Manicare Firming Body Sculptor

I was lucky enough to be selected for the trial team for this product and excited to give it a go. The design is lightweight and easy to use and charge. I have only used the product on one leg (thigh and calf) so that I could see any discernable difference during the trial. When I first used it I did find it quite tricky to use as I had massaged lotion into my skin as required for the process and my hands were still slippery trying to grip and manoevre the handpiece, noted for future use to dry hands well before beginning.

The process is easy to follow, 3-5 minutes on each area, I did this for 5 days and then rested for 2 days.

To date, I have used the sculptor for two weeks and at this stage have not noticed any difference in the texture and appearance of the leg which has received treatment and the one which has not. However, it has only been two weeks, so I am certainly going to continue using the sculptor. The dimpling of my skin is no worse, so with continued treatment (and more intense treatment) I am hoping there will be a noticeable change over time.

Thank you Beauty Review for the opportunity to trial the Manicare firming body sculptor. I found the design very user friendly. The handle is easy to hold and the machine is lightweight and portable so would be easy enough to travel with. The detachable section cup which has two rollers inside seems quite secure and can only be detached by pressing a button underneath on the base. It comes with replacement filter,a brush for cleaning and a USB cord for charging which I just plugged into my cellphone charger. No manual but easy to follow instructions on the box.

The device has two modes: Electronic muscle stimulation (EMS) which glow red on the device and Vacuum massage technique (LIPO) which glow blue.

For the purpose of this trial I wanted to trial the device on the back and sides of my knees/inner thighs as this has always been a problem area for me with bumpy skin.

After showering at night I generously applied my pure fiji body lotion to the back and sides of my knees/inner thighs. I then used upward motions over my skin for approximately 3-5mins. The release button on the device became my friend at times when the suction became too much. The lipo setting which has three intensity levels felt very strong for me even on intensity 1 to begin with and I haven't been able to progress past this setting yet as it's still quite painful. Hopefully after a few more weeks of use this will become easier. The EMS setting which has five intensity levels are more manageable for me at the moment as it feel like light tingling that gets a little bit stronger as you increase up the levels.

I like this device, it's easy to use and feels like it's working. My skin around my knees/inner thighs feels smoother but they have also has been getting regular moisturizer too in the past week. It's too soon to see any other results like increased skin firmness or reduction in cellulite after just 1 week of use but I believe consistency will be the key with this device. I will keep using for another 7 weeks and update my results at the end.

As happens with age and kids my thigh area had gotten a bit cellulite-y. I have also recently taken up exercising and noticed a little improvement in tone as well. I am currently out of action exercise wise due to a major ankle sprain and this machine arrived at the perfect time to test it. I opened my parcel and inspected the box, it was a pretty lilac pink with a photo of the sculptor. It appeared to have a lot of information on the box, almost overwhelming , so I took the time to read it all before actually opening it. After reading everything including the “quick start guide” on the back I opened the box so I could find a manual or proper instructions etc but there wasn’t any. I googled and went on YouTube and found no more info. re read the box again and found a QR code that took me to the website but it didn’t really provide anymore info. I’m not sure that I should maybe be familiar with how to use this type of product as a customer but I’m a complete newbie so that was a huge downfall for the product. Inside the box was a charger (you need to provide the wall adapter), the machine and the suction roller head and replacement filter things and a cleaning brush. Sorry I don’t know what they’re (no instructions) I worked out that when you use the moisturiser with it the massager can get a bit gunky and the little filters stop the moisturiser going into the suction part of the machine. I charged it up and had a go, I really felt like I was winging it with the quick start instructions. First of all make sure you use ALOT of moisturiser and keep it moving or it’s like a vaccumm on the skin and it’s hard to get off and painful. There is a release button to break suction. You can use the EMS setting and the suction setting at the same time. Are you supposed to? I’m not sure. There is also a switch on the side saying 1 and 2, nowhere could I find what it was for but it appears to make the suction stronger. I think. Btw it’s super loud. It was sort of uncomfortable at first but my skin quickly got used to it and honestly I felt results right away. I managed to do 4 days on 1 charge and decided then to recharge it so battery life is good. I got better at manoeuvring it around my body each day too and now after a shower I sit on the couch and use it. I’m loving the results after only 2 weeks. It recommends 5 days use with 2 days rest, much like exercise. Would I recommend it? Absolutely!!! It 100% works. A little disappointed there aren’t better instructions but for the results it gives it’s forgivable. That would be my only dislike about the product. I don’t even think it’s expensive for what it claims to do. It’s worth every cent. My skin feels amazing and it’s only been 2 weeks. I can’t wait to get to the recommended 8 weeks. My legs feel summer ready for the first time in years. Younger softer and more supple feeling skin.

