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CLARISONIC Plus Skin Care System Spot Therapy Kit

Easton Dixon — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 19:07:52 +0000

Clarisonic Plus Skin Care System Spot Therapy Kit

What it is:An intensified Clarisonic(R) Plus system with a third speed along with a new Spot Therapy Brush Head for the body.What it is devised to do:From the creators of the Sonicare(R) toothbrush comes a new innovation the Clarisonic Plus Skin Care System & Spot Therapy Kit. Sonic engineering firstborn changed the way we clean our teeth, it’s now altering how we cleanse our skin. The sonic frequency moves Clarisonic’s soft, tame brush back and forth at more than 300 times per second, exhaustively clearing pores and skin surface.Here are some of the gains this revolutionary skincare tool delivers:- Removes makeup six times better than established methods.- Clears pores and reduces the aspect of pore size.- Cleanses so exhaustively that skincare merchandise absorb better.- Creates noticeably healthier-looking skin. The Clarisonic Spot Therapy Brush Head takes sonic cleansing beyond the face to gently cleanse and exfoliate; smooth rough, arid patches; and prepare the skin to better absorb skincare products. It is idealisti for use on the decollete, hands, arms, elbows, and feet. Enhance your results with the complementary Refining Skin Polish for the body, devised by Robb Akridge. This intensive, 3-tier refining solution exfoliates, firms, and smoothes the skin, delivering radiant, silky-soft results.This set contains:- Clarisonic Plus three-speed brush- International charging cradle for international use- Sensitive brush head- 3x trial-size facial cleansers- Spot therapy brush head (for the body)- Trial-size refining skin polish (for the body)What else you need to know:Used by leading dermatologists and lavishness spas, Clarisonic is professional-caliber sonic skincare for healthy, pretty skin. The Clarisonic Plus has three speeds, permitting it to be tame sufficient for cleansing the face yet strong sufficient to be effective on the decollete, neck, and arms. Simple control buttons, a customizable T-TIMER(R), and a commodious charge indicator make Clarisonic a breeze to use.* Produc

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26 of 26 people found the following review helpful.
Awesome Service
By Kanekii
I purchased this item through Amazon but, from a different dealer. I started having problems with the unit when using the body brush within a couple of months of purchase. It would lose it’s charge after about a minute, the body cycle is suppose to last 3 minutes. Finally, I just started using the facial brush exclusively, I get occasional cystic acne and the Clarisonic was doing a great job clearing it up and stopping the outbreaks. Alas, the unit charge kept depleting over time, within 9 months of purchase, after letting it charge for a week it would die within seconds of me pushing the power button. I am one of those people that never fills out the warranty card, so, I figured I was totally hosed and was stuck with a $200.00 paper weight. However, I took the chance and called Clarisonic’s customer service, they asked me what the problem was, had me read the serial number off the unit, told me I had a two year warranty on the Plus model and shipped me the new one, asked me to mail the defective one back using the prepaid label. I received it within a week and a half. I live in Hawaii, so, that’s actually quite impressive. My skin is happy again and all is right in my world. Thank you Clarisonic Support Team. You Rock!

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful.
A MUST HAVE!!!
By Deliberately Enigmatic
I purchased this same product from Ebay (sorry Amazon!) and I LOVE it! I use it every week and cannot say enough good things about this kit. LOVE, LOVE, LOVE it. My face feels and looks so clean week after week. I even use other face cleaners instead of the ones provided and still get a good result. You get what you pay for! Highly recommended.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful.
Clarisonic Plus Skin Care System & Spot Therapy Kit
By N. R., Mercado
I love love my Clarisonic Plus Skin Care System & Spot Therapy Kit. You get an instant glow the first time you use it. The set comes with the sensitive head brush and the body brush. The sensitive head brush works fine but for a more aggressive cleanse, I have ordered the normal head brushes also from Amazon. Another thing I like about the set is that it comes with 3 different cleansers travel sizes,and you can try to see which one works better with your skin type. Overall, I am extremely satisfied with this product and thanks to Amazon I was able to get it for a much better price than other places.

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Clarisonic PRO Deluxe Professional 4Speed Skin Care System

Alexis Parker — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 08:00:07 +0000

This article provides counsel on buying a sonic facial brush and also helps you find a Clarisonic sale.

Clarisonic is the leading manufacturer of sonic facial brushes and enjoys a great reputation for sonic technology. In fact, the Clarisonic Sonic Skin Care System uses the same breakthrough engineering as the popular SoniCare toothbrush. Clarisonic makes a top quality brush which sells for a premium price. However, if you’re on a budget, Olay also makes a decent sonic face brush. It is a good and inexpensive substitute to Clarisonic, but Clarisonic remains the top brand for effectiveness and quality.

