foreo luna 4 for balanced skin

this is the description from their website: meet luna 4, the most advanced 2-in-1 deep facial cleansing and firming brush. its plus, ultra-hygienic soft silicone combines with manually adjustable T-sonic pulsations allowing you to jump modes as you please. gentle mode offers a soothing cleanse, deep mode plunges into deeper skin layers for an in-pore cleanse, while the medium regular mode delivers the best of both worlds. lift away dirt, oil and excess sebum in just 1 minute and follow with sophisticated firming massage routines for fresh, smooth and younger-looking skin. luna 4's cleansing mode channels T-sonic pulsations into the skin, providing a cleanse far superior to hand-washing while also enhancing the absorption of your favorite skincare products. in firming massage mode, luna 4 offers 4 app-guided massage routines and 5 manual massages that use lower-frequency T-sonic pulsations ideal for combating visible signs of aging. these dual benefits make luna 4 the iconic and essential start of every proper daily cleansing routine. with staggering customization abilities and brush heads tailored to balanced, sensitive and combination skin, luna 4 offers a customized professional treatment at home for glowing, flawless results, every time.

a bit description on the side

sensitive skin - for skin prone to inflammation, redness, itching, or dryness (purple)

balanced skin - for healthy skin with perfect oil and water balance, feeling neither too dry nor too oily (orange)

combination skin - for skin that is dry in some areas and oily in others, such as T-zone (green)

another description

T-sonic pulsations: remove dirt, oil, and makeup residue in 1 minute and enhance absorption of active ingredients.

extra soft and ultra-hygienic silicone: 35x more hygienic than nylon bristles and suitable for all skin types. BPA and phthalate free. 

smart swedish design: tailor-made for each skin type with no replacement brush heads required.

indicator light: flashes to indicate when device is in remote control mode and when it needs to be charged. 

firming facial massage: targeted massage routine give skin a firmer, more youthful appearance.

power button: short press to turn device on and off, and double-press to access firming massage mode.

mode buttons: easily change between gentle, regular, and deep cleansing while in cleansing mode and massage routines while in massage mode.

charging port: up to 600 uses per charge, 100% waterproof closure.

everything inside: the device, the pouch, and actually the charging cable

cleansing mode setting: adjust the cleansing duration up to 240s and T-sonic pulsations for each of the cleansing modes

- gentle cleansing: low level, 1-5 T-sonic pulsation intensities.

- regular cleansing: mid level, 6-10 T-sonic pulsation intensities.

- deep cleansing: high level, 11-16 T-sonic pulsation intensities.

massage mode setting: choose between 5 massage routines spanning various beneficial effects and save 3 directly onto your device for manual use. your massages can last up to 15 minutes, and you're free to adjust the T-sonic intensity levels for each mode.

- gentle massage: low level, 1-5 T-sonic pulsation intensities.

- regular massage: mid level, 6-10 T-sonic pulsation intensities.

- deep massage: high level, 11-16 T-sonic pulsation intensities.

5 massage patterns for you to choose from:

- lymphatic drainage massage: encourages the circulation of facial lymph. ideal for fluid accumulations around the eyes and under the jawline.

- deep tissue massage: uses deep pressure at slower intervals to relieve facial muscle tension. perfect for cheeks and above the jawline.

- trigger point massage: uses alternating pressure levels, to successfully release tightness in muscle tissue. good for neck.

- shiatsu massage: uses pulsing pressure to promote emotional and physical calm, and reduce fatigue. fantastic for forehead and temples.