Thanks BR for sending this product to me to trial and review, very excited to try this out!

I'm a mama of 2 and with that has come more than a few places to get firm and smooth!! The box it comes in includes the device, the attachment (cup and rollers), charging USB chord (no plug), a cleaning brush, tweezers and a small bag of replacement filters.

When I first opened the box I was a bit surprised to see there wasn't an operation manual. I'm assuming this is to save on waste - instructions are on the box - but in my personal opinion a lack of instructions. I have no idea where I'm meant to use the brush, I assume the tweezers are to replace the filters but at first when I saw the tweezers I thought they were for something completely different (and I still don't know if I'm wrong or right). The instructions are very basic, without any pictures or a booklet I've been unsure if I've been using it how I'm meant to.

What is clear on the box is that moisturiser should be applied before use - they use the term "generously". Generously means A LOT! The more you use, the easier it is for the cup and rollers to glide along your skin. I also had to reapply.

I found the device a little scary to use at first, a little bit painful but I’ve been slowly getting use to it. I haven’t increased the level (there are 5 levels of Electronic Muscle Stimulation and 3 levels of Lipo Vacuum Suction) – I’m still on level 1 for both, I don’t feel comfortable going up a level for the suction yet. Just as a side review – my husband used it and was very comfortable using this on his thighs at the highest levels on both, he loved it! At first I didn't know how to use it smoothly but with consistent use I've gotten to know which buttons to push to turn off quickly if needed, or to release the suction slightly, finding it much easier to glide.

I haven’t seen any noticeable results yet – but I’m not ruling out that I will see them. The box states that the clinically proven results are based on an 8 week lab study so based on that I’ve got a long way to go. The numbers are high – 100% of users achieved improvement in skin firmness and smoothness, and 95% of users felt their skin had improved overall. So I’m excited to see what the results are after 8 weeks of use. This is a long time however in my opinion so I guess it will come down to making sure I take 5 minutes a day (based on 5 days, 2 days rest as instructed) to do this.

Overall, I’m on the fence about it as it doesn’t feel the most comfortable, but at the same time I know I will get more and more comfortable with using it the more I use it and I’m excited about the clinical results and believe this will help with consistent use!

Now I don’t have really saggy skin, I would say my body skin is quite good for a 37 yo. I don’t work out, so I have a bit of body fat, but I use a body lotion on a daily basis, so my skin is pretty good. The device looks pretty awesome and impressive, and it indeed is quite cool to use. The suction of this device is really strong so you do need to use some power to move the device along the skin while it is sucking on your thighs! The roller gives my skin a massage and as I got used to the strength and motion, I got better at it. 3-5 mins a day really isn’t a lot to ask for, but don’t expect your dimples or cellulite to disappear because it won’t. The application of body lotion or body oil will smooth the skin and the massage will improve skin texture and remove water retention.

