I’ve had many people ask me if a Clarisonic is really worth the money. I always give a resounding “yes”! Then I hear things like – well I have this little brush thing with soft bristles, but it’s so old I don’t even recall what brand or where I got it. My response is “It’s not a Clarisonic”. I believe in Clarisonic whole-heartedly. It makes skin so much cleaner and removes dead skin cells in the process. If you think your face wash gets your face clean do a simple test – take a product like a toner after just washing your face and look to see how much dirt and makeup comes off with the toner. Then do the same after using a Clarisonic and your toner pad will be virtually clean. So what’s the importance? Having cleaner skin allows your skincare to absorb better so it works more efficiently.
I recently was sent the Clarisonic Plus in Blue from b.glowing – which is the Clarisonic that my dermatologist recommends. The Plus version is different in a few ways – there are 3 speeds instead of 2 and it has a brush head for using on the body, which is markedly different than the facial brushes. The larger body brush has bristles that are more firm and the head rotates in different directions as well. I’ve used the regular Clarisonic on my body and the Clarisonic Plus works much better with the larger, firmer head. I used the sample size Body Polish that comes in the kit and loved its fresh scent and my skin felt amazingly soft.
As always, I will continue to recommend using Clarisonic, but for the $35 more it is definitely worth getting the Clarisonic Plus.
Do you know anything about use in combination with a prescription retinoid? I’m afraid it would take all my skin off, but I’d love to get rid of those flakies and clean out my pores!
Hi Kari! Just wanted to say that I am with you all the way about the Clarisonic. I don’t have the “Plus” but, I love, love, love my Clarisonic. I’ve had mine about two (2) years now and it has made a huge difference in my skin. I just will not be without it.
I use mine and a prescription retinoid and have not have problems. I would recommend the gentle brush head though.
Best skincare investment ever!
I always think of you whenever Im on the verge of caving and buying it! I know you LOVE it and I trust your must haves 100%. I just pondered it again in the HOT NOW book from Sephora. Glad you updated us.
When I do cave, I will splurge on the plus too!
Best pricing I have found on Clarisonic is at aspenleafspa.com. I have the MIA and plan to buy more as gifts!
I took your advice and invested in this. Again, great post
My mother gifted me with this for Christmas last year and it is one of the best presents I’ve ever received.
I had something like this as a teen and it really did make my skin glow. This made me consider giving it another whirl!
Monique, you won’t be disappointed! Thanks!
I agree that the Clarisonic is one of the best investments any person can make. What is the purpose of all the other treatment products without a clean palette. Most people do not wash their face for a long enough period of time, equivalent to tooth brushing. The Clarisonic has a timing device that beeps so you know when to change areas.
The important point to note when using Clarisonic is:
the Clarisonic should only glide on your face, do not press the brush against your face!! The reality is that the sonic technology is what is working, the brush is there for the application and
By pressing the brush with pressure against your face you would end up irritating your face, and the sonic technology wold not work properly. You would just end up with an irritated face, and not getting the proper results that you wanted..
Hope this is helpful..
Thanks Saydie. When talking about Clarisonic I always describe it as “A Sonicare toothbrush for your face” I didn’t use that comparison this time because I thought people might get tired of hearing that from me. They are made with the same technology from the same company-inventor.
Great post! Can’t wait to get one and make my skin look and feel younger!