Olay Facial Cleansing Brush Regenerist, Face Exfoliator with 2 Brush Heads

From Coal Mine to Ritz Spa
Move over, Beethoven—there’s a new symphony in town, and it’s the Olay Regenerist Brush! I bought the Olay Regenerist Brush, ready for an experience akin to sandblasting my face. Its a face exfoliator so naturally, I expected a machine that could double as sandpaper. But when I turned it on, I was greeted by a gentle, barely audible buzz. Quiet? I’ve heard pin-drop contests noisier than this thingI put it to my face, expecting my skin to scream in agony, but it was like getting a facial massage at the Ritz spa, except by considerate elves. My face felt so relaxed, I almost offered the brush a job as my personal therapist. And when I rinsed the brush, the amount of dirt that came off made me wonder if I’d been living in a coal mine. (This brush must have a PhD in dirt extraction. Sherlock Holmes couldn’t have done a better job of sleuthing out grime.) My skin was so smooth afterward, I wanted to keep using it all night – but I didn’t want to explain to my boss how I was late to work because I was having a midnight romance with a face brush.Talk about effectiveness you say? This thing is a miracle worker. My sensitive skin, which usually reacts to new products like it’s auditioning for a horror movie (ingrown hairs, nodular cystic acne, blackheads and white heads), was suddenly clear and smooth. No pimples, no breakouts – just pure, unadulterated joy.The bristles were a perfect balance: firm enough to do the job but soft enough not to turn my face into a battlefield. Some folks want firmer bristles, but who wants their face assaulted by a porcupine? Exfoliating with this brush is a delicate dance, not a mosh pit. If you want something more bristle, use a steel-wool to exfoliate. (Don’t actually do this LOL)Now, let’s talk cleaning. If you’re using this to remove a full face of makeup without wiping it off first, congratulations, you’ve just discovered how to turn your face into a modern art masterpiece. To those who think this brush should remove a full face of makeup, do you also expect your fork to make your dinner? Use makeup remover first, folks! I clean the brush head with soap after each use, making sure it’s spotless. Because who wants to clean their face with something that looks like it’s been dragged through a mud puddle?As for the rotation, it doesn’t spin like a Ferris wheel on steroids, but it’s got torque! Push it against your face, and it keeps going, unlike me when I hit the snooze button. And trust me, you don’t want it to spin faster unless you enjoy soap flinging contests. There’s a bit of a learning curve, but once you get the hang of it, you’ll feel like an exfoliating ninja.Battery life? I haven’t had it long enough to comment, but I handle it like it’s a gremlin: no water and definitely no midnight snacks. It’s supposedly water-resistant, but I’m not testing that theory unless I want an expensive paperweight.Overall, this brush is a game changer. Sure, it could have more upgrades, but at $25, it’s a steal. My only regret is not buying it sooner. Five stars, two thumbs up, and a standing ovation for the best exfoliating brush I’ve ever bought. Bravo!P.S. If you think it’s not working, maybe check your cleanser. If it’s too thick, it might as well be lube. I’ve been using it with CeraVe SA Smoothing Cleanser, and it’s been a dream team for my face.

Honest Review
This works great and will last if you know how to take care of it and have managed expectations. Here are my thoughts as a first time user…Effectiveness – I have very sensitive skin with congested pores that’s prone to nodular cystic acne, blackheads and white heads. So far, this has reduced potential breakouts and evened out the texture of my skin! After one use I noticed smoother skin and nearly zero blackheads! Some reviews say they didn’t notice a difference and I think that depends on thick your cleanser is, which can act like a lubricant that keeps the bristles from making full contact with your skin? I’ve used it with and without soap – it’s definitely better WITHOUT soap if you want a deep exfoliation and glow!!Bristles – they’re rigid enough to feel like they’re doing something yet soft enough for sensitive skin. Some wished the bristles were firmer, but I think it would be too aggressive for everyday use and could cause more damage than good. I’ve been to several dermatologists and many cautioned me about over exfoliating manually (brushes, facecloth), saying it can cause micro tears in your skin for bacteria to go into or strip the skin of natural oils. Both of which cause more breakouts. I found the bristles to work well slightly damp, without soap, at buffing off dead skin gently and removing blackheads from my jawline and nose.Cleaning – reviewers that are disappointed that it doesn’t remove a full face of makeup don’t realize they have to take their makeup off FIRST with wipes or makeup remover. If you don’t then you’ll just be smearing makeup all over your face no matter how much soap you use. It did a good job getting the last trace of stubborn foundation off for me. I pulled off the brush head and cleaned it with soap after every use to make sure no makeup or skin was left behind and air dried thoroughly to keep it from getting mildew. I mean, what’s the point in cleaning your face with dirty tools?Rotation – No, it doesn’t spin fast but it does have TORQUE, meaning it doesn’t come to a full stop when brush is pushed against the face. If it spun faster then it would skip off your face or fling soap everywhere! I soaped up my face first before using the brush to get even coverage versus putting soap on the brush. There’s a learning curve to the movement pattern you use to get the best results. Sometimes moving it slowly side to side feels like it’s working deeper.Battery/Defective device – I’ve only had my device for a week so I can’t speak to its longevity but I make sure it NEVER TOUCHES WATER! The battery housing doesn’t seem secure enough to seal out moisture? It says it’s water resistant but I wouldn’t use this in the shower. It comes with generic brand batteries but I used Energizer or Duracell Max to ensure power and life. At $19 for what I paid, it is pricey if it only lasts a few months but I’m hoping to get at least a year of daily use out of it if I keep it dry and don’t drop it!Overall – it’s definitely a game changer for me and I wished I had gotten this sooner! Sure, it could be more powerful, have more attachment options and be waterproof but at this price, it is what it is and gets the job done without using acid peels!

Helps in my Skincare
The brush is stiff but gentle, helps with my sensitive skin. It’s been drenched in water but still functions! It’s small in the hand but it’s good! Looks good too!

Works perfectly

My 12 year old granddaughter has just started to show interest in a skincare routine, so I bought her the Olay Facial Cleansing Brush for Christmas. It comes with extra cleansing brushes. The cleansing brushes are extremely soft. It is a very gentle exfoliating process. She uses it with a skincare kit I bought her and has been diligent for almost a week. I think the cleansing brush is the fun part of the skincare routine which makes her want to do it! A good skincare routine is so important, even at this age. 😉