be the only official retailer of Lumi.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","blog_id":49281925193,"author":"Calloway Cook","user_id":26601750601,"published_at":"2023-08-25T23:57:58-04:00","updated_at":"2023-08-28T11:40:28-04:00","summary_html":"We analyze medical studies on the technology backing RoseSkinCo's hair removal device to give our take on whether it's likely to be effective, or if it's a waste of money. 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RoseSkinCo Review: Does Handheld Hair Removal Work?

RoseSkinCo Review: Does Handheld Hair Removal Work?


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RoseSkinCo is a cosmetics brand that’s famous for its handheld hair removal device called Lumi. The brand calls Lumi “the #1 at-home hair removal solution,” and suggests that users can see “noticeable” results after just three weeks of use.

But is Lumi based on technology that’s proven to be safe and effective in research studies, or are these just marketing claims? How does RoseSkinCo compare to other popular hair removal brands like Nood? What does a dermatologist have to say about the effectiveness of the device? And how do real users rate and describe the effects of Lumi?

In this article we’ll answer all of these questions and more, as we analyze the technology behind Lumi to give our take on whether the device is likely to be effective, or if it’s a waste of money.

We’ll feature unsponsored customer reviews of the brand, and feature a dermatologist's review of this type of permanent hair reduction device.

Does Lumi Actually Work?

Lumi is based on a technology called intense pulsed light (IPL), which has significant clinical backing and destroys hair follicles.

A clinical trial published in The Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology tested IPL for at-home hair removal. Trial participants used an IPL device six total times over the course of 16 weeks. The results were impressive.

95% of patients experienced some level of hair reduction by the end of the trial, and average hair reduction was 78% after one month.

IPL was shown to cause an average hair reduction of 80% after one year in a 2019 medical review, as documented in our Nood reviews article on another IPL device.

This technology may even benefit skin quality beyond hair removal.

A 2023 medical review on IPL therapy found that the treatment may be effective for resolving pigmentation-related disorders, and also photoaging, which suggests that the device may have an anti-aging effect.

Overall, we consider Lumi likely to be effective given that it’s based on a technology with significant clinical backing and is FDA-cleared.

But how do real users rate and describe the effects of the device? We’ll feature unsponsored customer reviews in the next section of this article.

Real People Try Lumi

A YouTube creator named “By Kristina Studio” shared her experience using Lumi for a full year, and included before-and-after images:

A YouTube creator named “Life of a Dreamer” shares her experience testing whether or not RoseSkinCo’s device works on brown skin:

Is RoseSkinCo Safe?

RoseSkinCo’s IPL device doesn’t appear to have been clinically tested, which makes it challenging to say whether or not it’s safe.

However, it has been FDA-cleared which is a good sign of safety.

A 2010 medical review on the safety of commercial IPL devices reported that side effects were mild (like redness and irritation), and none were irreversible.

The RoseSkinCo website states that Lumi is safe in the FAQ section. 

Overall, we consider Lumi unlikely to cause any long-term side effects, given that its underlying technology has a favorable safety profile.

Dermatologist Reviews IPL for Hair Removal

A dermatologist and popular YouTube creator named “Dr Dray” shared her thoughts on using IPL devices for hair removal in a video with over 180,000 views:

RoseSkinCo vs. Nood

Nood is arguably the most popular IPL brand on the market.

Nood’s IPL device is called The Flasher 2.0, and like Lumi, it’s FDA-cleared.

We can’t find any clinical evidence differentiating Lumi and The Flasher 2.0, and both devices use the same underlying technology, so we consider them functionally equivalent.

Both devices are priced the exact same (at least on the manufacturer’s website) as well: $189 (plus free shipping).

Given that both price and technology are the same, we recommend that consumers choose whichever brand suits their aesthetic preference best.

Intersted consumers can check out Nood at this link to the product page on the brand's official website.

Pros and Cons of Lumi

Here are the pros and cons of Lumi in our opinion:

Pros:

  • Likely to be effective
  • Cheaper than shaving over long periods of time
  • Unlikely to cause side effects
  • Positive online customer reviews
  • FDA-cleared
  • Great branding
  • Brand website offers free shipping

Cons:

  • Device doesn’t appear to be clinically tested
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Conclusion

Lumi is an IPL device sold by RoseSkinCo that should be effective for permanent hair reduction.

We consider all IPL devices that are FDA-cleared to be functionally equivalent, so Lumi and Nood should be equally effective in our opinion.

The underlying technology behind Lumi has significant research backing, and this device is unlikely to cause side effects.

Nearly all of the online customer reviews we came across while researching this article were positive.

At the time of publishing this article, the RoseSkinCo website appears to be the only official retailer of Lumi.




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