I bought this because my Clarisonic broke. I used it 2-3 times a week and found it to be a cute and effective tool. I rarely wear makeup, but when I do, it is often heavy. This tool (in combination with my cleanser) got it off every time. My makeup is also dark, but it never stained. It's really good at clearing up the black heads on the nose. After reading some of the reviews when I initially purchased it, I became curious and decided to test how sanitary/safe it is. After five months, I removed the sponge and turned the silicone inside out. Besides two tiny pieces of dead skin, it was fine. There wasn't an odor or mold. However, similar to a Clarisonic brush head, for sanitary purposes, this should be replaced every three months or so. I look forward to getting this product again.

I bought this because my Clarisonic broke. I used it 2-3 times a week and found it to be a cute and effective tool. I rarely wear makeup, but when I do, it is often heavy. This tool (in combination with my cleanser) got it off every time. My makeup is also dark, but it never stained. It's really good at clearing up the black heads on the nose. After reading some of the reviews when I initially purchased it, I became curious and decided to test how sanitary/safe it is. After five months, I removed the sponge and turned the silicone inside out. Besides two tiny pieces of dead skin, it was fine. There wasn't an odor or mold. However, similar to a Clarisonic brush head, for sanitary purposes, this should be replaced every three months or so. I look forward to getting this product again.

The finer side of this gives a very soft, mildly exfoliating treatment. The larger 'knobbies' are more for massage. Depending on your skin type, you will want to regulate how much pressure you use with this. It has a sponge inside, which you are supposed to wet and then squirt some of your cleanser into the bottom opening, but I haven't found this a useful way of distributing the cleanser. I wet my skin, apply cleanser, and then use the dampened 'Octopus'. It gives a very thorough and stimulating cleansing.

I continue to be impressed with the thoughtfulness and care that go into Korean skin care items, even to the packaging. This will make a nice stocking-stuffer at Christmas for some young ladies I know who are practicing Korean skincare.

You cannot beat what this product does (especially for the CUTENESS & PRICE)!
I've been using this with two foaming cleansers for over two weeks now - Estee Lauders Perfectly clean multi-action foam cleanser/purifying mask & RICE WATER BRIGHT FOAMING CLEANSER. About ten days later my pores have tightened greatly. I've read a lot about how buyers are just having to put their cleanser ontop of the scrubber because it's not coming through as a foam but you have to use a FOAMING CLEANSER for it to work as pictured. No matter what product you choose ( I highly recommend the rice water bright foaming cleanser) if you have oily, combo/sensitive skin like I do, you'll really be happy with purchasing this product. It's the cheapest thing I've ever bought on Amazon and probably my favorite. You just need to apply a pee-sized amount of your cleanser while pushing the black sponge down, add more water, squish it a few times to let it come through and let it do it's magic! Also, the sponge on the inside is SUPER sanitary and stays clean. It doesn't develop a smell or anything. Truly amazing 🤩