i remembered looking at foreo ads years ago, when i haven't got any children. i thought i would save my money and bought me that device since i didn't like clarisonic despite it being more popular at that time. i remembered i was sold because foreo got antibacteria silicone bristle that you don't need to replace while clarisonic head needs to be replaced every 6 months or so. which means more money. fast forward, i had 3 kids and no job, and i compeletely forgot about foreo until i saw some beauty instagrammer promoting foreo again. apparently foreo is now available in sephora indonesia so there are several beauty instagrammer chosen to promote it on their instagram. and then there's stash challenge. there's an entry about beauty gadget and some people has and love their foreo. i became more obsessed in getting one. i read more about it and i was intrigued. i want to try the luna 2 because of the anti aging side, but it's super pricey. i thought perhaps i should get the luna go because it's the mini version of luna 2. but people love luna mini as they said the anti aging feature is no use, so i was torn. i asked my hubby's opinion and he stated that the original product is the best one. obviously they made the mini version so it's more affordable but minus the anti aging. luna go is the same but in much smaller size. he said it would be troublesome to use that tiny device in slippery condition. i was annoyed because my saving will be all gone to buy that. and luna 2 has 4 types according to the user skin condition, normal, oily, combination and sensitive skin. i used to be combination but now toward normal, and the normal one comes in pink while the combination is blue. so i'm torn about that too. then he told me to check each sephora brand in my town to find out which one got the ready stock. turned out there's a normal version available at sephora GM so he drove me there and bought it for me! he told me that it was christmas, valentine and my birthday present all in one, hahaha... oh well, i'm not complaining. so, obviously i've tried and used it for more than enough to gather this review, so let's see...
this is the description from their website: facial spa massager for cleansing and anti wrinkle result. the revolutionary luna 2 delivers enhanced T-sonic facial cleansing and anti-wrinkle system designed to minimize the appearance of blemishes while effectively addressing concerns related to aging skin. luna 2 is now available in four varieties, so you can select the one that is tailored to your skin type.
indulge in a gentle 2-minute daily skin care routine and uncover a more luminous, refined and youthful look. luna 2 goes beyond standard facial cleansing by delivering skincare results that you-and everyone else- will notice.
luna 2 gently exfoliates dead skin cells, unclogs pores and removes up to 99,5% dirt and oil that can contribute to adult-onset acne breakout. advanced anti-aging massage. its reverse side uses lower-frequency pulsations to massage the face, visibly reducing fine lines around the eyes and mouth, and leaving the skin looking firm and lifted. the anti-wrinkle mode of the luna 2 also improves the absorption of your favorite skincare products.
unprecedented cleansing efficacy: 8000 T-sonic (transdermal sonic) pulsations per minute at 2x the power. delivers the deepest cleansing possible while staying gentle on your skin.
optimized new design: 50% bigger head for more efficient cleansing and facial massaging. longer touchpoints extend reach and enhance softness. plush silicone body for greater comfort and performance.
extra gentle & hygienic: even softer touchpoints are extremely gentle on the skin. ultra-hygienic silicone is nonporous to resist bacteria buildup. 35x more hygienic than standard nylon cleansing brushes.
turn back the clock: lower-frequency pulsations massage wrinkle-prone areas. smoothes and firms the appearance of the skin.
a skincare investment: no replacement parts needed. 2-year limited warranty. 10-year quality guarantee.
designed around your life: 100% waterproof to use in bath or shower. 12 customizable intensities for tailor-made skincare. 450 uses per full charge.
the packaging: it comes in a white box. okay, i have to make a comment about the sealing because they only put the seal sticker on one side. i could slid my fingers inside and grab the device without breaking the seal. so yeah.. if you're worried that someone might use it before you, then you should check whether the sealing is secure or not. inside there's a slider that place the device, the charging cable, a soft pouch and a little leaflet.
