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The corded device arrives in a padded protective box, making for easy storage and safekeeping when not in use. It contains the machine, a power bank, and plug, instructions and a cleaning cloth.

In the center of the hand-size device is a huge button, press it and you can connect your device to the Silk’n infinity app which allows you to customise your treatment setting and keep track of when you next need to use it.

The brand recommends using it every two weeks for the first two months, then every four weeks, and then treat as needed, and consistency is key to seeing results. If you’re forgetful like us, setting reminders is a handy way to make sure you remain committed to regular sessions.

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To use, you need to have your fingers on the back of the device, on the large silver section, and on the button simultaneously, which is easy when treating underarms, but fiddlier when working on your legs, but it gets easier to adjust to with continuous use.

It’s designed to use eHPL, which is a combination of glavanic energy and optical energy, which widens your pores and lets the light reach hair follicles, without any irritation. When placed flat on the skin, it emits a flash, but it’s not overwhelmingly bright. This device doesn’t come with protective sunglasses included, so if you’re finding it too much, try using it only in daylight and wearing your own sunglasses.

It was after treatment four that we began to see real results, without our underarm hair thinning and by treatment number five, there was barely any regrowth. We were particularly pleased to see this on our underarms as, if you like the area clean-shaven, it can require daily shaving.

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We can confidently say its painless too, with little sensation other than a warming feel every now and then, but overall it’s an easy, fuss-free tool. It’s also not the most expensive IPL device on the market, sitting in the mid-price range, we’d go as far as to say it’s very reasonable if you’re new to permanent hair removal treatments at home.

The verdict: Silk’n infinity permanent hair remover

If you like your tech gadgets, beauty or not, the Silk’n infinity permanent hair remover is a fun device to get to grips with, and has uncomplicated settings to get going immediately once plugged in. The button to activate it is big, and the setting take seconds to get to grips with, and there’s zero painful sensation.

We loved the app that allowed us to set reminders as it’s easy to forget and miss a week of treatment, which will only slow progress, so a handy aid is very welcome.