Why Foreo's Luna 3 was an upgrade to my skin care routine
The Luna 3 leaves my face feeling fresh and helps enhance the effects of other products in my lineup.
A feature that continues to impress me is the device’s battery life. I bought mine about midway through January and use it every day twice a day — I haven’t had to plug it in since the initial charge to get it going. The small device isn’t too much of a hassle to take on the go, either — however, if you want a more travel-friendly version, you can opt for the compact Luna mini 3.
Before you can use the device, you have to download Foreo’s app and register your purchase. The app connects to the device via Bluetooth and offers a series of guided massage treatments to promote firmness and elasticity and to reduce signs of aging, according to the brand. Foreo also says the device preps your skin by clearing away dead cells so the rest of your products are better absorbed. As I noted earlier, this is something that I noticed not even a week into using the Luna 3.
It took me numerous face washes, serums, moisturizers and other products to find the best routine for my sensitivities and goals. However, if you want to take what works for you to the next level, I would recommend the Luna 3.
Here are some other cleansing brushes to consider across price points and skin types.
The PMD Clean Pro works with the brand’s proprietary SonicGlow technology to break down dirt and oil in the pores by emitting 7,000 vibrations per minute, according to PMD. The brand says that these vibrations are also meant to help tone, firm and lift the skin. Like the Luna 3, the PMD Clean Pro brush head is made with silicone and includes a rechargeable battery. The PMD device is designed to be universal across skin types and offers four customizable modes: gentle vibration, intense vibration, gentle pulsation and intense pulsation. On the other side of the device is a massager that uses PMD’s ActiveWarmth technology for a heated massage which, according to the brand, helps the skin better absorb products.
If you are looking to spend under $100 on a device, you may want to consider the Fancii Isla Sonic Facial Cleansing Brush. The Isla has silicone bristles on both the front and back of the device as well as five speed settings. It uses U-Sonic oscillation technology to remove dirt and oil in the pores, emitting more than 6,500 pulsations per minute, according to the brand. The Isla comes with a smart-touch charging base and is available in four colors: Lavish Lavender, Paradise Pink, Aqua and Charcoal.
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