the product: the instruction says to charge your device before first use, and it will only take about an hour to do so. before buying this device, i've read people commenting on an instagramer's post about foreo and someone made a comment that she left the device overnight and it ruined the battery. so clearly don't overcharge it. one charge should last for about 5-6 months depend on how often you use the device. the device itself is made of silicone. since mine is the normal skin one, it's pink! (like i've said, blue for combination, green for oily, and purple for sensitive skin). it has quite weird shape, which people often refer as egg-shaped, but it's slightly oval on top and flat bottom. it's flat on one side and curvy on the other side. the flat side has silicone bristles which has different pattern according to the type and near the bottom there's the on/off button as well as the + and - button. for normal skin type, it has small bristles almost all of them and only a slightly bigger bristles near the pointy edge. (for combination skin, it has three sizes of bristles and the biggest bristles has slightly wider area. for sensitive skin, all of the bristles are small and super soft. for oily skin, the biggest size has rectangular-shaped bristles all over). the curvy side has semi-angular patterned-ridges that acts as massager. then near the bottom there's a charging hole which is waterproof. and at the bottom, there's a light that indicated the battery. it will be blue to show you that it's still going strong when you use it, and it will turn yellow to indicate that you need to recharge it.
how to use: for cleansing, you have to wet your face with water and also wet the cleansing surface. then you can put the cleansing soap on the cleansing surface or put it all over your face and massage it a bit before going in with the device. i'd like to use cleansing foam (as i don't need to foam it again beforehand) straight on the device and put it on my forehead, cheeks, chin and nose and then turn the device on. the device then will start the cleansing period which lasts for 2 minutes, in 30 seconds-interval each. you're supposed to clean an area within 30 seconds in circular motion, and then the device will vibrate once to indicate that you should move to other area and after the whole 2 minutes, it will vibrate 3 times to indicate that the cleansing session is finished. you should push the power button again to put it on standby. now, it will automatically turn off if you leave it in stand-by mode for more than 3 minutes. but if you push the button once again, you would go into the anti-aging mode. the idea is you put your skincare stuff then use this mode to massage your face, especially that wrinkle-prone area. the massage mode lasts for 1 minutes, 15 seconds each. so the suggested area to massage is between your eyebrows, your crow-feet area, and your smile lines area. the website doesn't clearly stated how you should massage your face. the instructional video on their youtube channel only shows to put it on one place for the whole 15 seconds, but i've seen people move it around like any other massager. clearly there's no exact way to use the anti-aging mode. and just like the cleansing mode, it will vibrate once every 15 seconds and vibrate 3 times at the end of the mode. you need to push the button once more to turn it off. you should clean it afterward with a bit of cleansing soap (i use my face wash) and water and pat it dry with towel. you can adjust the strength of the pulsation. for the cleansing mode, once you've found the right setting, it'll continue at that power setting next time you're using it. but for the anti-aging mode, it will always start on strongest power.
the result: i've used this for almost 6 months (i was away at 5 months mark and i was afraid that it might loss its power while i was away so i charged it before we went to singapore because we're away for a week) so now it's still in full power. i use it almost every day. at first, i read people's concern about over exfoliation when it's being used daily, but since it's very gentle, i notice i don't have any problems using it daily. but sometimes i skip if i don't use heavy makeup. and i really like the result. the first time using it, i could see my skin is brighter and smoother and softer. i'm quite surprised seeing the result. even my husband (which i forced him to try it) really like the result (i know we're not supposed to share the device, but he bought it for me and i always clean it afterward, so luckily no bacteria exchange here). that's why i bring it along with me during my holiday. some people mention that it helps with blackheads, but i don't have much blackheads anymore, so i can't say for sure. i wanted to try it on my husband, but he's so hard to be pushed to use it regularly, so i can't comment on that. and now the anti-aging mode. i've tried it on and off, and honestly, i can't see the difference. but i will keep using it to massage my face regularly since i don't see any wrinkle yet, so it might be working.
