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*SKINN* users! What Gadgets Are You Using w/ Skinn Care Regimen?

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I just realized, now that I'm committing/dedicating myself to a full-blown skin care regime for the first time, how do I incorporate these skin care gadgets into the routine as well so I don't spend 4 hours or more daily working on my skin....LOL (unrealistic for me)..but I like gadgets (maybe because I don't wear makeup-it's rare), I just don't get around to using them as much I should. Have you experienced using gadgets heightened the effects of the skin care you're using? Any tips are surely welcomed...Chime IN...

 

Here are the gadgets I have piled up:

Clarisonic Plus & Pro (1 for face/ 1 for body only in shower)

MicrodermMD (try to use 1 month if I'm lucky) will use DermAppeal if I don't feel like using it)

SkinVac (for body microdermabrasion) Had about 1 yr; used maybe 3 times

Silk'n FX

Elos ME hair removal system

Emjoi Emagine Epilator

Emjoi Micro Pedi (corded) should use a dull butter knife & it would be quicker!LOL

Facemaster (never get the hang of using this)

 

 

 

 

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FIngers or a corse washcloth (not a muslin cloth). For me gadgets create more work and do more damage to my skin than anything else.

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I'm truly glad to see you don't have Dimitri's gadget on the list. Smiley Happy  It's a blue and white plastic gadget which fits in the palm of your hand. On the tip is a silicone piece meant to help penetrate products deeper in the skin.  You can do MUCH better than this overpriced ditty.   Mine fell apart within the 1st 6 months.

I'm not much of a Skinn user though.  Nothing from the line has truly tripped my trigger.  His cleansers are pretty nice.

 

Good luck.  I personally don't think you need a gadget to get your skin clean or to help products penetrate.. but if you like them there's certainly a ton on the market.   I take that back, I've use a LightStim for a long time and do love it.

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@course24  I have a Foreo Luna dupe, that I bought on Amazon for around $18.00, that I use for daily cleansing (AM and PM) - I like it much better than any kind of Clarisonic/brush type cleansing tool, one I used gave me broken capilaries.  After my skincare treatment products and moisturizer are applied, I use a Wei East Cool2Hot sonic tool, to aid in the penetration of those products.  I bought that thing about a year and a half ago and like it.  I don't even see it on HSN anymore but there's probably something similar on Amazon.  If mine konks out, I'd look for something to replace it.   I do have the Sonic Infuser that @Funloving mentioned but I haven't used it since I have the Wei East thing.  I also use an Emjoi Micro Pedi Tornado (corded) on my feet and an Emjoi eRase on my face and pits.  

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@JeanLouiseFinch
I never used the Foreo typre items. I've seen them around, but they look rather weird to me & I couldn't see myself holding that in my hand to cleanse my face. I like the brush of the Clarisonic. It seems like a more "substantial/durable" device to me in comparison.

 

I've never seen the Wei East tool.

I must say you are a strong lady to use that Emjoi on your underarms. I can barely get through my chin & legs with it w/o gritting my teeth & snarling so hard I give myself a headache trying to get thru it. If ONLY I could take the pain to do my bikini line I'd be set. LOL

 

@SahmIam

 

Wow!
IDK, when I hit my mid-30's I quit the washcloth for the most part. My skin looked so dull and lifeless. I just couldn't get that glow back. That's when I got on the Clarisonic train & I never looked back. That I believe was the best beauty gadget I've bought to date bar NONE! I pretty much have gadgets to use in order to pamper myself I guess instead of going out spending hundreds of $$$ to get someone else to do it for me.

 

@Funloving

Ditty! LOL that was funny!

Dimitri's item would NEVER tingle my fancy enough to buy it at all.
Ah HA- so you have 1 gadget! I believe we ALL have at least one around somewhere. I think it's part of our quest to look good & get there fast.

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@course24 wrote:
@JeanLouiseFinch
I never used the Foreo typre items. I've seen them around, but they look rather weird to me & I couldn't see myself holding that in my hand to cleanse my face. I like the brush of the Clarisonic. It seems like a more "substantial/durable" device to me in comparison.

@course24 - being able to hold the unit while cleansing isn't even an issue.  Plus it's a cleaner tool to use since it dries right away and there's no bristles to harbor bacteria and no ongoing costs of replacing brushes.  As for the durabillity, I did have a genuine Forea Luna and it died within the first year - what a waste of money.  The dupe is still going strong after a year. I also like that a full charge last a good 4 months. It's a great tool with lots of happy users, but each to their own.  

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@JeanLouiseFinch

Hey, now that you put it like that, it does sound interesting. Less maintenance w/ replacement items & cleaning the unit. Good charge time at 4 MONTHS! WOW Impressive.
If my brushes ever break down, that's something I will DEFINITELY consider as a replacement. Clarisonic has never versions out on the market that I'm not too fond of, so I will need to change up at some point. Thanks for opening my eyes to another great option.
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I second @JeanLouiseFinch's Foreo Luna dupe recommendation.  I purchased the model she recommended from an Amazon seller back in October. I love it!  It is so much better than the authentic Clarisonic I was using.  I highly recommend.

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I too used the Clairisonic and switched to the foreo luna and like it much better. I am a gadget junkie and use the Tria laser, not the hair removal one, and the Tria eye laser unit that I really love for the comfort and area concentration. I also use the Nuface mini and get wonderful results. I think getting results from the nuface is related to how easily your muscles respond. I have always developed muscle tone easily, think of the old endomorph. mesomorph, ectomorph classifications. I am definitely the mesomorph type. I used the light laser, but saw little results from that so put it away. I am a routine type of person, so rotating my "tools" works for me. I paid a lot to have in office laser treatments done, so using the at home versions is fine with me.

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@course24 -

 

I'll chime in as another who has and likes the Foreo Luna Dupe. My Clarisonic was never used once after I got my dupe.

 

I also use the Emjoi Micro-Pedi (original battery operated) and the Emjoi eRase.