SmoothSkin's Pure Fit stands out in a crowded field by leaning into compactness and speed-to-results messaging rather than competing on flash window size or power. We tested it against its own two-week results claim over a full treatment course.
First Impressions
The Pure Fit is noticeably lighter and more compact than most competitors in this roundup, closer in feel to a large electric razor than the bulkier handsets from Braun or Philips. This made one-handed sessions on the bikini line and underarms genuinely easier than with heavier devices.
Testing the Two-Week Claim
SmoothSkin's marketing specifically claims visible results in as little as two weeks. In our testing, we didn't observe meaningful visible thinning by the two-week mark — regrowth after the first two sessions (typically 2 weeks apart per the standard schedule) looked comparable to what we've seen with other properly-powered devices at the same point, not dramatically faster. By week 4 (session 3-4), regrowth was noticeably finer, consistent with the general IPL timeline rather than an accelerated one.
We'd characterize the two-week language as optimistic marketing rather than a meaningfully different technology — the device performs well, but the underlying biology of hair growth cycles doesn't change based on branding.
The Precision Head
A dedicated precision attachment handled bikini line and smaller area work well, comparable to precision heads on other multi-attachment devices we've tested. Facial use felt reasonably controlled, though we'd still recommend the extra caution facial IPL always warrants, as covered in our facial hair removal guide.
Comfort and Power
No cooling tip, and sensation was in line with other non-cooling devices — noticeable but tolerable, more so on the bikini line than legs. Power felt adequate for lighter to medium hair density; testers with notably coarse hair reported wanting to push intensity higher than the device's upper range comfortably allowed.
Cordless Convenience
Being fully cordless made quick touch-up sessions genuinely more convenient than corded competitors — no hunting for an outlet for a five-minute underarm touch-up. Battery life held up across multiple full-leg sessions without needing a mid-session charge.
Results Over a Full Course
By the three-month mark, legs and underarms showed substantial reduction in line with the category-standard timeline. Coarser hair areas (some testers' bikini lines) showed somewhat less dramatic reduction, which tracks with our note above about the device's power ceiling being on the lower end for very coarse hair.
Verdict
The Pure Fit's real strengths are its compact, lightweight design and cordless convenience — genuinely pleasant to use for quick sessions. The two-week results marketing oversells what the device (or any IPL device) can realistically deliver against the biology of hair growth cycles. For lighter to medium hair density, it's a solid, comfortable performer; for very coarse hair, a higher-power device may serve you better.
Rating: 4.0/5