So to be fair, I started out with a dupe of the Foreo silicone vibrating cleanser. I really loved the product, but after about 5 months the vibrations were so weak even after a fresh charge that there was no point in keeping it. So I turned to Boie.
I knew that their products didn't vibrate but still tried to be optimistic about their face scrubber. I got the 6-month plan for a year's supply with two scrubbers to hold me until I could save for the $200 device that I wanted.
The first use was pretty dissapointing. Even though I knew the whole thing was silicone, I guess I expected the backside with the finger loop to be a bit more stiff rather than flimsy.
Once you get your hand sudsy from whatever soap cleanser you use, the scrubber constantly slips off your finger/out of your hand so you have to hold it really tight and/or readjust several times, which for me interferes with the ease of use.
When I'm actually scrubbing my skin with the product it feels like nothing, as if I'm just using my hands to wash my face. I will say that this may be because I was used to the vibrating device, and this gentleness may be really good for someone who has sensitive skin.
I committed to using it several more times before leaving a review. I decided to give it 3 stars rather than two because my face really does feel cleaner after using it than it would after just using my washcloth, but the vibrating device from Foreo is still better.
My roommate has had the 2nd generation of the Foreo cleanser for three years and says great things about it, so I ended up getting it on sale for less than $100. Still a bit pricey if you don't believe in the product but to me it's well worth it.
Ultimately with the Boie face scrubber I was dissapointed by the design and how frustrating it was to use. It's probably a decent product for someone who wants a slightly more thorough clean on a tight budget. I hope it works well for others who find it promising.
