Graphite Gray Clarisonic Skin Care System Giveaway (Busy Mom Reviews)

I don't have a fancy skin care routine and I'm a bit skeptical of all that's out there on the market, especially the little machine thingys as I've always been unclear of the benefits of vibrating my face.

But, when I was asked to check out the Clarisonic Skin Care System, I thought, "Sure, I'll give it a shot", particularly since I was not exactly blessed in the good skin department and, well... I'm not getting any younger, either.

The Clarisonic Skin Care System is the first sonic oscillation face brush that deeply cleanses, stimulates and clarifies the skin. It uses sonic technology for a deeper facial skin clean and it has been shown to clean twice as effectively as manual cleansing and removes six times more makeup than traditional cleansing.

According to their website, in the Clarisonic studies, after eight weeks study participants reported:

o Healthier skin, 83%
o Fewer blemishes, 70%
o Fewer dry patches, 69%
o Decreased appearance of pore size, 68%
o Softer skin, 94%

So, did I see any of that stuff?

Like I said, I didn't know what to expect and many times I can't see the difference when I use revolutionary! new! skin care items.

But, you know what? I'll be darned if my makeup didn't go on better and I could see the difference after only a couple of days.

I clean my face at night and use the Clarisonic in the shower (one of my favorite things about it) in the morning. I pretty much thought I was washing my face thoroughly at night, but in the mornings, the brush looks like I just took off a days worth of makeup. It really does get your skin clean.

I don't really have dry patches, but I do have some "blemishes" (acne and wrinkles, so unfair), and I've noticed some improvement there as well.

I give the Clarisonic Skin Care System a big thumbs up and I look forward to using it a long time.

Want to see for yourself? In honor of Father's Day, I'm giving away a Graphite Gray Clarisonic brush for men.

Rules:

1. Visit Clarisonic and leave a comment (with a valid e-mail address) telling us why you'd like to try it (or get it for the man in your life) to be entered for a chance to win.
2. For a bonus entry vote for me here (I'm the last one, it only takes a second) and leave a separate comment.
3. Twitter about this contest for an extra entry. Leave a separate comment and a link to your tweet.
4. Blog about about it and receive yet another entry! Please leave a separate comment and a link to your post.
5, Contest ends 10 pm CST on Thursday, June 25, 2009.
6. Winner will be chosen from the comments by a random number generator.

No compensation other than the product sample as described was received for this post

Comments (35)

amber:

Love your review! I want one of these so bad. I have hypothyroidism, which messes with my thyroid and makes my facial skin dry, flaky, and red. I've tried everything to help, but nothing seems to give me back the glowing pretty skin I once had before I was diagnosed. I would LOVE to try the Clarisonic to see if it's the solution for me! Thank you so much, I would be ecstatic to win!!

Posted by amber | June 20, 2009 9:10 PM

Posted on June 20, 2009 21:10

I voted for you also!

Posted by amber | June 20, 2009 9:11 PM

Posted on June 20, 2009 21:11

I tweeted:

https://twitter.com/lipstickncandy/status/2260439872

Posted by amber | June 20, 2009 9:14 PM

Posted on June 20, 2009 21:14

Casey Stokes:

I am dying for one of these!

Posted by Casey Stokes | June 21, 2009 12:01 AM

Posted on June 21, 2009 00:01

I voted!

Posted by Casey Stokes | June 21, 2009 12:03 AM

Posted on June 21, 2009 00:03

Melanie :

I would happily share with Hubby because I think we could both really benefit from this.
From their site "Clarisonic is the sonic technology proven to gently yet effectively loosen dirt and oil to clear your pores. The Clarisonic Skin Care Brush uses a patented sonic frequency of more than 300 movements per second to clean, soften and smooth your skin. In just 60 seconds a day, the Clarisonic micro-massage action cleans more than twice as effectively as manual cleansing." That sounds like the best reason to use it if you ask me!

