An Electric Toothbrush For Your Face? Clarisonic Mia Review

There are a certain few beauty bits and bobs that always seem to circulate around in the blogosphere and I feel left out of the club if I don't own it too. Yes, I'm really that nuts. 

Case in point, the Clarisonic.

This bad boy has been blogged, Youtube'd, Instagramed and Pinned (feel free to insert any other social media platform in here too), by what feels like every skincare junky out there, expect for me - until now. 

So incase you are one of those few, rare kind that haven't been hit with the Clarisonic rave review train (I learnt these people do exist after Snapchatting my new purchase to a few friends, who all prompty replied with a confused, suspicious look on their face asking what the bloody hell it was used for), here is the Rosie Recommends take on the Clarisonic. 

What is it? 

Described as an electric tooth brush for your face, the Clarisonic uses sonic micro-massage to cleanse your skin six times better than with your hands alone (that is the claim on the box). The patented technology has been designed to work with the skin's natural elasticity, not against it, which allows your cleanse to penetrate deeper. 

What I particularly like about this, is that you can use your regular cleanser of choice  in-conjunction with the tool, enabling you to get the most out of your favourite products.

Who should use it? 

The Clarisonic has been designed for all skin types, and they do make different brush heads including one for sensitive skin. The company also claim it is gentle enough to use twice a day (I'm going to opt for around three times a week to start with), even on skin affected by skin conditions like rosacea and acne. 

A side note worth noting...

I have done a lot (and I mean, a lot) of research on this product and have come to the understanding that upon initial use the Clarisonic may cause your skin to purge aka breakout like there is no tomorrow. 

If you are thinking of turning away and running in the other direction, halt. 

Basically, when you're cleansing much deeper than your skin is used to, everything that is hiding away under the surface is going to come creeping up, just like it would if you had a facial. I know, I know, not a cute look. But if you can stick this stage out (which I've read isn't that long at all) you are left with glowing, clear skin. Sign me right up!

Where can you buy it? 

I picked mine up from Myer, but there are plenty of online stockists. I recommend shopping around to find the best deal, as these babies aren't cheap. 

How much is it? 

Currently in Australia we have three different options available -

1. Clarisonic Mia RRP $139 - One speed, one year warranty and includes the universal voltage pLink Charger, sensitive brush head and trial size cleanser. 

This is the option I went for, after a lot of umm and ahh-ing. Why? Not just because this was the cheaper option, I didn't think I needed a second speed which is the main difference between the Mia and Mia 2 (below).

2. Clarisonic Mia 2 RRP $175 - Two speeds, two year warranty, one minute pulsing t-timer, and includes the universal voltage pLink Charger, sensitive brush head, trial size cleanser and travel case.

3. Clarisonic Plus RRP $265 - The big mumma of the bunch, this features three speeds, adjustable t-timer, two year warranty and includes the universal voltage pLink Charger, sensitive brush head, body brush head and sample size cleanser and body cleanser. 

So whether you decide to buy a one way ticket to the Clarisonic frenzy land or not, at least you are informed on what this odd looking machine is. I mean, who knows who will be Snapchatting you a pic of their latest purchase next. 

Until next time,

ajarose xo

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