I think the Olay Regenerist Advances Cleansing System may be the single best thing I have ever done for my skin. I've only been using it for just over one week, so I'll update this over time to see it's long-term effects but here's my thoughts right now.. OH MY GOD!
Firstly, I have been cursed with the WORST skin genes ever. I have had acne since I was 10 (honestly, thinking back that really is a horrible thing for anyone anyway let alone a child to go through). The result of this as a still-suffering acne-prone adult is that I have a lot of acne scars, blemishes and oily skin.
This kit comes with the cleansing brush and cleanser. It doesn't give any particular instructions on how often you should use it but I began using it twice a day and then switched to just once at the end of the day as I didn't know if even though it's gentle, twice would be too much although I didn't notice any bad effects of using it twice.
After removing makeup, I wet my face and applied the Olay exfoliating cleanser to my face. I've used other cleansers and my african black soap too and all worked fine. I actually really like the cleanser it comes with, it had small exfoliating beads, a mild scent and was gentle on the skin.
I moved the brush over my face, 20 seconds on my forehead, 20 on nose and chin and 10 on each cheek. It feels to me like the perfect level of exfoliation, not too light like some exfoliating cleansers by themselves, and not too heavy. You can actually see makeup coming away on it which is really gross but it's good knowing that with this you get it all! Once I cleansed with Cetaphil first then used it with the exfoliant and I must have forgotten to take my brow makeup off cause you could see the brush head going dark brown!
Afterwards, my skin felt soft, smooth, clean and fresh. This brush really is gentle enough that you could use it twice a day, once a day like me, or only a couple of times a week. I really can't recommend this product highly enough to everyone, it will just add that extra touch to your skincare routine and help your products work to their fullest potential. And it's a real bargain at this price!
I've seen all the hype around clarisonic cleansing brushes and have always wanted to try one but I just can't justify the price! So when I saw this on special for $25 and had seen so many positive reviews (and mention that it's similar to a clarisonic) I jumped at giving this a go.
I've been only using mine for 2 weeks, i use it twice a week. I tried the cleanser that came with it but I wasn't too fussed on that so have been using my Michael Todd Tropical Scrub instead. The combo is a dream! It leaves my face looking clearer and sooooo smooth!
The brush is quite soft and it has 2 speeds. I find it super relaxing and tend to use it for more then the specified time (tsk tsk).
I have not had any skin sensitivity or redness from using this, and I am prone to skin sensitivity if a product is too rough or abrasive.
I am really glad I brought this!
UPDATE I'm on week 3 and I an definitely see a vast improvement in my skin, my pores around my nose are reduced to barely noticeable. I've had a few blind spots on my chin finally come up (they had been chilling for a while) which I think is a sort of purge from the brush. Once those clear I feel my skin is going to be at its best ever!
Tips: If you don't like the cleanser just find one that suits you!