Review (4/5): Philips PureRadiance Multi-Speed Skin Cleansing System
Overall I do like the PureRadiance Skin Cleansing system - it's easy to use and will work well for almost all skin types, however there are more affordable options out there, this one I think is a bit on the pricey side. The system comes with 2 cleansing heads: a 'normal' one for every day use and an 'exfoliating' one for weekly use. There are additional heads you can purchase separately, even one for sensitive skin although I find that the normal everyday one that comes with the system is incredibly soft and gentle. The system also comes with small plastic cover cases for the heads, a small charging base, power cord to charge the unit, and a small zippered case that holds only the unit itself. I was a little disappointed that they only included a small zippered pouch that only has room for the unit itself, but no room for the different heads, base or power cord. If you wanted to travel with this system you would need to put it all into a different (larger) bag.
The system is super easy to use - the heads snap on easily and remove just as easily. Once charged you are good to go, and the system is waterproof (but the charging base is not!), so you can even take it in the shower with you. You can use with or without your favorite facial cleanser, that's your option. A built-in 1 minute timer with a reminder 'pulse' every 20 seconds helps ensure that you spend equal amounts of time on all parts of your face and that you don't use the system for longer than you should. There are 2 speeds available - slow, and a little bit faster. It is very quiet, much quieter than my electric toothbrush. After 1 minute the system turns off, although you can easily turn it on again if you wish to clean your skin even more.
I find the base that the unit sits in inadequately sized given the size of the wand. The wand is a bit long and heavy, and when you set it down in the small and light plastic base it can easily tip over if not propped near something as tall as it is (for example I keep mine in the corner of my counter where 2 corner walls help keep it from tipping). While it is nice that the base doesn't take up much room, it seems like it needs to be a little more substantial to hold the wand while charging or drying.
I've been using this for a few weeks and it's done a wonderful job of helping remove dry, dull dead skin that is a result of the harsh winter air and is leaving my skin softer and smoother. Using it once a day seems to work well for me, but different options may work better for others - everyone has a different skin type. The system comes with a 45-day money-back guarantee which might help influence your purchasing decision if you're on the fence about whether you want to actually buy this, and it also comes with a 2 year limited warranty.