topic Re: Clarisonic in Beauty

Clarisonic

FLGranny — Tue, 22 Feb 2022 23:29:16 GMT

Does anyone know what happened to Clarisonic? Did they go out of business or were they bought out by another company? Did anything take its place? My Mia is a few years old and I know it will die eventually.

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SilleeMee — Tue, 22 Feb 2022 23:40:21 GMT

Clarisonic failed to evolve in technology.

Clarisonic priced themselves out of the market and could not compete with devices which were technologically better for less money.

If you want genuine Clarisonic then check out US.CurrentBody dot com. They sell authentic but it will cost you plenty.

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Katcat1 — Tue, 22 Feb 2022 23:45:11 GMT

iT BOMBED! I would never put brushes on my face. Never bought one, not missed.

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Kachina624 — Tue, 22 Feb 2022 23:54:08 GMT

@FLGranny To answer your question, they went out of business; did not sell out.

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Shanus — Tue, 22 Feb 2022 23:55:59 GMT

IMHO, women and science became more savvy with skincare. When acids and retinols were being used as exfiliants, a brush wasn't necessary to clean pores or remove dead cells. A washcloth, if that, is all that's needed.

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kate2357 — Wed, 23 Feb 2022 00:11:36 GMT

@Shanus wrote:
IMHO, women and science became more savvy with skincare. When acids and retinols were being used as exfiliants, a brush wasn't necessary to clean pores or remove dead cells. A washcloth, if that, is all that's needed.

Probably bought the first Clarisonic from the Q a zillion years ago and it did not improve my skin one little bit and I was a faithful user. I just kept thinking it would help me w/ cleaning around my nostrils. And why does eveything migrate to that location? Ugh.

Clarisonic still works, I just don't use it anymore. I should probably keep it to use on my legs w/ spring coming, but I'm thinking a loofah brush would work as well and be quicker.

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drizzellla — Wed, 23 Feb 2022 00:25:23 GMT

July 29, 2020

New York CNN —

Clarisonic, the brand that invented vibrating skin cleansing devices, stunned fans earlier this month when it announced that it was shutting down for good.

The news came via an Instagram post on July 14 in which Clarisonic, owned by L’Oreal, said the brand will shutter its operations on Sept 30 after “more than a decade of game-changing innovation.”

Re: Clarisonic

Goodie2shoes — Wed, 23 Feb 2022 01:08:43 GMT

I was wondering the same thing the other day. I haven't seen it here on QVC in a few years probably. I still have mine but when I moved a few years ago, I put all of my charge cords in a box and now I don't remember what cord belongs to my Clarisonic so I haven't used it.

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Enufstuff — Wed, 23 Feb 2022 01:28:32 GMT

When Clarisonic first came out, I bought one at full price.

I used it only for a short time. Even using the gentle brush head,

I got broken capillaries. I have very sensitive skin. I had to stop using it. Now I only use cotton pads.

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Steffdoggy10 — Wed, 23 Feb 2022 03:59:44 GMT

Enufstuff, The same thing happened to me. I got broken capillaries and stopped using it. I guess I should dig it out and start using it on my legs

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TVLand — Wed, 23 Feb 2022 04:32:00 GMT

Yes, Clarisonic did go out of business....I guess I'm in the minority here ...I have a Mia 2 I like it ....I feel as if I'm getting a facial..helps with circulation ....I've had it for quite a few years...and still works.,,,, the charging lasts at least a month.....when I don't use it .........to me ....my skin doesn't look as fresh and bright....when I heard they went out of business... I panicked because of needing brushes...but I did find copycats on Amazon...and happily and surprisingly....for a lot less money then the originals...

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spumoni99 — Wed, 23 Feb 2022 05:25:57 GMT

@TVLand wrote:
Yes, Clarisonic did go out of business....I guess I'm in the minority here ...I have a Mia 2 I like it ....I feel as if I'm getting a facial..helps with circulation ....I've had it for quite a few years...and still works.,,,, the charging lasts at least a month.....when I don't use it .........to me ....my skin doesn't look as fresh and bright....when I heard they went out of business... I panicked because of needing brushes...but I did find copycats on Amazon...and happily and surprisingly....for a lot less money then the originals...