clearly i love this device. so, if you have skin concern and you want to try the anti-aging mode, you should buy luna 2. but if you don't care about skin types and just want the cleansing mode, then you should try luna mini. if you're on the go and you have bony face, you might like luna go or luna play plus (the one that need battery). my only con about this device is i have bent nose, and it's a bit hard to use on my nose since it's so big. but my husband has short and "cauliflower" nose and it works okay for him. it's easy to clean area around his nose with the device. so if you have boney feature, maybe smaller size might work for me. on the website, there's a luna fofo which you can connect with your phone, but it's not available here in indonesia, so for indonesian, you can only choose luna 2, luna mini 2, luna play, luna play plus and luna go. again, choose wisely according to your budget. as for me, this is a good investment for my skincare and i super love it. but i'm curious, are you a clarisonic person or foreo person? let me know in the comment...
this is the description from their website: facial spa massager for cleansing and anti wrinkle result. the revolutionary luna 2 delivers enhanced T-sonic facial cleansing and anti-wrinkle system designed to minimize the appearance of blemishes while effectively addressing concerns related to aging skin. luna 2 is now available in four varieties, so you can select the one that is tailored to your skin type.
indulge in a gentle 2-minute daily skin care routine and uncover a more luminous, refined and youthful look. luna 2 goes beyond standard facial cleansing by delivering skincare results that you-and everyone else- will notice.
luna 2 gently exfoliates dead skin cells, unclogs pores and removes up to 99,5% dirt and oil that can contribute to adult-onset acne breakout. advanced anti-aging massage. its reverse side uses lower-frequency pulsations to massage the face, visibly reducing fine lines around the eyes and mouth, and leaving the skin looking firm and lifted. the anti-wrinkle mode of the luna 2 also improves the absorption of your favorite skincare products.
unprecedented cleansing efficacy: 8000 T-sonic (transdermal sonic) pulsations per minute at 2x the power. delivers the deepest cleansing possible while staying gentle on your skin.
optimized new design: 50% bigger head for more efficient cleansing and facial massaging. longer touchpoints extend reach and enhance softness. plush silicone body for greater comfort and performance.
extra gentle & hygienic: even softer touchpoints are extremely gentle on the skin. ultra-hygienic silicone is nonporous to resist bacteria buildup. 35x more hygienic than standard nylon cleansing brushes.
turn back the clock: lower-frequency pulsations massage wrinkle-prone areas. smoothes and firms the appearance of the skin.
a skincare investment: no replacement parts needed. 2-year limited warranty. 10-year quality guarantee.
designed around your life: 100% waterproof to use in bath or shower. 12 customizable intensities for tailor-made skincare. 450 uses per full charge.
the packaging: it comes in a white box. okay, i have to make a comment about the sealing because they only put the seal sticker on one side. i could slid my fingers inside and grab the device without breaking the seal. so yeah.. if you're worried that someone might use it before you, then you should check whether the sealing is secure or not. inside there's a slider that place the device, the charging cable, a soft pouch and a little leaflet.
the product: the instruction says to charge your device before first use, and it will only take about an hour to do so. before buying this device, i've read people commenting on an instagramer's post about foreo and someone made a comment that she left the device overnight and it ruined the battery. so clearly don't overcharge it. one charge should last for about 5-6 months depend on how often you use the device. the device itself is made of silicone. since mine is the normal skin one, it's pink! (like i've said, blue for combination, green for oily, and purple for sensitive skin). it has quite weird shape, which people often refer as egg-shaped, but it's slightly oval on top and flat bottom. it's flat on one side and curvy on the other side. the flat side has silicone bristles which has different pattern according to the type and near the bottom there's the on/off button as well as the + and - button. for normal skin type, it has small bristles almost all of them and only a slightly bigger bristles near the pointy edge. (for combination skin, it has three sizes of bristles and the biggest bristles has slightly wider area. for sensitive skin, all of the bristles are small and super soft. for oily skin, the biggest size has rectangular-shaped bristles all over). the curvy side has semi-angular patterned-ridges that acts as massager. then near the bottom there's a charging hole which is waterproof. and at the bottom, there's a light that indicated the battery. it will be blue to show you that it's still going strong when you use it, and it will turn yellow to indicate that you need to recharge it.
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| the box |
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| the device and the travelling pouch |
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| the anti-aging ridges behind and the charging hole |
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