Manicare Microneedle Derma Roller

First impression of packaging was that it looked tidy, compact and straight forward. Opening the derma roller box - it was in a sealed pouch in a clear container. It looked sterile and was happy it had its own purpose made container. The needles are short and tiny. Read through instructions which were straight forward. Cleansed my face thoroughly and started rolling as per diagram on packaging. It says not to use pressure and let it roll over skin using its own weight. It wasn't uncomfortable at all, easy to handle and rolled easily over the contours of my face. After rolling in all directions over my face it felt prickly, only slight discomfort. Put a serum on and ready for bed. My face tingled for a bit until I fell asleep. Woke up the next morning and had a look for any reactions or blemishes and my skin was great. I don't know if it was in my mind, looking for a difference but noticed my skin looked dewy and slightly plump. Used it as per instructions - every second day. Using the sterilize spray (pleasant scent) after every use and placed back into its container. Careful with sun exposure and sunblocked daily. The serum I chose to use with this trial was a vit C and hyaluronic serum. Overall I enjoyed this product trial, it was different to other trials Ive done, I like the idea of a salon treatment I was able to perform at home regularly using my product choices. Everything is straight forward and easy to use.

I got one of these in the vault (yay!) And used it the same night. Its fab!

I use it straight after washing my face. It doesn't hurt, which i was a bit worried about, even accidentally pressing down, it just feels.. nice actually.

I use it length ways, up and down, and then diagonally both ways as suggested on the box, which ive since thrown out, and i use it twice a week. I dont feel any discomfort after use, which is also a bonus.

It works in the moment. I see visible plumping and reduction of fine lines. Its AWESOME!! The following day its less noticeable but man my face is so unbelievably soft. Its amazing. Ive also had less breakouts since using.

I do a slightly different skincare routine after, which involves retinol but there was also no discomfort there. Id gladly repurchase!

I was so excited to trial derma roller & I am very very impressed with how it went. As a former beauty therapist I’ve used the Dermapen on all my clients. It’s a very expensive treatment that I certainly can’t afford now that I’m no longer working in the industry & I was hopeful that this roller would provide some benefits that were noticeable.

I’m please to say that it has! It has very short 0.3mm needles which I’m overjoyed about as anything longer can be damaging if not used correctly. That’s not to say that you shouldn’t prep the skin and apply caution when using, but the chance of injury is considerably smaller.

Needles this small are brilliant for encouraging the production of collagen and for leaving the skin glowing and firm. They can also assist with pigmentation but this will require a lot more time. For deep acne scars I wouldn’t recommend it but surface scars will show change after long term use.

The needles are very very sharp which is amazing as you really don’t need to apply any pressure which also minimises the risk of accidental injury. As for the pain factor - it is uncomfortable while using but it’s certainly not unbearable! The after affects feel a lot like a hot sunburn and the skin can become quite red. Definitely use in the evening and ALWAYS wear sunscreen as the skin is far more sensitive the following day.

Overall I’m really impressed with the Manicare Derma Roller and I would highly recommend it to anyone looking to improve the quality, texture & appearance of their skin!

I am up for trialling most things but had a minor panic attack when I found out I was selected. I had googled microneedling and saw some pretty disturbing images.

So, I was very cautious with my first use. The roller has a sleek easy to hold design.

The process is quite simple.  You just roll over your face gently in different directions (as shown on the back of the box) and sterilise the roller after use.  You don't put any pressure on the roller...use the weight of the roller as your guide. As your confidence grows, you will become more relaxed with usage.

I didn't find it painful however my face did sting a little after use and felt a bit like a mild sunburn. This subsided within a few hours.  The needles are quite short and do not cause any bleeding or go particularly deep into the skin. Micro-needling (a.k.a, collagen induction therapy), uses these needles to create thousands of micro-punctures in the skin. I couldn't see them with the naked eye. This process triggers a natural wound-healing response that involves a dramatic increase in production of collagen and elastin in the skin. 

After you have rolled, be careful with what sort of skincare you use after treatment with the derma roller. Stay away from anything with actives (AHAs, BHAs, retinoids) as it can be too harsh for your then sensitive skin. I used a rosehip oil, which seemed to be absorbed quickly.

I haven't had any adverse reactions from using the microneedling derma roller but also haven't seen impressive results yet. I will continue using the product for another four weeks in hope I will see increased dermal thickness and firmness, improved skin texture, reduction in the appearance of fine lines/wrinkles, and a refinement of pores (which is my major reason for trying this product).

