Cleansing brushes are not a new phenomenon, however they have become super popular in recent years with brands coming out with various different shapes and styles.
One of the tricky questions when it comes to skincare is ‘do I need it?’ and cleansing brushes are no exception, especially when many have quite a hefty price tag attached to them. So here’s some pros and cons to cleansing brushes and what my personal thoughts are!
Using a facial cleansing brush has plenty of benefits. Many find it to be the most effective and safe form of exfoliation as the brush gets rid of the dead skin cells quicker than normal everyday cleansing would. The brush penetrates deep into your pores which removes excess oil and dirt from the skin. This, in turn, causes the skin to produce collagen at a higher rate, making the skin appear tighter and more youthful. Some skin care experts say that using a facial cleansing device can also improve the circulation in your face which can give you a healthier look.
One of the main issues with cleansing brushes (and exfoliation in general) is that it can be easy to over exfoliate and therefore compromise your skin barrier, leading to irritation, acne and in more severe cases, skin conditions like eczema. It is therefore important to adjust the type of exfoliation you use and the frequency that you use it depending on your skin type. Oily skin may be able to take daily exfoliation with a harder bristled brush, dry or sensitive skin should probably only exfoliate once or twice a week alongside lots of soothing and hydrating products.
Something that’s important to remember is that using physical and chemical exfoliation together can also be damaging. I’d therefore recommend not using them on the same day and leaving your skin days of ‘rest’ where you use no exfoliating products. For example, my skincare routine works on a 3 day schedule:
Day 1 : physical exfoliation- for me this comes in the form of using a cleansing brush or quick 5 min mask
Day 2: chemical exfoliation- this is normally an AHA or PHA acid toner
Day 3: rest- on the third day I use extra hydrating and nourishing products to keep my skin healthy
The facial brush that I have is the Foreo Luna 3. Foreo stormed into the beauty world in 2013 and took over skincare tech as the brand features many different models and devices at varying prices. The Luna 3 comes in three versions, normal, combination and sensitive, for different skin types. It features ‘8,000 T-Sonic™ pulsations per minute which reach into your pores to wash away dirt, oil, sweat, make-up residue, dead skin cells and more’ and can be used 650 times from a single charge.
One of the most unique features of the device is the back section which can be used for massage routines which can be activated from the app. There’s 4 different options to target different areas of the face and it uses variations of pulsations to sculpt and firm the face.
In my opinion, this device is definitely a nice way to cleanse. I like that it’s made of silicone so it’s very gentle and doesn’t pick up bacteria easily and I do notice that my skin feels soft and clean after using it. The pink colour is also super cute and looks fab alongside my skincare products. However, the Luna 3 is £169 and so I’d have to say that this particular model isn’t worth the price tag. Whilst the sculpting routines are a nice added benefit, I don’t think they are worth the extra price, in fact I often forget to use them and I think you can get a similar (if not better) effect from using your hands to massage instead (I will do a post on this soon!).
That’s not to say that I’d discount buying anything from Foreo. If I was going to suggest something else it would probably be the Luna Play which has the same cleansing features but in a smaller device, for £29-49 depending on the model.
Therefore my final comment on cleansing brushes would be that, yes they can be a great addition to a facial routine, and specifically for oily skin, they are effective at removing dirt, oils, spf, makeup etc. However, they are definitely not a necessity. Most brands will claim that their brushes have super innovative or unique technology in them, which may be true, but ultimately the effect is going to be the same. I don’t think you should be breaking the bank in order to get an effective one!
Alternatively, many people find that chemical exfoliation works much better for them (I have other blog posts about this too!).
If you’ve been wondering about whether to buy a facial cleansing brush, I hope this review has helped! As always, if you have any further questions, just ask!
Lots of love,
Lily x
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