Manicare Sonic Mini Rechargeable Facial Cleansing Brush Reviews

I really loved this little piece of luxury! The unit itself comes in a beautifully packaged wee box, complete with a bow, the device feels lovely in hand and had a smooth texture, it is easy to hold and use and feels lovely on the skin.

It is easy to assemble with the brush snapping easily onto the unit and the lid with perforated holes to aerate and dry the brush is a smart feature. The brush is beautifully soft but high quality, it's bristles are gentle yet cleansing and the brush when in use creates a soft lather. There are two levels of vibration which you can change according to how gentle or more intense a cleanse you want.

The charging port is easy to get to and no fuss to use.

I used a small amount of my usual facial cleanser on the moistened brush and it effortlessly cleans away your make up. I re-wet the brush once during the cleansing process, which was more than enough to clean my whole face. The instructions say not to use the unit to remove eye make up, which is fair; but to be honest the bristles are gentle enough on the more subdued setting that you could get relatively close without any hassles, it cleaned off eyebrow product with no fuss.

Overall I really enjoyed using this product and will continue to use it in my weekly routine; I may not use it daily; as it is an extra step to my normal routine but it is certainly nice for a bit of a deeper cleanse and a mini facial!

I must say I just thought this was just another one of those things that didn't really work and cost a bit too much. But I went into the trial with an open mind. And my gosh I am sold! It really did clean my skin well and made it noticeable smoother.

The design: super cute baby pink colour. It is light and a half sphere shape meaning it is easy to hold in one hand and use. The power switch is on the top and works by pressing on and it lights up pink. The brush is nice and soft so not harsh on your face. The brush head isn't fixed so it moves with the curves on your face. So design gets a big tick!

Use: You have the choice to put your cleanser onto the brush directly or on your face first. Personally I liked putting it on my face first as I could get an even coverage. But didn't affect results either way just personal preference. You use it in circle motions for 1min twice a day. By pressing the power button once for the low setting and press again for a higher setting. After every use you have to remove the head and clean with water and soap then air dry.

Pros: Really did make skin feel super clean and smooth. This meant my skin felt great and my foundation also sat on my skin a lot better. It is an easy device to use and isn't time consuming so can easily be added to routine. It holds it's charge extremely well (still haven't had to charge!)

Cons: it suggests using for 1min twice a day. Which is not problem however would be nice if the device turned off or beeped or something at the minute mark so you know rather than guessing. But hey that's a minor thing. If cleaning makeup off your face with cleanser and the device it means the brush gets very dirty quick and makes it harder to clean after. I found using my solid makeup cleaner worked well. Because the brush is so soft I do question the longevity of it. I have only used mine for nearly 2weeks and it's already starting to deform.

Overall it works great, does what it says it should and I will definitely continue using the device. Would I recommend? Yes I would however it wouldn't be a 'must have' item. It's more a nice to have.

Other than being THE CUTEST gadget ever, it actually works. I have combination skin and during the winter months my forehead manages to be oily AND dry at the same time...oh the joys...so I was definitely looking forward to see what it could do for me. You don't have to worry about stripping your skin, because it's so gentle. I used it on the low setting in the morning and the strong setting in the evening. A definite selling point to me was the fact that it's WATERPROOF! So of course I had to use it in the shower. It fits comfortably in your hand and the rubber coating means you still have a grip on it even when it gets wet. Genius! Super easy to charge (one charge lasts for days!) so it's perfect for if you are off on holiday and want it to come with you. Really great if you want to pamper yourself (everyday!)

My first impression was that the brush looks modern and chic. I think the colours are very cute and feminine. The shape and size are very comfortable to hold. The bristles are extremely soft, feel nice against my face and it's easy to clean after each use.

It's quick to charge and if you use it twice daily (as recommended) that's still only two minutes a day, so each charge should last a long time.

I've found it easy to use in the shower (yes, it's waterproof!). The material is non slippery even when wet.

The next best thing about this brush is that each use takes only one minute. It's so easy to use, it feels effortless. There are instructions on how to move it across your face but it's pretty intuitive.

After using it daily for a week and a half I've noticed less pimples (pimples have been bothering me for months) and my skin feels softer and smoother. I definitely plan to continue using it.

