Manicare Salon Magnifying Pore Vacuum

I was intrigued by the concept of a pore vacuum - I've seen them in the warehouse, one of those 'as seen on tv' products, but I wouldn't trust them to not damage skin.

Coming from Manicare I felt comfortable using this from the off. The app installed and worked no problem and connecting the app and device was easy.

I used the sensitive nozzle for the first use, but went to the regular size as I was comfortable using it.

It glides on the skin but you do need to push quite hard, which can make it suck on a little tight depending on the contour of the area you're working on.

I've been using it twice a week and my t-zone looks visibly clearer. It feels much less abrasive than a pore strip or coarse exfoliator, but is also much more effective.

I would definitely recommend this - it's definitely more useful than gimmicky!

First off let me start by saying this product was amazing but damn it was CONFRONTING! Seeing my skin at 10x magnified zoom via the handy little app on my phone was very real and I dont think i was ready for it hahaha! The packaging was great and full of clear and straight forward instructions and really great helpful tips for use, unfortunately though what it didn't give directions for was how to clean and maintain the product. Doesn't say if its safe to rinse it in water to clean and the best way to clean the camera to maintain its longevity. The app was super easy to find on the app store and theres a QR code on the side of the box for even easier access. It was super easy to use and connect to. The product itself was good, it had quite a bit of suction and a variety of different heads for different desired results. It missed quite a few spots on my face and when i went back over to suck that gross stuff out I found my skin slightly bruised. It did suck out alot of gunk though and it was satisfying watching it on the camera afterwards as the app gives you the option of taking videos and photos. I'm usually really grossed out by this sort of thing but found it fascinating on my skin!! Overall the product was great and I've already recommended it to family and friends and will definitely use it on the regular but will be very careful to take it easy next time and only go over my face once instead of doubling back. Thank yo Beauty Review and Manicare for this opportunity! :-)

What a cool little sucker! Loved the camera and being able to see my skin up close and what gunk was coming out of it! It also showed dry patches so I’m definitely going to up the ante on my moisturising regime!!!

Now in terms of the tool itself, the suction was incredible! I did manage to give myself a mini-hickey on my chin by holding it in place for too long, so pay attention to the instructions and keep it moving! And select the strength you need for your skin or the area you’re working on.

It doesn’t hurt at all, although I didn’t get a chance to use the dermabrasion tool as my skin is recovering from my first ever allergic reaction (to a cleanser). I did try all strengths and recommend starting light and working up to the strongest suction. I was sceptical about it being able to draw out blackheads, but it absolutely does! One thing I found tricky was maintaining the suction around curves, but this gets easier with practice, you just need to pay attention and I found it easier in front of the mirror.

The tool left my skin feeling nice and clear, just like after using a pore strip. I used a toner afterwards and my skin felt nice and smooth the next day. At first I thought it was pretty expensive, but if you use pore strips regularly (or would like to!) this is worth the investment and soon pays for itself.

The Manicare Salon Magnifying Pore Vacuum is fantastic for anyone with blocked pores and blackheads that want to treat them at home.

My first impression was that I loved the packaging and the style of the pore vacuum. They have made this very simple to understand and use. All of the directions that are needed are clearly on the box. You simply charge up the device, add the app to your phone, and then decide on which vacuum head to use and then get to work clearing congested skin.

This amazing pore vacuum really managed to make me feel old! Talk about modern technology and all done at home. The pore vacuum connects to your phone so you get a really up-close view of your skin and everything that gets extracted from it! To be honest, normally I do love this kind of thing but even I was a bit grossed out to see all of my blackheads up close. Through the Manicare app, you can also take photos and videos of the pore vacuum in action. Of course, it is possible to use this device without connecting to your phone.

The pore vacuum comes with a variety of different heads. I used the microdermabrasion head as it has been some time since I have had microdermabrasion and my face was in need. This nozzle worked really well to remove dead skin. I didn't find that too many of my blackheads were extracted but I possibly also needed to use it slower over my skin. I also used the large circular nozzle over the parts of my face with blackheads. This did a fairly good job of extracting blackheads although it still left quite a few. I would think that over time the more stubborn ones will loosen and hopefully be removed. I also used both nozzles mostly on the slowest (of 3) functions. My husband also used it with slightly better results but he was much slower and had the setting higher.

A word of warning- make sure you follow the instructions! It is also a good idea to start off on the weaker suction and work up from there. My husband decided that he wanted to get out one particular blackhead from the side of my face and went over the area too many times and the next day I was left with a red patch. The rest of my face looked much smoother the following day.

Overall this is a great at-home pore vacuum! If you have congested skin then this would be a great item to purchase. With frequent use, your skin will be left less congested and glowing.

This little vacuum comes with a charger - it's easy to plug in, the connnection feels sturdy unlike some cheaper alternative.

It is light and ergonomic to hold and the light up screen makes it clear what setting you have it on.

