Devices / IPL & laser hair removal
Braun
Skin i.expert
FDA cleared · K230911
“Cleared” means the FDA found the device substantially equivalent to one already legally sold, for a stated use. It isn’t proof it works for you. What clearance means
What it’s cleared for
The Braun Skin i.expert Hair Removal Device is indicated for the removal of unwanted hair. The Braun Skin i.expert is also indicated for the permanent reduction in hair regrowth, defined as the long-term, stable reduction in the number of hairs regrowing when measured at 6, 9 and 12 months after the completion of a treatment regime.
From the FDA filing (K230911, page 3) — verbatim — not yet human-reviewed · retrieved 2026-10-19
Who should skip it
- Skip it if your hair is blonde, red, grey or white: it relies on contrast between hair and skin. Source: Cleveland Clinic: pros and cons of at-home laser hair removal
Safety notes
- Avoid using at-home IPL or laser near your eyes. Source: Cleveland Clinic: pros and cons of at-home laser hair removal
The FDA record
Yes — the FDA record names Braun Skin i.expert.
K230911 · View FDA record
- Device name in the FDA record
- Braun Skin i.expert
- Applicant
- Cyden Limited
- Decision date
- 2023-04-27
- Product code
- OHT: Light Based Over-The-Counter Hair Removal
- Evidence
- FDA record names this model; retail model variants are not inferred. openFDA source; retrieved 2026-10-19.
Specifications
- Treatment areas (see source for restrictions)
- body, legs, arms, underarm, bikini, upper-lip · Source — not yet human-reviewed · retrieved 2026-10-19
Body areas plus upper lip, not unrestricted face; no eye permission. Arms supported by separate manufacturer sentence. - Lightest supported tone
- 1 · Source — not yet human-reviewed · retrieved 2026-10-19
Brand explicitly uses numbered skin tones I–V; mapped to integer 1–5. Hair-color range still requires chart/manual verification. - Darkest supported tone
- 5 · Source — not yet human-reviewed · retrieved 2026-10-19
Brand explicitly uses numbered skin tones I–V; mapped to integer 1–5. Hair-color range still requires chart/manual verification. - Coded cautions (read full instructions)
- tattoo · Source — not yet human-reviewed · retrieved 2026-10-19
Partial list from model manufacturer page; not an exhaustive manual review. Other floor gates continue to apply. - Session minutes (see source for treatment area)
- 10 · Source — not yet human-reviewed · retrieved 2026-10-19
Manufacturer full-body claim; excludes preparation, varies by areas/user. - Return window (days; conditions apply)
- 30 · Source — not yet human-reviewed · retrieved 2026-10-19
Brand standard returns; separate conditional 100-day money-back promotion not substituted.
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Price
USD 599.99 · Source · retrieved 2026-10-20
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