Overall, I think the brush is high quality and I recommend it as a nice luxury. It would also make a lovely gift.

I was so excited to be picked for this trial thanks BR. I had been eyeing up a much much much more expensive comparative product at farmers that was about 4x the price so this at a fraction of the price and with interchangeable heads is a total winner.

One huge perk - no batteries! Nothing worse than using something that then goes flat.. I never replace batteries. I haven’t needed to charge this since the first charge and it’s been weeks. So a charger is a huge bonus.

It’s beautiful in all it’s pretty pale pinkness. Really cute and handy. Fits nicely in the hand so isn’t too big or small. The heads clip on and off so it’s nice you have the option to have a brush/massage/silicone brush head attachment to use - this set only has the soft brush but other heads are sold seperately but still handy.. especially if your face has different needs.

I see life pharmacy are selling these now and are actually giving away the double brush head pack with purchase which makes for an amazing deal. They will be getting the silicone head which will be on my buy list when I see it pop up.

I used this as the brush and a massager. The brush was gentle enough for 2x a day. I have cut back to 1x a day now even.. as my skin is quite smooth so it has to have been working some sonic magic.

To use as a massager I actually just turned it over to the soft pink side and massaged my face. It was absolutely amazing for helping me through a sinus infection just massaging into my sinus areas of the face with the hot water gave some great relief.

The head itself vibrates it doesn’t rotate like other facial brushes. But it’s a nice gentle way to treat your skin.. your not left with raw red patches. Plus it’s waterproof so can be used in the shower unlike a lot of other products.

I can’t wait for the silicone heads to accompany this. It makes for such a versatile product that’s easily switched up clipping between heads. The silicones will be handy for cleaning makeup off so definitely anticipating the sale of them.

It’s easy to clean and dry. It air drys and has a little tray that protects the bristles while facing downwards. So it’s still pretty in pink no scum buildup.

I have sensitive skin and this wee gem has improved the quality of my dry damaged winter skin. I had areas of a few spots and dry patches - it was shocking condition. This has improved the quality of my skin.. it’s soft and smooth. No dry patches or peeling flaking winter skin to be seen at the moment. While using it felt nice and gentle not too harsh or tickly.. and my skin was always soft after using straight out of the shower.

If you have been eyeing up more expensive brands like I had been drooling over consider this as a cheaper alternative that also has the capability to be switched up or used by multiple users (if hubby decides to have a go) with the changable heads.

I haven't ever used anything like this before so I was very curious to give it a go, but also a little apprehensive that it could be a little harsh. I have combination skin leaning more to the dry side.  My usual cleansing routine involves using a separate makeup remover to take off all my thick black eye makeup and then following up with a cream cleanser applied with my hands and then rinsed off.  Very simple.

The packaging was a pretty straightforward cardboard box that was immediately discarded.  No sense using that to store an item that is frequently wet.  The handle is a little pink hemispherical unit with a detachable brush head.  The brush head pops off to reveal the charge port.  The plastic brush guard was nice touch that would be helpful for travel.  I'm not sure I would trust the on and off switch to not activate by itself in my bag, but it probably wouldn't be the end of the world if it did.  Charging was pretty quick via the USB cord.  I opened the package for the first time when I got home from work and it was ready to go well before bed time. 

Operation was simple with two speeds. You can wet your face and apply your cleanser directly to the brush head or just apply cleanser to your face and start brushing. One minute is the maximum recommended time.

My skin can be a bit wimpy but it was less harsh than I expected. It did a great job of cleaning, especially those stray bits of foundation around my nose that I often miss and have to go back to clean again! It is a waterproof unit but they caution against getting the charging port wet. I felt a bit nervous using it in the shower but it has survived its experience. Honestly I don't know if the vibrating function made any difference to the cleaning function at all, or whether the magic is all in the bristles. For this reason I would be hesitant to spend the $60 myself but I was very happy to be selected for trial.

I loved the first week of feeling virtuously clean and scrubbed. My skin stayed a slightly better version of the same which is great. I was worried about irritation, dryness or breakouts from trying something new. I'm taking a break from it for a few days at the moment as I have a terrible cold and my nose is raw from tissues. Once my face heals up though I will happily use it again.

