Anyone tried the Mini from Clareblend?
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free skin care · Sat Nov 14, 2015 2:49 pm

I was wondering.
Does anyone bought the mini clareblend from Cristine Buyer? And what are your results

cherry

free skin care · Sat Nov 14, 2015 6:32 pm

I have been wondering about this too.

Sun Nov 15, 2015 3:46 am

Hi Ladies,i have the Clareblend Mini, not from Christine Byer as she doesn't ship to the UK where i live. i did a search online and found a New Zealand company called Youth Beauty who sold it to me. It did cost £110.00 extra for shipping and import duties but it still cost less than the Nuface which i own.
I have only been using it for a few weeks but i do like it for it's ease of use and lack of any side effects. As for results i have to say so far they are subtle but i think my face just looks fatter and my jawline seems rounder so perhaps i have a small amount of cheek lifting. I only use it 3 times a week for 40 mins and intend to keep on with this protocol. The prongs are much smaller than the Nuface so can get into places better and can also be used under the eye area. oh by the way my eye area is improved with lids lifted and smoother less puffy underneath. This area always shows improvement for me, just wish my cheeks and jaw responded as quick.
I always use SBC collagen gel as a conductor which works for me. Also i do not feel anything from this device which is meant to be a indicator of true micro current and it was praised by C.B so that was enough of a recommendation for me.
Think that about covers it but feel free to ask any questions. I have also decided to put my Nuface on Ebay and stick with the Clareblend so it must be ok.
i am 56 years old so maybe a younger person would get better results. I did have the Pico but didn't like it as it was just too much of a faff and i did not see any results. also had the Tua Trend and the Tua Viso but the water dripping down my face got on my nerves as well as having to be use precise placement.

free skin care · Sun Nov 15, 2015 9:43 am

thanks Marber,
i also have the pico and actually really love what it does, but thought if CB's device was as effective it would be nice to switch to something a bit simpler on some days. I think I'll wait and see how you are experiencing your results a couple of months from now. Okay if I PM you at that time/

Mon Nov 16, 2015 2:27 am

Hi Jasminerosey, yes pm me at any time and I will update you on any progress. I must add that I have tried so very many beauty devices over the years and never gotten more than subtle results. So I don't expect anything miraculous from the Clareblend but if it maintains a slight lifting I will continue with it as it is so very easy to use while watching tv. I don't believe at home devices are going to have the power to give anywhere near the salon results but anything is a help to me.

free skin care · Thu Nov 19, 2015 12:37 am

Marber 47,

Are you saying that you are getting just as much lift from the Clareblend as you did with the Pico, or even more?

I understand that your lift from the Clareblend is extremely subtle, but I just truly 'took-in, from your first post on this thread, that you didn't see any results from the Pico

(Since I do see results from the Pico I am wondering if this would mean that I might see equal or better results with the Clarblend…...interesting for me to contemplate)

Thu Nov 19, 2015 2:53 am

To be honest I did only use the Pico for about 4 weeks and then gave up, partly because I did not see results and partly because it was a lot of mither to use and also because I felt I'd been had by all the false praise of the Pico from long time members who it turned out were earning commission from the Pico sales bought through their links. Anyway I decided I was wasting my time and put it aside only to sell it later.
At this point I must add that I am one of those people who just respond to anything like face exercises and ems and microcurrent very slowly if at all. So any noticeable Change is great for me. Just remembered that The Pico company asked Christine Byer if she wanted to sell the Pico but I am sure she tried it and found it a bit too strong for her liking.
To get back to the Clareblend, I have gotten the aforementioned results and if I just maintain them I will keep using 3 times a week for 40 mins. But I can't say you will get better results than the Pico gives you, I just know it is much easier to use.
Sorry if I am not helping here but I just want to be honest about expectations.

free skin care · Thu Nov 19, 2015 7:55 pm

Thanks, Marber47,
I'll just keep this on my radar!

Thu Feb 11, 2016 4:13 pm

Marber47, do you have any updates on using the mini clareblend? Jasminerosey, do you still have an interest in this microcurrent? I am not a gadget person, but for some reason Christine Byer's video has got me interested. I became a member just to ask this question.

Sat Feb 13, 2016 2:08 pm

I am new here, and also a new user of the Clareblend Mini device. Purchased mine about 2 months ago from 21st-Century Skincare. I guess you can only purchase from Licensed Estheticians. I used the Mini once, and didn't think it did much therefore I abandoned for a month or so, returning again after feeling like a I'd hate myself for copping out after spending a fair amount of $$ on yet another device for which I have quite a collection of at present. I am happy to report that after following up with 21st-Century Skincare and receiving some additional/ more detailed instructions, I have now faithfully used this device for past 3 weeks (2-3 times weekly- total 8 uses). I really see a difference coming on. Forehead lines are better. Eyes are more open, and neck shows improvement. I can't wait to keep using. I also have Ezzi-Lift with all available attachments however treatments take longer for full face so I fell off the program years ago. Ezzi-Lift worked, but I found that I never had time for full face sessions so I treated small areas, or skipped altogether. Clareblend sessions are shorter, and same if not better results thus far with Mini.

