Braun Skin i·expert Smart IPL Hair Removal, PL7219

IPL targets the melanin in hair, so results depend on both your skin and your hair. Braun's chart shows it suits light to medium-dark skin tones and is not suitable for very dark skin. It works on naturally dark blonde, brown and black hair; Braun says red, blonde, gray and white hair has less melanin, so IPL may be less effective or ineffective on it.

Braun recommends weekly sessions for your first 4 to 12 weeks, then monthly touch-ups as needed. The Braun IPL app builds a personal plan around your hair, treatment areas and schedule, and a full-body session can take as little as 10 minutes.

Every Skin i·expert includes free access to the Braun IPL app. It creates your treatment plan, guides each session with real-time coverage so you don't miss spots, tracks progress and sends reminders.

Yes, from the shoulders down: chest, back, arms, stomach and legs. Braun does not recommend it for beards or other male facial hair, as results may be uneven.

Yes. Braun says it can be used on the face below the cheekbones, such as the upper lip, chin and jawline, but not near the eyes or along the forehead. The face and intimate heads and the sensitive mode help on delicate areas.

No. Braun says protective eyewear isn't needed: the device has an integrated UV filter and a skin contact sensor, so it only flashes when properly positioned against your skin.

Braun says most users describe IPL as nearly painless, with a brief warm sensation. Avoid tattoos, dark moles and birthmarks, where the pigment can absorb the light and irritate the skin, and treat the skin around them instead.

The Skin i·expert device, four heads (Smart Flex Head for body, underarm, face and intimate), a Venus razor (model may vary), a face trimmer and a leather zip pouch. It is corded and plugs into a wall outlet.