[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I received my Venus Silk Expert for free from Braun. After several weeks of use,(I believe 8 weeks), I think more treatments are still necessary. I was a little intimidated when I read through the pamphlet enclosed in the box, so I stuck with the gentle setting, which could impact the results I'm sure. I don't consider the treatments to be painful, maybe just a tingling sensation. It appears I have areas on my legs that the treatments were effective on, as there's currently no longer any hairs that I can see.. I'm anxious to continue using the silk expert and attempt my bikini line, as well as my underarms, and maybe someday be "hair free"

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I have been using this product for about 3 weeks and 3 separate times. I can see less hair growth. I've noticed it particularly on my knuckles. I'm newly engaged so I have been paying a lot more attention to my hands lately and so has everyone else. I have been extra paranoid about them looking hairy.

I didn't read all the reviews yet, but from the first couple of pages I'm think I might be the first or the first few to write a review from buying the product myself instead of getting it as a promotion. I would say I was skeptical to get it since I heard that even laser treatments are not 100% guaranteed hair removal and the fact that it keeps mentioning "hair reduction" made me wonder if the reduction was going to be worth the money spent. I've never used this kind of product before but was really interested on fixing my hairy legs problems!. After reading a lot of info online I thought I'd be a perfect candidate since I'm very light skin and dark hair. I asked for it as a birthday gift first week of Dec. 2016. I've only done 4 treatments now and I'm already loving it. Since the first treatment I didn't even really need to shave my thighs again, just to remove a few here and there that were coming out before doing the second treatment. After the second treatment, I haven't had to shave my thighs again!!. My legs are taking longer, but after the third treatment going into week four, I didn't even "really" need to shave, but I did anyways to not have any hair in order to do the fourth treatment. I'm guess I won't have to shave again before doing the fifth treatment. My underarms are showing a lot of improvements too. Before, I had to shave daily, now I can go two or even three days. My bikini area is also growing a lot slower (I've only done two treatments there, I wanted to try the legs first). Overall I think is great value for the money spent, if I don't have to shave again or as often is still going to be worth for me. My legs feel really really smooth, I don't have the stubs I used to have even right after shaving. Even when I'm wearing pants I feel my legs as if I just shaved everyday!!! Now I wish I had gotten this as a promotion, because I'm really telling everyone at work and recommending this product to everyone I know! I will do a follow up review once I complete the 12 weeks treatments; although I doubt my opinion will change :)

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Today I received my free Gillette Venus Silk Expert powered by Braun, from Braun, in exchange for my honest review. My first impression was that the device was larger than I expected from the picture. It compared to the size of a large shampoo bottle whereas I was expecting more the size of an eyeglass case. It had some weight to it! Assembly was extraordinarily simple (two connection spots and into the wall) and I had it plugged up and ready to go in no time. Once you plug it in, it's on--there is no on/off switch. Important to note for any mommas out there. Do this when no little fingers are around to potentially hurt themselves. I spent a lot of time reading through the instructions. There were a lot of warnings and very detailed instructions on use. It seems to be the type of thing that you could cause damage with if you use it incorrectly. I was also surprised to learn that skin tone and hair color would impact both the safety and effectiveness of use. Instructions state it does work best on fair skin and dark hair. I decided to test my legs below the knee for this first trial period, so I carefully shaved the area to try to avoid any missed sections. I notoriously ALWAYS miss a spot and I read that it can cause pain if there is a hair there during treatment, so I took extra care in this step. Once I was ready to use the device, I decided to test out the glide feature. There seem to be three ways to use this: regular mode one spot at a time, gentle mode, same way, or glide mode. Glide mode sounded most appropriate for this large surface area. Note that the directions recommend you test a small area first and then wait a day or two to ensure no negative reaction. Using the device was simple enough. I understood what I was trying to accomplish. I think it will take a while to master the art of effective use, though. Especially on the lower portion of my leg nearest my ankle, it was challenging to maintain the consistent contact required on both sides of the device head. If this contact is not maintained, the light pulse won't work. I was prepared for some discomfort, but was pleasantly surprised. There was a sensation of warmth, and occasional and