Clarisonic : Cleansing Brush

I want to kiss the people who invented this thing. I've had rosacea and darkened, enlarged, clogged pores for decades (I'm now 35, but this has been going on since I was 15 or so) and I was very skeptical about the Clarisonic. Now I can honestly say my face is looking better than it has in years. My doc says nothing will physically "shrink" pores, but this thing really massages out the gunk so they are less noticeable. The key is to start slowly adding it to your routine. I do it twice a day now, but I imagine that once a day might be fine for most people. Do not press it into your skin. Be very gentle with it and, if you have sensitive skin like me, use the Delicate brush, not the Sensitive one it comes with. Try a mild, non-soap cleanser like Cerave (Cetaphil doesn't agree with me) or a cleansing oil like Nude, DHC, or Shu Umera. I never use abrasive cleansers/exfoliants/soaps and I think this has helped. The Clarisonic does all the work for you and it's absolutely brilliant.

I've never contributed to any online forums before, but recently bought the Mia2 system for acne and thought it was worth a shout out. I'm only a week in, and that initial purge stage has definitely started, but despite this I've already received the first compliment on my skin EVER. A friend said that I looked fresh and absolutely glowing, and asked what I was using on my face! A little background: I've had moderate to severe acne my whole life, and have tried just about everything under the sun. I recently started to make major changes to my diet (as an already active and healthy person), realizing that the band aid solutions available through prescriptions and over the counter medications that we pile on our skin day in and day out are probably made to keep us buying these products. I had a bit of a wake up call when my fiance pointed out that the products I was putting on my skin would literally bleach bedding and clothes, asking why would I put that on my face! Touché. I've since stopped using any acne related products - not even spot treatments - to see what would happen. As a person who could stand in front of a mirror obsessing over my face for hours, and has probably spent thousands on acne products, this was huge. Before I wouldn't even stay over night somewhere without these products. To my surprise, nothing changed. No changes in breakout severity or consistency. I do still use a moisturizer (Impruv) which is designed for dry, sensitive skin. Stay away from those big name brands, they really don't help. Combined with my new diet, my skin actually started improving for the better with less cystic acne. I bought the Mia2 system to address all those little bumps under my skin and get rid of acne once and for all. The breakouts from this purging phase go away within a day, and are less irritated and easily covered by makeup. My skin is refreshed and glowing with use twice daily, rotating from the device's cleanser and Cerave hydrating cleanser. I'm looking forward to seeing the results in a few months! Definitely buy this, but consider a lifestyle/diet change along with it. If you're willing to invest in products, you should start from the inside out. The device will get rid of previous issues, but it can't digest that pizza you ate last night for you.

I treated myself with the clarisonic pro for my birthday about 6 weeks ago. I was not a fan of any of the cleansers that came with the brush they left my skin either too oily or too dry. I continued to use my usual acne wash with the brush for the first week. My skin broke out terribly sort of like all the potential blemishes came to the surface at the same time. I stuck with the clarisonic as i had read about others who had an experience of purging when they started using the system. While my skin was broken out I was careful to avoid any actively inflamed pimples when using the brush as to avoid spreading bacteria. I would also clean the bristles of the brush with a little alcohol after each use to make sure no bacteria would stick around. Everything changed when i decided that I needed a more gentle cleanser. I had cetaphil cream in mind when i went to the store but then i saw the cetaphil antibacterial bar. It really is the best for using with this brush. It foams nicely which helps keep the brush from being too abrasive. I have now had clear skin for a month after over a decade of dermatologists, peels, acne systems, irritated skin, cystic acne and bad texture. The only thing keeping my from being happy with my skin at this point is the acne scars. I am hoping that they get better with time using the clarisonic, but if they do not I will consider laser treatments.

