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SKIN CONCERN: SEEKING AN ALTERNATIVE
CLEANSING DEVICE FOR CLEARER SKIN
I was keen to try the Philips VisaPure to compare it with the effects of a similar
cleansing device that I already owned .
It came with two types of brush head to try, sensitive and normal, and it only
took a short time to fully charge.
The design was extremely pretty, but it also felt quite fragile – I found it was
hard to get a good grip of. It also took some time to get used to the way the
brush vibrated.
Although the brush is smaller, I found it hard to get it to clean my nose and
chin properly as it would keep oscillating away frommy face. When compared
to the device I had already been using, I didn’t feel that my skin was much
cleaner.
Cassie Renshall, marketing and business development manager, Australia
SKIN CONCERN: CLOGGED PORES AND SKIN
OUTBREAKS
Pure is certainly how I felt after rolling this curious device all over my face for
the first time. I used to think that my face felt clean after using my daily cleanser
and toner at home. I now realise that I was actually more like a chimney sweep
after a fight with a warthog – the feeling of cleanliness when I tried out the
Phillips VisaPure for the first time was unbelievable. I stroked my face so much
afterwards that I may well have reversed its effects.
Due to that “washed-by-angels” feeling my face was experiencing, it was
tempting to use the brush for far longer than advised, particularly because I
have oily skin that can feel grubby after a long day at work. But ever the geek,
I stuck to the instructions and haven’t looked back.
It’s no miracle wand – I still get hormonal spots when Mother Nature decides
it’s time to play havoc with my face; however, the small bumpy spots caused
by clogged makeup and consistent sweating around town now clear up after
one or two days of using the VisaPure.
Rachael Wheeler, online editor, UK
SKIN CONCERN: OPEN PORES AND LACK OF
GOOD CIRCULATION
I thoroughly enjoyed using this beauty gadget. The brush (I used the normal
brush head) massaged my skin very gently, and my face felt very clean and
exceptionally smooth afterwards. I also found the 20-second timer very useful
for switching between the different facial zones.
I use the VisaPure with my usual cleansing wash and the difference is
tangible. In the evening, I add another minute to use the brush under my chin
and on my neck. It’s also great preparation before using a facial mask, as I
believe it allows better absorption of the nutrients.
The brush design is fantastic, too. It’s waterproof, very easy to keep clean
and looks good in my bathroom. The clever design stops it from rolling over
when you put it down, and it’s very light, which comes in handy when packing
for weekends away. Top marks!
Jarmila Frost, sales manager, Czech Republic