Laser Hair Removal vs IPL: Key Differences
How laser and IPL hair removal differ in technology, results, suitability for skin and hair colors, cost and safety.
By Sunil Dutt · 4 min read
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Posts tagged "Beauty Devices"
A beauty device is a bigger purchase than a bottle of shampoo, and it stays with you for years. These guides explain which features affect results and safety, such as heat settings, plate materials, attachments and safety labels, and which are mostly marketing. For devices that make health-related claims, such as LED masks and at-home IPL, the guides describe what published evidence does and does not support, and who should not use them.
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Makeup Mirror Buying Guide: Lighting and Magnification
How to choose a makeup mirror by light quality, color temperature, brightness, magnification, size and power source.
By Sunil Dutt · 4 min read
How to Use an Epilator: A Beginner's Guide
A beginner's guide to epilating: preparing the skin, the technique that hurts least, aftercare and how to prevent ingrown hairs.
By Sunil Dutt · 4 min read
Facial Trimmer Buying Guide: Features and Cleaning
How to choose a facial trimmer or dermaplaning tool for fine hair and brows, how to use it without irritation and how to keep it clean.
By Sunil Dutt · 4 min read
Gel Nail Lamps: How to Choose a Compatible Lamp
How UV and LED nail lamps differ, what to check so the lamp matches your gel, and how to cure safely at home.
By Sunil Dutt · 4 min read
At-Home IPL Buying Guide: Suitability and Safety Labels
Who at-home IPL hair removal suits, how to read skin tone and hair color charts, which safety features matter and how to use a device.
By Sunil Dutt · 5 min read
LED Face Mask Buying Guide: Features and Evidence
What red, near-infrared and blue light are used for, what the evidence does and does not show, and how to compare home LED masks safely.
By Sunil Dutt · 4 min read
Facial Cleansing Brushes: Features, Cleaning, and Use
How facial cleansing brushes work, who should and should not use them, how to keep them clean and what features to compare.
By Sunil Dutt · 4 min read
Curling Wand vs Curling Iron: Key Differences
How curling wands and curling irons differ in design, results and ease of use, how barrel size changes the curl and how to stay safe.
By Sunil Dutt · 4 min read