Philips Beauty Set 9900 review: The luxury beauty tool that's earned a permanent spot in my suitcase

We love all kinds of beauty tech here at T3, but when something is compact and actually has the battery life to survive life on the go, that’s when it really stands out. Personally, I love any gadget I can throw in my bag that’s going to improve not just the way I look, but also the way I feel – and the Philips Beauty Set 9900 encapsulates exactly that.

The Philips Beauty Set 9900 includes pretty much everything you could need for a skincare and hair removal routine, including an LED skincare attachment, an epilator, a facial cleansing brush, a body exfoliator, a facial hair remover, and Philips’ clever ProGuide attachment for the epilator.

From the moment I opened it, I couldn’t wait to start taking it everywhere with me, and after a few months of testing, my full thoughts are officially in.

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Design and features

Rather than focusing on a single category, Philips has combined multiple beauty routines into one premium cordless device. At the centre of the system is the handheld base unit, which powers all of the attachments and features a textured non-slip grip and a soft matte finish.

The core attachment is the epilator head, which uses Philips’ Double Action Technology with ceramic tweezers designed to grip hairs as short as 0.5mm. There’s also an integrated LED light at the front, making a difference when trying to catch finer hairs that would otherwise be easy to miss.

One of the more interesting additions is the ProGuide attachment, which Philips describes as the world’s first epilator guide with 360-degree visibility. It's designed to help improve the angle and positioning of the epilator whilst you’re using it, maintaining the ideal 75-degree angle. There’s also a built-in LED lighting ring around the guide itself, which gives you even more visibility during hair removal.

The newest and most premium feature in the Beauty Set 9900 is the SkinLED attachment, which introduces red and near-infrared LED skincare technology into the system. The attachment uses a 940nm wavelength designed to promote healthier-looking skin, as well as a built-in a smart temperature sensor that keeps the attachment warmed to around 45°C. The attachment itself is compact and rounded too, making it easy to target smaller areas like under the eyes, around the cheeks or across the forehead.

The facial cleansing brush attachment is designed to remove makeup, dirt and oil more effectively than manual cleansing alone. Alongside that is the exfoliation attachment, which is aimed at smoothing skin and helping reduce ingrown hairs by gently exfoliating the body.

For facial grooming, the Beauty Set 9900 also includes a dedicated facial hair remover. It even includes a built-in circular LED light and a small integrated mirror, which makes spotting and removing fine facial hairs so much easier.

Everything is neatly stored inside a premium travel pouch with dedicated compartments for each attachment. The device itself delivers up to 60 minutes of battery life on a single charge via USB-C, and it's also fully showerproof, meaning you can use it wet or dry depending on your preference.

Performance

It’s safe to say that after a few months of use – especially with the amount of travelling I do – the Philips Beauty Set 9900 has become a complete essential in my routine. It came everywhere with me, from trips to Milan to the south of Spain, and I couldn’t believe how often I found myself reaching for it whilst on the move.

I have to begin with the facial hair remover, as this was the attachment that stood out to me immediately. I’ve always been someone who avoided touching the hair on my face, mostly because I’d been warned against it for years. Luckily I’m fairly fair-haired so it was never a huge issue, but it's true that makeup sits better on smoother skin, because this attachment really helped with that.

I’d say it’s definitely designed more for peach fuzz rather than anything overly thick, but if facial fuzz is something that bothers you, you’ll absolutely love it. The integrated mirror and circular LED light are also hugely helpful, meaning you can use it almost anywhere and still see properly. It’s also incredibly quick and painless to use, and I probably would’ve bought the Beauty Set 9900 for this attachment alone, so the fact it comes as part of a wider kit is great.

My second favourite attachment has to be the SkinLED tool. I already use red and near-infrared light therapy in my skincare routine anyway, so I was really excited to see Philips include it here. It quickly became my go-to alternative whenever I didn’t want to pack my LED face mask whilst travelling, and I found it especially good for calming redness and helping smooth out textured areas of my skin. It’s not the sort of attachment where you’ll see instant results, but when you stick with it consistently, the benefits are real.

As someone who normally sticks to IPL devices rather than epilators, I was also pleasantly surprised by both the epilator head and the ProGuide attachment. The guide helps you move the epilator in a straighter, more controlled line, which not only makes the process easier but also helps avoid hairs growing back awkwardly. Again, the integrated lighting was beyond useful, especially for lighter hair.

I won’t pretend epilating was completely painless at first, because it definitely wasn’t, but I found it became much easier over time as my hair grew back finer and I got more used to the sensation. Honestly, I don’t think I would’ve reached for the epilator nearly as much without the ProGuide attachment, so I’m really glad Philips included it.

The facial cleansing brush and exfoliation attachment also ended up being surprisingly heavily used during testing. I especially loved the cleansing brush on flights or after long travel days when my skin felt congested and needed a deeper clean. The exfoliation attachment was probably slightly softer than I personally prefer, but that really comes down to personal taste. I also appreciated that both attachments came with their own protective covers, meaning I could pack them away whilst they were still damp.

The storage case also deserves a mention on its own – I loved the colour, the overall quality, and the fact there was enough room for every attachment without things feeling crammed together. There was even a little spare space left over, so I found myself storing a few travel-sized skincare products inside too.

Battery life has also been excellent. Philips claims around 60 minutes of runtime, but depending on which attachments I was using, I sometimes managed closer to 75 minutes on a single charge. I usually charged it before each trip just to be safe, but charging itself was fairly quick, normally taking around two to three hours.

Verdict

Instead of feeling like a collection of random attachments thrown together, every tool in the Philips Beauty Set 9900 feels thoughtfully designed and surprisingly practical – especially for anyone who travels regularly. The facial hair remover and SkinLED attachment quickly became standout favourites for me, whilst the premium travel-friendly design, strong battery life and USB-C charging made everything feel very convenient. Not every attachment will suit everyone, but the Beauty Set 9900 is the perfect way to simplify multiple beauty routines into one portable system, and I know I will continue using it for a very long time.

Alternatives to consider

The Beauty Set 9900 isn’t Philips’ first beauty multi-tool. You can still buy the older Beauty Set Series 9000, which offers a very similar experience but without the newer SkinLED attachment.

If portable skincare tech is your thing, you should also check out the Therabody TheraFace Depuffing Wand. It’s completely different from the Philips Beauty Set 9900, but it’s another brilliant compact beauty tool with excellent battery life that’s ideal for travelling.