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Think the Clarisonic was a waste of money
Yes, another Clarisonic post.
I got one from my MIL as a gift and have been using it for about 10 days. I think that since I had a good skincare routine before and no problems with my skin, that it really wasn't necessary. I already use Retin-A and wash my face using a Buff-Puff, so my skin is well exfoliated and my blackheads have been nearly eliminated since starting Retin-A. The only issue I have with my skin is mild redness (possibly very mild rosacea) on my cheeks, which I didn't expect the Clarisonic to help. For me, it was kind of silly to get a $120 product when what I did was already working.
There is absolutely no difference in my skin after using the Mia for 10 days (I don't know what in the world I was expecting, since there is nothing that needs cleared up). I'll keep using it, because it does do a good job cleansing, and does it in just one minute. When I used a Buff-Puff, I probably spent about three minutes rubbing it in circles on my face. If it hadn't been a gift, I would have been kicking myself for spending over $100 to save myself two minutes.
Re: Think the Clarisonic was a waste of money
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That is good to hear. I'm holding out hope that long term use will help with fine lines and helping my products absorb better into my skin.
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This is my #1 reason for using it...so lets hope it's true!
I do feel like my skin is much cleaner, and definitely getting less hormonal acne since I've been using it. Don't know yet if it was worth the $100 but I do love it. And if it helps the RetinA work better (which it seems to be doing), and help with anti aging products in the long run, then it will be well worth it to me 
The clarisonic isn't for everyone, but I can't live without mine.
I had decent skin before, but now my skin is pretty blemish free. It did take about 3 weeks for me to start seeing some results.
Grrrrr.....I hate this post!
I have been on the fence about getting the Mia for so long! This thread doesnt help! LOL
um...if you have redness issues, why would you use a buff puff, retin-a, AND a clarisonic? that is exfoliation overkill if ever i have heard! you are washing your face, not the kitchen floor!
FWIW, i also have redness issues and will likely develop rosacea, as it does run in my family. my derm has advised me time and time again to exfoliate, but not over-do it.
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I was using the buff puff before I got the Clarisonic. I go lightly on my cheeks, which is the area with redness, and neither the buff puff or Clarisonic have exacerbated the problem. Neither has the Retin-A - at least not when my face became used to it.
ETA: I also should have also said that I used the Extra Gentle Buff Puff. It actually is awesome. I started using it when I was getting Retin-A flakes. It really helped reduce the flakes without being rough on my skin.I'm the same as you, Go Dawgs. I have pretty clear skin with little/no breakouts, and I guess I had this thought that the Clarisonic was going to make my skin "amazing", but it didn't... but then I too thought that there really wash't anything to "clean up" per se. I did end up keeping it though for this reason- the deep clean, the exfoliation, the 60-second timer, and that I hope to have my skincare products penetrate my skin better. So for me, it certainly wasn't a "miracle worker" either.