- reflexology massage: uses gentle to firm pressure to relax or restore natural energy levels. recommended for in between the eyebrows and in front of the ears.

treatments: choose between 4 pre-programmed massage routines and simply follow video instructions. start cleansing and start massage feature mirror mode, which allows you to use your mobile device as a mirror while performing the cleansing or massage treatments.

the packaging: it comes in a transparent hard plastic box. there's a small box underneath the curve that's meant to place foreo luna 4. inside the box, there's a travel pouch, mini booklet, and a guarantee card as well as the usb cable charger. there's description on the slip around the box that's connected to the small box at the bottom. since it's transparent, you can see the foreo luna 4 from the outside. 

the product: there are 3 types of luna 4 that you can choose from. the sensitive one (purple), the balanced skin (orange/peach), the combination (green). mine is the balanced skin one. since i have foreo luna 2, obviously there are a lot of differences between those two. luna 4 is noticeably lighter than luna 2. the bristles area is wider and the bristles itself is softer, much softer than luna 2. in foreo luna 2, there's only 1 cleansing mode with 10 intensity, while luna 4 has 3 cleansing mode with 16 intensity. in foreo luna 2, there's only one massaging mode that i rarely used at the end because i don't see nor feel any difference after using it. however, in luna 4, there are 3 massaging mode, 4 pre-programmed massaging mode and 5 different types of massage. there's also a new lock feature when you bring it with you during traveling so you don't end up pressing the on/off button accidentally while it's inside your bag. 

- cleansing mode: the bristles are designed differently depends on the type of the skin. for sensitive skin, all bristles are soft and small. while the combination skin, the bristles are slightly bigger but it's uniform all around the device. while the balanced skin has bigger bristles on top while the bottom one is smaller. there are 3 cleansing mode, the regular one, gentle, and deep cleansing mode. you can set the modes from your phone when you first set up your foreo, but then you can use it without your phone afterward. you only need to push once on the on/off button and it will automatically use the regular cleansing mode and you have to push the gentle/deep cleansing mode button to change the type. however, only the regular mode that has the reminder for each part while the gentle and the deep options don't have. it only gives warning at the end when it's finished. 

- message mode: there are 4 pre-programmed treatment in the apps and you only need to open the apps to see the instructional videos and follow it. but you can also use the massage mode without your phone. there are only 3 modes, gentle, regular and deep if you want to use without the phone. there are also 5 different types of massaging mode that you can pick from, so there are a lot of massaging options now. you can also set the duration from 1 minute to 15 minute max, if i'm not mistaken. 

the result: as for the cleansing mode, obviously it works well. but i like how there are options now. the gentle one is really gentle, while the deep cleansing one is vigorous. however, i've been loving the massage mode. since i'm getting the luna 4, i've been using the massage mode regularly. i like how there are a lot of options to choose to, from the pre-programmed to the free setting one. few days ago, my jaw has been hurting because i ate only on one side since i was afraid to broke my molar again. that took a toll on my jaw. then i decided to massage it with my foreo and it worked! i also like the lock feature since the new button seems to be a lot more responsive than the old one. i don't need the lock version and it's okay when i bring it with me during traveling, but the new luna 4 seems to be a little bit sensitive. even when i pat dry the device, sometimes i end up pushing the on/off button accidentally. 

i'm very happy with my upgrade since it is very different from my luna 2. the upgrade is quite noticeable from luna 2. however, i'm a bit disappointed that there's no pink in the color line up. but it's just a minor issue. if you're planning to buy foreo device, you need to figure out what your skin need. if you only need cleansing mode and you don't like massaging too much, and you want to pick the color of your device rather than your skin type, then you should pick the mini one since it's solely for cleansing and doesn't have the massage mode. or the luna go if you want something even smaller. but if you want something for cleansing and massaging, then i suggest you invest in the luna 4. for me, i already have ufo and bear, that's why the luna 4 plus doesn't appeal much to me. but if you have aging skin and doesn't have ufo or bear, and doesn't like having a lot of tools in your stash, then you should get the luna 4 plus. foreo luna is obviously expensive, but it's a good investment. i bought my first luna 2 three, almost four years ago and i never regret buying it in the first place. but if you want to save some money, wait until the pretty dates like 11.11 or 12.12 because they often have sales on those dates, as well as black friday.