Rose Skin Co Lumi 2 Review 2026: A Painless and Effective IPL Device

I decided to start with using the device on my underarms for a relatively small area as my first introduction, and I plan to expand to the legs next. Although Rose Skin Co recommends starting on a level 1–2 and gradually increasing to using the automatic SkinSense IQ, where the device determines the level for you, I went right in with the latter option. (I’d only recommend this for seasoned at-home IPL pros; I have pretty durable skin and have had more intense treatments before.) The setting automatically toggled me between levels 4 and 5.

I preferred the Auto Flash mode, which shows as an A on the LED screen. It auto flashes every half second, so I don’t have to worry about clicking (the Stamp option) or holding the button down the whole time to cue the pulse (the Glide option).

The recommendation is to use twice a week for 6 weeks and then taper off for maintenance, which looks like every 2–3 weeks after 3 months, 2–4 weeks after 4, and only needed as touch-ups after 9 months.

My Results

The first few zaps, I hardly even felt anything, but could tell it was working because of the flash of light. There was also a subtle burning scent, but not the more intense kind you get when you clamp down on your flat iron for too long when straightening your hair. As I continued to use it, and I slowly increased the intensity (higher than SkinSense was recommending), I could feel the light pulse sensation a little more, and didn’t notice as much of a scent. And actually, it was more so after I was done using the device that my skin felt like something had happened. It wasn’t necessarily uncomfortable or painful, but felt kind of like a sunburn; however, there was no redness or irritation.

I was only able to test the device for two weeks, as there needs to be some downtime between sessions (3 to 4 days is recommended). Within that time, there’s a 1 to 2 week period when hair shedding begins; between weeks 3 to 4, you’re said to experience slower, thinner regrowth. Finally, after 5–6 weeks of use, Rose Skin Co says there’s a tapering off and a reduction in hair overall. During my short testing period, I could definitely tell that something was happening, and they actually say that the lingering tingling feeling—which usually lasts for a few hours post-treatment—is a sign that it’s working.

While I still continued shaving, I do think there was less hair; maybe it was a placebo effect, but I’m definitely going to keep up with it to see what happens.

Pros:

• It’s relatively affordable compared to most IPL devices
• Results are permanent
• It has a cool shot button
• SkinSense technology takes out some of the guesswork

Cons:

• It has to be plugged in to use
• As with most IPL devices, it’s not for every skin tone and hair color
• There’s a bit of a learning curve with all of the buttons and settings