Clarisonic Mia 2 vs Olay Pro-X??

blondbomber23

I've debated getting a Mia for awhile but I've been hearing more and more about the Pro-X. I have sensitive skin with small pores and occasional breakouts. I don't know if one product would be better for me with my skin type or not since I know they both offer different brush heads.

Are they really that different for the price?

dallizzle

There are a few differences between the two.

Clarisonic   Olay

-Waterproof -Water Resistant

-Rechargeable -AA batteries

-Vibration -Oscilation

-3 different brush head types -1 brush head type 

There are a few differences you can see that cause the Clarisonic to be much pricier (waterproof/vs resistant, etc.) I feel the rotating brush head on the Pro-X would do a better job sloughing off dead skin and removing my makeup than simply vibrations, although that may be roughing on your skin than sonic vibration. 

Personal experience, my skin is far too sensitive to use the Mia, I have only been able to use it a handful of times. I have not tired the Pro-X for this reason. 

MrsRiker

My recommendation is to get the ProX to see If you like it in theory, then upgrade to Clarisonic later. I've been using the Mia for a few months now and my skin has never been WORSE. I never had the 'purge' a few weeks in that some people get, just a general decline. My pores are still large, but now they are full of blackheads and I have a handful of hard whiteheads (which I've Never had.) I like the exfoliation and I keep using it for that, hoping my skin will miraculously turn around, but I'm pretty close to giving it up.

KirstinB

I absolutely love the Olay version.  It's made a tremendous difference in my acne prone skin.  I honestly don't think anyone needs to spend the money for Mia or Clarasonic....ever.

TX-Bride

Thank you for asking this question. I thought I was the last person on earth who did not have a Mia! But just never could bite the bullet and spend that much. I would give the Olay a shot however. BTW I have seen them at Costco and they have excellent return policy.

 

amandad18

I would try the Pro-X before getting the Mia. That's what I did, and I'm very thankful I didn't immediately drop the $$ on a Mia. The Pro-X ended up ruining my sensitive skin- It worked great in my t-zone, but gave me terrible dry, flakey patches on all the drier areas of my face.

However, it's worked out great for my husband, who has oilier/ more acne prone skin than me. 

Jennifer102011

I got the Mia as a gift before my wedding. The thing I love about it the most is that it gets my makeup off at the end of the day better than anything I've ever tried. I had a neutrogena wave 1st, just to see if I'd like something of that concept without having to shell out the $$$. It worked for me and my mom happened to hear me one day say that I'd like to get a Mia and she got it for me. I'd still spend the money on it either way.

Sunshine+Wine

Ditto PP. I would try the Olay Pro-X first. I purchased the Olay version about 8 months ago. I wanted to try using a facial cleansing brush without shelling out $$$ on the Clarisonic. I love the Pro-X so much that I have kept using. Eventually, I will probably upgrade to the Mia but the Pro-X works great for me now.

FYI-I have combo skin. I use the brush every day on my t-zone area and every other day on the rest of my face. My cheeks get too dry if I use it every day. It has helped with my mild, hormonal acne as well.

heartdef

I don't have a Olay PRO-X, but I can say that I love my Clarisonic Mia 2 that I got at http://www.clarisonic.com . You won't regret getting one. There's a good review on the Clarisonic Mia 2 at http://www.thehonestreviews.com/beauty/clarisonic-mia-2-review/ that helped me learn more about it