Is a sonic skin care scheme right for you?

Sonic cleansing is deep cleansing and tame exfoliation. It removes stubborn blackheads, whiteheads and other little bumps and cleanses far deeper than manual cleaning. With regular use skin becomes smoother, clearer and more radiant.

Why Get a Clarisonic?

Clarisonic’s tame sonic massage action cleans deep, removes dead skin and allows productions to absorb better. Skin tone and texture improve, fine lines and wrinkles are less noticeable and larger pores appear smaller. There are four dissimilar models to suit dissimilar needs.

The Clarisonic Pro is an necessary tool for aestheticians. It is the most versatile Clarisonic with four adaptable speed settings (low, normal, high and pro speeds) plus Body Mode. It may be used on any skin type, and is idealisti for women and men, too. Body Mode is great for exfoliating arms, hands, elbows, knees and feet for a softer smoother feel. The Pro comes in white, pink and graphite grey (popular with the guys!)

The Clarisonic Plus is like the Pro, but has only three speeds for the face (low, normal and high) plus Body Mode. For a lot of people, the three face speeds plus Body Mode are all they need. Comes in white and Pink.

The Clarisonic Classic has two speeds (low and normal) and no Body Mode. Comes in white,pink and graphite gray.

And then there is the Clarisonic Mia! The Mia is a one speed compact sonic facial brush with the same sonic massage action as the others. It was designed for travel, but is being applied by a good deal of as their main cleansing brush. The Mia is lowcost so it is a bestloved with teens and anybody on a budget. With just one button it is very easy to use and gets outstanding results for young skin. Comes in white, yellow, pink, ice blue, lavender, garnet, blue, green, turquoise and tangerine!

You would be hard pressed to find a client review online that does not rave when it comes to Clarisonic. Whether they have big pores, clogged pores or even acne and rosacea, people plainly love their Clarisonics because they get the results they are looking for.

Finding a Clarisonic Sale Online

Clarisonic is a quality premium brand and prices reflect this, but there are a few ways you may get yours for a little bit cheaper.

- Very occasionally Clarisonic will have a sale. You may join their mailing list on their internet site to be notified of sales and special offers.

- Other online merchants who sells goods at retail likewise offer discounts, free shipping and free samples as incentives to shop on their websites. Again the best thing to do is get on their mailing lists and wait until they have a promotion.

- Of course, waiting for a advert is discouraging and hindering when you are ready to buy and use your Clarisonic now. Your best option in this case is to check out the numerous merchants who sells goods at retail on Amazon where there is almost always a best buy or discount on offer. Why wait for a Clarisonic sale?

Clarisonic Pro Deluxe Professional 4speed Skin Care System

Clarisonic PRO Deluxe is a professional-caliber brush that uses tame sonic micro-message action to helps keep your skin looking young, vibrant and healthy. Clarisonic gently removes embedded dirt and oil, resulting in healthier, more pretty skin. Remarkably tame for cleansing all skin types, including sensible skin conditions such as rosacea and acne. It cleanses so well, that merchandise absorb better, pores appear smaller, fine lines and wrinkles appear scaled down and your skin tone and texture improves – Guaranteed

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53 of 55 people found the following review helpful.
Clarisonic Pro Facial Brush
By Kayla
This product is one of the best things I’ve ever bought for myself… It does exactly what it says: cleans your skin better than you ever thought you could, mildly exfoliates, and just makes your skin look fabulous. I can also tell it is softening my fine lines on my forehead (which are just starting). Once you use a clarisonic, you’ll never go back to washing your face the regular way. I really like the Pro better than the one my friend bought awhile ago, b/c I changed it to a two minute timer b/c I have very oily skin, and I also like to be able to customize the speed (high after the gym, normal on a regular day). A FANTASTIC buy… a must for anyone who is looking for a boost to their facial skin. Plus, if you buy the spot attachment, you can use it on rough places like your upper chest, elbows, and knees (it has a special speed built in for body areas).

37 of 37 people found the following review helpful.
INVESTMENT
By KYP
Think of how much $ you’ve spent over the years on cleansers, scrubbers, etc…think about it, seriously think about it..b/c after using this product, it made me think of how much I’ve wasted and should have spent it on this product. WHY you ask…No matter how expensive/cheap/raved about cleanser I’ve used, nothing really cleaned my face. It would either dry it up, leave some type of a residue, or just irritated my skin. After years of trial and error, I gave up, and stuck to good ol fashion water and oil of olay. I’m blessed with good skin, but I still have my problem areas. I got this as a gift. VERY GLAD I did.

