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September 14, 2007
Cons:
It is very expensive, but trust me, it's worth it. Can be overdrying if you are using too strong of a brush head or using it for too long.
This device is the only thing that has truly cleared up my face. I actually GLOW now. Every now and then I do get hormonal acne, but it is gone in 1-2 days when using this.
August 13, 2015
Not a miracle, but makes your sling bright and smooth
I really like my Mia 2 clarisonic. I haven't really noticed a difference with my cystic acne but it totally gets rid of my blackheads and leaves my skin flake free! I think it's worth it!
December 10, 2015
I have the same problem. My tip you can try is to put honey over your cystic acne. It works very well for me, I hope it works for you. oh and drink lots of water :)
February 17, 2016
I just wanted to say i had major issues w cystic acne the last two years (its leveling out now) but after tons of reading and evaluating my life, stress got the best if me. It recked havic on my face, my skin is now very different, even looser like it stripped collogen. I also lost a ton of hair, and was overwhelmed and upset too easily. Not sure if this resonates w u...Anyhow, what has helped me more than anything has been reading Eckhart Tolle's A New Earth, to get my mind straight, meditating to find my center, drinking lots of herbal tea, and finding out abt and heavily researching Candida. If u notice any white on your tongue, then probably the stress nocked your hormones off, because of too much cortisol in your system, and now you have to work towards purging the toxins. It will get better...but u have to actively remove stress from your life to begin w. Whatever u do...be VERY careful abt messing w cystic acne...it will leave a mark. I wish u the best!
December 30, 2008
Pros:
Shrinks pores and clears up skin
Results can be seen within first week
Reduces redness and blackheads (very, very effectively)
Cons:
Not within everyone's price range
Cleansers and moisturizer that come with the brush are awful
Those expecting a miracle may be disappointed
Overall, the Clarisonic Skin Brush is a highly recommended product. Yes, at 200 dollars it sure isn't cheap, but the results are well worth it. Within about a week of using the brush, I noticed an immediate change. My face was no longer red and blotchy, and I was seeing improvements in my acne as well. The brush is especially effective in removing blackheads, as after a few weeks of use, I have very few noticeable blackheads. I have remaining acne scars, although they are less red and therefore not nearly as noticeable and easier to hide with makeup. Don't bother with the cleansers and moisturizer samples that are included with the package, they aren't worth it.
October 29, 2012
Pros:
-Great for fading Acne Marks
-Feels great so you will remember to use it
-Smooths skin
-In my case severity of outbreaks was reduced
Cons:
-Cost, just get the Mia, the body attachment isn't worth it, you will rarely use it.
-Your skin has to withstand a lot of exfoliation.
- Not for delicate or sensitive skin!!
Before you splurge $150 or more on this product first find out how your skin deals with light exfoliation. A simple scrub of caster sugar and water should tell you how. Take a small bowl of sugar into the shower, rub it gently in circles on wet skin and then rinse off. Do it for a few days and if it makes your skin flare up then don't bother this product, it isn't for you. My skin deals extremely well with a lot of exfoliation, so using this twice a day is fine for me. I've had acne for over ten years now so I had a lot of scaring to fade, the clarisonic is excellent for this. I still get break-outs but they are reduced and they do fade quicker. This is by no means a cure-all but it does have excellent benefits for people whose skin can take it.
January 19, 2012
Pros:
- SUPER clean face!
- Brighter, more even skin tone.
- Gently removes dry skin.
- Doesn't make acne worse, helps with scarring.
Cons:
- Expensive (+ need to replace brush heads regularly which aren't exactly cheap).
- If you use it twice a day can cause redness and soreness.
I finally bought this with my Christmas money and I really don't regret it, my face has never been so clean or bright. I have really oily skin, huge pores, a lot of redness, and the Mia has really helped. It hasn't stopped my acne (hormonal) but then it never promised too, but the spots clear up much faster. It has also visibly cleared my pores and freshened me up. I have also been using Differin cream for ages which usually leaves a lot of dryness, and the Mia really helps buff away all the dry skin. I would really recommend it, but obviously it is hugely expensive. Also a word of warning - start slowly, maybe using it once every two days, and gradually build up. I learned the hard way (bright red, sore face!)
