Clarisonic- Waterproof Skin Care System, 1 System
Tuesday, October 5th, 2010 at
9:34 pm
Clarisonic- Waterproof Skin Care System, 1 System
- Increases Absorption Of Skin Care Products
- Gentle Enough For The Most Sensitve Skin
- Gives Men A Remarkably Close Shave
Clarisonic is the sonic technology proven to gently yet effectively loosen dirt and oil to clear your pores. The Clarisonic Skin Care Brush uses a patented sonic frequency of more than 300 movements per second to clean, soften and smooth your skin. In just 60 seconds a day, the Clarisonic micro-massage action cleans more than twice as effectively as manual cleansing.
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(out of 109 reviews)
List Price: $ 195.00
Price: $ 145.00
Artistry Time Defiance skin care system combination to oily skin set
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Review by drstephens for Clarisonic- Waterproof Skin Care System, 1 System
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Have been using this for 2 weeks and my skin feels super clean and smooth! It’s expensive, but I figure by using the brush, at least I no longer have to buy scrubbing creams to exfoliate. It could just be wishful thinking, but I’m convinced it’s somehow erasing my laugh lines; will have to watch that over the longer term. And I have sensitive skin, but this is surprisingly gentle — you don’t really scrub your face with it… the sonic technology seems to do the work for you.
The only downside is that the beep settings take a while to get used to (you have to set your preferences by setting the beep tones, sort of confusing — why no real buttons?), not such a big deal once you get it set the way you plan to use it.
Positives: Skin feels clean, smooth, and tingly; can use in shower; wrinkle remover?
Negatives: Expensive
Overall, great product.
Review by J. Powell for Clarisonic- Waterproof Skin Care System, 1 System
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I bought this after reading reviews of several similar products in the Wall Street Journal.
I’ve had mild acne into my adult life, which seems to get worse with stress and humid weather. My skin might be described as mildly oily. I also get some light blemishes around my lower neck area, which I attribute to shaving.
In general this product works as advertised. My skin feels less oily, and definitely “tighter”. While it hasn’t eliminated my acne 100%, it does seem to have lessened it.
The areas it hasn’t seemed to make a big difference on is the “razor” burn type blemishes under my neck. I think that is simply due to the nature of that sensitive area.
I doubt if the special lotion that is sold as a sister product truly makes a huge difference. I’ve used the special lotion, and regular soap and water with similar positive results.
In general I think the product lives up to its claims. The product literature doesn’t make wild unattainable promises. It simply says it can clean your face up to 2 times better than a regular washing. I think it hits that mark. I would recommend the product overall, but I’m giving it 3 stars for it’s high price. [...]
Review by BevBran for Clarisonic- Waterproof Skin Care System, 1 System
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I bought the Clarisonic hoping that it would unclog the large pores on my nose. Little by little, it is accomplishing that. I use the normal brush without irritation and it has definitely polished my skin. Now that it’s smoother I feel like I’m using less moisturizer on my face. A little bit goes much farther now. I am 50 and have had dry, flaky skin…but since using the Clarisonic the moisture level on my skin feels much more “normal.” It seems like the pores are unclogging and are operating like they should be now, and I don’t get the patchy dry areas like I used to. Now, to the unexpected benefit: I did not at all expect the dark circles under my eyes to disappear, but they are totally gone. I haven’t used undereye concealer for the past five days! The directions caution you not to use the unit near your eyes, but I use it on my under-eye area. I think the gentle massage gets things circulating there and keeps dark circles from developing under the skin. My skin feels tighter and firmer as well. I love how you can use it in the shower, and it’s great on the upper chest area, too. I highly recommend it. As long as it is reliable, and lasts, I think it’s worth the money.
Review by Sarah for Clarisonic- Waterproof Skin Care System, 1 System
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I purchased the Clarisonic after much frustration with my skin.. I am 34yrs old and my skin is prone to breakouts, and is very congested with small bumps under it, I am always using scrubs and peels in an attempt to bring the bumps to the surface, which has varying results.. often my skin becomes irritated from the scrubs and the result is pretty bad looking, uneven, bumpy skin. I have spent plenty of money over the years on various products that haven’t really worked, and facials etc etc. I did use ProActiv – which helped with the acne but I find it just way too drying for prolonged use. Not to mention the hassle of ordering it. I also tried Retin-A prescribed by dermatologist on the bumps.. that sort of works, but it makes the skin irritated and peel and I cannot use it on a regular basis.
