Another vote for the Clarisonic...I've been using it for years and my face just doesn't feel clean without it. I also use the Purity and Microdelivery stuff too and love Josie's argan oil. I alternate that with Philosophy's Hope in the Jar.
I use the Venus blades...I'm not crazy about them either. I had a coupon so I tried it, but don't think I will repurchase. I'd be interested to hear about any good ones too.
As far as the heated brush...I got the Perfector from QVC and I did not like it. I gave it to my sister and she loves it so I guess YMMV. I'm went back to using the flat iron, but only once a week and so far so good - my 62 year old head of hair is hanging in there
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