Although I chemically exfoliate (2% Salicylic Acid) and use Tazorac (a retinoid that increases cell turnover), my clarisonic mia is the "cherry on top". It helps actually lift away any remaining dead skin and most importantly has been the only effective way of removing makeup for me. Makeup removing wipes, cleanser alone, oil, Jane Iredale's Magic Mitt--I've tried it all and nothing truly does it for me. The thing is that I have some scarring/ dark marks from acne, and it really affects my confidence. A little bit of foundation on my cheeks is just so empowering. And the Clarisonic lets me do that without breaking out! My skin has been brighter and my products absorb better as well! It gets rid of the dry, flaky, dead skin reduces the efficacy of my tazorac. I only use it once a day, at night, and I think any more than that would be too much for my skin. 4 month Update: I still use it only once a day (at night). The clarisonic has literally changed my skin in the last four months. (I started using it in late July). My pigmentation has faded, my skin is softer and brighter, my moisturizer and my medication work so much better. I haven't had any serious breakouts in a while. In fact, it's been a few weeks since my last pimple! I use the acne brush head and I put olay sensitive foaming face wash on my face and on the brush. I move it in circular motions gently over my cheeks, nose, chin, and forehead.

Good product, very expensive. I'm not totally blown away by it's performance, as of yet.

I purchased the Mia version of this brush over a month ago. I have seen great improvement in my skin. I am no longer breaking out anywhere near as much as I was before. I still get the occasional blemish. However they are no longer painful and deep under skin. The blemish clears much faster less than 3 days now. My skin looks brighter and healthier. I love this brush.

After the first time I used the Clarisonic Brush and applied my toner, my skin stung but my face didn't look like it, but it sure did feel like it after a couple of uses. Your skin has to get use to the Clarisonic. But after a week I noticed my skin is more balanced (because I have combination skin), a lot of the blackheads are gone, and most of my pores are smaller. My skin feels nice and smooth:), I suggest the Clarisonic Brush to anyone who can afford it and is trying to control their blackheads and/or acne.

The Clarisonic caused some irritation at first that led to a fairly bad breakout. However, after the first week of use, the breakout cleared up and my skin does feel much smoother than before I used the Clarisonic. I have an extremely grimy job that gets all kinds of dirt and microbes all over me, including my face. I suspected that a simple wash with my bare hands and Cetaphil was not really doing the trick in keeping my pores clear. After using the Clarisonic, the amount of inflammatory lesions I had decreased by around 50%. It hasn't made me perfectly clear, but it seems to have helped. (I also started taking niacin around the same time -- this may be contributing as well.) Other than that first breakout, it's been great. I use it with Cetaphil facial cleanser once per day on the medium setting, one minute for my face and around 45 seconds for my neck. Even if it doesn't entirely clear my skin, that nice, smooth texture I get from using it feels so great. I love it!

I had cystic moderate acne with some scaring around the cheeks and I bought the clairsonic mia because I wear makeup everyday and I thought that it will help clear up my skin and get rid of the hyperpigmentation my exfoliating my skin. I used the sensitive (white color) brush head that came with the mia. I used the sensitive brush head for about 3 months. It ripped my skin! I had red marks from the abrasiveness of the product. Still hoping for a miracle I decided to switch to the delicate brush head (light blue color) and it was way more softer on my skin and I didn't scar more from it. I wouldn't suggest using this if you have active break outs because the sensitive brush head just ripped my skin and created lots of dark hyperpigmentation and scars. Before using the clarisonic I only had hyperpigmentation, after using it I have boxcar scars! I was in denial about its effectiveness and it ruined my skin. If you have cystic acne don't believe the hype of miracle products and don't waste your money! GO TO THE DERMATOLOGIST! I wish I went sooner so I could save my skin from deep scars. I am now on medications my dermatologist prescribed for me and I have not had a break out in 3 months! But I am still left with hyperpigmentation and scars (which need laser treatments). My dermatologist also recommends I don't use the clarisonic because it might irritate my skin more. Now I am looking into products with fewer ingredients, fragrance free, and oils such as jojoba. It's an inexpensive, gentle, and effective way to take care of your skin!

In all, I give it 5 starts because I feel it really gets my skin clean in a way that doesn't involve harsh detergents. I can use mild cleansers and still feel like the dead skin cells are being removed, I don't get the same amount of blackheads anymore. It gently cleans acne scabs, dry skin flakes, etc. It even has a mild massaging sensation while I use it. It's GREAT to use over places where you happen to shave, I imagine it would help a guy with ingrown beard hair, for example.