Nutra Sonic Brush System - WHITE

I am very pleased with the nutrasonic face brush system. Wasn't sure what to expect in comparison to the clarisonic pro, which I seriously considered buying after my esthetician used it on me before a facial. As far as I can tell it works just as well and it is a lot less expensive. It doesn't have the timer like the clarisonic, but I think that is the only major difference. I can't tell a drastic difference in my skin yet, but I do like how clean it feels. I was a little disappointed that the brush only oscilates, thought it was going to run in a circular motion as well. I think I would like it better if it did both, but that is not a professional opinion. I have read a few reviews that say the brushes are rough. I struggle with acne, but my skin is not sensitive, so it doesn't hurt or bother me. I can see where it would be a little harsh on very sensitive skin, but there is a sensitive skin brush as well, which I haven't tried. I have seen a tiny improvement in the amount of...Read more

I researched both the Nutra Sonic and Clarisonic, and decided to purchase the Nutra Sonic. Here's some info I found, and also my impression of the Nutra Sonic after the first week of use:

- BATTERY CHARGE - I charged for 24 hours straight on the base, and the light didn't stop blinking. So after about 30 hrs, I removed it from the charge, then immediately placed it back on, and the light was steady. I've been using for a week on the same first charge. So far so good!

I was so concerned about this, because several of the reviews I read complained about the battery. I would guess some did not follow the instructions to charge for 24 hrs straight before use, while some did. You also have to face the brush to the charger when placing it in the base. I bought the WHITE version of the system. Seems more who bought the BLUE said they had the battery problem.

- SONIC ACTION - Nutra Sonic is also sonic action (it has a "jitter" / back and forth...Read more

The Nutrasonic system is absolutely terrific, but I cannot thank Payless Beauty for delivering that result. The unit they sent worked erratically, for two weeks before stopping altogether. I have been trying to return it ever since with no success. The Payless toll-free number is in fact a fax number, which tells you something about their focus on the customer.
I since decided to use Costco to buy a new unit and discovered the two were manufactured somewhat differently. The Costco unit battery charger is made up of the base and plug unit as one solid entity, the Payless cord detaches and looks more flimsy. The Costco unit has English instructions, the Payless has only Spanish??? I almost felt the Payless units are some gray market rejects, perhaps explaining the frequent complaints of malfunctioning units.
That said, when it works, it is truly a remarkable tool to exfoliate the face and remove dead skin from difficult body areas like the elbows. My elbows have...Read more