For the last year, the Women’s Health beauty team has tested and evaluated hundreds of new skincare products and gadgets for our annual Skincare Awards. Beauty director Brian Underwood and I, along wtih leading dermatologists, hairstylists, makeup artists, and facialists, incorporated a slew of newness into our routines. Some launches were impressive, but others left us with breakouts and skin rashes, so they were nixed from our list.
Ultimately, we named 88 top-performing gadgets and skincare products across categories, including eye, lip, body, hand, foot, and nail. Our top pick for the Best Hair Removal Device of 2026 went to the brand-new Philips Lumea 9900 Pro IPL Hair Removal Device. It has quickly become a trusted skincare tool, and it's on sale until tonight as part of Prime Big Deals Day.
Philips also discounted its Lumea 9000 Pro IPL Hair Removal Device. The similar devices are both 25 percent off for October Prime Day, but which one should you buy before the sale wraps tonight, October 7? To help you shop smartly, here’s a handy comparison between the two laser hair removal devices.
This genius IPL device is like having a hair removal pro who is coaching me through every at-home session. The SenseIQ Pro sensor reads my skin tone and recommends a treatment setting. The light pulses help reduce unwanted hair regrowth over time.
Thanks to real-time audio guidance and visual prompts via the Philips app, each treatment is easy to follow. Using this device is surprisingly easy and becomes almost intuitive to use without compromising on the efficiency of each hair removal session. You’ll want to ghost your waxer after using this device for a few sessions.
It offers pro-level results without saddling you with the monthly or biweekly waxing upkeep. The cordless device isn’t clunky like other more affordable alternatives. It feels nice in the hands—sturdy enough where it helps justify the cost, but not heavy enough where it’s uncomfy to use.
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