I LOVE This Thing!
My friends consider me their skincare guru, and it's true I have dozens of skincare products from drugstore to high-end and the cleaning devices to match. Everything from three Clarisonic models to the Conair Skin Pod (which I also love for travel).<br /><br />I'm relatively new to the vibrating silicone scrubber type brushes (the Conair is one), and I was skeptical, but I'm sold. No nasty bristles to trap makeup or which will wear out in a few months. The silicone scrubbers clean amazingly well, and this one is no exception. The thing is, you have to be aware of what you've got on your face and HOW to remove it.<br /><br />You're not removing heavy foundation or sunscreen with this and a mild face wash or micellar water followed by a wash with this, nor should you be relying on that method. You're not using the brute force method employed by a traditional scrub brush with bristles.<br /><br />These type brushes work best with the double-cleanse method. Either a makeup remover that will dissolve your makeup and foundation followed by a face wash used with this, or the oil cleansing method, where you take the day off by emulsifying what's on your face with a cleansing oil and water then a face wash with this.<br /><br />Seem like more work? Well it's kinder to your skin, ACTUALLY removes the gunk, and outlook keep brushes like this clean forever. I have oily, acne-prone skin, and my pores can get nasty, but using this double cleanse method and this brush has them clean and empty! If you're dry, employ the oil cleanse method.<br /><br />Using this with a very emollient face wash is going to gunk up the brush like it would gunk up a washcloth. Don't even think of using Noxzema. That stuff is best used in the trash bin.<br /><br />This maneuvered well around my nose, and I do not have a cute little flat nose, so I've got some serious corners to get into. I "rinse" my face using disposable face sponges, which is faster than just using hands and also helps drop the bubbles off.<br /><br />The "blue" is thankfully really more of a purple violet. Lovely color. Three vibrating speeds plus an extra pulsing function that I don't really use. Love the heating function. I use it on the nose and chin to dissolve sebum plugs and on my jaw to relax my TMJ. After I've cleaned, I use the cold function on my nose and cheeks to close the pores. I've never seen another cleaning gadget that has all these functions at any price point, and the price is right!
Rating: 5 stars