Clarisonic Acne Clarifying Cleansing Set – review
I consider myself a Clarisonic connoisseur. Between my years as using the classic model, and now being a Mia2 convert, I have been faithfully using a Clarisonic for the past six years. And I wholeheartedly credit them for keeping me basically blemish free.
But a recent healthy change in my lifestyle has equaled a rather ugly change in my skin. Working out + Bangs = pimply forehead! What perfect timing that the Clarisonic Acne Clarifying Cleansing Set arrived for review.
Retailing for $47, the set is a 6 oz tube of Clarisonic’s Acne Daily Clarifying Cleanser teamed with a special brush head to treat acne-prone skin. And the good news – the brush head fits on any model!
Does it work? Does it ever!
The cleanser contains acne’s arch enemy, salicylic acid (a 2% solution). It’s always been what I turn to whenever I have flare ups. With good reason, salicylic acid exfoliates your skin, unclogging pores of their pimply disgustingness. It also contains vitamins and botanicals which help reduce redness and act as anti-inflammatories. Combined with the brush head, pimples don’t stand a chance!
I mistakenly thought at first that the brush head might be more coarse so that it could attack blemishes better. But the folks at Clarisonic know what they’re doing. You don’t need harsher cleansing, you need better cleansing. The head feels softer than the head I had been previously using, feathery almost. It has extra-plush textured bristles that flush the cleanser into your pores, as well as bacteria-killing oxygen.
The bottom line is that my forehead was cleared up in two weeks. Not just kind of cleared up or mostly cleared up – cleared up! And it’s not dry, it’s not tight, it’s not overworked-looking. Clarisonic’s Acne Clarifying Cleansing Set works. But really, I expected nothing less. It’s a fabulous add-on to your Clarisonic arsenal.
Readers, would you add this to your pimple fighting regime?
Stef is many things. Amongst them: co-editor of we heart this, graphic designer, Philly girl in the California desert, borderline hoarder and a hardcore beauty junkie.
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It’s true, it’s true!! Ms. @stef know best and is really, really a great spokesperson for loves her Clarisonic! I know that she’s uses this consistently and you have seen her skin, it’s perfect looking.. She’s a believer of this product whole heartedly!
OMGosh, thanks @irene – I’d never call my skin perfect looking, but I’ll take it!
I honestly do credit Clarisonic as a large part for my skin’s condition though.
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I love every single Clarisonic review on here. My skin is so fickle sometimes and will break out out of nowhere so I would totally benefit from this product. This is definitely one of the best skin splurges out there :)
If @stef says that this works then sign me up!! Her skin is lovely!! I need some hardcore acne clarifying.
Thanks @kellie76 – I’d absolutely recommend this for just that; hardcore clarifying!
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I’ve never tried a Clarisonic! (What kind of beauty blogger am I?!) I was convinced they’re overpriced and unnecessary…. but your review is making me seriously reconsider.
What!? Better watch out @lipglossandspandex – the Beauty Blogging Police may soon be at your door and taking away your blogging rights – heh. But seriously, if you have the chance to get your hands on a Clarisonic, do so – I think you’ll be amazed that all the hype is valid.
@Tyna, I’m surprised the beauty blogger police haven’t raided my place yet! I haven’t tried a Clarisonic, nor have I tried Inglot!!! I’m going to go online shopping now….
Imo, there’s nothing overhyped about the Clarisonic – it’s a gamechanger and can help almost any type of skin. From oily to dry, acne prone or uneven texture – every person I know (in real-life and online) has raved about this tool.
I agree it is pricy, but since it helps almost any problem, I think in the long run it saves on products (buying and trying endless amounts of washers, toners, cleansers, spot treatments, masks and moisturizers can add up!). With regular use the Clarisonic really cleans skin without overstriping it, and also helps even skin tone and minimize fine lines and pores – plus it seems to prep skin so that the products you do use are more effective. I totally recommend adding this to your Xmas wishlist and hoping Santa comes through!
I’ve needed one of these as long as I can remember. Can’t wait to get one!
I definitely want to try this, with my Clarasonic. I definitely notice a difference in my skin when I use mine, or slack off for a few days!
Great review on the Acne Clarisonic kit.. awesome for people with acne prone skin.
Which would you say you prefer from all the Clarisonic models that you’ve used?
Bobby
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