Neutrogena Wave Power Cleanser Review

I've been doing research on skin cleaners like the Clairsonic brush and the Neutrogena Wave. The majority of reviews I've read fall under two categories: either they're God's gift to skin care or they cause skin problems of epic proportions. Because I'm a little tight on money (okay- money's really tight), I decided to give the Neutrogena Wave a try. Before I continue, let me say that I get the worst acne of them all- cystic acne, which feels like a baseball is trying to pass through your pores. I've tried everything short of Accutane *shudder*, and most things don't work on me. At all.

 Now to the product. Yes it's true- my skin felt much smoother after the first time I used it. After a few days, my pores looked smaller, I had fewer blackheads, and even some of the millia on my forehead disappeared. I did have some new cystic breakouts, but I think they were last gasps. Fast forward one month- my skin is, I'd say, 90% clear, smooth, and I don't produce as much oil. I also like the way my skin feels after I use the Wave. What's not so true- the pads don't foam very much, if at all. What I do is I put a dab of my own cleanser on the pad (Neutrogena Deep Clean cream), plus two drops of tea tree oil. The pad looks and feels like a mini Buf-Puff, but it's gentle enough, as long as you don't press down too hard on your skin. Bonus- using a new pad everyday helps cut down on bacteria, which also helps those of us with acne.

Overall, I'd say if you have oily, acne-prone skin, give the Neutrogena Wave a try. From the reviews I've read, it seems those with good skin to begin with or dry skin are the ones who have the most problems with products like these. Use an additional cleanser on the pad and a good moisturizer afterwards, and you're good to go. At the price, it's a good way to see if you're skin can handle a rotating cleansing brush. Maybe someday I'll be able to afford a Clairsonic.