I was skeptical. I was hesitant and kinda scoffed at the idea that a rotating brush could do much for me. I felt my skin before I used the product, pretty darn smooth. I tested it after I used the product – wow, it made my before skin feel like sand paper. I just knew that it cleaned out buildup of product (makeup, cleanser, lotion, whatever) because my skin actually GLOWED. I used the standard 2 minutes function on my t-zone. It really buffed away some spots that had raised bumps before. Pretty insane b/c I really didn’t think I need this product. I could only imagine what it could do for people who have problematic skin.

So all the products i’ve bought/used before couldn’t even come close…made me feel like I did waste a lot of money.

What else do iI like about the Pro vs. the Mia – the 4 speed rules – only because I want it. I end up using the standard speed a lot for me face. It also seems like the handle is a little bit bigger than the regular model. I don’t think the Clarisonic cleaners that it comes with are all that fabulous. My skin feels a little bit drier than when I use some other stuff – I recommend you use your own cleansers (as long as it doesn’t have exfoliants in it. If it does, then take the brush off the machine after each use to clean it out – or it will cause build up. I like that there are grooves under the brushes so water can flow out and not stay stagnant in the machine. The design of the handle is ergonomic and comfortable to use. I would suggest making it lighter – when you’re using the body brush, it gets to be a little heavy after a few runs.

I like the brush head that it comes with. Great for sensitive skin, great at all modes of the machine (I use the Pro mode for m t-zone and chin – my problem areas) – about once a week. I use it every other day on the normal speed. And alternate with the body brush.

What I find most valuable – BODY BRUSH! This is what really hit me. I’ve tried different types of brushes and exfoliants, but my skin just wasn’t baby soft. I’ve spent $ at spas doing a full body scrub. Yeh, my skin is silky smooth awesome, but it only lasts for a few days, then I feel a few dry spots here and there. Not anymore!!! Dry spots GONE. Skin Smooth. It’s amazing. What I spent for 2 body scrubs = this machine. It makes me happy. PLUS this has cleared up dry spots that body scrubs have missed – the back of my thighs and upper arms. My skin is like butter now.

BRUSHES – find some online -there are deals out there.

42 of 44 people found the following review helpful.
good product
By Lealbr
The benefits of this product can be seen immediately. You will experience softer, smoother skin after the first use and your face will really look and feel squeaky clean. My pimples don’t last as long (sometimes disappear in less than 24 hours which never happened before), and my expensive skin care products are more effective. The real reason for the purchase was a bunch of blackheads on my chin and they are diminishing in quantity. Also they are more brown now than black which I could see after using a Biore strip. Hopefully they will eventually disappear. I recommend this product.

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Clarisonic PRO Deluxe Professional

Blaine Chang — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 13:58:59 +0000

Clarisonic Pro Deluxe Professional 4speed Skin Care System 2

Clarisonic PRO Deluxe is a professional-caliber brush that uses tame sonic micro-message action to helps keep your skin looking young, vibrant and healthy. Clarisonic gently removes embedded dirt and oil, resulting in healthier, more beauteous skin. Remarkably tame for cleansing all skin types, including sensible skin conditions such as rosacea and acne. It cleanses so well, that merchandise absorb better, pores appear smaller, fine lines and wrinkles appear scaled down and your skin tone and texture improves – Guaranteed

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So all the products i’ve bought/used before couldn’t even come close…made me feel like I did waste a lot of money.

BRUSHES – find some online -there are deals out there.

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Clarisonic Skin Care System Pink

Alissa Allison — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 00:32:32 +0000

Clarisonic offers the latest engineering science in modern skin care. Much more effective than established facial cleansing, providing results once only received by professional facials.

Research of Clarisonic shows dramatic results in relation to reducing pore size, arid patches, blemishes, fine lines and wrinkles. If your like me, you’ve heard all of this before with other product claims, so I decisive to do my own exploration and find out what people are saying with regards to their results from using this product.

I will have to say, I was amazed to find from the dozens of reviews, most all women are perfectly in love with this product, which intrigued my curiosity even more.

