Manicare Salon Magnifying Pore Vacuum

I was very excited to receive the Manicare pore vacuum. My thoughts were to have a go on my son as well as myself. The packaging looked interesting with the girl colour of lavender. Very inviting. All the information was on the box so instructions weren’t on a sheet that you might loose. It seems quite comprehensive, how to download the site for the application to work. It’s very important to read the instructions correctly to to limit bruising on the face. The vacuum was easy to handle and fits my hand perfectly so ergonomic in that instance. After charging the vacuum I proceeded to try it on myself. The camera was great but a bit distracting as well. I was concentrating on the camera and managed to bruise my face slightly by not moving it smoothly and evenly over my face. Its suction levels were very strong, even the lowest was sucking my face into it. I swapped around nozzles to the small one to limit the suction, this did make a difference but with little results. I found it easier to use the mirror than the camera when operating on myself. I used it on my son, he didn’t enjoy it too much either. I did work well on his teenage face, and in his ears. It does state great for ear wax, it did unblock his ears and pull some wax out. I was surprised about the price point of $90 at my beauty department close to me. I was thinking it may have been a bit more expensive. If I had a choice of purchasing this or putting on a face mask. I’d choose the mask. It didn’t in my opinion work as well as claimed for the money. To get it to pull the blackheads out, then full vacuum would be necessary, which would be difficult to move over the skin. My son had the medium level on a moisturised warm skin and that was still difficult. It did pull quite a few out but was very uncomfortable for him. I do not recommend this product.

I was really excited to try this magnifying pore vacuum. I have combination skin and in the right (or wrong!) light I can see small blackheads have started showing on my cheeks. The Pore vacuum came in a box with a charger, spare rubber bits to hold the nozzles, and 3 different nozzles for different skin areas, and 1 for microdermabrasion. There were no instructions inside, just a quick start guide and tips on the box along with how to download the app. The Manicare Pore vacuum is really easy to set up and the app has step-by-step instructions on how to use it. At first, the suction doesn't seem very powerful but if you leave it too long in one spot you can see the skin turning red and small capillaries appearing. I used the gentlest nozzle and the lowest setting on my face. A small amount of debris came out especially around my nose but I wouldn't say it cleared my pores on the rest of my face and definitely did not budge any blackheads. I tried the other nozzles and tried turning up the suction but was afraid of damaging my skin. The magnification is amazing, however, and when I tried the pore vacuum on my back with the oval nozzle (for stubborn blackheads) and the highest suction I was able to remove some hard-to-reach blackheads. The camera and magnification let you see every imperfection. I could use the higher suction on my back because the skin is less delicate and it doesn't matter if it's red for a few days. I think this product would be better suited to teen skin or more congested skin than mine. I am in my 40s and have drier skin than in my 20s.

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.

I've been dying to try a pore vacuum for a while now and I finally got the opportunity! When it arrived, I thought the device was very pretty. I loved the app as, let's be honest, we all want to see that sucker work it's magic! The app was super easy to use. The device work a treat on my blackhead prone nose and it was so satisfying watching it do so. While I wasn't left with a blackhead free nose, it definitely improved the texture and reduced the number of clogged pores. The price point I've seen the device marketed at is very affordable in comparison to it's competitors.

Some things I didn't love about it: -There's nothing nice to store it in! A wee bag for the sucker and a case for the nozzles would definitely improve the product. Also, a cleaning brush of some form wouldn't go a miss. - I found it quite a harsh device in general. While occasional use may be beneficial, I will not be adding this to my skin care routine. It left my skin feeling red and raw. I will definitely just be using it to target my problem areas which are prone to blackheads such as my nose and chin. - Hello pimples! As with all new skin treatments and products, my skin takes a while to adjust. I had a few whiteheads pop up in the areas I targeted in the following days, probably indicating the device was doing what it's meant to do - surfacing all the grime that's been hiding in my pores!

I have persistent blackheads in my nose crevices and my chin crevice (fine, bum chin) but other than that my skin is pretty clear.

OR SO I THOUGHT. There's nothing quite like seeing your skin magnified 10 times in High Definition to make you feel ick! Even the clear areas look, well, not that clear, and the congested areas, well jeepers. This tool is not for the faint of heart.

So I read the instructions and installed the app. It's all pretty simple to connect it, and there's a photo and video option - just in case you want to re-live the extractions.

I had a shower. I have hot showers anyway, and I wasted no time getting this suction show on the road. I went for the normal nozzle, strong suction, and soon wanted to curl up and die inside. You know what blackheads look like when you squeeze right? It's something entirely different watching them pop untouched! As you move the tool around the skin goo collects around the nozzle. It looks much worse under magnification, but you'll want to make sure you clean the nozzle well, after every use.

The comparative product is a pore strip, and I much prefer this. Sure if you get distracted you might bruise yourself, but all up, it's cleaner, smoother and you don't feel like you're waxing your skin off upon removal.

Gross. But I love it.

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.

This product comes with a great variety of head types and is effective yet not too harsh on the skin. I was so shocked at how clear the camera feature on this pore vacuum would be! I did have struggles using the app on my phone so had to use my partners. However, It is so awesome how close up it is so you can see the work it's actually doing!