Help me pick a Clarisonic.

[picksthemusic]

So, we did our taxes, and we're getting back a good chunk. So much so that we are going to each take $300 and splurge on ourselves a little. Anyway, I'd like to finally join the Cool Kids and get a Clarisonic. However, I'm lost as to which one to choose! I get the discount at Nordstrom, so I'd like to get it there (especially since you get gifts with the purchase). Anyway, I think I want the Mia 2, but not sure.

@uwhuskygirl, @ksta, what say you? Which model is the most bang for my buck?

I'm also probably going to get either a really nice pair of earrings, some new shoes, or something with the leftover cash. Whee!

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I would say at a very minimum get the Mia 2. Having 2 (or more) speeds, especially during the summer when my face is extra oily, really feels good.

This comparison chart may help you decide:

www.beyondtalk.net/clarisonic-comparison-chart/

And they seem to last forever. I've had the pro for about 6 years now and it's still going strong. And I've had the Mia 1 for 5 years and that's still working really well too.

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I was just thinking about how I never actually use a different speed on mine. I forget even which speed I'm using, I'll have to play with that tonight XD

However, I will say that it is making a noticeable difference in my skin. My rosacea is the stage 2 (little stupid red bumps that look like acne but aren't) and I have a topical med the doctor gave me that helps somewhat. I forgot to charge my Clarisonic for 3 days (was just too tired) and so was just washing my face with the same stuff (Cerave) and trying to do a thorough job but at the end of the 3 days when I finally recharged my Mia 2, I had about twice as many little red bumps so for whatever reason, the Clarisonic is helping keep those reduced.

Definitely get the sensitive brush heads and don't use the other ones.

[polarbearfans]

My Mia just died after less than 2 years. Clarisonic offered me a 25% off coupon for a new one. I expected more years of use, especially since I have taken care of it. In all fairness, when it would hold a charge, it made a difference in my skin.

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I tested last night and it was hard to tell other than by sound about the two speeds, until I also tested it on my cheeks where I could feel the difference (much more delicate skin) and definitely needed the lower speed so I must be using that all the time. Heh, maybe I'll try bumping up to the higher speed on my chin.

The one thing I do not like about the Mia 2 is the charging design. It just magnetically snaps on to the handle but is a bit touchy and can take some wiggling around to get it to start working. I finally resolved the major problem I was having which was that I've left most of the cord in its original loosely folded position so it doesn't snake all over the counter when charging (I shove it in a drawer otherwise) and if I straightened one piece of the cord more, it finally started charging again.