We all have mutual skin issues, such as those amazing blackheads on the nose and chin, that we just can’t get rid of. We struggle with huge pores, arid patches, acne, wrinkles and dark circles, to name a few. Women are reporting that Clarisonic in truth works to remove dirt and make up 6x better than traditionalisti manual cleansing. I often detect after washing my face, when I arid off with a towel, my cleanser didn’t remove all the make up and dirt. Sound familiar? People are reporting that Clarisonic leaves the skin sentiment cleaner and smoother, which allows for healing of mutual skin problems. Women are so happy and in love with this product they are calling it their “magic wand.”

There were a couple of people who said it was too harsh for their sensible skin, but the some who rave when it comes to Clarisonic give hope or courage to them to follow instructions for using the brushes as directed. Others said it was too pricey, but the majority of Clarisonic users say it is worth each penny to obtain these awful results.

Other positive remarks I’ve read include, other productions absorb better, tame sufficient to use twice a day, reduces oily areas, arid skin patches and acne, reduces or does away with huge pores, black heads and white heads. The instructions say not to use it around the eye area, notwithstanding one lady said the stimulation of the wand will have to have bettered blood circulation, because her underneath eye circles are gone. That alone, is sufficient to persuade me to buy it. Users say it may be employed with other cleansers, only takes one minute to use and may be employed in the bath or shower. Reviews included women from 20 to 70 years of age.

Is Clarisonic the next “must have” product on the market? With so much positive feedback, it seems we may at long last get professional results in the ease of our own home. Clarisonic will recompense for itself in a short amount of time given the cost of pricey professional facials.

Check back as I learn and part more with regards to the Clarisonic Skin care System. Sounds like a winner worth a closer look.

Clarisonic Skin Care System Pink

What it is:A professional-grade skincare brush in a pink hue to gain breast cancer awareness.What it is formulated to do:From the creators of the Sonicare(R) toothbrush comes the Clarisonic(R) Skincare Brush. Sonic engineering science introductory changed the way we clean our teeth, it’s now altering how we cleanse our skin. The sonic frequency moves Clarisonic’s soft, tame brush back and forth at more than 300 times per second, exhaustively clearing pores and skin surface.Here are galore of the gains this revolutionary skincare tool delivers:- Removes makeup six times better than traditionalisti methods.- Clears pores and reduces the aspect of pore size.- Cleanses so exhaustively that skincare merchandise absorb better.- Creates noticeably more salubrious looking skin.This set contains:- Clarisonic brush and charger- Sensitive brush head- 1.0 oz Refreshing Gel Cleanser- 1.0 oz Nourishing Care Cleanser- 1.0 oz Hydrogel CleanserWhat else you need to know:Clarisonic ought to be applied as part of a each and everyday skincare regimen to provide smoother sentiment and looking skin. The brush is idealisti for all skin types and employed and commended by leading dermatologists and cosmetic surgeons. It’s tame sufficient to use for cleansing rosacea and sebborheic dermatitis.Be sure to replace your Clarisonic brush head each three months and Daily Cleanser each two months, if used daily. Sign up underneath to be reminded when it’s time to reorder!With each Pink Clarisonic purchase, we will make a donation to help fund the fight versus breast cancer.* Product not available for gift wrapping.

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20 of 20 people found the following review helpful.
Just as gentle as sensitive brush head but deeper clean
By rejuvenationmd
Clarisonic recently came out with this new deep pore cleansing brush head saying: “Ideal for cleansing oily skin, large pores or hard to reach areas of the face, such as around the nose. Gentle enough for daily use.” Souonds perfect! But my only question was is it as gentle as your sensitive brush head because the normal brush head is too harsh for my face? Well I decided to take the plunge and try it. I am happy to say that I find it not any harsher or rather just as gentle as the sensitive brush head. There is more pulling/stretching of the skin as that it how it does the deep pore cleansing action with some bristles moving in opposite directions! The Oscillating back and forth at a sonic frequency of more than 300 movements per second, the two dynamic zones of the Clarisonic® Skin Cleansing System work with the skin, not against it. Outer Zone: Deep cleansing Flexing action between the outer and inner brushes works deep within the pores to loosen dirt and oil. Inner Zone: Clarifying back and forth oscillating motion of the inner brush effectively cleans, clarifies and stimulates the skin. My skin feels very clean, fresh, and youthful! I will continue with the Clarisonic Deep Pore brush head instead of the sensitive brush head.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful.
Everyone needs one.
By Claire
I’ve been using my Clarisonic for 3 weeks now and I love it.
I’m in my mid 40′s. I have combination oily skin, occasional acne and large pores in my T-zone. I use the Clarisonic twice a day with my own face cleanser. My T-zone looks better already. The pores are shrinking noticeably. I do get an occasional odd pimple in areas that I wouldn’t normally get them (cheekbone area) but they go away quickly and don’t come back.

