We’ve pretty much tried all the brushes that are available for the Mia 2, so here’s my selection of the best 3 brushes: Clarisonic faced a range of competitors, from copycats undercutting its prices to device powerhouse Foreo, that ate into its market share. Made from silicone, which is soft and hygienic on your skin, its unique silicone bristles combined with silicone touchpoints of various heights and sizes, allows you to target various areas. You might have heard of the Clarisonic purge effect. It’s very frequent when people go from zero to using their Mia 2 twice a day right away.

A more immediate problem for all Clarisonic users now, is how to get replacement brushes since the device requires users to buy a new cleansing brush every three months. When to replace: Replace with a new brush head within 3 months; when the coloured bristle ring changes colour.

L’Oreal acquired Clarisonic when it bought its parent company Pacific Bioscience Laboratories in December 2011, seven years after the first Clarisonic device hit the market. Bioscience was a market leader in the growing area of sonic skin care devices. LRLCF), said the brand will shutter its operations on Sept 30 after “more than a decade of game-changing innovation.”

Lawyer Jessica McElfresh tweeted at @LOrealParisUSA: “Do not do this! Everyone knows Clarisonic is the best. You are making a massive mistake.”Do not use this device with exfoliation that uses jagged particles, such as shells. Clarisonic brushes may be used with soft, rounded exfoliating particles. There are dozens of cheaper alternative out there (see other options below), but they all differ from the Clarisonic in one major aspect: the cheaper versions use a rotating brush to clean your skin whereas the Mia 2 uses thousands of micro vibrations. The rotating brush is an improvement compared to a normal wash, but the sonic vibrations are vastly better to deeply cleanse your skin and remove debris that clogs pores.

STEP 4: Turn on device and start the 60 second cleansing cycle: 20 secs on forehead, 20 secs on nose & chin, 10 secs on each cheek. It claims to cleanse 6 times better than using your hands alone, which in turn will result in softer, smoother skin that more easily absorbs creams, serums, toners etc. The Mia Smart is interchangeable and compatible with all of the Clarisonic cleansing brush heads and applicators, putting the control into your hands.So you may be wondering what I personally think about the Clarisonic after owning it for a little over two years. Let me start off by sharing a story with you all. Expert tip: Place the head in the fridge for the ultimate cooling effect and use with your favourite eye cream or serum to really help the ingredients sink in.

When it comes to achieving perfectly cleansed skin, sometimes hands aren’t enough. Gently cleanse and exfoliate with the Clarisonic Mia 2 Sonic Skin Cleansing System. The Mia 2 device offers two speeds and a pulsing T-Timer so that you can customize your cleanse and ensure that each area of the face receives the attention it deserves. Compatible with most Clarisonic brush heads, the device allows you to switch between your favorites. With its protective travel case, universal charger and compact design, the Mia 2 is perfect for taking your regimen to go. In 2018, Clarisonic owned 14% share of the U.S. market for skin cleansing devices, according to market research firm Kline & Co.The Clarisonic Mia 2 is a compact cleansing system designed to fit your lifestyle and help you obtain beautiful skin at home or on-the-go. Home-use devices are not a category that the last owners had previously had experience in, and there is no doubt it is a very niche area of beauty,” says Laurence Newman, CEO of CurrentBody, an e-tailer focus on beauty devices that’s sold Clarisonic since 2010. “By the way, I don’t think it went wrong. The device sold 15 million-plus units. Ultimately, L’Oréal made a strategic decision in their vast portfolio of products.” Of L’Oréal, Dara Levy, founder of beauty device authority Dermaflash, says, “They are not a device-centered brand and their focus is on the easier fish to fry. Color and skincare is a lot easier to sell. It’s a lot easier to innovate.” If you observe breakouts on your face after your first few days with the Mia 2, you’re probably irritating your skin. You should space out each usage and give your skin time to adjust. In response, the company introduced new models that came with a “soft start” option that lowered the device’s power for two weeks so people could get used to it. (L’Oréal declined to comment.)