I'm not sure if sold with the cleaner spray. This was supplied with the product I trialled and I used the cleaner after each treatment. It would be good if they were sold as a bundle, as I believe this is a very important step to reduce any possible bacteria. 

I would recommend purchasing the Manicare Microneedling Derma Roller as an alternative to expensive salon skin treatments.

I got to trial the Manicare Microneedle Derma roller, it came with a hard plastic clear storage box which was easy to find on my slightly overcrowded dressing table!. Instructions said to use it a maximum of 3 times a week which I did, it feel like a tiny cactus prickle going over your skin, it's not painful, but it is a weird sensation. I used it at night, before I moisturised, and had no reaction to it. I box says it was to boost collagen, firm, plump & brighten skin. which was important to me as I am in my 40's now with early signs of aging, however, after 3 1/2 weeks of using this product, I haven't noticed a single difference in my skin appearance. I asked my daughter and my best friend if they noticed any difference and they both said 'no'.. So to me, this tool I liken to a meat tenderizer or a lawn aerator, I see it as an unnecessary beauty tool, that I could most definitely go without having. Would I use it again?, probably not. would I recommend it to a friend? not this time.

I used it every night, after doing the Chris cross and up down pattern I think put on HA serum, in the morning my skin looked plumper, as the week went on just looked better and better. The cleaner that came with the roller has a lovely smell, gave my roller good spray after each use and popped it back in secure case. No pain with the roller as it’s not going deep into skin, just make sure you have cleaned your skin free of makeup and creams before hand

I feel I need a little more time to give the best review with this product however I have noticed my night serums appear to be absorbing better. Online tips advise it can take around 3 months to start seeing proper results so I am really looking forward to seeing the long term effects.

I am using the roller 3 times a week, first time my skin went a glowing red but I have noticed with more use it doesn’t glow as red.

First night it felt like a slight sunburnt tingly feeling, which was gone by the time I woke and I haven’t had the same tingly feeling with more use.

I am booked for deeper microneedling session with my dermatologist so I look forward to using the Manicare Microneedle Derma Roller as good in between maintenance.

I received the manicare microneedle derma roller on a trial team (Thanks BR!) and have been trialling it for a few weeks now and i love it! I had previously done a bit of research about derma rollers but had never actually used one so i was super excited to try one as i struggle with acne scars and uneven skin tone. Using the roller for the first time i was nervous it would hurt but it didn't and was very easy to use. I rolled every part of my face 4 times (4 different directions) and then afterwards i used this skin brightening cream i had and a serum. Both of these products i had used but didn't find they done much for my scars in the past but the roller made the products actually absorb into my skin! I had a very dark acne scar above my lip for a few months and after using the roller it has completely disappeared which is super amazing. After every use i sprayed my roller with the isopropyl alcohol spray by manicare to disinfect it. I didn't have a specific routine on when i rolled my face i just done it when i felt like i needed to. I will be continuing to use this derma roller as i think it is amazing. I have young skin so i cant really say how it works for more mature skin but i would highly recommend for hyper pigmentation from an acne scar.

This was such an epic trial! I was a little anxious about the idea of derma rolling but it was entirely painless and very easy to do.

The derma roller arrived looking far less intimidating than I thought it might. You can’t see rows of needles, they are super small, it looks like slightly raised rows. I tried it on my hand first and felt basically nothing. On my face, it’s hard to explain, it feels like a textured roller, ever so slightly prickly on my forehead where the skin is tighter.

I used the roller once a day at night, three times a week. The routine sounds a little onerous with all of the directional rolling but it really does only take a minute.

I started to see results a week in. My redness definitely reduced and my pores seem smaller. My skin feels and looks smoother. I haven’t noticed a difference yet in my fine lines but I have high hopes with continued use!

I also believe this aided my serum, it absorbed beautifully after using the roller.

It’s so easy to use and feels like you’re doing something really good for your skin, I enjoyed adding it in to my routine.

So affordable in comparison to beauty treatments, and easy to use, you can’t really go wrong!

I found this super easy to use as per the instructions. Sometimes I felt my skin was a tad sensitive the next day. It does take a little time to carefully roll your whole face in all directions as suggested. My skin is feeling great although I havn't noticed a huge change in the size of my pores yet. I will continue to use this long term an think its a great tool to add to any beauty routine.