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Mama Mia, What a Difference!
I have always been meticulous about cleansing my skin (except for the few times I have fallen asleep still wearing makeup, but those are far and few between). I use an oil or cream to whisk away makeup, oil, and grime, and then I follow with a good cleanser or DHC's "White Soap" for a really thick lather. I was happy with the routine for a long time--until Clarisonic's "Mia™ Sonic Skin Cleansi...read moreng System" hit the shelves and the magazine ads. Shortly afterward, my husband wanted a hint about what to buy for me for Christmas. Normally I hem and haw and ask him to pick something out which he thinks I'll like, but I was more forthright. I was downright gutsy. I said, "Sweetheart, I would love a Clarisonic Mia.™" His initial response was, "A WHAT? I have no idea what you're talking about." So I took him into Ulta where there was one left in pink. "You can have whatever you want, you know that," he told me, "but I thought you had a lot of facial brushes in the bathroom." "I do," I explained, "But this is sonic, like our toothbrush. It has penetrating waves which will clean our pores more thoroughly (note my clever use of the word "our" here)." I went on to explain the other benefits: The soft, gentle brush moves back and forth at more than three hundred times per second, sloughing off old, dead, dry skin cells and allowing new ones to appear. It removes makeup six times more effectively than traditional methods. The cleansing is so thorough that serums and creams you use to avoid or fight wrinkles sink in thoroughly and work more efficaciously. Well, I did receive my wish, and I'm thrilled that I did. My pores are noticeably smaller. Blackheads are just about a thing of the past. My skin is softer, and the products I use seem to be more potent at keeping my skin young-looking. I'm not the only one hooked on Mia™--my husband now uses it as well. Just a tip: Wash the brush frequently and change the head when needed for optimal performance.This review is: Helpful | Not helpful | Inappropriate | 12 of 14 people said helpful
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It's true - It Works
After a year of fooling around with products to get rid of wrinkles caused by weight loss, I bought the Mia (20% off and free shipping), and I can't believe the difference in my skin. The say the sonic waves deeply penetrate the skin allowing your serums and moisturizers to penetrate deeper. I bought a Lancome anti aging serum and anti aging cream to use after using the Mia. In just ONE WEEK, I...read more saw a difference. The lines are not deep and they actually are going away!. If there is one product you need, this is it. You will be surprised how deeply it cleans and leaves your skin extremely soft! I strongly urge everyone to get this product! (I had tried the Olay brush, which did absolutely nothing.) The Clarisonic is the way to go.This review is: Helpful | Not helpful | Inappropriate | 21 of 25 people said helpful
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Love at first use.
I know many women who owned Clarisonics and I was always slightly jealous. Yeah, for many people, $119 for a Mia system might be a little too much, so it's essential to save up if you're a little tight on cash like me. To my fortune, Clarisonic released a Mia system in time for the holidays which contained an ADDITIONAL deep pore cleaning brush and a 2 oz bottle of the Purity cleanser by Philosoph...read morey (which happens to be one of my favorite cleansers EVER). Prior to purchasing this system, I would use those cheap $5 face brushes to manually scrub my face which wasn't nearly as effective as cleaning (but I was on a budget). First off after opening the package--charge the battery. The clarisonic system has a rechargeable battery that you clip on a magnet that is plugged in. Allow the battery to charge fully before disconnecting it. A fully charged battery will allow about 20 uses before it needs to be recharged. Do not try to charge it every night--this kills the battery faster and you must know that Clarisonic rechargeable batteries are not covered under warranty and are quite expensive to replace. I like to apply a foamy cleanser on my face immediately prior to starting the Clarisonic device. They recommend 10 seconds on each cheek, 20 seconds on the chin and forehead. The Clarisonic will instantly shut off after a minute. You ought to know that the outer ring will not spin--although it vibrates from the mechanism, it will not spin because this is to keep your skin in place and allow the inner spinning ring to better cleanse your face in a concentrated spot. The brush can be used up to four months before being replaced, but I recommend replacing it as often as your toothbrush--every 2-3 months. Even though the Clarisonic is waterproof, make sure when you are finished to lie it on its side to dry so the water doesn't submerge. Here's a COOL tip--obviously you can remove the brush,but you can pop out the inner ring and pop that back into the Clarisonic. This will allow you to clean the area around your eyes, nose and cupid's bow area more easily and comfortably. For those who begin to use the Clarisonic, you may experience an initial acne outbreak because the Clarisonic is bringing dirt, oil and bacteria up to the surface that was buried deep in your pores. After continued use, this will go away and you will be left with much smoother and cleaner skin. What I love about using the Clarisonic is that it makes my skin softer and brighter. Using a Clarisonic will make your cleanser up to 6x more effective and any treatments or serums you use will penetrate up to 60% deeper so expect to see better results when you use a Clarisonic! The only difference between the larger system and the Mia system is that the larger system has an additional speed. To some people that might be useful, but to most people, one speed is more than adequate enough. The Mia is perfect for travel too!This review is: Helpful | Not helpful | Inappropriate | 47 of 57 people said helpful
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