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[a2jrn]

Hi,

This might be a silly questiion, but I'm a first time user of the clarisonic and I was wondering if exfoliating pads (like Dr. Denese, etc.) can still be used after cleaning with the clarisonic? Would it be too much deep cleaning? I assume that the clarisonic exfoliates as it deep cleans? I have somewhat sensitive skin and have been using Dr. Denese Firming pads for a little while and worry that it might cause irritation after using the clarisonic. What do you do? Thanks.

[cameo1]

I have this same question and would like to hear input from others.

[NicksmomESQ]

I use the Clarisonic Mia & always use a gentle exfoliating pad afterwards.I too have sensitive skin & never had a problem.

[JeanLouiseFinch]

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@a2jrn wrote:

Hi,

This might be a silly questiion, but I'm a first time user of the clarisonic and I was wondering if exfoliating pads (like Dr. Denese, etc.) can still be used after cleaning with the clarisonic? Would it be too much deep cleaning? I assume that the clarisonic exfoliates as it deep cleans? I have somewhat sensitive skin and have been using Dr. Denese Firming pads for a little while and worry that it might cause irritation after using the clarisonic. What do you do? Thanks.

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I don't know the vendor's name, but the guy that comes on and does the Clarisonic pitch will never say it exfoliates.  He only promotes it as a cleansing tool.  The only way you'll know what works for you is to experiment and create a routine that meets your needs, whether it's using the Clarisonic and then waiting a little while before using the pads, alternating days between the Clarisonic and the pads, or using the Clarisonic at night and the firming pads in the morning.  

[ccassaday]

Yes you can. The clarisonic doesn't really exfoliate.

[Texasmouse]

I don't know if the Clarisonic exfoliates, per se, but I do know it leaves my skin a little more sensitive (and receptive to products) afterwards, so I tend not to use acid pads that are too strong or irritating right afterwards.  For example, I'm trying to use up some extra-strengh exfoliating pads that a friend gave me from Avon but these tingle enough as it is and more so after I've used the Clarisonic, so I tend to use them when I've cleansed without using the Clarisonic.  HTH

[wagirl]

The clarisonic does not exfoliate, just cleanses the skin. I exfoliate 2x a week; 1x a day with my Mia. I also use a PTR pad at night with no problems. My skin is very dry, and sensitive but in fantastic shape for my 62 years. I've had my Mia for about 4 years now and love it. Just don't press the brush into your skin like you are scrubbing, lightly glide it over your skin. I use the radiance brush which is fabulous, but also the one for sensitive skin too.

[Tricolor]

Since the Clarisonic claims to exfoliate I would not do both. In fact, I exfoliate once a week and I don't use my Clarisonic on that particular day.

[CANDLEQUEEN]

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@Tricolor wrote:

Since the Clarisonic claims to exfoliate I would not do both. In fact, I exfoliate once a week and I don't use my Clarisonic on that particular day.

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That's exactly what I do as well.......

[marchingalong123]

Exfoliate means to remove dead skin cells. A face cloth will do this and thus so does the Clarisonic. I have very sensitive, reactive skin and would NOT use exfoliating pads with the Clarisonic. I don't think derms would recommend doing this. KISS - keep it simple, stupid. Less is more. I only use the Clarisonic at night to remove all the days debri/make-up.