Amazon shoppers are "amazed" with a £20 gadget that removes blackheads, cleans pores and prevents wrinkles. The Essy Blackhead Remover Vacuum Pore Cleaner is usually priced at £24.99, now on sale for a limited time for £19.99.
The cordless gadget aims to offer an "all-inclusive skin care solution", with five different suction levels suitable for various skin types. One level is specially designed for people with sensitive skin.
The product description reads: "The ESSY blackhead remover tool doesn’t just remove blackheads and clean pores, but is also great for rejuvenating and preventing wrinkles." The gadget comes with four probes; microcrystalline probe for massaging and exfoliating your skin; a big probe for eliminating comedones and for blackheads; a small probe for sensitive areas; and an oval probe to firm and bring youthfulness back to your skin.
The pore cleaner has an overall rating of 4.1 stars out of five, with more than 1,600 rave reviews. Among them, one person said: "I am truly amazed, very good quality product does exactly what it’s says, highly recommend who wants to have easy clean face."
A second wrote: "This Blackhead Remover Vacuum Pore Cleaner is a game-changer! It effortlessly extracts dirt and oil, leaving my skin clean and refreshed. With adjustable suction levels and interchangeable heads, it's versatile and effective. Say goodbye to blackheads and hello to clear, radiant skin! Highly recommend."
A third shopper added: "I recently purchased the Thai Blackhead Remover Vacuum Pore Cleaner, and I'm absolutely thrilled with the results! This product exceeded my expectations in every way. It effectively removed blackheads, whiteheads, and other impurities from my skin, leaving it feeling clean and refreshed.
"The deep suction power of this facial cleanser is impressive, and it's incredibly easy to use. I've noticed a significant improvement in my skin's texture and appearance since I started using it. I highly recommend this This product to anyone looking for an effective and reliable solution to their skincare needs."
Another said: "An excellent gadget for home facial care. If you don't have time for beauty salons, use this device. Suitable for everyone. Beautiful design and easy to use. I recommend it for your loved ones (wife, grandmother, mother, sister). Clears the skin of blackheads without any effort. You can see the effect immediately. I recommend to all."
However, not all shoppers were quite so impressed. One shopper wrote: "Lasted 2 months before breaking. Buttons stopped working. Suction was okay, best to do after a shower and with some face oil to help glide better."
A second wrote: "I saw a lot of good reviews for this item that why I want to give it a go. I did all the basic skincare step: double cleanse, steaming before using the machine. But absolutely nothing coming out (even though I have lots of blackheads on my nose). Plus it leaves your face with really dry skin after that."
Alternatively, a number of retailers have similar products in stock. Holland & Barrett has the Magnitone PorePatrol Skin Renewing Pore Extraction System for £40, while LookFantastic stocks the Magnitone London Scrub Up Ultrasonic Pore Scrubber for £50. Boots also has the Homedics Refresh Hydradermabrasion for £49.99, down from £69.99.
