Could Clarisonic Be Causing This?

pommom · ‎03-10-2010

I use my Clarisonic with a gentle or sensitive brush - I can't remember what I bought a couple of months ago. Anyway, I've noticed that my skin looks flakey after I apply my m/u. I use moisturizer morning and night after cleansing my face. I don't see the flakes until I apply m/u.

I was using the IT Celebration foundation and switched to Tarte bb moisturizer hoping my skin would look softer and flakes would be gone.

One thing I'm considering is using a microfiber wash cloth in lieu of the Clarisonic. I get the feeling it is just a tad too rough on my skin.

Any suggestions/recommendations?

If your face brightens when you meet a friend, you have struck gold. - unknown

Cardamom · ‎03-09-2010

I think you might need to exfoliate. I don't know where you live but where I live it's been brutally cold so that may be the reason. I love Philosophy's microdelivery wash. I use it every other day. Did you get the Clarisonic when it was a TSV in November? If so there are only a few more days left for the holiday returns. Just wanted to mention that in case you might be considering giving it up and going to a wash cloth.

anin · ‎12-18-2013

want to listen abt it as well

JeanLouiseFinch · ‎10-03-2011

I can't say with any certainty that it's the Clarisonic or not. I'd lean more toward what you're using as a cleanser or other skincare/treatment products that might be drying you out.

pommom · ‎03-10-2010

So the Clarisonic doesn't exfoliate?

If your face brightens when you meet a friend, you have struck gold. - unknown

JeanLouiseFinch · ‎10-03-2011

On 1/25/2014 pommom said:
So the Clarisonic doesn't exfoliate?

Some believe it does. Others believe it only deeply cleanses. I believe the Clarisonic people only market it as a cleansing machine and not really for exfoliating.

myshell624 · ‎02-27-2013

I would tend to lean toward other products you are using, but that's just my opinion. My skin is dry as well and I only get flaky when I am using a product that is not providing enough moisture or one that is taking the moisture out of my skin. Is your makeup and moisturizer geared for dry skin?

myshell624 · ‎02-27-2013

On 1/25/2014 JeanLouiseFinch said:
On 1/25/2014 pommom said:
So the Clarisonic doesn't exfoliate?

Some believe it does. Others believe it only deeply cleanses. I believe the Clarisonic people only market it as a cleansing machine and not really for exfoliating.

ITA.

HappyDaze · ‎06-13-2012

On 1/25/2014 pommom said:
So the Clarisonic doesn't exfoliate?

There website at one time specifically answered this question in their FAQs and stated that it does not exfoliate, it is a cleansing brush and it for deep cleansing. It stated it removed dead skin like a washcloth or microfiber cloth did but was not technically an "exfoliator". I do not know if it still says that on their website or not since I haven't been to it in awhile.

pommom · ‎03-10-2010

I think it may be my facial cleanser. Will switch to something that moisturizes. My facial cleanser is a "deep clean", but doesn't mention moisturizing. It works great in the summer since I tend to have oily skin.

Thanks, ladies, for your help.

If your face brightens when you meet a friend, you have struck gold. - unknown