Clarisonic opinions?

sharon7_2

meece wrote: »

Me too. I went for the QVC deal.Can't wait for it to arrive now.

Hi what is the deal?:)

meece

Hi it's item 433 282 and it's about £170!!! But it includes loads of the cleansers and you can use it on the body as well. And I thought with easy pay it's £58 to try it for 30 days and send it back if it doesn't suit. So as its the only one you can return I would give it a try!

LouLou

From personal experience..I balked at spending £100+ on a Clarisonic (especially back in the days when it was US-only) and used to be a regular contributor on a well-known skincare site, not sure if I can name it here.

So, I bought a Pretika SonicDermabrasion brush from ebay US a few years back (my Anti-Aging Lightstim's US adapter works with it), which is a bit rougher than the Clarisonic, but apparently does the job just as well. (They have a new brush out now, which I've just found out, but this is mine): http://www.pretikafacebodyspa.com/st255.html). Amazon reviews: http://www.amazon.com/Pretika-ST255-SonicDermabrasion-Facial-Brush/product-reviews/B001SERK9G/ref=dp_top_cm_cr_acr_txt?ie=UTF8&showViewpoints=1

I'm not sure this sonic brush is worth the money. After a few years of using it (it still works) I now use a microfibre cloth (Tesco Value ones cut up are even more economical) with Dove soap. Some skincare sites sell "face" microfibre cloths but they're all much of a muchness in my experience. The waffle design cloths tend to be a bit more exfoliating, though.

A few times a week I do castor oil/moisturising oil, otherwise known as the Oil Cleansing Method. (Your choice which one suits your skin, a lot use and like Jojoba. I use the cheap Poundland Bio-Oil knockoff mixed with 4 parts to 1 part Castor Oil), massaged into the skin and soaked off with a steamy cloth to draw out the pores. I use a Vaculifter with OCM as it massages the skin/bones and helps suck impurities out more than massaging with fingertips, but it's not essential.

My skin has never been clearer. And I mean the yucky blackheads I get in the nose and chin, etc. My skin gets very congested if left to its own devices.

Do a little reading on the oil cleansing method and give that a try for a few months. That, with the microfibre cloths, will have your skin super-clean, and it saves lots of £££s too. It can be a little trial-and-error for some people's skin, as some oils don't suit everyone. http://www.theoilcleansingmethod.com/

I am a bit of a skincare nut as I was plagued by spots through my teens/early 20s so it turned into a bit of an obsession. I've amassed all sorts of gadgets: my Anti-Aging Lightstim LED light, a cheaper Pretika LightSonic, a microdermabrasion machine, Vaculifters for massage, a Dermawand, CACI-alike machine, lots of peels - mostly TCA peels, a Palovia, a supply of Retin-A (and sunscreen, of course)..I could go on!

Obviously I pace myself with everything as inflammation and overdoing it does more harm than good

PS: Just realised you actually bought a Clarisonic Mia, but might help someone on a budget who wants to try this method first.

PPS: I've read good things about the QVC UK Clarisonic-alike brushes. Here's a thread about them: http://www.essentialdayspa.com/forum/viewthread.php?tid=36415