very subtle sting/burn (yup, missed a spot anyway), but it was so mild that it barely registered and I wouldn't even call it discomfort. The red light would flash quite brightly and I would know when that section had been done and would very slowly continue the glide onto the next patch of skin, not stopping as the next flash would occur in just enough time to keep going. The light bars on the side indicating the strength of the contact was helpful and easy to understand. After I completed this process, it was easy to disassemble and store. During the process, and now a good half an hour after the treatment, There has been no change to the color of my skin or any reaction of any kind positive or negative. I'll be making this a Saturday ritual for the next several weeks and look forward to seeing what results will follow! My first impression overall is to the positive as far as ease of use goes. However, it doesn't matter how easy it is to use--so I'll be in the neutral camp until I see how effective it is in doing it's job!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I was so excited when I was offered the opportunity to try the Gillette® Venus® Silk-expert Powered by Braun in exchange for an honest review (Thank you, Braun!). With summer fast approaching, it seemed the perfect time to try an IPL (intense pulsed light) system. I have looked at other IPL systems in the past, but never bit the bullet and bought one. I tend to have very dark body hair, and I have to shave every other day in the summer. Since I have very fair skin and dark hair, this type of hair removal system is supposed to work well for me. When the Silk-expert arrived, I tried it right away. It comes with A Gillette Venus razor - I've been a die-hard Venus user for years, so shaving with the Venus was pretty routine for me. You do have to shave before you use the Gillette Venus Silk-expert. Using the Silk-expert is very easy; just hold down the button and slowly glide it along the surface you want to be hair-free. The Silk-expert flashes as it moves along the surface. I have been using it on my legs, underarms, and bikini area. If you've shaved well, the experience is completely painless. I learned that if you've done a poor job of shaving prior to using the IPL system, you do feel it a bit. Even so, it's really more of just a tingle than anything painful. Sensitive areas, like underarms and bikini area, also tend to tingle a little during use. The flashes are very bright. I'm a bit surprised that you do not need any sort of eye protection when you use the system. My husband won't hang out in the same room with me when I'm using it because he says it's too bright. The instructions say to look away during the flashes, but this is difficult, since there is an indicator near where the flashes originate that you need to check to see how much power is being used. Use of the system is pretty fast; I can usually do my legs, underarms, and bikini area in 20-30 minutes (and I move the product very slowly in order to not miss any spots). I've used the Gillette® Venus® Silk-expert Powered by Braun weekly for 5 weeks now. I held off on writing this review because I wanted to be able to comment on how it was actually working, as far as actual hair removal. The packaging says that some women notice a reduction in hair growth in as little as 4 weeks. I'm not sure if it's wishful thinking, but I do think there has been in reduction in the amount of hair growth, especially on my legs. I can't wait to see how much it's reduced by the time I finish the recommended 12 weekly uses before switching to monthly use. I'll update my review later with that info. I am so looking forward to a summer where I don't have to shave every other day!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I was so excited when I was offered the opportunity to try the Gillette® Venus® Silk-expert Powered by Braun in exchange for an honest review (Thank you, Braun!). With summer fast approaching, it seemed the perfect time to try an IPL (intense pulsed light) system. I have looked at other IPL systems in the past, but never bit the bullet and bought one. I tend to have very dark body hair, and I have to shave every other day in the summer. Since I have very fair skin and dark hair, this type of hair removal system is supposed to work well for me. When the Silk-expert arrived, I tried it right away. It comes with A Gillette Venus razor - I've been a die-hard Venus user for years, so shaving with the Venus was pretty routine for me. You do have to shave before you use the Gillette Venus Silk-expert. Using the Silk-expert is very easy; just hold down the button and slowly glide it along the surface you want to be hair-free. The Silk-expert flashes as it moves along the surface. I have been using it on my legs, underarms, and bikini area. If you've shaved well, the experience is completely painless. I learned that if you've done a poor job of shaving prior to using the IPL system, you do feel it a bit. Even so, it's really more of just a tingle than anything painful. Sensitive areas, like underarms and bikini area, also tend to tingle a little during use. The flashes are very bright. I'm a bit surprised that you do not need any sort of eye protection when you use the system. My husband won't hang out in the same room with me when I'm using it because