Manicare Microneedle Derma Roller

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.

This is good for getting extra moisturization into your skin which is nice. However you really need to get this professionally done to achieve the benefits as the needles are longer which makes the skin bleed to create the collagen boost.

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 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.

We were given about 3 weeks to review this product which I believe is enough time to see how effective the product actually is. The needles are very fine. I followed the instructions and just glided the device over my skin which didn't cause any discomfort at all. They advised to run the product over the skin twice in each direction, increasing it to 5 over time. I actually ended up rolling it a total of 10 times, 5 in each direction as to be perfectly honest I wasn't seeing any results following their recommendations. After about 2 weeks I think I saw the pigmentation on my skin diminishing and my skin started looking brighter than usual. I'm also not sure if it was the moisturiser or the other skin care I was using but it also looked like my pore size was being reduced as well. I think also using it before my face creams etc did help my skin absorb the product better and the days after using the device my foundation looked a lot better on my skin. I'm going to continue to use it after the trial to see if my results get even better and whether it would be a good alternative to clinic based microneedling as that is something that has been recommended to me in the past but there is that hefty price tag attached to it.

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 used no other products apart from a basic cleanser and moisturiser with Hyaluronic when trialing this product.

To prep my skin I double cleansed my face to make sure it was a clean as possible before using the derma roller.

The first week of using this I only did it twice a week to check how my skin would react to it. I then proceeded to use it every other day.

It looks very intimidating and instructions can also be a bit intimidating as well. But a quick search on YouTube manicure has a instructional introductory video that physically shows you how to use properly.

NO pressure is needed when you start using on your skin just let it glide over. Going horizontally, vertically, diagonally on each section of you face.

I found this easy to use once I got over the fear and uncertainty of rolling needles on my face.

By the end of the second week of using I noticed my skin seemed a lot brighter and pores seemed slightly reduced in size.

My skin did not look overly irritated or red from using this product at all as I thought it would. Nor did it hurt or sting.

Now after using for nearly a month I have started to notice the creases in my forehead reduce slightly as well.

The antibacterial/cleansing spray and plastic storage container makes it easy to keep sterilised and clean.

I think this would be an amazing tool for someone with acne scaring or uneven textures On their skin.

This derma roller is a microneedling tool, with a 0.3 mm needle length (perfect for beginners), that promises to help boost collagen to achieve firm, plump and radiant skin. One of the parts I really like that came with the this tool is the plastic container it comes in - it is very handy to keep the roller clean.

The roller comes with instructions on how to use, and the process is quite easy and fast. I used it three times a week during the trial, leaving a day in between to allow my skin to heal. The trick is letting the weight of the roller do the work and don't push down. After each use my skin would feel a bit tingly, but it didn't hurt.

After using it, I would apply my face oil or moisturiser. I felt my skin it absorbed the products better after using the derma roller. I am not so sure my skin feels more firm and plump, but it does feel a lot softer and smoother since using the roller. I am unsure if that is because my products have absorbed better, or it is the result of the roller itself, or a mixture of both.

Given it is an easy and quick process, and only three times a week, I will be keeping it as part of my skin routine.

I have been using the Manicare Microneedle derma Roller for 2 weeks to trail it. During that time my skin has felt softer and i have had slightly less breakouts. I think it has helped to remove more dead skin cells. I found the Manicare Microneedle derma Roller easy to use and easy to clean. It was not painful just like tiny pricks on your skin. My skin felt refreshed after using. I will continue to use the Manicare Microneedle derma Roller.

I was super excited to be on this trial, I had never been to a beauty salon to have any sort of treatment and to be able to try it in my own home was very cool. When the derma roller arrived I was initially scared to try it as I was scared it would hurt. But it doesn’t hurt to me at all. I made sure I cleansed my skin really well and then I rolled it over my face a couple of times each way. It feels quite nice. A little prickly but not at all sore. My skin didn’t turn red and I was amazed at how it was such a quick process. The derma roller came with a sanitizer which you spray on once used and then you let it air dry before putting it back in its package. I applied my skincare straight after as it’s supposed to help the skincare work more efficiently. I could tell I had used something on my face afterwards. It just felt like I’d done something. I feel as though this is a really affordable product. I am not sure of any visible difference to my skin as yet but look forward to seeing results later down the track.