foreo – Life with Ariana

Hello darlings, this post will be a little different from some of my other posts, however hope you guys find it as beneficial as I would. Today’s post will be the battle of the skin cleansing devices: The Foreo Luna Mini 2 vs. the Clarisonic Mia 1! I thought this would be a fun post to do, by comparing the two facial cleansing tools. I have had/used both of them and have a final preference. I find that there are both pros and cons to both of the tools. I will also be sharing my personal experience with the two tools, to hopefully give you an insight on which one I prefer.

Okay to begin, I was in middle-school at the time, and of course I was breaking out, my mom and I went to Sephora, and the worker recommended it to me, my mom purchased my first major skin tool, which had happened to be the “Mia 1 Facial Clarisonic”. My first time using this, was honestly pretty life changing, washing your face with a tool that did the work for you. I remember noticing a difference in my skin after a month. So overall my Clarisonic lasted me for a good amount of time, obviously replacing my brush head every few months, after about three and a half years or so, until the battery life permanently died, unfortunately. My Clarisonic did a great job of removing dirt on my face. After some time, I noticed that from using my Clarisonic every day, my skin was drying out, so I had to limit my use to every other day instead of daily. One thing that also happened to be a big pet peeve of mine, was the fact that the bristles never fully dried by the next time I would be using my Clarisonic.

Fast forward some years, to Christmas of 2016, where I received a “Foreo Luna Mini 2” for Christmas from my mom. Before Christmas, I remember debating if I should get the newer version of the Clarisonic or try out the Foreo, since it’s newer. Well after researching, I decided that I wanted the Foreo, (on my Xmas list). Again, this tool was revolutionary, I feel in love with it instantly and noticed improvements in my skin. Honestly my nose was such a huge improvement, my pores minimized and were more cleansed. One of my favorite aspects about the Foreo is that it is a 3-zone brush, with parts for deep cleansing, sensitive skin, and oily skin. Also it is a 2X T-Sonic Power with 8 types of intensities.

Okay so now that I told you about both of my experiences with the two facial cleansing tools, I am going to break it down now into the pros and cons and give you my overall opinion of which tool I believe is better or in this case the winner!

The Clarisonic Mia 1

*Pros*	*Cons*
Different types of brush heads available to suit different skin types.	Must replace brush head every few months.
Portable cases available for the Clarisonic.	A bit large, therefore not really travel sized.
\\No pro for this one//	Not cruelty-free 😦
Exfoliation feeling: You might feel a deep clean, because the bristles give you that feeling.	Not very hygienic: Once wet, the bristles take a full day to dry, and often there is a lot of build-up gunk.
Great for washing off makeup and cleaning your pores.	Can be very drying on the skin, would only recommend using once a day if not every other day.
Customizable options and a variety of colors are available.	With purchasing brush heads every few months, it can get expensive.
Battery life is supposed to last up to 24 uses.	When charging, it takes up to at least 24 hours fully charge, and often dies when using the Clarisonic.
The Clarisonic brand does sell their own facial cleansers to use with your Clarisonic.	Can be very harsh on the skin if using scrubs or other types of face washes.
The Clarisonic brand offers a brush head to use on your body as an exfoliation scrub.	Many users have said breakouts occur throughout the first week of using the Clarisonic since your skin is not used to it.

The Foreo Luna Mini 2

*Pros*	*Cons*
Designed for all skin types.	There is not different types of brush heads to change with.
Portable and travel sized! (Also there is a smaller one that is very compact)!	Not really a con, however they do not sell a portable case to put it in, (I usually just use a ziplock bag).
Cruelty-free! 🙂	\\No con for this one//
Very hygienic, since it is a silicone tool, this allows for no dirt build-up in between. Simply wash with hot water and soap, then air dry. Also it is dish-water safe!	\\No con for this one//
Deeply cleanses the skin while being very gentle.	No exfoliation is felt, since it’s very gentle, which some people dislike.
Pretty colors available, also saves you money since you do not need to purchase brush heads.	No customizable options available, (not a big deal).
Battery life lasts up to 300 uses! Not to mention that charging time takes only a couple of hours.	\\No con for this one//
Works well with all sorts of face washes, cleansers, scrubs, etc.	Only sells their cleansers in a gift set.
Helps clean the pores and reduces their appearance. (Especially on the nose, it’s way better than a pore strip!)	Designed to use only on the face, not the body.

