Clairisonic help please

Clouds1976 · ‎03-19-2010

I bought the Clarisonic plus when it was a TSV and like it but I also use isomers all-in-one total daily cleanser, which has exfoliating beads in it. I use that cleanser daily. Do I really need the Clarisonic if I get my pores clean with the isomers cleanser? I am NOT knocking clearsonic, just questioning as it is an expensive item to keep if I can achieve the same results with Isomers cleanser. What am I missing here? Does the Clarisonic do anything other than really clean out your pores? By the way, I have 63 year old dry, post meno with an oily T zone, but otherwise in really pretty good shape. I would appreciate any and all thoughts as I need to send the Clarisonic back this weekend if I am NOT going to keep it. I would appreciate your thoughts. TIA

cndkrick · ‎03-10-2010

Do you use the beaded wash twice daily? I know the clarisonic is not to be used as an exfoliator, only a cleaning enhancer. Try it out for a few days, if you don't want it, send it back. However, I wouldn't use the beaded wash with it. Not only may it be too harsh on your skin, the beads may damage the motor.

I have been waiting for my original clarisonic to die before getting a new one, I want to the plus. Unfortunately, it just wont stop! I am wanting the plus for the body functions... I'll just have to keep waiting, but I'm sure I will just have to give it up sometime and bite the bullet.

PilatesLover · ‎08-20-2014

Exfoliating beads are detrimental to the environment. Just putting that out there for anyone who cares.

http://www.iflscience.com/environment/microbeads-soaps-facing-bans-due-great-lakes-pollution

jaxs mom · ‎04-18-2012

Aren't they doing two different things though, the beads are exfoliating dead skin cells the clarisonic is deep cleansing with the sonic technology. I know that clarisonic has said you can use the philosophy micro delivery wash as the cleanser with the clarisonic. Not sure if your product is comparable.

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Doodica · ‎11-23-2012

I agree that they are meant to do two different jobs. For me, both are essential for good skin. I was skeptical about the difference clarisonic could make, even for the first week or so using it ( I broke out in t zone) but a year later, I couldn't be without it. It has improved my skin- bottom line. Give it a chance through the return period at least. Nothing to lose with that approach.

Sunnyfield · ‎04-20-2010

I say give it time as well.

I purchase mine as the TSV as well...

I typically used it at night - occasionally in the AM as well - with the ASDM cleanser.

At night, I wash my face first with whatever cleanser I'm using at the time (PTR, Bliss, Mario Badescu, etc. etc)

Frankly, I thought I was doing a great job BEFORE the Clarisonic because I exfoliatied regularly, etc. My 67 year old skin has always been pretty good, except for some sun damage and an occasional breakout.

And for the first couple of weeks, I was not sure that I would keep the Clariisonic...but now I am starting to see a difference in the texture of my skin...I am getting some little breakouts around my nose which I attribute to better cleansing.

So I say stick with it for sure! having tried the body part, but will if I can ever remember to take the darn thing into the shower with me!!!

Clouds1976 · ‎03-19-2010

OMG - that is what I was missing! The exfoliation is one thing but the sonic technology is what goes into the skin and refines your skin - duh. I just watched some you tube videos and got some pointers there as well (did not know you could take the outside ring of the brush off for around the nose - wow, that is a huge difference)! Thank you all - I intend to keep it now ${#emotions_dlg.thumbup1}$