he says it's too bright. The instructions say to look away during the flashes, but this is difficult, since there is an indicator near where the flashes originate that you need to check to see how much power is being used. Use of the system is pretty fast; I can usually do my legs, underarms, and bikini area in 20-30 minutes (and I move the product very slowly in order to not miss any spots). I've used the Gillette® Venus® Silk-expert Powered by Braun weekly for 5 weeks now. I held off on writing this review because I wanted to be able to comment on how it was actually working, as far as actual hair removal. The packaging says that some women notice a reduction in hair growth in as little as 4 weeks. I'm not sure if it's wishful thinking, but I do think there has been in reduction in the amount of hair growth, especially on my legs. I can't wait to see how much it's reduced by the time I finish the recommended 12 weekly uses before switching to monthly use. I'll update my review later with that info. I am so looking forward to a summer where I don't have to shave every other day!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I have been using the Gillette Silk-expert for a little over a month now and have had great results. The hair on my legs has diminished greatly. I used to have thick, fast growing dark hair. It has now come in thinner and in most areas it is gone. There are just some small patches. It seems as though they are in areas that I must have missed. The areas are usually in a line and the same shape/size as the laser window. I haven't had to shave under my arms in 2 weeks (no, not because it's winter but because its gone!) I have been so impressed with the results this far! I am completely sold on it!!!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Having had professional laser hair removal on my upper and lower legs in the past, I have been looking for a way to deal with all the random stray hairs that are still on my legs without spending a ton of money - and the Venus Silk-expert seemed really interesting! I loved the fact that it has a pretty wide treatment surface and a glide mode. I really liked the packaging - made the product seem very high end. And I appreciated that they included a new razor and clear instructions for how to prep. I was a little disappointed to find out that the device doesn't charge but rather needs to be plugged in while you use it, but the cord is pretty long so that's not really too much of an inconvenience. I was putting off my first treatment because I had recently been on vacation in the Caribbean and I wanted to wait til all the color I got faded, but a few weeks passed and I realized it was time to try it. I'll admit that I was a bit nervous about how it might feel - and was surprised to find that it really didn't bother me at all! Definitely less painful than laser hair removal treatments. While my skin felt sort of "hot" (like a sunburn) for a few minutes after the treatment, it was gone quickly. It was also really easy to do - and as I suspected, the glide mode was really helpful for a large treatment area like your legs. Can't wait to see how the results work after the next few treatments!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] If you're looking for a permanent way to remove body hair, the Gillette Venus Silk-expert Powered by Braun just might be what you're looking for. I've been using it for a few weeks now and my first impressions are that it's just as easy, if not easier to use as a razor. Be sure to read the instructions thoroughly before using so that you know how to correctly operate the device. It's electric! And on that note, be aware that there is a slight zap when you use it on your skin. If you have sensitive skin, you'll want to put it on Gentle mode. It takes time for it to work permanently, so I'll have more to say on it's success in a few more weeks.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Having had professional laser hair removal on my upper and lower legs in the past, I have been looking for a way to deal with all the random stray hairs that are still on my legs without spending a ton of money - and the Venus Silk-expert seemed really interesting! I loved the fact that it has a pretty wide treatment surface and a glide mode. I really liked the packaging - made the product seem very high end. And I appreciated that they included a new razor and clear instructions for how to prep. I was a little disappointed to find out that the device doesn't charge but rather needs to be plugged in while you use it, but the cord is pretty long so that's not really too much of an inconvenience. I was putting off my first treatment because I had recently been on vacation in the Caribbean and I wanted to wait til all the color I got faded, but a few weeks passed and I realized it was time to try it. I'll admit that I was a bit nervous about how it might feel - and was surprised to find that it really didn't bother me at all! Definitely less painful than laser hair removal treatments. While my skin felt sort of "hot" (like a sunburn) for a few minutes after the treatment, it was gone quickly. It was also really easy to do - and as I suspected, the glide mode was really helpful for a large treatment area like your legs. Can't wait to see how the results work after the next few treatments!