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The skincare obsessed will be happy to hear theres a new Clarisonic in the lineup.
Not only is this brush the smallest product in the Clarisonic range, but its also the gentlest.
Believe me, Ive tried to commit to the Clarisonic beforeand failed.
My original Mia sat in the shower without a charge for months on end.
But lately Ive been having frequent cheek and chin breakouts (which I totally blame on hormones).
For the most part, I use my Mia Fit on the lowest setting.
But did try out the power-cleanse option to take off my makeup after a photo shoot.
Let me tell you, this thing saved my towels.
It even took off my mascara!
Here I am without a stitch of makeup on.
After three weeks of using the Clarisonic Mia Fit, I’d say my skin is glowing.
The question I get most often about the Clarisonic: “Will it break me out?”
I test a lot of products as a beauty editor, and sometimes I break out.
During my first few days trying the Mia Fit, I did see a few new whiteheads pop up.
But they were gone within 24 hours (and I havent had any other pimples pop up since).
Akridge calls this transient acne.
The stimulation of the skin brings bacteria to the surface forming a zit.
I was most shocked to learn that the Clarisonic isnot really exfoliating your skin.
Whatever you do to your skinwhether using hands, washcloth, etc.you are removing dead skin cells.
Your skin naturally sheds them during the day, Akridge tells SELF.
Technically your Clarisonic gets a good clean every day because you wash it with cleanser.
But in case youre worried about bacteria, the bristles are made of a special non-porous material.
So germs have no place to multiply.
I place my Clarisonic on my gym or bathroom towel.
you might customize the Clarisonic brush to your skin throw in based on the brush head.
Dr. Akridge recommends the Cashmere Cleanse Brush ($30,Sephora.com) for ultrasensitive skin.
I tried it an it feels like fur mittens on your face.
One note: if you have rosacea, talk to your dermatologist.
You may need to work the Clarisonic in on an every-other day schedule.
You want to fill up the entire inner circle with a quarter-size dollop of cleanser.
If you feel dry after using the Clarisonic, try a milder cleanser like an oil formula.
double-check you moisturize after cleansing.
I like to apply my skin care favorites immediately after cleansing.
During my experiment, Ive found that my products sink in better and feel less greasy.
I even use facial oil during the day without getting epic forehead shine.