March 14, 2012
Pros:
-Does clean skin and pores thoroughly
-Removes make-up very well
-Works great with liquid cleansers
-Easy to operate
-Works very well on oily/acne -prone skin
Cons:
-Pricey
-Can easily be over used if the person using it is not educated about how often they should start to use it and increase the frequency of use so that the skin gets used to the device.
-can irritate certain skin conditions like rosacea and cause the skin to become very sensitive and increase inflammation.
-My experience with the Clarisonic Mia was fine. Be sure to use the correct brush head for your skin type. Slowly increase the frequency of use until your skin becomes accustomed to the device. It does help certain skin issues like clogged pores and oily skin. Be sure to use a moisturizer and sunscreen as part of your skincare regimen
- Also be sure to allow the brush head to dry and not stay wet. This will help with preventing bacterial growth on the bristles.
-Please do not share the same brush heads with other people as to keep down on cross contamination.
- Do not apply alot of pressure to the device when using it on the face. Allow the product to lie flush against the skin and let it doe all the work.
-Do not use cleansers which contain any sharp pieces of nuts like walnuts. This will damage the Clarisonic.
April 29, 2009
Pros:
Makes my skin feel really clean and smooth.
Cons:
The initial price. But I have found it is worth it!
This is one of the best products I have found for my skin. It makes my skin very smooth and has helped reduce some of the scarring I have had from previous acne.
August 26, 2013
Fresh Skin
Pros:
Exfoliates and cleans well
Leaves skin looking dewy- not shiny
Skin feels baby soft
Cons:
Purging process creates more pimples
I bought this for my birthday hoping it would help me maintain clear skin, as it is supposed to draw out impurities and shrink pores. It works very well to exfoliate and control my oily skin- it even reduced my pore size and blackheads. I noticed my skin start to glow and feel smoother.
Though the problem I have with the Clari is that most people experience purging for a month when used on a regular basis. I have used the Clari regularly for five months and the purging hasn't stopped yet. I get a LOT of white and black heads now, but, because I exfoliate so much, they are usually gone within a day or two.
I recommend this to my friends who have severe acne because, even though there are more pimples, the skin overall looks and feels healthier. It does a wonderful job of removing makeup too, which prevents pores from being clogged.
April 24, 2009
Pros:
Waterproof
Solid construction
Works as advertised
Cons:
Expensive (initial investment)
I love my Clarisonic. I purchased it from Amazon ([link removed]>
HEED THE INSTRUCTIONS and gradually introduce the Clarisonic into your routine. I started on the lowest setting, but opted to use it once a day since I manually/physically exfoliate my face on a daily basis (exfoliation gloves) and felt that drying would not be an issue for me. After 2 days my boyfriend pressed the buttons and messed up the settings so I am now using it on a higher setting, but there are no problems so I'm keeping it on that setting. I use it 1-2x a day. Smaller pores and improved texture (i.e.: old acne scars, sun damage), generally brighter complexion, I assume from the improved penetration of my 2.5% BP facial wash. It is not an overnight miracle worker, but like I said, I was able to jump into a pretty vigorous routine right off the bat. I also like the spot therapy on my neck and elbows. So impressed with my Clarisonic, that I went out and bought a Sonicare toothbrus
April 5, 2009
Pros:
My skin feels cleaner and my pores look smaller
Cons:
I worry about keeping brush sanitary. A bit expensive. I got mine on amazon.
I have only tried this twice so far, but already my pores look smaller and my skin feels cleaner. I have thick oil skin, so I really went hard when using it to get in deep after decades of having clogged enlarged pores and scars. I used it with cetaphil face wash. After rinsing the soap off, I applied a topical vitamin C serum that I got from Puritan's pride. I think the mistake some people are doing is using the brush while it is still semi wet from previous use -- if so -- bacteria can grow on it. Bacteria will die when the brush head is dry. Also, people need to wash the brush head after using it so that the dead skin cells and bacteria don't stay on it. That's why I recommend using this once a day or getting two brushes.
Pros:
This and accutane have been the only things to completely clear up my face. It gets deep down into the pores, and my skin hasn't felt this soft since I was a little girl! No more blackheads, or those annoying clogged pores on my chin!