Also, the skin under my eyes is plumper and lighter. (I started noticing dark crapey skin in that area last year.) My under eye area is back to a more youthful texture and the fine wrinkles that are there are less pronounced. Honestly, I’m not sure if it’s the new eyecream (Shiseido) in conjunction with the clairsonic or just the new eyecream but the change was noticeable within a week of using Clarisonic. Needless to say, I’m going to keep using both.

In reference to brush heads – the one that comes with the device is for “sensitive” skin. It’s very soft and I had no issues with it the first couple of weeks but recently I’ve noticed a bit of discomfort with it so I’ve moved on to the “delicate” brush head. As mentioned above I use Clarisonic twice a day. For those who use it once a day or less, you would probably be totally fine with the head that it comes with.

Here is what the manufacturer says about both heads:

Sensitive- Sensitive skin. Also ideal for use on the decollete, neck, shoulder and hands. An all-around brush head for most skin types.

Delicate – Ultra sensitive skin. Ideal for individuals with very delicate skin, and for skin sensitivities like rosacea and acne-prone skin.

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful.
Horribly Irritating for me
By J. S.
I was SO excited to try this product. I’m a big fan of using exfoliation to try to stave off acne/patchy skin color. But I sadly had to return it after a couple of weeks of use.

This product severely aggravated my acne. I have combination skin and mild acne. After the first week, I was still happy with it. I used it in the shower with my non-abrasive Philosophy cleanser, and it seemed to be helping with my blackheads. I used it twice a day regularly.

After a couple of weeks, I had a breakout worse than any breakout I’ve EVER had. I couldn’t figure out why this would be. Had my diet changed? Had I been using any different skin cleansers? Was I stressed? No, no, no. My Clarisonic had to be the culprit. My breakout was so bad that I couldn’t bear to keep using it (in hopes that the breakout was a sign of my skin releasing its toxins, or some bull like that). This was like a “stay inside and consider trying Accutane” breakout that lasted for days and didn’t seem to be going away. SO bad.

Luckily, I returned it and had a no-hassle refund. So if you’re on the fence about it, keep in mind that you can always return it. (My skin cleared up almost immediately after I stopped using it).

Right now I’m going to stick with my Philosophy Vitamin C peel. It’s expensive, but lasts a reaallly long time, and you don’t have to use it often to see results. If you’re looking for a less expensive option–doesn’t Neutrogena make a product very similar to Clarisonic for like $20?

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Clarisonic Waterproof Skin Care System

Louis Schultz — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 09:49:05 +0000

Clarisonic skin care cleansing brush for the face is made by the same company who brought us the sonicare toothbrush. And those folks are very reputable.

Why did I buy the Clarisonic Cleansing Brush?

I am in my mid 40s and I have been noticing a good deal of fine lines on my face. Also my skin was a bit uneven (dry in some places and oily in others) even even though I washed it night and day and even used tame scrubbing exfoliants on my face in the shower each day.

So on a visit to my dermatologist, his assistant was raving with regards to the Clarisonic Pro. This assistant was 50 years old with utterly glowing skin! She told me the most inexpensive place to get the scheme and it wasn’t at that doctor’s office! I genuinely cherished her personal review and her helpful hint to get it at a lower cost.

So what does the Clarisonic Cleansing scheme do that has made me addicted to using it night and day?

The system has a cleansing brush that is so tame on my skin – yet it cleans and exfoliates so much more exhaustively than when I formerly washed my face using cleanser, water and my hands.

It is waterproof and may be used in the shower, in the bathtub and at the sink. You may likewise custommake the settings so you get incisively the level of exfoliation and tame cleansing that is perfective for your face. They even have a “spa” setting that will give similar results to microdermabrasion if that is what you want.

My skin is cleaner, all the makeup is removed, and then when I put on any merchandise they are absorbed much better into my skin so I may use less of them and get a better result.

The best way I may describe the Clarisonic is that gives my face and neck a mini-massage that unclogs my pores, cleans my skin gently but thoroughly, and reveals much softer, younger looking skin on my face and neck.

I receive so numerous compliments on my complexion after using this system. And I scarcely wear any makeup any more – my glowing skin looks great sufficient naturally.

The best part when it comes to this scheme is the cash back guarantee. You may undertake it and if you don’t like it – you may return it. Although I bet you won’t want to give it up. I sure won’t!

