Clarisonic Final Thoughts
Monday January 30, 2012
It’s about time I wrapped up some final thoughts on my
Clarisonic Mia 2!
I got mine back in December. I’ve been using it for 2 months now. Let me get to the point and say I love it! I’m happy with the results and plan on using it as part of my daily routine, twice a day, from here on out.
Can I live without it? Yes. Do I want to? No.
I was using the Sensitive Brush head at first but replaced it with the Deep Pore Cleansing one last week. I think I might like the deep-pore head better since my skin has oily zones and my pores are rather large. Since using it I’ve seen my already shrunken pores get even smaller so I’m happy my kit included both heads!
When I first got it I was actually having the usual Thanksgiving holiday break-out. I’m very acne prone but you can read about my skin type here instead.
After I started using the Mia 2 it began to clear right away! I didn’t experience much “purging.” Had a few deep clogged pores finally come to surface and heal quickly. During the first month the most common occurrence was blackheads would turning into slight but small red bumps. I’d treat them with acne cream and the next day they’d be clear and the pores would be smaller! After the first month I stopped getting zits altogether.
My regular routine changed a bit too. Where I used to have to wash my face after work due to excessive oily skin, now my makeup is still fresh at 5pm! Actually now I rarely wash my face after work because it isn’t as oily as it used to be and skipping doesn’t cause me zits like it used to either! My pores on my forehead and nose have decreased dramatically. So much so that I no longer see a use for buying Benefit’s Pore Professional! This is really what I was hoping to achieve! The few fine lines I was developing have now softened as well. My makeup goes on smoother. Oh and I’ve been asked if I’m wearing makeup (when I wasn’t) because my skin was looking “so fresh!” I don’t have as many “blotchy days” and I skip wearing BB Cream some days and just wear Benefit Get Even powder. I’m having to apply less concealer these days and, yes, I’ve gone without wearing any makeup on a few days again too without feeling like an ugly hag.
So, I love my Clarisonic. Yes, they have cheaper non-sonic facial brushes out there. Yes, those would probably do you better than not using one at all. But no, I haven’t tried them personally. But there are articles out there comparing the Clarisonic to the drugstore equivalents if you’re interested! In the end it seems anything beyond just using your fingers is good. It depends on just how good you want it and what investment you’re willing to make. I don’t think at age 20 I could -
1: afford a Clarisonic,
2: needed it as much as I do now. My skin was just different at that age. Who knew a few years later it would betray me completely.
But as I got older I started taking skin care more seriously.
(I used to sleep in my makeup while in college ok, something I would NEVER. DO. TODAY!)
So I’m not saying run out and buy one or that you shouldn’t try a cheaper version like the OLAY one. For me Clarisonic was a great investment, and if you’re on the fence about trying one maybe look into taking the plunge preferably from a place that allows you returns, no questions asked. (For instance QVC where I bought mine.)
I should note I haven’t switched my daily cleansers at all. I’m using everything I did before and instead of using my hands to wash my face I use my Clarisonic. Simple change. Only complaint is how long it takes to charge. I’m forced to skip 1 of 2 uses about once every 3 weeks when I charge it but it’s not so bad.
Tags: beauty, review
50 Responses to “Clarisonic Final Thoughts”
-
-
Do you use it everyday or only a couple of times a week? I’ve been on the fence about this because I have super sensitive skin but it also is flaky and needs exfoliation so that’s why I’m interested.
-
Did you ever get bad blackheads on your nose/did this make them go away?? I always have them and HATE it. Obviously I have bad patches everywhere, and from far away you can’t see them. But without my powder, I feel like they’re super noticeable.
And I just found out I’m getting a decent amount back for my tax returns, so I am thinking about splurging on this or something else for skin care blurrrrg
-
i always wanted to try this out since a lot of youtubers raved about it .. i’m sure that it’s better than just washing your face with fingers… but i’m still hesitating to buy it because of the price… The sigma version, looks similar to this but haven’t tried it though.. am curious about that one as well..
ps. how old are you actually o__O” i actually thought that you were 19 or something lol..
-
Ahhhhhhhhh I want to try….I have such PORES that need to go. Thanks for such an in-depth review!!
-
I just got a Clairsonic Mia last week and have been using it for about 4 days. It was expensive but this winter has been so harsh on my skin I couldn’t stand it anymore! :P I had oily spots and this rough dry skin on my cheeks that kept breaking out . I can already tell that my skin is getting much smoother and soft. Mine just came with one brush head – I should check which one because the deep cleaning one sounds like it could help me out too.
I like the sample face cleanser that came with it, but I’ll probably switch back to my normal stuff once it runs out.
-
Now I’m pumped up on getting it! This review totally hooked me! If you’re saying it helped you with the pores I have to get my hands on it ASAP! I will try saving money on getting it
-
Thanks for clarify me about these sonic brushes. I always wanted to try them, I suffer a lot with blackheads and i do break out a lot.
