Review (5/5): Quick and powerful
It took a while to get this review together because there was a lot to unpack with this steamer and all the little extras that came with it; however, what stood out most was how fast and powerful the steamer itself was.
If you were thinking you'd be waiting around a few minutes for this thing to start producing steam, chances are you will be pleasantly surprised by how little time it takes for the device to start pushing out huge clouds of steam.
While the instructions that come with this set are detailed, using the device itself is fairly straightforward.
Simply be aware that the steamer needs to be plugged in to work; moreover, you will probably want to sit during its operation so that you can lean over it for a few minutes at a time.
That means you'll want to find a place where you can use the steamer comfortably, like a vanity or desk.
Other things to keep in mind as you consider buying this.
- The handheld, portable, rechargeable device is a mister, not a steamer. This wasn't completely clear on the product page, so I want to make note of it. Basically, the mister is a nice thing you can use to cool down and refresh your skin on the go.
- Packaging suggests two different types of water for the steamer and mister respectively.
- steamer = distilled water
- mister = mineral water
- The steamer's cord is about 2.5 feet long, which is something you will want to consider when decided where you will be most likely to use the steamer.
- The little extras like the headband with ears and the pore clearing tools make this a great gift to give someone who enjoys getting and giving facials.
- The manufacturer warns that acne which is hormonal in nature will not respond to the steamer
- The instructions also advise you not to use the steamer everyday, nor more than 10 minutes at a time. Accordingly, this is not something that is likely to add a lot of time to your daily routine, but rather something you will use once or twice a week.
- The steamer itself is cute and compact, so you're not giving up a huge amount of space if you get one, nor do you necessarily have to hide it in between uses, unless you want to.
- The steam produced is hot/warm and there is no way to control the temperature; however, you can easily regulate how you experience the heat simply by adjusting the proximity of your face to the steamer.
Overall, I would definitely recommend this facial steamer set as a purchase for yourself or as a gift for someone else who enjoys giving/getting spa treatments at home.
I personally like the effect it had on my skin; I felt as though using it has helped with both the cleansing and hydration of my skin.
Once you get through all the instructions, procure the right type of water for your steamer, and identify where you want to set it up, you will be rewarded with an easy to use machine that produces copious amounts of steam very rapidly