My Mom & Dad gave a Clarisonic Mia 2 ($149) for Christmas. Although I’ve heard for years the great things said about how this device transforms your skin and makes you glow, it was not something I’d ever purchase for myself. So I was super excited when I unwrapped this gift, and couldn’t wait to try it.
In a nutshell, the Clarisonic is utterly amazing. Cleansing your skin is simple, and becomes second nature after a few sessions. After powering up the rechargeable battery, you turn on the device and the brush head vibrates. The Mia 2 features 2 speeds, so you can select which feels right for your skin. You then clean your skin for 60 seconds; the device beeps and temporarily pauses in intervals so you know when to move the brush to another area of your face. Start with the forehead (20 seconds), move to your chin and nose (20 seconds), then do your cheeks (10 seconds each). The brush didn’t feel harsh at all, but I felt like I was getting my face really clean.
After the first use, my skin felt like butter. I’ve never had problem skin — in fact, I always thought my skin was pretty good, except for the occasional breakout. But I realize now that my skin was definitely not living up to its potential. The Clarisonic whisked away all the dead skin cells that I didn’t even know were there, making my skin glow. My face felt soft and smooth, and I looked more well-rested. Because the Clarisonic cleans your skin so thoroughly, any skincare products that you apply after will sink in better and be more effective.
One thing I want to mention is that I use a liquid exfoliant on my face regularly. It’s not really fair to call the Clarisonic an exfoliant, because it does so much more than that. The exfoliating product I’ve been using doesn’t even compare to what the Clarisonic has already done for my skin.
Included in the box was a charger (pictured above), 2 brush heads (one for normal skin, with a black circle in the middle, and one for deep pore cleansing, with a blue circle in the middle ), a plastic brush cover that assists in removing the brush head, a plastic travel case, and a sample of Philosophy’s Purity facial cleanser (which I love). Clarisonic recommends changing the brush heads every 3 months; they’re available for about $20 where the Clarisonic is sold.
The full-size Clarisonic can also be used as an exfoliating body brush; the Mia 2 is designed more for use on the face. But you can use it on your bod, as well; it just may take a bit longer to exfoliate larger areas. Brushing your skin helps to exfoliate, whisk away dead skin cells, and make it more luminous and radiant. You’ll look healthier, more well-rested, and energetic after using this
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