Sun Feb 14, 2016 11:58 am

Thank you for the info Just Nessa! I've read different things about the session length on the Clareblend Mini. Christine Byer mentioned using it at least 5 minutes daily, which sounds great. Some people use it for 40 minutes a few times a week, which sounds like more time than I'd be willing to give. How long do you use it for in a session?

Wed Feb 17, 2016 10:17 am

Thanks anemone673 - I timed my last treatment, and it was 38 minutes. Felt like 20-25 minutes to me. From what I've gathered on microcurrent the treatment time to hit all necessary points, and required hold time adds up to approx. Roughly the same time no matter what brand/ model of device you use. With that said, so far I really like what I see. I might try to do a portion of moves in am, and the rest in the evening on the same days to see if that makes better sense for me in terms of time. As per instruction I received; after approx. 8-12 weeks I can move to maintain with a once weekly session which is far more do able for me longterm.
Hth!
Very Happy

Thu Feb 18, 2016 5:59 pm

This is really helpful information Just Nessa, thank you. Very kind of you to time your treatment, and it's encouraging to know that there is maintenance of once weekly after 12 weeks. Glad that you are liking what you see!

Thu Feb 18, 2016 10:28 pm

My pleasure anemone673. Yes, I agree once a week maintenance is a very good thing. I will be sure to report back with additional pertinent details as applicable.

free skin care · Sat Mar 26, 2016 3:44 pm

Hi- I've been using this gadget for about 6months maybe a bit longer - I use it as a maintenance trtmt between professional m.c. I use for a short time every other day- but for the past 8 days my bathroom has been redone so I'm too busy with plumbers and tilers and work and realized my face looks good - as if I were using it... Prior to this I would have said it makes a difference- now I'm thinkin hmm

m...anyway- I'll have my house to myself tomorrow and will do a session - like c.b. Says- it's good to get the current on the face daily...or maybe that was my esty
M

Thu Apr 07, 2016 9:12 am

Hi, I have been reading reviews regarding the Clareblend, of which there are very few. I've also been looking at the Nuface Trinity. There are a lot more reviews on that. I'm starting to get a turkey neck and want to stave it off pronto! What are the best options for this? I'm getting so confused with all the information on the internet. Thank you!

Thu Apr 07, 2016 9:09 pm

To Skeets18, I have the Clareblend Mini device, and I am very happy with results after about 4 months of use. I see improvement for my neck, and face which I am plenty happy with. I just need to be sure to stick with it as sometimes I get lazy even though I know it works. At the time I decided to purchase this device, I chose the Mini because of the fact that it plugs in for more consistent delivery of power/ energy versus the devices that are powered by batteries that can lose power as they begin to discharge even though the device is still technically operating. I am thankful that I learned that from my Dad the Electrician. A number of others I researched are battery operated before finding this one through a place I deal with for my skincare products.I felt confident because I trust the folks there as well. Also the Mini is made in the U.S. which I appreciate, and by a smaller company that makes professional versions of this same technology. I am personally a bit turned off by those huge companies with products that are often cheaply mass produced (even though they sell for fairly high prices). To me the more companies advertise to the masses, offer special payment plans, give them away to solicit reviews, and have super loose return policies etc., the more I smell a rat with the potential for it to be mass produced cheap junk, but that's just me. I also tend to not be as trusting of such mass reviews for the big brands products however that is neither here nor there I suppose as it's just my little old opinion, right? I do tend to trust the reviews on this forum though, just not so much those on the actual company's websites, and the like. Either way,I sincerely do hope this helps. Very Happy

free skin care · Fri Apr 08, 2016 12:14 pm

Hmm so this Mini costs nearly $300 US (from what I saw) but you can get a NuFace for 1/3rd of that. I bought my NuFace mini brand new for $76 on eBay last year. So what makes this device better or different? Price just seems quite high for a microcurrent device when you can get something like the NuFace for a lot cheaper, and the NuFace seems better built going by the look of the Mini.

Speaking of microcurrent, I need to break out my NuFace and do some treatments.

Fri Apr 08, 2016 1:08 pm

Thank you for the replies. I really do appreciate it. Groupon had a deal for the Nuface Trinity for $199.00 from the Nuface company. I decided to go for it and give the Nuface a try. I'll post a review after I receive it and get to use it. I'm going to take a picture of before and after so I can tell if it makes any difference! Thank you everyone!

free skin care · Fri Apr 08, 2016 7:13 pm

The clareblemd is true Microcurrent - the nif ace is not

Mon Apr 11, 2016 8:13 pm

Excellent point moongoddess. Partly what I had hoped to convey with prior mention of my trusting a company that makes professional microcurrent devices. Before deciding for myself I had casually browsed for years at what I now understand to be more aptly defined as electrotherapy devices that stimulate with various forms of current few of which are true microcurrent. As I understand it makes a difference for results/ benefit. In my past experience with gadgets I have found quality overrides price as in the long run I really believe that you get what you pay for. Of course just my take on things. Wink

free skin care · Tue Apr 12, 2016 1:11 am

Can either of you quote where you got this information from?

