As spring nears, I am on the lookout for new products to brighten my drab winter skin. So I gave these two a try:

Extra Gentle Cleansing Foam by Clinique SRP: $20

My skin is sensitive and most cleansing products leave my skin feeling tight, but this gentle cleansing foam left my skin hydrated and very clean. I didn’t have to rub hard, thus irritating my skin more.

Coupled with the Sonic System following, the results were even better. Like a visit to the spa.

Sonic System Purifying Cleansing Brush SRP: $89.50

This gizmo scared me at first. I thought although the bristles were soft, that it would feel more like harsh toothbrush brushing away on my face and leave it raw! It didn’t. Actually, it tingled and was very soft on my skin. It felt like a massage! It cleared my face and left it soft. I used the above cleanser and my face felt fresh.

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