FOREO Luna 2 for Oily Skin Review (but I have combination skin 😮)

Alright, I'm aware that the Foreo Luna2 is probably an older model now that there are newer models out there, but I wanted to write about it as there wasn't enough information online at the time of purchasing.

I was a user of Clarisonic before they literally crapped themselves in the Australian market (I don't really know what happened, but stockists no longer stocking their brushes made me panic). In fact, because I couldn't find anywhere convenient that sold their brush heads, I sold my Clarisonic on marketplace for a really really cheap price. Not only that, it was a pain to clean, and I had to charge it at least once a week. Their brush heads were also poor in consistency as there was always a random strand or two that were extra long.

It was close to my birthday last year in 2019 and after having a child I really had no time to tend to my skin as most of my time went to looking after a baby. I was bored out of my mind, and found my Clarisonic - and to my dismay with all of the above, I made the decision to sell it, and invest in a Foreo as there were a few benefits at the time that while I was sceptical about, seemed a good idea at the time.

Advantages of Foreo:

• No brush heads, ever, so less on going costs, better for the environment
• Easy to clean, made of medical grade silicone
• Instructions say you only need to charge once every 7 months which is and sounds a m a z i n g
• USB charge so you can take it traveling
• Has a facial massager on the back/ massage mode so that you can combat fine lines and what not
• Comes in 4 different types for different skin types
• Cleaning mode has a timer so you know you're not washing your face too fast/ you can clean your face thoroughly without over cleaning it
• Waterproof, though the charging point/ hole gets me really paranoid about it filling up with water
• Comes with a travel pouch and USB charger cable, though it's the pouch is not waterproof and pretty basic

Disadvantages of Foreo:

• A bit hard to hold, like the button is pretty hard to press
• No such thing as a pause option (for instance you need to turn the machine off and restart it if you want to continue cleaning mode, otherwise it's like on> cleaning mode> pause > massage mode, so you cannot choose which mode, it's more like a "skip" button)
  
• Expensive to purchase (I think I got this one for about $179 AUD which is pretty expensive considering that are some el cheapo knock offs though I cannot vouch for their quality)
• If the brush part breaks, you can be sure to throw your money and machine into the bin (though we're not at this stage yet)

Now I was really cheapo at the time and a particular retailer had this particular model on special, and it was cheap compared to its normal retail price. In other words, only the Oily Skin Model (which comes in this aqua-ish teal colour) was a bargain. Problem was, I have combination skin, and I searched everywhere on Google if I could use this machine targeted at oily skin, on my combination skin. I got no results, to no surprise.

Well the answer is, yes, you can. But your skin does get a bit dry - so that's why I only use it once a day. If you have normal skin I think this one is also okay, though you might experience a bit of dryness. It's only OK because I saved a buttload of money buying this particular model. It's not okay however if you have dry skin though, the bristle parts have different designs for different skin types, for delicate dry skin, get the correct one.

I saw a huge improvement in my skin. My husband commented that he wanted a Foreo too. I told him the price and I saw him slowly walk away backwards and he never mentioned it again.

The massaging tool on the back is also quite good - I think it does actually work, but because I am too time poor, I usually skip using it and make sure I press the skip button to "off" after I finish washing my face, so that I don't waste any precious battery charge. There were some instructions somewhere telling you where to target and how to use it properly. The massage mode is probably a tad too long (or if I am not mistaken, there is no timer in massage mode, so you will need to turn it off without getting carried away).

The battery charge DOES live up to expectations. I purchased in May 2019 and I charged it in December 2019. It's now October 2020 and I still have not charged it again. Take note I only use this in the mornings, as I believe using it twice a day will probably make my skin too dry.

One of my main concerns was the brush part of the machine, as it is all built in and cannot be replaced. To my joy, the unit is well made, and high quality so the bristles are probably going to be here to stay for a good decade, unless you pick and pull at it (but why would you?). 

They also sell a Foreo cleaner (the white spray bottle in my photos) separately for about $12 or $13AU and it is sold separately. I would recommend getting it, because it makes cleaning super easy (you just need two sprays and your thumbs), and it gives you peace of mind as it probably is some sort of antibacterial cleaning agent. It is safe to use on silicone, so if you have other items (for instance, my mum has a silicone massage ball she uses for her hands), you can use this spray on them without worrying about damage.

Overall I am pleased with this product, and it seems like a worthwhile investment. If I was given the chance to, I'd probably buy the CORRECT one for my actual skin type - it'd probably give me better results. At the same time though, it was a bit of an experiment, and you can use it, though I don't really recommend it 100%. But the product lives up to expectations if not more, and I can see myself using it for a long time. Worth the money, delivers results, and fits well into a busy lifestyle by making things convenient and time efficient, especially with charging the battery.

Do you have a Foreo? Or have considered getting one? Let me know in the comments if you liked it as much as I did, or if you believe that their website needs more information to explain their products more. I mean, their products are great and are well designed, but I don't think their website information does it justice.

Yours,

I was not commissioned or paid to write this review, everything in this post only reflects my own personal opinion.

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