Clarisonic $119 + 20% off | Olay Pro-X, $25
I've had the Olay Pro-X face brush for going on two and a half years. I'd typically use it 3-4 times a week when my skin felt disgusting or I wanted to a bit of a deeper clean than just face wash alone. I had wanted the Clarisonic for years but was hesitant to pay the price for one when numerous blogs said that the two were pretty close.
Earlier this year I found a Clarisonic on Sephora's clearance shelf and broke down and got it. You can read my story on that experience here.
I've been using the Clarisonic for a little over a month now, and it's fantastic. It's amazing. I wish I had bought it sooner.
The Olay Pro-X has a head that rotates quickly and has a hint of vibration. It has two speeds.
The Clarisonic head doesn't move, but the unit vibrates with sonic waves. You rotate the brush manually to get the exfoliating action. My model, the Plus, has three speeds and a timer for the recommended 20 seconds each on nose, chin, and forehead, and 10 seconds each for the cheeks. I think the timer is pretty pointless.
The results I have gotten from the Clarisonic in the past month have been amazing. It's been really helpful on helping to shrink the appearance of my pores and keeping my oily skin in check. I don't have to use as much skin care products, which I hope will save me some coin in the long run. A lot of people have said it also helps with aging and wrinkles but since I don't have either of those I can't say.
Even if you can't afford the Clarisonic, the Olay Pro-X is a solid must-have for your bathroom. It does help with exfoliation and makeup removal.
Either way, you can't go wrong. However, if you're in serious need of some skin help, the Clarisonic is the way to go.