Clarisonic Waterproof Skin Care System 1 System

What it is:A professional-grade skincare brush.What it is invented to do:From the creators of the Sonicare(R) toothbrush comes the Clarisonic(R) Skincare Brush. Sonic engineering basi changed the way we clean our teeth, it’s now altering how we cleanse our skin. The sonic frequency moves Clarisonic’s soft, tame brush back and forth at more than 300 times per second, exhaustively clearing pores and skin surface.Here are galore of the gains this revolutionary skincare tool delivers:- Removes makeup six times better than established methods.- Clears pores and reduces the aspect of pore size.- Cleanses so exhaustively that skincare merchandise absorb better.- Creates noticeably more salubrious looking skin.This set contains:- A Clarisonic brush and charger- One sensible brush head- 2.0 oz Gentle Hydro CleanserWhat else you need to know:Clarisonic ought to be applied as percentage of a every day skincare regimen to provide smoother sentiment and looking skin. Ideal for all skin types and applied and commended by leading dermatologists and cosmetic surgeons. Gentle sufficient to use for cleansing rosacea and sebborheic dermatitis.Replace your Clarisonic brush head each three months and Daily Cleanser each two months, if applied daily. Sign up underneath to be reminded when it’s time to reorder!* Skincare Brush not available for gift wrapping.

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356 of 361 people found the following review helpful.
First-hand comparison between Clarisonic and Nutra Sonic Sonic Skin Care Systems
By Chandler
If I am going to spend $100 or more on an item, I do a lot of research and I also ask anyone I know if they have the item so I can try it out. I did that here as well. I should start by saying that meant that I had to buy new brushes since I borrowed the Clarisonic from my mom and the Nutra Sonic from one of my friends and it wouldn’t be a good thing to use their face brushes in addition to the machine.

Cost of replacement brushes:
Clarisonic (hereafter referred to as “C”) $25 on most sites but this varies with sales
Nutra Sonic (hereafter referred to as “N”)$15 on most sites but this varies with sales

Ease of switching out brushes:
C: Easy
N: Not hard, but more difficult than the Clarisonic in comparison

Why you want a sonic cleaner to begin with it: Sonic wave technology has long been proven as far more than a gimmick, though it may sound that way at first. Sonic wavelength technology is made up of tiny vibrations that allow you to loosen dirt you could not otherwise. This is why they are used in professional toothbrushes and in the jewelry cleaner machines your jeweler uses. I own both of those items too and I can tell you there is an ENORMOUS difference from that and simply a vibrating sonic-wannabe of either. For your face this means it cleans your pores 6 times better than you can via simply washing, reducing breakouts but also helping take away loose skin on the surface you can’t see which clogs pores and dulls skin and renewing skin reduces wrinkles. Having worked in the cosmetic biz myself, I’m well aware of that truth.

So let’s get down to how they worked…

To be fair, I used one for one week on one side of my face, twice per day and the other on the other side of my face twice per day.

Sonic Power:
C 300 rotations per second
N 400 rotations per second

The Nutra Sonic was obviously stronger but I didn’t measure these rotations on my own…no way could I count that fast. The manufacturers provided these details, both to me and in their advertised specs. This is both a good and bad thing. First, it felt like the Clarisonic only had vibration in the middle part of the brush, not all over, which didn’t make much sense to me, but suffice it to say it was just lighter on the power, Nutra Sonic truly felt like it had more power…however, that also meant there was a bit more splatter. I could use the Clarisonic standing up, facing the mirror, with no splatter. However, I used the Nutra Sonic in the shower and with my face down to the sink since the power of it sometimes splashed water droplets.

Waterproof?
Yes, both of these models are

Feel:
C Felt a bit heavier, maybe because it has heavier parts or because it has a built-in timer whereas the Nutra Sonic does not.
N Lighter

So I should add….
Timer:
C Built in timer so you don’t use it on any part of your face longer than a minute
N No built in timer

Speeds:
C 1 speed, soft. Manufacturer says it’s made for “sensitive skin”
N 4 speeds: sensitive, normal, and body brush
(incidentally, there is a Clarisonic that has more speeds as well but it was, at the time of this review, $200 more than the Nutra Sonic that does the same thing and it still had less sonic power. That’s the Clarisonic Pro. I’m not writing about this though, because I didn’t try it due to the price and already knowing the power wasn’t as good as the Nutra Sonic going in.)

brushes included:
C: 1 brush
N: 3 brush heads for each speed…if your skin is very sensitive, there is a softer brush, if you want greater exfoliation, use the harder brush at normal speed, or soften feet and elbows in the shower with the body brush on high speed. Incidentally, if I have bad breakouts I do sometimes use the high speed on my face to really exfoliate.