Rated 2/5 on each due to product taking 6-8 weeks to start seeing results. This was quite fun to unbox…my husband thought it was a vibrator. Ha. Instructions are pretty scarce with this product, even online/ YouTube there was next to nothing. The actual product use directions are on the box but some is left up to the imagination. It came with some differing attachment things which I have no clue what they are. USE: this products HURTS. My upper thighs began to bruise so I have stopped using on them. I am unsure if the product came faulty or if one setting was so super sonic you couldn’t feel any vibration. OVERALL: I understand the concept of this product but I feel I would prefer to leave it to the professionals? Considering I was causing harm to my body using it, I am assuming I was doing something wrong. Either I would pay someone qualified OR good instructions including videos of use etc is highly desirable to get best effects. Product costs around $130 …I will keep using to best of my ability and update review if there are any changes but realistically would not go and buy this product?

The Manicare Firming Body Sculptor comes well packaged and is easy to charge. The electronic muscle stimulation feels a bit weird to start with but as long as you start at the lowest setting and work up from there then you get used to it really quickly. The lipo vacuum suction takes a little bit longer to get used to, especially on the "softer" parts of your body. My body sculptor took a little longer to arrive so I've only had it for 10 days so it's probably a bit soon to see any proper results so far but my skin definitely feels like it has had a "workout" after using it.

I wasn't sure what to expect with this - what would it feel like? Would it hurt? Would it be any good?

Firstly - there are very scant instructions so I had a look on the website and watched the video. Evidently I was over-complicating things haha, you literally turn it on and just run it up the area you're targeting.

The key thing to remember before you start: The suction can be quite strong, so familiarise yourself with the 'release' button.

It feels really... weird is the best word. Your muscles start contacting like those old fashioned ab belts but as you're constantly moving it it feels more energising and less twing-y. The suction is sort of massaging but it doesn't feel like a relaxing massage.

You'll likely be surprised by the feel of the targeted areas an hour or so later - you can feel they've been worked on.

Over the last few weeks I've been using this on my thighs only. That's 10 minutes a day / nearly an hour a week. Have I noticed an improvement? I actually have! The skin texture feels and looks more even, less dimply even.

I will continue use and update but right now, I'm very happy with the performance and results so far.

What a strange looking contraption! My kids call this 'alien tech' and keep trying to use it in their Doctor Who reenactments!

It's a nice little gadget, easy to hold and has a nice weight to it. I like that it comes with a charging lead, much better than having to change batteries.

The buttons/levels weren't as intuitive as I would like, I wanted to plug and play, but alas, I had to read first.

I still haven't figured out what the side switch between 1 and 2 is for - given you select the levels for the stimulator and suction on the front!

I've been using on my tummy and thighs for the trial period. I started on the lower settings but now have high. If you don't use enough moisturiser it will vacuum on and you will bruise if you're not quick enough with the release button!

I really enjoy using it and after I feel like I've done something, so it definitely doesn't feel like a wasted or frivilous exercise.

I think my skin is improving, I wouldn't say its necessarily firmer, this isn't as my husband delightfully put it, a 'fat sucker' but I do think my skin is softer and smoother to touch and does look much more even - and that's after just 2 weeks!

I'm a firm believer that to see a reduction in cellulite and skin texture, you have to put in the work. Drink water, eat healthily and exercise. BUT there will always be areas where this just doesn't get rid of it altogether and having a nifty gadget like this to provide extra attention and stimulation to troublesome areas is great.

It comes well packaged and is easy to get set up - literally you plug it in and wait for it to charge. I do wish it came with a usb plug too, as I did have to use my phone's in-wall bit.

The buttons are clearly labelled and it's not too much of a stretch to work out what to do from the instructions.

You need to be very generous with the moisturiser, otherwise it will not glide!!

I actually used a light moisturiser as I didn't want to clog pores with a heavier product.

I started on a high setting because I'm a rebel and cos, it didn't half tang - so I immedicately went to the lowest setting.

I've been using this on my upper thighs and butt - and I've enjoyed using it. I do think I look less bumpy in these areas and my skin feels soft and smooth. I definitely ache after use which I wasn't expecting - it's that post-workout/ post-massage ache that tells you things have been moving.

In conjunction with a good diet and exercise I think this is a great tool in the arsenal to further target areas and promote a more even skin texture.