I've used Clarisonic at every step of my skincare routine - here's how it went

Fun fact: my daily and nightly skin care routine is of great importance to me. It is one of the few (and sometimes only) moments of the day when I can fully indulge in the act of taking care of myself after running the subway in heels or racing to meet a deadline. However, those 15-XNUMX minutes in the morning and evening became my test time to try something new. face mask I pulled from our skincare closet or new tool that people are excited. After launch Clarisonic Sonic Exfoliating Brush (new exfoliating head for smoother, more radiant skin), I wondered how I could use my Clarisonic for more—after all, the brand prides itself on being able to be used at every step of skincare. and routine make-up base. So why didn't I try it sooner? Ahead, learn more about my experience using my Clarisonic Mia Smart as part of my morning and evening routine.

MORNING

STEP 1: Cleansing I usually don't really like to wash my face in the morning (these universal moisturizing pads my main goal). I understand that some of you may find this problematic, so for the sake of this story (and possibly for the health of my skin in general), I decided to do a thorough morning cleanse. Using the Clarisonic Cleansing Brush in combination with the Sonic Exfoliator, I applied a small amount the size of a coin. Cleansing milk-foam for skin radiance directly on the brush, wet it, and then ran it over the skin for a minute, starting from the forehead and ending with the cheeks.

STEP 2: Treat the area under the eyes As mentioned earlier, my morning skin care routine is usually quite simple. Immediately after cleansing, I apply toner, which I leave fairly wet, and then immediately apply the next product. One issue that I do experience from time to time is puffiness under my eyes, so I was thrilled to find Clarisonic Sonic Awakening Eye Massager. After application Kiehl's Creamy Eye Treatment with Avocado, held a massager along the contour of the eye for 60 seconds. The cooling sensation left my under eye areas fresher and noticeably less puffy.

STEP 3: Apply sunscreen By this point in my routine, I realized that things were about to get a little weird. I replaced the Sonic Eye Massager Brush with my Clarisonic Foundation Brush, took my favorite sunscreen for now, applied a large spoonful of sunscreen, and then pressed "carefully" on the device. To be completely honest, I enjoyed this part of my routine a lot more than I thought. The application of sunscreen was satisfactory because I could guarantee that the SPF would hit all areas of my face.

STEP 4: Foundation To apply foundation, I applied it to my face using less foundation than usual with a makeup sponge. This process was trial and error because the first time I tried it, I applied too much foundation, which caused brush lines to appear on my foundation, so I gave up and chose a sponge. For this more successful experience, I would say that I applied about half the amount of foundation that I usually apply, and then I moved the brush in a circular motion, pressing lightly to blend. The whole process only took one minute and left me with an airbrush.

EVENING

STEP 1: Remove it Disclaimer: I removed my eye makeup by hand using an oil-based cleanser and a cotton pad ( Clarisonic Daily Radiance brush head - or any brush head, for that matter - doesn't fit close to your eyeballs). After that I used oil based cleanser remove make-up and moisturize the skin with Daily glow brush. After my oil-based cleanser, I used a foaming cleanser to provide a deep clean.

STEP 2: Massage (again) Okay, by this point in the day I was already tired of changing the attachments, but I continued. After applying toner, night serum and moisturizer, I used Clarisonic firming massage head to help my products absorb, contour my face (no intensive care required) and get me into zen mode before bed. I gently massaged my forehead, cheeks, jaw line and neck for 30 seconds.

Main conclusions I initially approached the Clarisonic cleansing brushes with some hesitation, but after testing them out for morning and evening skincare, I was pleasantly surprised at how much I enjoyed the experience - especially applying sunscreen with my Clarisonic Foundation brush. Brush, using a firming massage head to sculpt the jawline, and an eye massager for when I just couldn't resist pizza tonight. General? My Clarisonic is much more versatile than I thought!

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