I feel the same I still love mine and dont feel like my face gets as clean when I dont use it. I also found knock offs on amazon.

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RespectLife — Wed, 23 Feb 2022 14:16:56 GMT

@TVLand

@spumoni99

I'm with you and I don't think we are in the minority actually. Thousands and thousands were sold over the years, so there had to be satisfied customers.

I have 3....all Mia....one in each bathroom. My DD & DIL & DS all still use theirs that I gifted them.

I use it everyday...they are still going strong many, many years later.

I use PTR Retinol every night, but I NEED my Clarisonic to really deep clean my pores.

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KBEANS — Wed, 23 Feb 2022 15:06:58 GMT

I still have and like the Clarisonic. It is great on flaky skin and bald heads. I have a stash of brush heads and I understand you can buy dupe brushes on Amazon.

I feel this will make a return someday new and improved. These companies often do that.

The former rep for Clarisonic has joined the Philosophy crew presenting on QVC.

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Tricolor — Thu, 24 Feb 2022 15:18:11 GMT

I have used my Clarisonic for over 10 years and has served me well. The one that I have currently is a Smart Clarisonic and seems to be going strong. So when this fails I will have to look for another replacement. The nice part is that they did offer brushes for different types of skin. I use the gentle or radiance brushes and they have not been harsh by any means. I have seen brushes on Amazon recently but they are becoming more scarce on other sites. When L'Oreal took them over, I guess they felt this was not profitable to keep this part of the business.

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DottieBlue — Fri, 25 Feb 2022 01:25:10 GMT

I still love and use my Clarisonic, too. The reason I bought it was so I wouldn't have to use harsh acids and retinol on my skin as I have very sensitive skin. My skin is very dry and flakey and the Clarisonic removes the dry dead skin so well.

Granted, the unit was quite expensive and the price for the brushes was a rip off, but I will continue to use my unit until it stops working. At that time, I hope I can find a good replacement system.

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ccassaday — Fri, 25 Feb 2022 01:44:44 GMT

I got rid of mine. Bought a silicone one by flawless. They are just more sanitary and don't have to replace brushes. My face feels just as silky snotty as it did with clarisonic.

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drizzellla — Fri, 25 Feb 2022 02:54:02 GMT

I also bought 2 Mias and still use them. Well worth the money. And when I heard they were no longer going to produce them, I stocked up on brushes. I have quite a few brushes.

I am so pleased with the way my skin feels. Glad I bought them.

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BarbiHollywood — Sat, 26 Feb 2022 15:00:45 GMT

It was one of those products that was beat to death on air with Dr. Rob Akridge. Kinda like what they're doing now with all the lines of pajamas, CuddlDuds especially. Every time you turn on the TV, they're pedding jammies.

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amyb — Tue, 13 Sep 2022 21:05:33 GMT

@TVLand wrote:
Yes, Clarisonic did go out of business....I guess I'm in the minority here ...I have a Mia 2 I like it ....I feel as if I'm getting a facial..helps with circulation ....I've had it for quite a few years...and still works.,,,, the charging lasts at least a month.....when I don't use it .........to me ....my skin doesn't look as fresh and bright....when I heard they went out of business... I panicked because of needing brushes...but I did find copycats on Amazon...and happily and surprisingly....for a lot less money then the originals...

@TVLand I just dug my Mia 2 out recently and started using it again. I've never used it faithfully, never felt the need, but every now and then. But when I did, I did not get broken capillaries, and like you said...it always felt like a little spa treatment and my skin looked or at least felt rejuvenated a bit.

Question...I'm looking to buy a few replacement brushes, as I will admit, I never did change my brushes enough. (but again, I seldom used it and it did come with some replacement brushes, at that time.)

Anyway...can you recommend what you actually bought on Amazon...I'm looking at them all now.

Also...do you ever disinfect them...if so, how...dishwasher? Safe to microwave? Just wondering. (I often run my toothbrushes through the dishwasher, and I've heard people say they sometimes put things like loofahs in the microwave to disinfect.)

Thanks in advance.