I was lucky enough to be selected to trial the Manicare Salon Thermal Sonic Cleanser and I had no set expectations of what the product would be like, as I have never used anything like it before.
The packaging is nice, and the gadget itself is small, sleek - it fits nicely in my hand and is easy to grip.
Another good thing about it being small is that it takes up hardly any space on the bathroom vanity - or your travel bag if you wanted to take it on holiday with you.
I used my usual cleanser cream with this, and the vibration lathered it nicely, and it felt like it worked it into my skin more than what it normally would.
After using it, my skin felt more smooth - like it had been really gently exfoliated.
Cleaning the device after use was quick and easy.
The only thing that stopped me from rating this a 5/5 was that the shape of it means it can't reach certain parts of your face. I wasn't able to get the crease in between my nose and cheek, or the space in between the eyebrows but just above the tear duct part of the eye. The design could have had a nib or a slightly pointed tip that would allow users to reach every part of the face.
This is a really cute and nifty gadget - it'd make a great gift for the beauty love in your life!
Pros: - Compact, and dries quickly, so easy to take with you over night. - SO easy to charge - Holds charge well - Minimal controls, so easy to turn on and use. - Really effective at cleansing, with or without cleanser! - Offers gentle exfoliation - No need to buy replacement brushes
Cons: - The heat can actually feel a bit too hot if you hold it to your skin for too long - It doesn't agitate the cleanser as much as a brush - A bit of an investment money-wise. - Seems to take longer than the good old flannel
All up I really enjoyed this trial product - I do think it is an effective cleanser and my skin does feel different from my usual face cloth and cleanser routine.
Tips: Clean your sonic cleanser between uses!