effective gentle hygienic silicone sonic cleansing brush, leaves skin clean/fresh
I have been enjoying this little Sonic face cleansing gadget. I haven't any prior experience to these (facial cleansing brushes always seemed to be spinning style, and I didn't not want that style) but I pretty much knew what to expect, and understand how it works. The soft silicone surface is the cleaning brush area, and it is static. Vibration behind it gives action to the silicone bristles and it gently provides cleansing power. There are multiple vibration options with a short press of a button (long press to hold on). Auto memory features remembers your last setting.<br /><br />As with ANY skin cleansing brush, if you have a face full of make up plan to remove it with a cloth first (the idea being that bristles and massage could work it down into pores? Your  experience, school of thought may vary).<br /><br />There is no need to press hard against skin, just let it glide. I use small gentle circles over a wet face slathered in skin cleanser. I don't wear much in make up but I always wear sunscreen and other layers of skin care. I often double cleanse because of this. Usually an oily balm followed by a cream cleanser (I have dry skin). For this, I have been skipping the first cleanse with an oil balm and just using the cream cleanser-- figured for testing purposes to keep it the same for several uses.<br /><br />And no, it doesn't create lather, bubbles.. it isn't a circulating brush. Stationary silicone brush with vibration behind it. But it cleans! I thought, well is it just a hand held soft scrubber? How could it be better than a wash cloth? It is so much better than a wash cloth. And so much more gentle. And more hygienic.<br /><br />Maybe other kinds are better, but I can only tell you my experience and thoughts on THIS "AVJONE Sonic Facial Cleansing Brush"-- and is a budget friendly option too.<br /><br />Maybe it will vary among users, but my skin felt and looked clean. Not only that, but I have been really enjoying the experience of using it. My night time skin care routine in particular is a sacred time. I aim to enjoy it rather than see it as a chore. So I enjoy using more pamper worthy products, tools, hair bands, etc. Me time. And, this has added to my experience. It is.. relaxing. The whether I use the vibration at lowest setting, or highest, it has a calming sensation. I use it on face, neck, and chest.  The recommended time for cleaning is 1 minute, and it will turn off after 3. I go almost the full 3 since I am adding in my neck and chest--and I am taking it slowly. No scrubbing, rubbing, or pressure. Just gentle circles around skin.<br /><br />My cleanser is massaged in, it is moved around a little (the nubs don't move in circles, there is a vibration under them), and then when all done I rinse my face and it looks so.. fresh, bright, clean. I feel/see no traces left behind of sunscreen. The lotion was effectively broken down by this. It is a notable difference from hand washing, or washing with a washcloth.<br /><br />So for me, it works. I AM enjoying this.<br /><br />The small device is comfortable in hand. Easy to use. I like the base that it sits on. There is a small hole for DRAINAGE.  I rinse off the device after each use, but don't dry it off, so I like that it sit up perfectly in this base.<br /><br />I really have come to like and appreciate silicone for use in cleaning my face and body. Seems so much more hygienic.<br /><br />The charger is usb on one end and a magnetic attachment at the device. Mine came charged, and so other than an initial plug-in to make sure it worked, I haven't had to charge it any. I have used it 5 nights now, each night for 2-3 minutes at a time. (debating on whether I can/should use it nightly or not). Charger may feel hot to touch, and is normal. Do NOT charge for more than 24 hours.<br /><br />When I do have to finally get around to charging it, I will just have to lay it on a wash cloth or counter top. The base is not for setting device in while charging. I suppose maybe one day they could redesign the base to include both a drainage hole and a charging port<br /><br />PS. The direction state NOT to use it with clay-based cleansers, silicone-based or granular based cleansers, exfoliating creams or scrubs.<br /><br />Use cream cleansers, oil cleansers, water based cleansers. The usual-- just not something that could damage silicone, and/or create too much(combined) friction on face.<br /><br />That's it! I like it. As I use it more, if I experience anything worth sharing, I will be back to update.
Rating: 4 stars