Jitter Mode:
C: Has no Jitter Mode setting in addition to speeds
N: Has a jitter mode setting so you can use exfoliation cleansers and pretty much get a pro exfoliation. I prefer Mary Kay’s exfoliation cleanser because they are one of the few that uses the exact same exfoliates as dermatologists use…rather than ground peach pits or apricot pits that actually put tiny tears in your skin. Again, that’s just from me being in the biz for a few years that I know that odd fact. Olay has a good one too.

both come with charging base

Cost:
C: High
N: Low in comparison, but nothing with decent sonic wavelength tech is cheap.
It should be noted that price varies greatly both on Amazon and the internet. Do compare shipping charges as well. Usually I find everything cheaper on Amazon but in this case, for me, Amazon had a link ad on the Nutra Derm page that linked to an outside website that had the Nutra Sonic less and with free shipping so do explore around as sometimes it’s cheaper in one place and sometimes another, or sometimes it’s cheaper on one but the seller jacks up the shipping.

Cleansers:
In my opinion, skip the upsell for the cleansers of both models if you have the option and just buy whatever brand you like…they are just average cleaners and not worth the extra mark up for the small bottles.

Bottom Line…Cleaning
C: Did a far better job of cleaning than a regular scrubbing with a wash cloth and cleanser, reduced breakouts and smooth feel
N: I expected to like the Clarisonic better, I’ll be honest, because in spite of the fact I knew Nutra Sonic had more power, Clarisonic was pricier. You don’t always get what you pay for. Sometimes you simply pay for marketing. The pores on the left side of my face where I used the Nutra Sonic were MORE reduced, and my skin was smoother. I can’t say I saw a wonderful reduction in wrinkles on either side but it may also be too soon to measure that claim by both brands. I loved the exfoliation mode on the Nutra Sonic and, in all honesty, the speed difference was VERY important to me. Dermatologists exfoliate for a reason: removing the outer layer of dead skin rejuvenates your skin and prevents clogged pores which lead to acne. The soft pulse of the Clarisonic simply didn’t do this as much, although I did like it better than a wash cloth. For results, the Nutra Sonic won for me hands down.

Warranty:
C: 1 year but ONLY if your purchase stems from the Clarisonic website. (But the price was far higher on their website when I looked than most other sellers of it.)
N: 1 year regardless of where you buy it.

Conclusion: If you want to use the sonic cleaner looking into a mirror and never in the shower and you have very sensitive skin that doesn’t need a deeper clean, the Clarisonic would make you happy. It does clean well. However, if you don’t mind looking down near the sink to prevent some random water drops that Nutra Sonic sometimes slings with the greater vibrations, or you want to use it in the shower, or you want to exfoliate or have normal skin that sometimes needs a greater scrubbing (although you can still go with gentle too), I’d choose the Nutra Sonic. Also if you want to use it on your body, the Nutra Sonic works with the intense clean and body brush whereas you can’t do this with the Clarisonic. The Nutra Sonic, however, does not have the built-in timer to tell you when you’ve been on a part of your face for a minute and should move on but, for me, for the cost savings, I can wing it.

I took off stars therefore because, for me, this was priced far higher but had: less sonic power, less regular power, only one speed when I needed deep cleaning for normal, not sensitive skin, and it only had one brush, and couldn’t be used on other parts like elbows, etc, and it didn’t allow for an exfoliation jitter mode…all things that really renewed my skin with the Nutra Sonic, for waay less money.

I thanked my Sonic cleanser lenders and still remain VERY happy with the Nutra Sonic. Plus now the right side of my face has caught up with the left and is equally as smooth and clean!

167 of 168 people found the following review helpful.
So Far, So Good!
By Sarah
I purchased the Clarisonic after much frustration with my skin.. I am 34yrs old and my skin is prone to breakouts, and is very congested with small bumps under it, I am always using scrubs and peels in an attempt to bring the bumps to the surface, which has varying results.. often my skin becomes irritated from the scrubs and the result is pretty bad looking, uneven, bumpy skin. I have spent plenty of money over the years on various products that haven’t really worked, and facials etc etc. I did use ProActiv – which helped with the acne but I find it just way too drying for prolonged use. Not to mention the hassle of ordering it. I also tried Retin-A prescribed by dermatologist on the bumps.. that sort of works, but it makes the skin irritated and peel and I cannot use it on a regular basis.

