Pretika SonicDermabrasion Facial Brush
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Pretika SonicDermabrasion Facial Brush Details
Manufacturer: PretikaBrand: Pretika
Release Date: 2009-02-11
Model: ST255
Product features:
- Use separately or in combination with daily beauty routine
- Advanced brush head technology - for delicate, sensitive or normal skin types
- Adjustable power levels
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Customer Reviews of Pretika SonicDermabrasion Facial Brush
Customer Review: Gentle enough for senstive skin
Summary: 2 Stars
*I originally gave this brush four stars, but have since downgraded my review to two stars since it stopped working after seven months.*
I've only had my Pretika for about a week, so I will be sure to update this review since several people have commented that it breaks down after a month or two. In the short time I've had it, though, it works really well!
Like other reviewers, I really wanted to buy a Clarisonic brush, but couldn't justify spending that much on a tool that is essentially just a glorified face cleaner. (I usually trust the advice of dermatologists Leslie Baumann and Neal Schultz, and they both agreed that it will *not* reduce wrinkles, but will rather just deep clean your skin.)
Although many people think that the the Clarisonic is an exfoliator, it does NOT exfoliate; instead, it deep cleans your skin so that your skin care and anti-aging products can better penetrate the epidermis. The same is true for this Pretika, and I've found that it does a really good job of cleansing. I usually have to wash my face twice at night to get rid of makeup -- once with a cleansing oil and then once again with a regular cleaner. Even after that, I usually find traces of my makeup on the cotton pad I swipe my toner on with. Since using the Pretika, however, the cotton pad has been completely clean -- with no makeup residue!
Since I had read reviews on other sites that said that this Pretika brush is very harsh when compared to the Clarisonic, I was worried that it would be too harsh on my sensitive, rosacea-prone skin, but it's just been fine. I've only been using it once a day (at night, to deep clean and get rid of my makeup) and am still using the sensitive setting, but the brush feels really soft and it hasn't irritated my skin at all.
On a final note, one of the biggest selling points for me is that this gets rid of the flaky skin that my Retin-A leaves in its wake. Twice a week, I've been using the Olay Microdermabrasion kit to get rid of the flakes and it works fantastically for that, but the flaky skin comes back and you can only use the Olay kit twice a week. The Pretika gets rid of the dry, flaky skin, and leaves my skin feeling really soft.
So far, this has been a great purchase.
UPDATE ON 3/27/10: I've cut back to using this just once a day on the sensitive setting since twice a day seemed to be a bit too much for my skin, but it's still working great. I haven't had to charge it at all since I first bought it. At the same time that I started using this, I also started using Skin Laboratory's Lactic 35% & Glycolic 25% Combo Gel Peel, and the two products have made a huge difference in my skin! The blackheads that I've always had on my nose are gone for the first time ever, and my skin looks radiant and fresh.
I'll be sure to update this review again to see it holds up longer than just a few months.
UPDATE ON 5/4/10: I just downgraded my original five-star review to three stars. I've had this for two months now, and the bristles have developed mold at the bases, even though I dry it off every time I use it. It also rusts at the base, and I've had to clean that up, too. I did contact Pretika's customer service about the mold issue, and they assure me that the brushes are anti-microbial and offered to send me replacement brush heads. So their customer service is really outstanding! That being said, I really don't know how much longer this brush will last.
Has anyone else experienced this problem with mold growing on it? Does the Clarisonic brush have the same problem?
UPDATE ON 12/26/10: I just received a Clarisonic Mia for Christmas, and the difference between the Clarisonic and the Pretika brush are very noticeable. The Clarisonic brush is *much* softer, and the sonic vibrations are much stronger. If you can afford to buy a Mia (which is the less expensive brush that Clarisonic makes), I would recommend getting that one over this Pretika. For just over twice the cost of this brush, you can have a much nicer one.
Description of Pretika SonicDermabrasion Facial Brush
SonicDermabrasion Facial Brush using Sonic High Frequency Micro-Pulsating Cleansing TechnologyGo a step above your facial cleansing routine with the SonicDermabrasion Facial Brush. Featuring Micro-Pulsating Vibration Cleansing Technology, this Facial Brush gently exfoliates and cleanses your skin to better prepare it for absorption of skincare treatments. Designed for delicate, sensitive, and normal skin types, the Facial Brush improves the appearance and texture of your skin with a simple addition to your cleansing routine.
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 The low-powered "green light" setting for gentle exfoliation is suitable for sensitive skin. View larger. |
 Micro-Pulsating Vibration Cleansing Technology deeply cleanses and gently exfoliates your skin. View larger. |
Safe, Effective Facial Brush for Daily Use
To help you achieve a healthier and more youthful appearance, the SonicDermabrasion Facial Brush gently removes your skin's outer layer of dry and flaky skin cells. This process may help reduce the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, and large pores, resulting in smoother skin with an improved texture and a marked reduction in oily areas, dry-skin patches, and blemishes.
Gentle enough for daily use, the Facial Brush works with all skin types and has a replaceable microfiber head that is nonporous and bacteria resistant. The brush is also safe for use in the shower, thanks to its water-resistant, cordless design.
One-Step Exfoliation, Cleansing, and Smoothing
This easy-to-use Facial Brush offers cleansing and exfoliation in one step. The brush's Micro-Pulsating Vibration Cleansing Technology works with your skin's natural elasticity to deeply cleanse and gently exfoliate. Two cleansing and exfoliating speeds are offered: a low-powered "green light" speed for gentle exfoliation (suitable for delicate and sensitive skin) and a high-powered "red light" speed for more rigorous exfoliation and deeper cleansing.
The Facial Brush includes a timer that beeps after 20 seconds--the recommended treatment time for each area of the face (forehead, nose, chin, and cheeks). With the built-in timer, you'll never have to worry that you're working the skin too little or too much. For added convenience, the Facial Brush comes with a charging cradle and built-in rechargeable battery.
Works with Your Daily Skincare Routine
The penetrative technology of the Facial Brush works well with your daily beauty products--from cleansers and scrubs to micro-dermabrasion creams. Simply hydrate or dampen your face with warm water, dot the product on each area of your face, and apply the Facial Brush as directed.
What's in the Box
SonicDermabrasion Facial Brush, charging cradle (120 volts), two (2) microfiber bristle applicators, and a built-in rechargeable NiMh cell battery.
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