-
I started using the Mia a few days ago and my face feels so much softer, serum just sinks in, and someone said my skin was glowing! It’s actually scary how satisfying it is to see blackheads disappear! I tried out a Neutrogena cleanser first to see if I liked the concept but the Clarisonic feels crazily effective. It was great reading about how well it’s working for you long-term and exciting to hear that it can soften fine lines :) I think you can really make a difference by investing some time and money into skincare.
-
Wow! i’m so glad for you! :-)
That marks a great start to the year – good skin!I’m aiming for that too.. Tt’s a dream for me to head out without makeup on my face- I just can’t.. all the blemishes, uneven skin, ance scars and blackheads. :-( My skin is just really sensitive and it doesn’t help that my mum keeps reminding me about it(how good my skin is in the past, how bad I look compared to my relatives and peers blah blah blah). It just drives me insane…
I’m thinking of saving up for one!
-
Like you just mentioned in this post, I actually went out and bought the Olay version a month ago after reading about how well Clarisonic worked for you! ^o^ Using an electronic brush really does help clean your face better than just using hands. I don’t know if the one I bought can help me shrink my pores, but I love how soft it makes my skin feel afterward. Thank you so much Jenny! ^^
-
Thanks for the review!
When I was in High School I had perfect skin and barely ever even washed it. (lucky)
Once I graduated it quickly became a huge problem and an uphill battle. I’ve tried everything aside from pills.I’ve been on the fence about buying the Mia but I always trust your judgment and I’m really excited to buy it now! Next pay check for sure.
Thanks again! \ (n_n) /
-
I saw this one day and thought I should try. I was skeptical about it. I do have this scrubby pad thing, but I find my pores are still so clogged >
-
Soooo tempted to buy one but it’s expensive t_t
-
I’ve been expecting this post! I trust your reviews of things, and from the looks/sound of it we have similar skin. I have really humongous pores (that tend to be clogged -__-;;) on my nose so I’m always looking for ways to get rid of them. Hopefully when I get this Clarisonic I will see results!
-
Thank you for making this post. Now I’m seriously thinking of buying one!
-
Your skin sounds very similar to mine. I may need to invest in this!!
-
wow you make it sound so good! i’m tempted to get one, but maybe not so soon…gotta save up first! it’s really sad how my skin is no longer as smooth as it used to be a few years back so i’m slowly trying to improve my routine for eg eating supplements to help. it is never too late (or early) to start on an anti-aging regime! :p
-
I have the Olay Pro X spin brush – it’s pretty good, I’d say I’m happy with it, glad your Clarisonic is working out, that would be awful to spend the $ and it’s not as great as the reviews.
-
I actually use the Olay one & have noticed similar beneficial results too, so I definitely wouldn’t discount going for the cheaper version if you can’t afford a Clairsonic like you said ;) However, you have sold me on this one… I think I’d be willing to ‘upgrade’ at some point!
-
:O I’m glad that worked so well for you! I’m impressed…I didn’t think anything could clean your skin so thoroughly…or improve pore size. :) I had a knock off small one of these…maybe I gave up on it too quickly… Anyway, I would definitely consider getting one of these when I’m in a position to afford it if it could work like that for me!
-
Everyone’s skin is different, but I too LOVE the Mia! Certainly a good investment.
I was tempted to try deep pore brush, but I think it will be too harsh for my skin. Mine is fairly sensitive and the sensitive brush already feels a bit strong. How does the deep pore brush feel to you Jenny?
-
I have a Clarisonic, I was AMAZED when I actually got one for Christmas *lucky*, and I love mine. I mean yes, I could live without it, but I really love it so much, I use it every night! I use it on my body, too (with the body brush) and my skins feels really smooth. I think it does dry out the skin on my face sometimes though. So I don’t use it for a day or two… rambling… I’m glad you like it, too! :)
-
Ah I really want one, but, just can’t afford it right now! I have a “drugstore” version, the Pretika, which has nice reviews online but I’m quite lazy and don’t use it too often.
-
Hi Jenny,
Just curious, you mentioned that you are still using your same cleanser (not the Clarisonic brand) right? I am currently using natural soap for my facial cleansing routine, that’s why I am wondering how am I able to use Clarisonic then? I am HUGELY interested in purchasing this Clarisonic Mia2, after reading so many positive reviews everywhere..I know this might be a stupid question…Can I just wash my face with soap and then use Clarisonic? What do you think then? :) -
Hi Jenny, do you use the deep pore brush twice a day as well? I’m currently on the sensitive(only two weeks into it but im happy with it! :3) and I was thinking of investing in the deep pore brush. Is it too harsh to use it with that brush twice a day? :P
« My New Favorite Dress | Bison Rose Honey Lip Cream »
//HOME
Gah. Which reminds me…I need to go back to my skin care routine. It’s really hard getting used to. Turning 21 and I haven’t really done much to my face. I know it’s really bad considering that my face needs just as much pampering as the rest of my body does. It’s hard to find the perfect skin care regiment for me with such dry and sensitive skin. T_T
I shall try this Carisonic out! Thanks for the amazing review! ^_^