I have found this to be a really great facial cleansing brush for everyday use.

It uses sonic vibration to deep clean impurities, however the bristles are quite soft so it is not abrasive on the skin. After using this brush my skin feels super clean and refreshed, without feeling like it has been scrubbed off. My skin can be quite sensitive however this has given me no issues with any dryness or breakouts which has been amazing!

The brush itself is nice and compact, easily fits in the palm of my hand and would be perfect to chuck in your bag when you are travelling.

The cleansing brush head clicks onto the main body, and it has a cushion area underneath where the brush attaches which means it can move around and mould to you face as you are using it which makes this super comfortable and easy to use.

The charging port is located underneath where the brush head attaches. I have found the battery power on this little device awesome. I have used this daily for 8 days in a row on one charge and it is still going strong!

There is a button on top of the brush which turns it on, and changes between 2 brush speeds.

I personally have been using this once a day in the shower, love that it is waterproof so I can wash my face as part of my usual routine.

I do a double cleanse, using my fingers to wash the initial makes up off then followed up with the cleansing brush to do a proper deep clean. This really proves how much is missed by using finger only as you can always seen make up remnants when going back in with the brush and this dirt would have been missed otherwise! It recommends you use this for a minute so I mentally break my face up into 6 "sections" and count to 10 on each area , this give me a rough idea of when the minute is up.

My skin has felt so soft and smooth after using this every day for a little over a week, I will 100% percent be keeping this as a part of my routine as i love the way it leaves me skin feeling. Love it!!

I loved the fact that this Sonic Cleansing Brush is rechargeable and doesn't require batteries to operate. Batteries are a particular bugbear of mine so I was relieved to find it quick and easy to charge through my computer with the USB cable. The Brush itself was small enough to fit into the palm of my hand and is easy to operate with a button on the top that you gentle press.

The brush itself has two speeds and for me, I found the faster speed to be more effective in cleansing my skin. The bristles are super soft and I found they got into all the nooks and crannies for a thorough clean. The bristles felt really nice on my skin and didn't drag it, leaving it feeling energized and thoroughly clean. The lower speed was very gentle and my 11 year old daughter loved using it on her face to cleanse it.

I found that putting the cleanser onto my face and then using the brush was more effective that adding the cleanser to the brush and loved the feel of my skin after using this. It's handy that you can buy new heads so you could (if you are a family of females) use this between you!

I thought that this was a reasonably priced product that definitely does what it says it does. The fact that it is shower proof is also an added bonus as there were times when I would cleanse my face in the shower in the morning to save time.

A quality product that I would definitely recommend!

My Skin type is combination, oily T-zone and slightly sensitive skin. I have only used this once per day (on the gentle setting), for 4 days. On the first day I felt some ‘stinging’on my face but it only lasted around 15 mins after I finished washing my face. I followed the recommended time limit for washing each area of my face. I used Dove facial wash with this brush. After 4 days, I can already see that my pores are a bit smaller and not as sunken on my cheeks. My nose area still has some blackheads and noticeable pores but not as much as before Overall,my skin feels smoother and looks brighter/cleaner. I will continue using this cleansing brush.Other Pros: portable and very easy to use.

I originally bought this brush with the soft bristle head attachment, I loved it but due to having dry and sensitive skin I couldn’t use it more than a couple of times a week. Then I purchased the sensitive silicone brush head and I am back to using this brush daily! It’s the perfect size and so easy to use and handle, which I really appreciate as I gave up on my Clarisonic years ago because it was so clunky. The two speed settings are great and the silicone brush head is honestly fantastic for my skin. I use it with a cream cleanser, and the brush head is so gentle that when I first used it I wasn’t even convinced it was cleaning my face, but the amount of makeup that came off definitely proved me wrong, and this was after already cleansing my face once using my hands! It is very very gentle and doesn’t cause me any dryness or irritation, but it still does a fantastic job of cleaning my skin. It feels like a lovely gentle face massage and it’s such a nice way to pamper yourself. The thing that impressed me the most was the battery life though - I have owned this since late last year and although I haven’t used it every single day since, I still haven’t had to charge it! Absolutely incredible. This brush is SO worth the money, I couldn’t recommend it enough.