Nuface is marketed as microcurrent device, is FDA approved (as over the counter device for cosmetic facial toning) and is independently tested. It also exists for quite some time and has a lot of happy users - passed the test of time (I am one of happy users).
Not a lot of devices have those credentials.

Thank you!

free skin care · Tue Apr 12, 2016 11:23 am

maggie_p wrote:

Can either of you quote where you got this information from?

Nuface is marketed as microcurrent device, is FDA approved (as over the counter device for cosmetic facial toning) and is independently tested. It also exists for quite some time and has a lot of happy users - passed the test of time (I am one of happy users).
Not a lot of devices have those credentials.

Thank you!

I'm curious too, not sure why people are saying NuFace isn't true micro-current, what is it then?

NuFace has excellent reviews, has been around for years, has great customer service, it's a well built product and its affordable.

I've had my NuFace for a little over a year and even though it's a product that I don't often use because I am always using one of my lasers, or my STOP rf, or something else, I did notice results (lifting, more opened looking eyes, toned face) and think its a very sound product.

Not saying the Clareblend ISNT a good product though (I haven't used it, in fact I JUST heard about it) just not sure why the NuFace is being put down, and with no evidence or reasoning to back it up.

free skin care · Tue Apr 12, 2016 5:30 pm

Hi Maggie - I have nothing to quote for you and even less time to try and dig it up- I wish I could be more helpful!

Years ago (on this very forum) people went back and forth (and back and forth) over true microcurrent vs. not true microcurrent (which, as I recall, is usually galvanic - they really went into detail)- as I (simplistically) understand - galvanic current is initially helpful - acts like microcurrent - but ultimately depletes your ATP - I could be remembering totally wrong - so definitely look into that

I get professional treatments and use the mini -
if I cldn't do that, I'd make the time to research galvanic and nuface. You shld do a search in this DIY forum - you'll probably get a lot of useful info..

hope that helps a little - and I have nothing against the NuFace - just recall people saying it was not true MC

free skin care · Wed Apr 13, 2016 7:23 am

moongoddess wrote:

Hi Maggie - I have nothing to quote for you and even less time to try and dig it up- I wish I could be more helpful!

Years ago (on this very forum) people went back and forth (and back and forth) over true microcurrent vs. not true microcurrent (which, as I recall, is usually galvanic - they really went into detail)- as I (simplistically) understand - galvanic current is initially helpful - acts like microcurrent - but ultimately depletes your ATP - I could be remembering totally wrong - so definitely look into that

I get professional treatments and use the mini -
if I cldn't do that, I'd make the time to research galvanic and nuface. You shld do a search in this DIY forum - you'll probably get a lot of useful info..

hope that helps a little - and I have nothing against the NuFace - just recall people saying it was not true MC

Thank you Moongoddess Wink

Hmmm, I think there is a bit of confusion here. I am assuming you mean EMS instead of galvanic (I did make that mistake recently). EMS is a lot stronger then micro-current and causes muscle twitching and doesn't promote ATP production. Nuface is not there - doesn't produce muscle twitching.
EMS has its medicinal purposes and is used in medicine.
I have recently stated on this board that I believe Tua Viso is EMS based because it does cause twitching, but other forum members pointed that Tua Viso is marketed as micro current and they would not do that if it wasn't true... So, I will stay quiet on that subject (with a note that Tua Viso is certified in accordance with European Directive 93/42/EEC on Medical Devices).

I don't believe anybody ever stated on these boards that NuFace is not true micro current (I could be wrong, but I did a lot of research).

The thing that I am paying a lot of attention to are types of approval/certification for devices.
Some examples:
Nuface has FDA approval as over the counter device for cosmetic facial toning.
Tua Viso European Directive 93/42/EEC on Medical Devices.
Pico Toner FDA approved as electric therapeutic massager.
I have to admit I didn't find any approval/certification for Clareblend - their site doesn't even mention the mini. If anybody is aware of some, please add the link.

When device costs around or more than 300GBP/300$ I would expect to see some independent proof for their claims. To be honest, I do believe only Nuface has significant credentials. Medical or massaging device does not mean they tone the face.
That being said, proof is in the pudding and if money is not an issue, why not. From my personal perspective, I will try anything up to 100 GBP/$. For more money, I like to see some real data about effectiveness...

And a side note, all these real microcurrent terms are annoying beyond belief. Apparently there is no global definition, the only thing I found is the strength of the current, on some places, polarity of the current is mentioned (that is why it matters which electrode is used), but some devices just deviate around 0 so it doesn't matter which electrode is where. Then there is a description of the wave form - is it square (what is the frequency), sine etc. This confusion about terms is the root cause of all these discussions about what is and what isn't true microcurrent. Without a real definition one can't really say who is right and who isn't. Then again, one also can't make claims about effectiveness and each device needs to be tested separately (they never mention details of what exactly they do).
That is why I always ask when somebody makes claims hoping I will find some scientific article that explains what is actually classified as microcurrent.
Rant over Embarassed

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