Philips Energy Therapeutic Light Box

I received a free sample Phillips EnergyLight to try out for a few weeks. The product is really well designed. It's simple, and easy to use. The options for powering on/off and selecting intensity are simple and clear. Setup is easy and doesn't take very long. I love that it's compact and doesn't take up a lot of room. Having the added light during my does seem to work. I generally feel better and more energetic while I'm using the light. I have a very busy workday and have typically had dips in energy during the day, especially in the winter. Having the EnergyLight during the weeks when the days have been short on daylight has been a revelation! By using it, I find that I have more energy overall and I don't drag in the middle of the day. [This review was collected as part of a promotion.]

When I received this free sample to review, it was in the dead of gloomy winter and I was in need of a mental boost. This product does just that. Assembly was easy and the instructions were clear to set up. I was surprised by how big the light is and am grateful that you can adjust the lighting intensity since it can be a bit much in small spaces. I had a difficult time using the light at the prescribed times since it seemed too large to take to my desk at work, leaving only the weekends to use. For best results, they recommend daily usage but since I`m a morning person and need a boost in the afternoons, the timing didn`t work well for me. They also recommend pointing the light at your mid-section so it`s not directly in your eyes but it was hard for me to find a place to put it so it was most effective. When I was able to use the product as suggested, I did feel that it improved my clarity and mood. Ultimately, I would recommend this product since it does use light therapy successfully, however it is important to note the issues I`ve called out above so you can plan accordingly for best use in your own space.

I received this product in exchange for my honest review and I have to admit its something I have always been interested in trying but have been hesitant to buy since I didn`t want to pay so much for something that might not deliver. The idea of an energy light is intriguing as a method for helping with winter blues and morning sluggishness, both of which I have dealt with for years. This specific product came easy to use right out of the box. There was no need for assembly, just pop up the stand and plug it in and it is ready to go. The instructions were really good too and not too long or too brief to understand how to use the product most effectively. The design of this product is very attractive. Its a good size that seems to help maximize the amount of light that the user gets and its easy to position it on a side table to shine on the face. The only issue is that some might find it a little large to find space for but that wasn`t a problem for me. The buttons are really great also since you don`t have to actually press them in, just lightly place the finger over them to adjust light level or turn the product on and off. They are really responsive too without lag or the need to press more than once. Its also nice that there aren`t too many controls on the product so that it isn`t confusing at all. The bar indicator at the bottom that shows how long you have used the product is really helpful for ensuring you`ve gotten enough exposure that day. I noticed that the light was really bright and started out using it on the lowest setting. That worked well for me for a few days then I adjusted up to the second level and have stayed there. From the first day I feel like the light has had a positive influence on my mood, especially during these dreary cold days we have been having lately. I only really need to use it about 20-30 minutes in the morning to achieve both more alertness and a boost in mood. I`m normally pretty cranky during periods where the weather has been overcast but lately have felt much more positive and seem to be getting more done during the day. I`ve also noticed I`m drinking less coffee since using this. I`m a work from home mom with a toddler and its easy to get bogged down. I feel like since I started using this I get more done around the house and with work and I feel like I have more time and energy to play. Its not a 180 degree change or anything but I didn`t expect that and it is enough for me and my husband to notice a difference that has affected both my positivity and productivity during the day. I feel like its competitively priced with similar items and given how easy it is to use, is worth it. I also really like that the light is natural white and not blue like some others. It mimics natural sunlight much better that way. It also gives more of a feeling that you are getting natural light in the house which is nice too, especially in the winter. Overall I feel like this is a solid product that I would purchase if in the market for an energy light and I love how it improved my mood so much so that even my husband noticed a difference. [This review was collected as part of a promotion.]

When I first received the Phillips Energy Light, I was skeptical about the product. I had been given a free sample of the product in exchange for this review and really had no expectations that this light would do anything to increase my energy level. However, I have been pleasantly surprised with the quality of the light and the outcomes from using the light. I have a very busy life with a full time job, 2 college classes, and two elementary age children. With all that on my plate, I often get to the middle of the day and start feeling run down. I definitely am not as young as I used to be! But after using the Energy light for a 20 minute period over the last several weeks, I have noticed a significant up swing in my ability to get through the day without feeling completely fatigued. With just 20 minutes a day of exposure to the light, I have been able to avoid taking a cat nap every day when I get home from work and spent that time doing things around my house or spending time with my kids. I feel rested during the day at work and have been able to incorporate the time I spend in front of the light into time that I would normally be sitting at my desk working. It has been very nice to be able to multitask so that I don`t fall behind in my work, but can still remain mentally alert during the work day. My one suggestion would be to make an energy light that travels with a little more ease. The Phillips Energy Light is able to fit into a backpack easily, but it could prove cumbersome to travel back and forth to home and work with the light. I would definitely recommend using the Phillips Energy Light if you find yourself needing a daily dose of energy while maintaining a busy work and personal life. [This review was collected as part of a promotion.]

Item: Philips Natural Energy Light Therapy – White PACKAGING/ASSEMBLY: I received this product in exchange for my unbiased opinion. The box was nice and easy to open. The only assembly was to plug it in which was extremely easy. INSTRUCTIONS: The instruction guide was overwhelmingly long. It took me a few days before I actually decided to make time to read it. Even after reading it was not clear to me how long and at what time of the day to keep the light on. STORAGE: This product was extremely larger than what I expected. It was hard to find space to put it and anywhere it sat took up a lot of space and was not very appealing. I used it at home and it was on the kitchen table looking very out of place. I also used it at work where it took up a big portion of my desk USAGE: I used the product for about 2 weeks every morning for roughly 30 minutes. I was very disappointed that after the 2 weeks nothing had changed in my mood. I had no extra energy which I was really hoping to gain. I thought maybe I was not using it for long enough or at the right times of day but this leads back to the instructions which were very difficult to follow. CONCLUSION: After doing some research and found out the price of this product I can definitely said I would not purchase this on my own. I'm not sure if it takes more time to notice a difference. Overall it took up a lot of space, could have been designed to look more as a decoration than just a huge bright light, and I didn't receive any results from it. [This review was collected as part of a promotion.]