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Manicare Sonic Mini Rechargeable Facial Cleansing Brush Reviews

Manicare Sonic Mini Rechargeable Facial Cleansing Brush Reviews
Overall rating from 36 reviews so far:
4.6/5
Would use it again?
4.6/5
Did it do what it said it would?
4.6/5
Would recommend it to a friend?
4.5/5

Manicare Sonic Mini® Rechargeable Facial Cleansing Brush uses sonic vibration to assist in cleaning impurities from deep within your pores.

Clinically proven to remove 5x more impurities than hands alone.^

All it takes is one minute twice daily to help achieve a fresh, clear and even-looking complexion. We developed the Manicare Sonic Mini® Facial Cleansing Brush to be compact, light-weight and quiet. It is also water-resistant* and suitable for use in the shower.

Includes Sonic Mini® unit, sensitive brush head, brush cover, and USB charging cable.

Sonic Mini® brush heads simply click in and out out the main unit. Replacement brush heads sold separately.

Website www.manicare.co.nz

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Manicare Sonic Mini Rechargeable Facial Cleansing Brush Reviews

Manicare Sonic Mini Rechargeable Facial Cleansing Brush Reviews

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Overall rating:
3.7/5
18th July, 2019
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Pretty in Pink

When I was a teenager who was trying desperately to conquer the mountainous terrain that was my face, I often used a facial cleansing brush. I remember exactly the stinging, roughed-up feeling that the rather stiff bristles used to leave on my poor red cheeks. Thankfully, using the Sonic Mini was nothing like those bad old days.

First of all, I love the design. The half-sphere shape sits neatly in your palm and the soft, matte pink is stylish enough to leave out in your bathroom, not tucked away in the back of a draw! The bristles of the brush are flexible and almost rubbery they're that gentle.

I have quite sensitive skin and I don't use a cleanser in the morning so I used this just at night for a minute or so. I could see from the brush that it was working to take off my sunscreen and makeup. Obviously, it's not suitable for removing eye makeup but it left my face feeling clean and fresh, without being scrubbed. I also use a cream cleanser, not a foaming one, and it did the job just fine. I imagine getting up a good lather with the brush would be more fun though!

I played around with both settings and I preferred the more vigorous one. I don't think the 'sonic vibrations' make much of a difference at all on the lower setting. I'd love to try the massage attachment that can be purchased separately. I imagine those settings would be more beneficial there, than with the cleansing brush.

The charge has held all week and I liked that it came with just a USB cord instead of a full power unit, so you're not having store yet another plug!

Tips: Depending on your skin type I'd recommend easing into this one! Try once a day and then move onto twice if your skin enjoys it and you feel it's necessary.

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Overall rating:
3.7/5
19th July, 2019
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Nice to feel a little bit extra!

I received this product as part of a trial team review.

Manicare Sonic Mini is a facial cleansing brush that uses “sonic vibrations” to purify the skin. The device is a half sphere shape that is baby pink in colour and has a soft silicone casing. It comes with a sensitive bristle brush head and a designated USB charging cable. There are also additional heads that can be purchased separately, including a massaging head for use with creams etc.

The instructions state to charge before first use, which I did using the included cable. It is a USB cable which you can plug into a computer/laptop or a wall charger. The end that plugs into the device is a special pin shaped jack so don’t lose the cable! The device took about 1.5-2 hours to fully charge as indicated by the red LED on the power button.

After clicking on the brush head the device is ready to use. It has two power settings - gentle and normal, and you can cycle through them by pressing the power button. Please note the brush head does not spin, it just vibrates.

I started on the gentle setting and used it with a cream cleanser. I found it easy to use, the device fit nicely in my hand and the brush was easy to manoeuvre over my face. The vibration felt relaxing and the bristles did not feel irritating on my slightly sensitive skin. The device has a 5 minute auto shutoff and does not have a zone timer like some other sonic face brushes.

After use my skin felt soft and clean. I felt like the brush helped my cleanser go further. The brush head was easy to rinse off and the included brush cap has plenty of ventilation holes to allow the brush to dry.