With my chart of comparing the two, I am sure you can figure out which tool I believe is better, which is the Foreo Luna Mini 2! I have preferred this over the Clarisonic Mia 1. The Foreo does a better job for my skin and really has been improving my skin quality, while being cruelty-free! Both tools do their job, it’s up to you to decide what you’re looking for in a facial cleansing tool. I really hoped this post broke down the advantages and disadvantages of the two, and was informative to you. Please feel free to comment any other questions you may have. For more information on the products, check out their websites:

Foreo Luna Mini 2 $139
Clarisonic Mia 1 $129

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Hello everyone, today’s post will consist of my nighttime skin care routine. I decided to give you the rundown of my current nighttime routine. My nighttime routine often varies between three scenarios for example; when I wear makeup, normal days, and when I am lazy. These are my all time favorite products, now onto my nighttime skin care!

Makeup days:

For the days that I wear makeup, I first start off with removing the surface layer of my makeup with Burt’s Bees Sensitive Skin facial cleansing towelettes, these are great for taking off makeup, they do not leave my face greasy, and they clean the skin very well.

Followed by that, I take my Milky Jelly cleanser by Glossier and pump some into my hands I massage the cleanser all throughout my face (even on my eyes because it’s safe to remove eye makeup 😉 ).After thoroughly applying the product onto my face, I get my Foreo LUNA mini 2 to deeply cleanse the skin. I love this so much, because it is T-Sonic™ face brush with different intensities, making the skin appear more cleaner and smoother. I move the brush in circular motions all throughout my face. After, I then rinse my face with lukewarm water and pat dry the skin (never rub the skin, as it can cause irritation).

No-makeup days:

On my makeup free day, I will wash my face similarly with my Foreo LUNA mini 2, but using the Purity facial cleanser by Philosophy (an amazing facial wash for sensitive skin). I apply some into my hands spreading the product throughout the skin and deeply cleansing the skin with the LUNA, rinsing and drying as normal.

Daily routine:

These next few products are what I try to use everyday after washing my face, except on those lazy days, lol! I try to apply toner everyday, after washing my face. Toner is the key to good skin, it will kill all the bacteria and wipe away any oil on the skin, balancing your skin’s pH level. Toner also should soothe the skin and calm inflammation if any, I prefer an alcohol-free toner so the skin does not get dried out. The absolute best toner out there is the Thayers Witch Hazel Lavender Toner. This toner smells amazing, refreshes the skin, and improves the skins quality. All you have to do is apply some to a cotton round and wipe onto your face and neck.For days when my skin is a bit dry I apply the Burt’s Bees sensitive skin moisturizer (see Winter Skin Essentials), followed by my Sun Bum Lip Balm in the flavor Mango to hydrate my lips.Before I go to bed, I spray my Mario Badescu Facial Spray with Aloe, Chamomile, and Lavender all over to calm my skin.

For those lazy days:

We all have those lazy days when we just really do not want to wash our face or anything. The solution that I have for you is, using the Yes To cucumbers calming Micellar Cleansing Water on a cotton pad. This will help remove any dirt, oil, or makeup off the skin without needing to rinse afterwards. It is quick, effective, and the solution to a lazy person’s guide.

I hope this post was beneficial for you. I have been wanting to share my nighttime skin care routine and I’m glad I did. Please like and subscribe if you enjoyed this post! Also please feel free to comment about any questions or any suggestions on upcoming posts! (Pictures are all mine, please give credit)

xox, Ari. 🌃