Clarisonic Plus Review

As my makeup collection has been growing recently, it's seems right for me to try out new skincare products as well. A few weeks ago at Sephora, I had my makeup done by an artist named Brooke (in the Houston Galleria). She started off by removing my makeup with a wipe, then after she asked if she could cleanse my face with a Clarisonic. 

The Clarisonic is a professional sonic skincare brush that leaves skin looking younger, smoother, healthier, and more beautiful. The Plus has three speeds (delicate, universal, and powerful) and an adjustable timer. It can be used all over the face and body, even in the shower as it is waterproof. 

Keep in mind I am sitting at a counter in Sephora, and this lady wants to wash my face. I had been wanting to try a Clarisonic for a while now and was interested to see how it worked, so I told her to go ahead. I was so impressed with the way it felt on my face-it was actually enjoyable! It was almost like a face massage that left me feeling pampered, fresh and clean. When she showed me how much makeup came off onto the brush (even after having cleaned my face with a wipe), I couldn't believe it! I was practically sold.  BUT- I ended up buying a ton of makeup that day and decided to wait a couple of weeks before purchasing the Clarisonic. 

 Fast forward a couple of weeks... I went and bought the Clarisonic Plus Skincare Brush Kit from Nordstrom. (There's really no reason I bought it at Nordstrom over Sephora other than the fact that I parked in front of Nordstrom and didn't feel like walking to Sephora which in hind sight was silly, because I could have got a ton of Sephora VIB points for it.) 

The brush claims to remove six times more makeup than a regular face wash with your hands. I have to say, my skin has never felt smoother than after using the Clarisonic Plus. Not only does it feel great to use the machine all over your face (the vibration from the bristles is soothing), but you can see how effective it is at makeup removal by the dirt that comes off onto the brush. Because it is such a deep cleanse for your skin, it actually helps your skin absorb products better. It also helps reduce oiliness, dry patches, blemishes, the appearance of visible pores and wrinkles! Although it is gentle enough to use twice a day, I have just been using it as part of my night time skincare routine. 

Clarisonic 'Plus' Skincare Brush Kit, $225.

Buy it here at Nordstrom. 

The Clarisonic Plus comes in white and pink (mine is pink, of course), and as I mentioned it comes with a matching charging cradle. It also comes with a replaceable brush head (one for the face and one for the body), as well as trial-size samples of the refreshing gel cleanser and the refining skin polish. Clarisonic recommends the brush head be replaced every three months for best results.

I have used the gel cleanser on my face and the skin polish on my body in the shower, and both products are fine. They're nothing to write home about, but they work just fine. The cleanser is a clear, liquidy gel that foams on the face. The body polish is a thicker, creamier wash with exfoliating beads and perhaps a bit of shimmer? You can probably use just about any cleanser with the Clarisonic, but I have been using Philosophy's 'Purity Made Simple' Facial Cleansing Gel & Eye Makeup Remover (that is a long product name). It has a foaming gel formula and it has a light foam. I find that it works for me as a gentle, everyday cleanser. I bought the cleanser as part of a set from Philosophy that also came with their 'Take a Breath' Oil-Free Energizing Oxygen Gel Cream Moisturizer. I do like the moisturizer, and it is an interesting texture (gel cream). It looks and feels like a light cream, but it does have a slight "gel-ish" consistency as well and is sort of light blue in color like you would think a gel might be.

If you're looking for a cleanser & moisturizer to use as part of your everyday routine, check out this set.

'Purity & Refresh' Skincare Set ($55 Value), $43.
Buy it here at Nordstrom.

Bottom line- Love the Clarisonic. Makes my face feel so clean & soft. If you want to take your skincare routine to the next level, get it.