Posted by Melanie | June 22, 2009 12:21 PM

Posted on June 22, 2009 12:21

I voted and you had 19%

Posted by Melanie | June 22, 2009 12:23 PM

Posted on June 22, 2009 12:23

The Clarisonic site says "The sonic action gently clarifies and revitalizes the skin without the harsh chemicals or abrasion you’ll find in microdermabrasion and other treatments" and thats why I want to try it.

Posted by Melanie | June 22, 2009 12:27 PM

Posted on June 22, 2009 12:27

Tweeted

http://twitter.com/katmagick/statuses/2281731364

BTW...I have twice tried to post the reason I want to try it, neither of those posts are showing. I posted why before I voted. the voting post showed up but not the why. I posted again before this post on why , just wanted you to know because I don't want to get DQed

Posted by Melanie | June 22, 2009 12:30 PM

Posted on June 22, 2009 12:30

Trying one more time...the reason I would like to try the Clarisonic "The sonic action gently clarifies and revitalizes the skin without the harsh chemicals or abrasion you’ll find in microdermabrasion and other treatments."

Posted by Melanie | June 22, 2009 12:32 PM

Posted on June 22, 2009 12:32

Katie74:

I would like to win the Clarisonic because it has 61% greater absorption of vitamin C after use.

Posted by Katie74 | June 23, 2009 4:11 AM

Posted on June 23, 2009 04:11

I voted for you

Posted by Katie74 | June 23, 2009 4:15 AM

Posted on June 23, 2009 04:15

tweeted
http://twitter.com/silkdress/status/2292422654

Posted by Katie74 | June 23, 2009 4:17 AM

Posted on June 23, 2009 04:17

I blogged http://ferretsandparrots.blogspot.com/2009/06/graphite-gray-clarisonic-skin-care.html#links

Posted by Katie74 | June 23, 2009 4:20 AM

Posted on June 23, 2009 04:20

Sharon:

Hi, I love that it is twice as effective as manual cleansing! I've got rosacea, large pores, and skin discoloration and dry patches after high school, and it has worsened now after two kids. would LOVE to own a clarisonic! thanks so much!

Posted by Sharon | June 23, 2009 5:44 PM

Posted on June 23, 2009 17:44

sharon:

I voted best nashville blog for you! :)

Posted by sharon | June 23, 2009 5:46 PM

Posted on June 23, 2009 17:46

Lisa:

Clarisonic reduces oily areas & blemishes which would be useful to both me and my husband!

Posted by Lisa | June 24, 2009 12:16 PM

Posted on June 24, 2009 12:16

I voted for you. Good Luck!

Posted by Lisa | June 24, 2009 12:18 PM

Posted on June 24, 2009 12:18

Lea:

Love that it's gentle & would make my pores appear smaller!

Posted by Lea | June 24, 2009 9:44 PM

Posted on June 24, 2009 21:44

I just voted for you!

Posted by Lea | June 24, 2009 9:46 PM

Posted on June 24, 2009 21:46

Amy C.:

I'd love to win a Clarisonic, especially because "Reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles"

Thanks!

Posted by Amy C. | June 25, 2009 12:05 AM

Posted on June 25, 2009 00:05

I voted for you - good luck!

Posted by Amy C. | June 25, 2009 12:09 AM

Posted on June 25, 2009 00:09

I sent a tweet about the giveaway:
https://twitter.com/veggiegirl07/status/2322181136

Posted by Amy C. | June 25, 2009 12:11 AM

Posted on June 25, 2009 00:11

Sue:

Great prize - I've been fascinated by this product for a long time, especially because it claims to do gentle exfoliation for softer, smoother skin. Who wouldn't want that?

Posted by Sue | June 25, 2009 5:45 AM

Posted on June 25, 2009 05:45

Posted by Sue | June 25, 2009 5:59 AM

Posted on June 25, 2009 05:59

Huguette E.:

I'd love to try this to help my skin look healhty.

Posted by Huguette E. | June 25, 2009 6:07 AM

Posted on June 25, 2009 06:07

Voted, you are at 17% .. good luck!

Posted by Huguette E. | June 25, 2009 6:08 AM

Posted on June 25, 2009 06:08

https://twitter.com/henglish/status/2324827742