So.. after reading many good reviews, I decided to give the Clarisonic a try. Figured it would be worth the price if it actually worked. I have a Sonicare toothbrush, so I know how much better that is than a regular toothbrush, so it made sense to me…
Anyway.. just three days into my use of the Clarisonic, here are my results so far:
- First Impression: the thing is bigger than I thought it would be? I guess it needs to be that big to be waterproof.
- It came with the Sensitive brush head, so I am using that. I did NOT use the trial cleansers provided, as I read that many others had bad experience with those products.
- The first use; I followed the directions, and was actually surprised at the action of the brush: it is not the ‘circular scrubbing’ motion that I had anticipated. In fact I would not say that it “scrubs” at all. Rather, it vibrates and very high speed, and the brush gently moves. You are supposed to move the brush gently in a small circular motion, and not apply pressure, just let the brush do the work. After the first use, I was not really convinced of the merits of the brush.
- Second use (in the shower this time).. getting the hang of it better now.. After emerging from the shower, I was surprised to notice a change in my skin. It looks incredibly clean, for a start. Pores on my nose less visible. Pores look very clean. Bumps on cheeks are reduced. Tone is more even. I used probably half the amount of moisturizer that I normally use. Wow, I am impressed. Looking forward to next use!
- Third / fourth use – OK think I am getting addicted. The results are astounding. After just three days, my skin looks completely different. The Clarisonic obviously does such a superior job of cleansing the skin, once you try it there is no going back! Apart from the cleansing, it also seems to improve fine lines, tone/evenness and firmness. I can’t wait to see how my skin looks in another week or two.
Even some of the most stubborn bumps/spots under my jaw have started to come to the surface now, and instead of being horrible painful things, they just sort of naturally came to the surface and were easily pushed out (sorry, gross)..
It is interesting to see how clean the skin actually is with the Clarisonic; I did a test of washing my face “old school” (no clarisonic) with my cleanser, then followed by the Tea Tree wipe (see PRODUCTS below). I actually had to use two wipes because there was so much makeup/dirt residue left on the skin. When I use the Clarisonic with the same cleanser, I use one wipe and it comes up almost clean – the only area it picks up any visible residue is around the hairline/ear where the Clarisonic doesn’t reach.
PRODUCTS: I am using Cetaphil for Normal/Oily skin, which seems to be a terrific combination with the Clarisonic – highly recommend it. It also removes my eye makeup nicely (of course don’t use the clarisonic on your eyes). I also picked up some Desert Essence Natural Tea Tree Cleaning Pads ($3 for 50 at Trader Joe’s) to use as a toner after cleansing. I do a quick wipe (be gentle) with a pad after cleansing with the Clarisonic. I find they are very good for the difficult to reach areas around my ears/hairline/jawline to remove last traces of oil etc, and as a general antiseptic toner on the rest of my face. Follow with a quick rinse off with clean water.. feels so clean and tingly!
Moisturizing: Remember you will need to use A LOT LESS of your other products with the Clarisonic. I am using about half the amt of moisturizer than I did before.
Makeup: I have found that Bare Minerals makeup is the way to go, especially in summer. I do use a liquid foundation if I’m going out, but for day to day, Mineral makeup is the way to go. It also applies much easier with the Clarisonic.
Hygeine: I suggest washing the brush head with an antibacterial hand soap and hot water every few uses, and also don’t leave your brush in the shower; put it somewhere where it can dry out between uses, this will help avoid bacteria growing on it.
In Summary: AAA++++ If you are on the fence; definitely give it a try; buy it from an authorized retailer so you can return it if you don’t like it.
Review by S. RAY-MATHIEU for Clarisonic- Waterproof Skin Care System, 1 System
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I had constant white flaky build up near my nose, which really shows up because I am African-American. My skin was dry and flaky all the time. Blackheads and large pores on my nose forced me to make the purchase. It is a bit pricey but I knew I could return it to Saks with no problem if I didn’t like it. After the very first use, I knew there was no way this baby was going back. I use it every other day; I use the sensitive brush. I love it! It’s worth every penny.