Many already use the Sonic brand as they have a well established brand of electric toothbrushes. Applying the same principle they have devised the Clarisonic Skin Care System. It's a professional calibre brush that uses a gentle micro massage action to achieve a deep cleanse.

Personally, I would recommend it as my skin feels not just softer but glows as if I've had a professional facial. An added bonus is the spot therapy kit that arrives with it and is used in conjunction with the refining skin polish. Once again, I did find a noticeable change in the brightness of my skin due to the gentle exfoliating nature of the 'spot therapy brush head.' It is one of the few gadgets on the market that delivers on this front.

The price point is challenging at £175 and I've yet to meet a woman who hasn't already got a firm handle on a set of lotions that work well with her skin. So many would veer towards using this appliance with their own tried and tested remedies.