CLARISONIC – A MALE PERSPECTIVE REVIEW | Glam Radar

I recently asked my friend Patrick to write a wee review of what he is making of his Clarisonic. Here is my review of CLARISONIC – A MALE PERSPECTIVE  !

The link to my original Clarisonic post is  here. Boys like skincare too, especially Patrick! I hope you enjoy his post-maybe he can become a regular contributor to Champagne Lifestyle, Student Budget as I think he is just fabulous! And sure, gives us an idea about how to beautify the men in our lives! Picture below of me and Patrick! icon_smile-4 Patrick is 18 and hopefully going to study Politics at university next year. (People often think we are brother and sister!) G x

Men’s skin, as we’re so often told by advertisements, is “different”. According to those who make and market the male counterparts to many of the world’s leading skincare products for women, male skin is from Mars, female skin is from Venus. Personally, I don’t subscribe to this notion. While our complexions do tend to be oilier and the issue of facial hair does rear its unkempt head, for most intents and purposes, our skin acts and re-acts in much the same way as that of the fairer sex. I therefore believe that my experience with the Clarisonic is applicable to anyone with problem skin.

Some might describe my skin as both quintessentially “male” and unmistakably teenaged. It is greasy, prone to mild outbreaks of spots, blackheads and it often slams the door when it’s in a mood. However, like morning breath and really liking Glee, these are problems which cross the boundaries of gender and age in order to affect a considerable proportion of the population. As a result, finding the right product to target my problem areas has been tricky.  Aware that proper cleansing is a vital part of the skincare routine and that, for problem-skin sufferers like me, it is absolutely non-negotiable, I have tried myriad cleansing products to try and tame my skin. Often finding that the majority of facewashes targeted at greasy skin, especially those for young men (e.g. Oxy), exacerbate blockages by stripping away my skin’s natural oils and it to produce even more, I decided that it might be worth investing in the Clarisonic, a system which would allow me to use a gentle cleanser without compromising on the removal of dirt and oil that I need.  Since purchasing my Clarisonic Mia in January, I have rarely encountered a problem with it. Although possibly not the miracle cure-all that some of its most ardent supporters claim it to be, it ensures a thorough, gentle and extremely effective cleanse. Over the course of three months during which I used the Sensitive Brushhead with a cleansing lotion from Simple, I noticed that my skin seemed less greasy after use and that I experienced acne breakouts less frequently.

As the time to change brushheads drew nearer (it is recommended that one changes the brush head every 3-4 months), I purchased the Deep Pore Brushead from the Clarisonic quite on impulse. As it was the same price as the sensitive brush head and claimed to be more effective in cleansing skin with larger pores and on more awkward areas such as the nose, I decided to give it a whirl. Ostensibly, the sensitive brush head and my current brush head are almost identical. The bristles on Deep Pore cleansing head appear to be finer but are greater in number. I have found differences between this and my last brush head to be quite negligible but I have noticed that blockages on the sides of my nose to be more easily cleared since switching. The brush head has had a slightly more drying effect than my last one and, although this is a welcome relief for a shiny Sheila like myself, someone with dry or dehydrated skin should probably avoid it.

Even though some might recommend that you alternate the Deep Pore brush head with a sensitive one every 3-4 uses of the Clarisonic, I found that on my skin this simply was not necessary. After 2 weeks of twice daily use with my usual cleanser, the Clarisonic Deep Pore brush head has offered me the same gentle yet effective cleanse that of its Sensitive counterpart. I would recommend that if you’re in need of a change of brush head, your complexion is normal to oily and you are suitably intrigued, there’s no harm in tailoring your cleanse even better to your skin. For those who are yet to try the Clarisonic, the Sensitive Brush head is still safest bet for all skin types and should accompany your first foray into the world of sonic cleansing. And that’s the truth, no hidden agend-er.

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