The instructions say to use this device morning and night, but I find this might be too much for most skin types. I have been using it most evenings or when I feel my skin needs a deeper clean, e.g. after wearing makeup. I have also used it in the shower which was just as easy as using it over the sink, but it has slipped out of my hand once due to the shape and smoothness.

Overall I feel that this device is nice to have but definitely not necessary. It does little more than a manual face brush in terms of cleansing, but I think the massaging head will be beneficial and soothing - it’s a shame you have to purchase it separately.

Tips: Rinse the brush thoroughly after each use and make sure no water gets under the brush head as this is where the charging port is.

I don’t think it’s necessary to use twice a day as thrust may be too harsh on the skin.

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maria4meyer
19th July, 2019

Very well written review. Great tip too. Thanks. I am leaning towards buying one as I think it might assist with my current skin texture and clogged pores

Overall rating:
3.3/5
17th July, 2019
0 members found this review useful
Manicure Sonic Mini

I was excited to be chosen to trail the Sonic Mini. This arrived in a cute package with a pink bow to show case the facial cleansing brush. Charging was quick and instructions easy to follow. Clip on the head and activate by pressing the power button 1-2 times to increase speed. Replacement heads are sold separately if needed. Recommendation was to use 2x daily which I thought was too much. Water resistant, light weight and quiet, the cleaning aspect actually worked well. I applied cleanser to the brush and then directly to wet skin. The head cleaned easily with soap after use. Fun to use, this would make a great gift however I personally wouldn’t buy it as at $59.99 a little expensive.

Tips: Fully charge before use.

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Overall rating:
3.0/5
18th July, 2019
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Sonic Mini Rechargeable Facial Cleansing Brush

I haven't ever used anything like this before so I was very curious to give it a go, but also a little apprehensive that it could be a little harsh. I have combination skin leaning more to the dry side.  My usual cleansing routine involves using a separate makeup remover to take off all my thick black eye makeup and then following up with a cream cleanser applied with my hands and then rinsed off.  Very simple.

The packaging was a pretty straightforward cardboard box that was immediately discarded.  No sense using that to store an item that is frequently wet.  The handle is a little pink hemispherical unit with a detachable brush head.  The brush head pops off to reveal the charge port.  The plastic brush guard was nice touch that would be helpful for travel.  I'm not sure I would trust the on and off switch to not activate by itself in my bag, but it probably wouldn't be the end of the world if it did.  Charging was pretty quick via the USB cord.  I opened the package for the first time when I got home from work and it was ready to go well before bed time. 

Operation was simple with two speeds. You can wet your face and apply your cleanser directly to the brush head or just apply cleanser to your face and start brushing. One minute is the maximum recommended time.

My skin can be a bit wimpy but it was less harsh than I expected. It did a great job of cleaning, especially those stray bits of foundation around my nose that I often miss and have to go back to clean again! It is a waterproof unit but they caution against getting the charging port wet. I felt a bit nervous using it in the shower but it has survived its experience. Honestly I don't know if the vibrating function made any difference to the cleaning function at all, or whether the magic is all in the bristles. For this reason I would be hesitant to spend the $60 myself but I was very happy to be selected for trial.

I loved the first week of feeling virtuously clean and scrubbed. My skin stayed a slightly better version of the same which is great. I was worried about irritation, dryness or breakouts from trying something new. I'm taking a break from it for a few days at the moment as I have a terrible cold and my nose is raw from tissues. Once my face heals up though I will happily use it again.

Tips: Give the brush head a good clean after you've finished using it.

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Overall rating:
2.0/5
20th July, 2019
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Too soft to have any effect

Lucky for you dear reader I tested this product during the time when my pre-period skin was at its most hormonally affected..A blemished mess. So I put it to the test. Sadly, I would've got more of a scrub from my electric toothbrush even on the higher setting. There is a massage head attachment available to purchase separately and I can see this being a more effective use of the product. Using it with my cleanser didn't get the cleanser into my skin any more than usual and then I had something extra to wash. So all the elements of a great product are there just needs to be powered up a few notches.

Tips: Make sure not the deform the bristles while cleaning.

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