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★★★★★
Excellent - I use their cleanser, but a different cream
I was giving a spa treatment as a gift, and I had a professional use a "top of the line" cleanser on my face. My face was so clear, bright and soft after, I wanted to be able to do this at home. I looked at models similar to what the spa used, but $200? No way I can afford that. Then I found this system, and for something under $25, this does a job almost equal to the treatment in the spa. As I get a little more proficient at working it, I think my results will be better, just as good as my spa treatment (although the spa has wonderful tea, and the bathrobes are to die for!) For the price, you can't beat it. You won't find anything better at a better price, and yes, you will get results like you would get at a fancy spa. UPDATE: A friend of mine invested in the Clarisonic. She swears by it, but she hasn't used the Olay product. I tried the Clarisonic, and I can say that you will get results that are as good with the Olay as you will with Clarisonic. I didn't find any difference in results on my skin, but there is a BIG difference in price. I also travel a bit, so I prefer the battery operated Olay product because it's easier to pack and use on the go (a little tricky when you first change the batteries, but after that, you're good to go). The Clarisonic is a little heavier, so you can get a little rough on the skin. The Olay is lighter, so you can control the force on your face better. And you still get good results, so again, for the price, the Olay wins. One note - don't "grind" it into your face. It doesn't make it work better, just go easily over your face and you will have the best results. It's meant to exfoliate the top layer(s) of your skin, so pressing down on it as you go over your face will not do any more for your skin. I tried difference pressures, and less is more. It's better to use a light touch and go over your face a couple of times than to push the brush into your face. This also works very well on your body too. I use it on my legs, and I get a really smooth result. It also helps with shaving or waxing, because the fine hairs that don't always grow completely out get released from the skin so your waxing or shaving is more effective. Very nice. ANOTHER UPDATE: Best results with this product comes when you use a great cream. Can't stress this enough. When you exfoliate the old skin, you need to take care of the new skin coming up. I use the Olay cleanser because it is a really good exfoliator and works well with the pro x, but I don't use their cream. I get the best results with a different cream -Bel Essence Anti Aging Treatment - Intensive All Natural Anti-Wrinkle, Facial Lift Skin Care Formula - 1.5oz. I love this because it's all natural and it has a better result than the creams I was buying at Sephora at 100+ a jar. Just goes to show that the more expensive product isn't necessarily the best. The effect of this cream on my skin is incredible. My skin is softer, smoother, and the fine lines around my eyes and lips are gone, and my skin is always hydrated. I have dark spots on my face, and they have faded to the point where minimal make up covers them up completely. The same for the deeper lines on my forehead and between my brows - they are shorter, not as deep and barely noticeable with a little foundation. I also have dry spots on my face and some oily spots - this cream has evened it all out. No more small red patches where the dry skin is, and even though the cream has oils in it, my break outs are less. This pro really cleans my skin and exfoliates it really well too. Then when I add the cream, my face just glows. I feel like I have taken 10 years of living off my face after using it, and then with the Bel Essence, my skin is even softer, line free, even toned and firmer.
July 2013 · Beauty and Personal Care
the product in question
Olay Pro-X Advanced Cleansing System + 20 ml Renewal Cleanser, Packaging May Vary
4.2★ · 7,175 ratings, as of 2023
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