I used the narrow nozzle which encourages a stronger suction for deep clog pores. I did bruise once, but that was my fault, I was so determined to get this one pore to pop!

The app and camera are great, it's a seamless connection and intuitive to use.

It holds battery well.

This is one of those products that while not essential, is a fun (in a gross way) product that does the job it sets out to do. I'll definitely continue use.

I was super excited to try this pore vacuum as I do have quite a few stubborn blackheads that I was keen to see the back of. Things didn’t start too well when the App wouldn’t work on my iPhone and I had to use hubby’s Android but I got there and the camera was all set up and ready. The camera is really good - so good it’s terrifying! You can certainly see all your congested pores and the dirt and grime that needs to be sucked away (yuk!). The disappointment then came when I discovered how difficult it is to actually vacuum your pores, even after steaming them open. I tried all of the nozzles but couldn’t seem to ‘easily’ (as the packet suggests) clear the congestion. There were a few blackheads removed (which is really satisfying to watch!) but for the most part I would have had to have gone over and over the same spot causing pain and skin damage. The tool doesn’t ‘glide’ over your skin as is insinuated so you have to be pretty careful to keep it moving - hubby had a go and ended up with a couple of bruises down the side of his nose….eek!! I felt anxiety testing this out as you are focusing on the camera and the super zoomed in view of your face so could easily be doing damage to your skin and not even notice til you looked in the mirror. I think the best attachment was probably the microdermabrasion fitting as it definitely removed dead skin, but my pores still remained clogged, so I’m not convinced by this products effectiveness. While it was fun to give it a whirl, I’m not sold and wouldn’t write home about it. I’ll leave it to the professionals I think

I was really excited about this, like really. But now I’m a bit reluctant to use it again… it’s a VERY cool concept but after using it a few times I’m wondering if it’s the type of treatment maybe best left to the professionals. The unit itself is very cool, sleek and shiny and the instructions are all very easy to follow. It’s very interesting to be able to see your skin up close (kinda horrifying too) and the overall unit is very innovative but despite constantly moving the unit like it instructs you to do, I have small bruises (like a hickey!) on my chin where the skin must have been more susceptible and the suction grabbed. I have used a few times to really give it a good run for its money and despite following the instructions regarding preparing the skin I don’t seem to have been able to get the extractions promised. There are a variety of nozzles to use, each for a promised effect however I found these to be much of a muchness, with the dermabrasion one quite abrasive. The app is very easy to navigate and it’s super quick to connect the unit to your phone, I like that you don’t have to be in a mirror to use it and the built in lights are great. The camera on the unit is very high quality and I actually found it more useful to identify and remove stray hairs. It’s a great gimmick but I don’t think this will be one on high rotation in my house.

I should start by saying that I might have had outsized expectations for this neat bit of tech! I tried this pore vacuum in two ways - firstly on my (problematic) t-zone, and secondly on my partner who sometimes deals with clogged pores on his back. Both ways saw some success, with some (bleugh!) removal of blackheads/general gunk. Though to be really honest, it wasn't as much or as noticeable as I had hoped! I might need to play around with some of the other nozzles and suction settings, but while this is an awesome concept, I'm not entirely convinced - yet! Things that I love about this particular model that are a bit different to others I've researched in the past are the magnifying camera (surprisingly satisfying, and actually quite helpful!) with it's accompanying app (super neat), and the different nozzles. I wasn't brave enough to try out the microdermabrasion one just yet, but the concept is intriguing! Overall - a cool product, but I might need some more practice before I see the results I was hoping to.

This was my first time using a pore vacuum, I’ve always wanted to try one as I get a lot of congestion and blocked pores in my tzone. This definitely worked at sucking out most of the blockages! I particularly liked the microdermabrasion nozzle, which made my skin feel really smooth afterwards and removed all the dead surface skin. I wouldn’t say I’ve got overly sensitive skin, but I just did my tzone as the suction even on soft was pretty strong and could easily cause damage. I also found the normal nozzle effective and only used the narrower one on my nose. I did have a mild breakout afterwards of small white heads but I put that down to my skin having a purge and clean out after the microdermabrasion and the suction bringing the oils and congestion to the surface. The camera and app was an awesome bonus! So satisfying to see a close up of your pores being cleaned out as it’s happening haha!

Pros: Looks sleek & modern Excellent camera 4 different tips Battery lasts ages

Cons: Handle is slick, making it easy to drop Uses/has it's own wifi (should be Bluetooth) Pulls gunk up but not necessarily OUT

Careful with this device. It can be addictive just looking at the 'icky-ness' of your skin as you don't have to have the suction going. That being said, I highly recommend avoiding the strong suction as 2 friends used it at that setting and they both ended up with redness that didn't go away for 2 days. Best used after a shower with freshly cleaned skin. Don't linger, always keep the device moving while suction is on. Keep in mind the vacuum may not necessarily pull out all gunk, in that case do NOT go over the gunk again and again - just pull it out carefully with a pair of tweezers.