[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I have just gotten the Gillette Silk expert free from Braun to try. I have used it 1 time. I will write another review after a few weeks. I love the way it looks. The instructions are simple to follow. So I am ready to go. I shaved a small section of my leg and tried it. Waited 24 hours as instructed. No reaction. I shaved my legs and armpits and tried it out. It was simple to use on my arm pits. The regular setting was great. Just took a couple minutes. It was warm but didn't hurt. On to the legs. It was bulky and difficult to get started around my ankles at first but once I found a position that worked, it was great. I had to switch it to gentle for my knees and behind my knees. I found it was faster to push the button each time rather than hold it down. By the time I finished my first leg, my hand was tired. I think it would be better if it was slightly smaller. Overall, it was easy to use and fairly gentle. Now I am waiting to see the results.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I am half Asian, half Caucasian, so I have very fair skin and dark, coarse hair that grows incredibly fast. I have always needed to shave twice a day or more in order to keep my legs and underarms completely smooth. I have many times considered laser therapy to slow or stop my body hair growth, but never did it because of the cost. I was extremely excited to receive the Venus Silk-Expert and the results did not disappoint. I was concerned the contrast between my hair and skin would cause the pulsed light to leave a burning sensation on my skin, but I have not experienced that yet. However, I did find the need to apply a thin layer of lotion over any area I used the device on. The glide mode works easily for arms and the front of legs, although I needed my husband's help to get the back of my legs completely done. The pulse mode worked very well for my underarms and bikini area. Each week, the hair growth has diminished and the hair that does return is softer and easier to shave. The one feature I wish this did have is the ability to do full Brazilians. If the Silk-expert could get rid of any need for waxing at all, it would be perfect!

So far I received the Gillette Venus Silk Expert powered by Braun and in general liked the feel and hold of the device. I have used Venus Razors in the past and was more pleased with the one I received in this package bc it seemed to work "better" then others. I tried to follow the package instructions. As a researcher, I liked that there was an RCT on the device - my plan is to give my honest opinion in 3 parts. Part 1 is my initial opening and ease of use. So far it is extremely easy to use and not uncomfortable at all. I am from the Epilady generation so I was worried it would be uncomfortable like that and it wasn't at all. My concern is with the written directions, bc I don't know if I am doing it "correctly". The accompanying video is super helpful bc the written instructions were not enough. My plan is to only do on 1 leg and check back in 6 weeks but so far- Thumbs up!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] After reading other reviews about discomfort I was a little reluctant to try this. I am happy to report that it was painless. Setting the machine up was easy . I have started using it on my underarm area and so far so good. It was really comfortable to handle and the only negative was the really bright light.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I think that the silk expert is a very good product. It works as advertised. It has reduced my hair growth emensly. The only thing with this product is that if you have light skin and tattoos in the areas that you are treating. You have to adjust the setting. It's not something you think about right off the bat, but realize very quickly. Other that great product

Upon my first use I was quite impressed! I found the Gillette Venus Silk-expert by Braun very easy to use. I was nervous because I felt it might be painful but it wasn't at all. I have fair skin and brown hair and it worked very well. I will update after a few more weeks of use.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I'm just now getting started as the instructions mention that you shouldn't use if you plan to be exposed to the sun. I spend a lot of time in the sun so now that it's been raining for days I thought I would give it a go. I'm using it on my underarms and my husband's back. I think it mildly stings, a bit like a bee sting, but he seems to think its more painful. Regardless this is to be expected with this type of product. I haven't noticed a vast improvement in amount of hair, but haven't been able to use it as frequently as I would like because I am regularly exposed to the sun.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] When Braun emailed me and asked if i would like to try the Silk-Expert for free, I jumped at the chance. I had been looking at getting one of these but the price tag always turned me off. I received my Braun and tried it right away. First you have to shave the areas you want to treat with a razor that they provide (or you can use your own, but nice that they supply one too). Then, it's so easy just plug the unit in and you are ready to go. Very simple to use. Took no time at all. Just glided it along my legs and then did my bikini area also. No pain at all. No super hot heat. It was a breeze! Says it take 6-12 weeks to see results but so far I love it! Thanks Braun!!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I absolutely love this device. Doesn't hurt at all. Just make sure to shave very well and don't miss any hairs. It's really easy to use. The design makes it easy to hold while gliding it up your leg. it really seems to work. Used it last week and None of my hair has not grown back yet! I received this free from Braun.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Gone are the days of making waxing appointments and worrying about hygiene whether the wax is clean or the stick is clean, no more concerns of ingrowns thus resulting in painful boils and moreover saving all the waxing money. I am sold by how efficiently this device works. Having tried it underarms and on legs this works, have had no redness and very minimal hair growth in the past weeks. Have been using weekly since a month and I can claim that my hair has shrunk in size. My skin is not bumpy and has not shown any other ill effects which makes me happy. Infact my husband mentioned the other day that you look ready for summer with your waxed legs and I told him I did not wax and showed him how the IPL worked. As soon as he saw how easy it was he wanted to try it on his hairy chest btw it is not an easy job to convince him to try something especially that relates to his body and hair. So good job IPL in making me hair free and hopefully you will work your magic on the hubby bear (cause he is hairy like one and sheds like one too)