Ever since the Clarisonic & co were unleashed upon the world,
half of beauty land started using a face brush to cleanse their skin.
But I didn’t. Until recently that is, because a few weeks ago I started
using the brand new LUNA from FOREO.
Never heard of it? Just wait, because I’m sure it won’t be long until
this beauty tool conquers the world just like the Clarisonic did a while
ago. Let’s have a closer look together.
FOREO’s LUNA is a new generation face ‘brush’ that uses T-Sonic
pulsations to deeply yet at the same time gently cleanse the skin.
Unlike many face brushes the LUNA doesn’t have bristles but instead it
has smooth rounded silicon touch points, and that makes it softer and
more gentle on the skin. It also makes the LUNA more hygienic and easier
to clean than traditional face brushes. The LUNA is waterproof so you
can just rinse it off or hold it under water. The transdermal pulsations
of the device remove dirt, oil and make-up from the surface of the skin
and from the pores, with perfectly cleansed skin as a result. They also
remove dead skin cells for smoother and softer skin. And there is more,
because the LUNA does not only have a cleansing function but also an
anti-aging function. By using the back of the device and by using a
lower frequency pulsation, the LUNA can diminish fine lines and wrinkles
by relaxing the muscles and promoting cell renewal. So in a nutshell
the product promises instantly deeply cleansed skin, and visibly
clearer, healthier and smoother-looking skin in the long run. Not bad,
huh?
So how do you use this strange little device? Easy. To cleanse your
skin in the morning and in the evening you use the side with the rounded
touch points. You use it for two minutes together with your regular
face cleanser. So that could be a cleansing milk, a face wash or
whatever you normally use. During those two minutes you gently move the
LUNA up and down and from side to side, all over your face. You can
adjust the frequency of the pulsations with the plus and minus buttons
on the device. You can recharge the LUNA with the charger that comes
with it and after a full recharge you should be good for up to 450
cleansing sessions. So you’re not stuck to a wire and you can walk
around while cleansing, neat. To use the anti-aging function you use the
back of the LUNA and a lower frequency pulsation. You should treat
every part of your face for about 12 seconds, and just enjoy and relax.
I initially didn’t like the idea of having to cleanse my face for two
whole minutes every morning and evening (booooring) but the LUNA
actually feels so pleasant on my skin that now I look forward to it. The
gentle movements and the pulsations have a very relaxing effect and
before you know it those two minutes are up. And the anti-aging function
has a really soothing effect on me as well. I often just hop in the
couch with my LUNA and take my time to treat every part of my face. You
can compare it to a do-it-yourself face massage. And boy, do I love
massages!
And the results? I can confirm that the LUNA does a great job at
cleansing my skin. I have (or had, rather) a lot of acne lately but ever
since I started using the LUNA it’s been a lot better. I did have to go
through a nasty purge phase with whiteheads showing up everywhere, but
once I got through that my skin looked a lot better. I can’t really
judge the long-term effects or the anti-aging effect of the LUNA yet,
but so far I am very happy with my new toy and I will definitely
continue to use it. I am officially following the face brush trend now,
woohoo!
The LUNA is available on the FOREO website
and costs 199$. FOREO ships worldwide. I have the version for
combination skin, but there is also one for sensitive to normal skin and
one for ultra-sensitive skin.