Clarisonic Deep Pore Detoxifying Solution Gets Rid Of The Gunk

The stress of moving into a new apartment, plus all the greasy take-out I ate, wreaked havoc on my skin. I ended up with pimples that my friend thought were moles (how embarrassing!), and my complexion looked lackluster. So I couldn't be more excited about testing out the new Clarisonic Deep Pore Detoxifying Solution .

I'm already an avid user of the Clarisonic cleansing brush , but I tend to wash my face before bed and with the Aveeno Positively Radiant Brightening Cleanser . (It gives me better results than the gentle clarifying cleanser that's included in the kit.) However, Clarisonic's latest collection includes the brand's first-ever two-step treatment to deep clean pores.

Clarisonic Deep Pore Detoxifying Solution, $169, clarisonic.com

It took a few drops of the clear Deep Pore Daily Cleanser and a little water to create a rich foaming lather. The oscillating brush head on this tool didn't feel as though it was getting to the nitty gritty of my clogged pores , but once it shut off after one minute, I was shocked that my skin looked and felt cleaner.

I'm usually a bit skeptical about at-home masks . Up until this point nothing extracted the pesky blackheads around my nostrils better than my facialist. But the Deep Pore Detoxifying Clay Mask has given her a run for her money.

I applied a thin layer of the opaque gray mask (it contains bentonite clay) and left it on for 15 minutes while I unpacked boxes. Then I used the cleansing brush to help rinse it off with warm water. Within a week, I noticed that the huge zit on my left cheekbone had come to a head, the small pimples along my chin were nonexistent and my face was not as oily . Mission accomplished!

Rating: 4 out of 5. I think it's less about the tool and more about the quality facial cleansing products.

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