I ordered this with hesitation because the reviews appear to be love or hate. I have only used this device once so far and I was very pleasantly surprised.
It came with some charge but I charged it fully before using it because I didn't want it to suddenly stop midway. It is really well packaged and the free 100ml balm wasn't something I expected so I was very happy.
The device was easy to use but do ensure you read, understand and follow the instructions first!
Key points to remember are upward motions on damp, taught skin and keep it moving slowly. Do not go over one place more than once. Do not apply it to one point and hold.
The negative reviews I've read I think could be fixed with the above advice. I sprayed my face thoroughly with rose water after step 2 as I did not want to use the suction on dry skin - I was right as I did go over a drier patch and it pulled more which was briefly uncomfortable.
Use: the plate on step 1 warmed up after 5 seconds so I waited before applying it to my skin (not wanting to close up pores again with cold). It warms and is pleasant to move around the face for the first two steps.
Step 3 was interesting! It was much more powerful than I expected. It took a bit more effort to lift it off my skin than imagined so ensure your movements are planned before you go in as one would not want this suction on the lip or eye contour for instance.
I went over my chin and nose and turned the suction on more than once which did not surprise me. I used setting 1 for everything except one stubborn blackhead on my chin crease where I used setting 2. It removed it with one swipe. I had already gone over that area on setting 1 so as expected my skin went a little red in that small area.
The gunk!: It gathered a little 3x3mm pool pool of dirt/oil/blackheads in the side of the clear nozzle. Ever disgusting and curious I removed it with a cotton bud and put it on the back of my hand. Some would have been oil leftover from the cleansing balm. As I moved it with my fingertip I could feel the blackheads which was strange and satisfying! I cleaned the nozzle in warm soapy water and charged the device for my next use. I put a repairing cream on my face and appreciated the tighter/empty pores.
I will use this twice a week as advised so that will be every four days for me.
Who's it for?
I feel I should mention that I am using a very good skincare regime and this device is only a part of that. I am using a very effective and famous Parisian exfoliating lotion which cleans pores and tightens the appearance of pores among other attributes. I want to give it the best chance to tighten my pores by keeping them clean.
If one were to only use this device without any additional help to control sebum production and clean and tighten pores then one would likely be disappointed. In that instance one would only be emptying pores and waiting for them to be refilled with gunk again. So if you purchase this please give your skin the best chance possible to look incredible!
I think I will be very happy with this purchase provided it keeps its power.