Clarisonic devotees, in good company ???
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That is the Opal which we don't have in the UK. It does not cleanse the skin but helps serum and creams go into the skin and tone.
http://www.clarisonic.com/shop/opal_sonic_infusion_system/
http://www.clarisonic.com/shop/opal_sonic_infusion_system/
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As great as it may be, I'd find it very hard to justify spending that much money on the Clarisonic cleansing brush. At the moment I get pretty good results using a manual Dermalogica facial cleansing brush, but I wondered if anyone has tried the Tresonics brush and what the results are like?
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There are good reviews for the Tresonics. Think of it like this the Tresonics is like using a electric brush after moving up from a manual(only on your face of course), its battery operated so you will need to change them. The Clarisonic is like then moving to a sonic toothbrush a level up again. Infact the guy who invented the sonic toothbrush invented the Clarisonic.
I don't believe these claims that creams,moisturisers etc 'go into your skin', if that were the case surely other liquids would go into your skin eg. water. So if I were to lay in the bath for an hour for a good soak I wouldn't be able to climb out as I would be water logged. All thats needed to clean dirty skin is a good soap and warm water I have proved this because I have been using this system for nearly 70 years and my skin is always clean and healthy looking.
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The manufacturers of the creams would have you believe that their creams penetrate deep "into" the skin because their molecules are smaller than our pores. The Gatineau melatogenine (sp?) "youth molecule" that Andrew Whatshisface bangs on about is a prime example. According to two consultant dermatologists I was listening to on Radio 4, however, this is tosh. They were discussing what they called The Great Skincare Con and said exactly what you're saying - none of these creams can penetrate more than a tiny fraction because the skin is designed to keep them out. They said that no cream can penetrate to a distance where it would do what is often claimed - and made lots of comments about gullible women having more money than sense.
The doctors pretty much agreed. I can't personally use soap on my face because I'm scarlet and burning within about ten minutes if I do - I have to use a cleanser for sensitive skin. Allowing for individual sensitivities, though, I'm absolutely sure that nobody needs to spend the ludicrous amounts of money that some people spend on skincare products. According to the doctors on the radio, soap and water or a cleanser that suits your skin, and a moisturiser that you don't need a second mortgage to buy is all that's required to keep skin healthy. I use Dermalogica's Skin Smoothing Cream - 100ml for about £32 on eBay. Half the price of Liz Earle's Superskin Moisturiser, great for sensitive skin, no artificial fragrances or colour, truly cruelty-free and really does leave the skin beautifully smooth and healthy. Great on the hands and cuticles too. Having dry skin, I sometimes use a few drops of organic rosehip oil on my face - 12 quid for enough to last all year. There really is no need for all these ridiculously overpriced serums, lotions and potions that we're continually told we must use if we don't want to look horrific by the time we're 40.
Like you, my 85 year old mother has never used anything but soap and water on her face, she's never worn make-up other than lipstick and a touch of "rouge", and she's never in her entire life (not even once) used a moisturiser. Despite this, people always comment on what they call her "beautiful skin".
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I bought the Tresonics first and thought it was really good - but took the opportunity to buy the Clarasonics when it was on easi-pay - it is better and I love it, but if you cannot afford it then the Tresonics does give good results. I gave my Tresonics to my 17 year old son who had lots of teenage spots and he uses it with a spot reducing face wash and has virtually none now - the results for him are great.
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I'm surprised that QVC don't do the Mia, I see it's now available at Space NK - would have thought it would make a great TSV.
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I could never understand how it wasn't launched on QVC originally as it was so big on QVC US they have regular TSVs. But SpaceNK got the rights to the original Clarisonic in the UK and think they have it for the Mia too. QVC UK missed the ball on this. For the first six months it was only allowed to be sold by SpaceNK.
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Thanks Donna, how do you know all these things? That would certainly explain why the Mia hasn't made an appearance yet - maybe we can expect a TSV around October/November then.
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I was talking to the Clarisonic rep who was doing demos in SpaceNK one day. Said I was so surprised the Clarisonic never launched on QVC UK first. She said Nicky Kinnard came to the head office in the US and started talks about bringing the Clarisonic to the UK. QVC UK I believe wait for the companies to come to them, Clarisonic didn't need that because of their massive sales already in the US. The rep said the only thing Nicky asked for was the first six months the Clarisonic be exclusive to them, after that they could sell through other retrailers.
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I too started off with the Tresonic and loved it - so much so I bought one for my daughter. I then upgraded to the Clarisonic Pro telling myself it was worth it because of the body brush and that I could use it in the shower (you can't with the Tresonic). Did the Clarisonic blow me away? Sadly, no it didn't. But I suspect that was because the Tresonic was so good that any improvement with the Clarisonic was probably marginal. Do I use it in the shower? No. Do I use the body brush? No.
I do love the Clarisonic, but I can't honestly say it's better than the Tresonic. What I don't like about it is that I can't use the charger as a cradle in the bathroom as it's too big and bulky - the Tresonic is a good deal neater.
I do love the Clarisonic, but I can't honestly say it's better than the Tresonic. What I don't like about it is that I can't use the charger as a cradle in the bathroom as it's too big and bulky - the Tresonic is a good deal neater.
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I love the Tresonics and love how my skin looks and feels after using it. The batteries haven't been a problem. Still using the original ones and I've had it for months. I only use the softer brush as I find the "normal" brush too harsh for my skin. However, I have been using this one as a body brush, with good results.
