Why We Turned Down Dozens of IPL Machines Before Finding This One

Why We Chose Our IPL Machine — and Why It Matters

I have a low pain tolerance. I will just put that out there.

When we were researching IPL machines for Shine, I trialled a lot of them. I left meeting after meeting wincing, unimpressed, and wondering whether IPL was even something we should offer. The results were promising. The experience was not.

Then I found InMotion technology. And it changed everything.

Why Not All IPL Is the Same

Most IPL machines deliver energy in single, stationary pulses. The handpiece sits on the skin, fires a concentrated burst of heat, then moves. For certain treatments like vascular work, that high heat delivery is exactly what you need.

But for skin rejuvenation and pigmentation, that concentrated heat is unnecessary. It is what makes traditional IPL uncomfortable, and in the wrong hands, what creates the risk of burns and uneven results.

InMotion works differently. The handpiece glides continuously across the skin, delivering consistent, even energy throughout the treatment rather than in concentrated bursts. No hot spots. No sharp spikes of heat. No downtime.

I left so many IPL demonstrations thinking this treatment was not for us. InMotion changed my mind completely.

What InMotion Delivers

The results speak for themselves. Clearer skin. More even tone. Reduced sun damage and redness. Firmer texture as collagen is stimulated over time. All without pain, without risk of burns, and without any recovery time.

For ageing and pigmentation concerns, InMotion IPL is one of the most effective and accessible treatments we offer. Safe, comfortable, and genuinely results-driven.

Why We Treat Face, Neck and Hands Together

This is where I want to share something personal.

I am 49. And one of the best pieces of advice I can give you is this: do not forget your neck.

We focus so much on our faces. We invest in our skincare, our treatments, our SPF. And then we catch a glimpse of our neck in a photo and realise it has been quietly telling a different story.

Your neck gets the same sun exposure as your face. It loses collagen at the same rate. It deserves the same attention.

And if you want the wisdom of someone a little further down the road, talk to any woman in her sixties and she will tell you the same thing about her hands. My mum said it. My older friends say it. Do not wait until your hands give away what your face no longer does.

Don’t forget your neck. And if you want advice from someone a little further ahead, don’t forget your hands either.

Treating face, neck, and hands together as part of our Complete Skin Rejuvenation Series is our way of giving you that wisdom early. So that in ten years, you look back and feel glad you knew us.

Is It Right for You?

IPL works best on fair to medium skin tones. We assess your skin carefully at your consultation before recommending a series.

Book an IPL  consultation at Shine and let’s talk about what InMotion IPL can do for you.