Effect
That IPL acts, there is no doubt. I have last year a half page test performed (dealt a body half, the other not) and it turned out very soon a significant reduction in hair growth a. Approximately 50% disappeared entirely, the rest was much finer. As the months passed, some of the lost hair is grown, but remained significantly finer and grow even after a year still much slower than before. So there is also a long-term action.
Now for comparison: The Remington has a smaller outlet opening, ie a total of luminous flux is here somewhat larger. I also have the subjective feeling that the intensity is higher (you can feel the when used as a slightly more "pinholes"). My guess is that the Remington will therefore be a bit faster and more durable than the Philips.
Application
The principle is the same for both devices: shave skin area previously set appropriate flash intensity (Remington has an additional safety mechanism, by a sensor skin type previously tested for basic suitability), then systematically the area "rebuffed". After about three treatment intervals of 2 weeks, sets an effect. The treated areas may about a week out of the sun, so that pigment disturbances. The exit window should be cleaned before each use. This is best done with a slightly damp cotton swabs.
Handling
The Remington is wired with a "base station", a 1.80 m long cable and the actual application device. Therefore, it is considerably bulkier than the Philips, the total is only slightly larger than the application part of Remington plus runs on battery. Also means the smaller exit window that you are busy with the Remington about twice as long as with the Philips. In contrast to Philips, there are at Remington No (supplied) replacement filter for. As for the face or bikini line. The you have to buy additional or select another device in which these filters are included.
Longevity
The Remington advertises so with an "infinity light cartridge", but this is in my view a rather audacious marketing ploy. If you read the manual, you will quickly find that "infinity" at Remington a period of 2 years. If the cartridge within this time empty, it is replaced free of charge, then also the owner of a "Inifinty cartridge" replacement must be paid by you. Since there is currently no officially approved by Remington replacement cartridges on the market, I have written Remington to learn prices, but I wait until today to answer (for 2 weeks). My personal conclusion: Infinity is at Remington anything but infinite.
Philips is as honest: The lamp is designed for more than 140,000 light pulses and can not be replaced.
In summary, I reach the conclusion that the Philips me much better like. He is versatile, handy and the company does not lead their customers by the nose. The clear winner on points: Philips!