So.. after reading many good reviews, I decided to give the Clarisonic a try. Figured it would be worth the price if it actually worked. I have a Sonicare toothbrush, so I know how much better that is than a regular toothbrush, so it made sense to me…
Anyway.. just three days into my use of the Clarisonic, here are my results so far:

- First Impression: the thing is bigger than I thought it would be? I guess it needs to be that big to be waterproof.

- It came with the Sensitive brush head, so I am using that. I did NOT use the trial cleansers provided, as I read that many others had bad experience with those products.

- The first use; I followed the directions, and was actually surprised at the action of the brush: it is not the ‘circular scrubbing’ motion that I had anticipated. In fact I would not say that it “scrubs” at all. Rather, it vibrates and very high speed, and the brush gently moves. You are supposed to move the brush gently in a small circular motion, and not apply pressure, just let the brush do the work. After the first use, I was not really convinced of the merits of the brush.

- Second use (in the shower this time).. getting the hang of it better now.. After emerging from the shower, I was surprised to notice a change in my skin. It looks incredibly clean, for a start. Pores on my nose less visible. Pores look very clean. Bumps on cheeks are reduced. Tone is more even. I used probably half the amount of moisturizer that I normally use. Wow, I am impressed. Looking forward to next use!

- Third / fourth use – OK think I am getting addicted. The results are astounding. After just three days, my skin looks completely different. The Clarisonic obviously does such a superior job of cleansing the skin, once you try it there is no going back! Apart from the cleansing, it also seems to improve fine lines, tone/evenness and firmness. I can’t wait to see how my skin looks in another week or two.

Even some of the most stubborn bumps/spots under my jaw have started to come to the surface now, and instead of being horrible painful things, they just sort of naturally came to the surface and were easily pushed out (sorry, gross)..

It is interesting to see how clean the skin actually is with the Clarisonic; I did a test of washing my face “old school” (no clarisonic) with my cleanser, then followed by the Tea Tree wipe (see PRODUCTS below). I actually had to use two wipes because there was so much makeup/dirt residue left on the skin. When I use the Clarisonic with the same cleanser, I use one wipe and it comes up almost clean – the only area it picks up any visible residue is around the hairline/ear where the Clarisonic doesn’t reach.

PRODUCTS: I am using Cetaphil for Normal/Oily skin, which seems to be a terrific combination with the Clarisonic – highly recommend it. It also removes my eye makeup nicely (of course don’t use the clarisonic on your eyes). I also picked up some Desert Essence Natural Tea Tree Cleaning Pads ($3 for 50 at Trader Joe’s) to use as a toner after cleansing. I do a quick wipe (be gentle) with a pad after cleansing with the Clarisonic. I find they are very good for the difficult to reach areas around my ears/hairline/jawline to remove last traces of oil etc, and as a general antiseptic toner on the rest of my face. Follow with a quick rinse off with clean water.. feels so clean and tingly!

Moisturizing: Remember you will need to use A LOT LESS of your other products with the Clarisonic. I am using about half the amt of moisturizer than I did before.

Makeup: I have found that Bare Minerals makeup is the way to go, especially in summer. I do use a liquid foundation if I’m going out, but for day to day, Mineral makeup is the way to go. It also applies much easier with the Clarisonic.

Hygeine: I suggest washing the brush head with an antibacterial hand soap and hot water every few uses, and also don’t leave your brush in the shower; put it somewhere where it can dry out between uses, this will help avoid bacteria growing on it.

In Summary: AAA++++ If you are on the fence; definitely give it a try; buy it from an authorized retailer so you can return it if you don’t like it.

115 of 118 people found the following review helpful.
Love it!
By drstephens
Have been using this for 2 weeks and my skin feels super clean and smooth! It’s expensive, but I figure by using the brush, at least I no longer have to buy scrubbing creams to exfoliate. It could just be wishful thinking, but I’m convinced it’s somehow erasing my laugh lines; will have to watch that over the longer term. And I have sensitive skin, but this is surprisingly gentle — you don’t really scrub your face with it… the sonic technology seems to do the work for you.

The only downside is that the beep settings take a while to get used to (you have to set your preferences by setting the beep tones, sort of confusing — why no real buttons?), not such a big deal once you get it set the way you plan to use it.

Positives: Skin feels clean, smooth, and tingly; can use in shower; wrinkle remover?
Negatives: Expensive

Overall, great product.

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Clarisonic Waterproof Skin Care System 1 System Picture