Whether sculpting designer stubble, cultivating a goatee or going for a clean-shaven look, most of you have no doubt suffered from skin irritation caused by shaving at some time or another. Yet considering that you probably shave on average 2-3 times a week, you still lag behind your female counterparts in caring for your skin. 

But perhaps all that is set to change with the newly launched Clarisonic, which makes looking after your skin as straightforward, fast and painless as brushing your teeth. Clarisonic was developed by the primary inventor of the Sonicare® toothbrush, which uses sonic technology to clean the teeth. The expert team has harnessed sonic micro-massage technology, creating a professional-calibre brush, which oscillates at a sonic frequency of more than 300 movements per second. 

Because it is waterproof, it can be used in the shower. Just as you would with a toothbrush, you simply apply a non-abrasive cleanser or balm to the skin care brush and switch on. The brush works with the skin’s natural elasticity to cleanse the face, neck and body, gently massaging dirt and impurities from the skin without harsh abrasion or the need for chemicals. From what we can tell it cleans deep, which helps prevent the inflammation of hair follicles and according to studies carried out, it is twice as effective as manual cleansing with soap and water. The brush can even be used to apply shaving cream. According to Clarisonic, 81% of you reported a closer, smoother shave with the Clarisonic, with less irritation and fewer incidents of irritating rash and razor bumps. Clarisonic is ideal for men on the go and men who think that even a minute looking after their skin is generous. It takes just 60 seconds to fully massage and cleanse your face. An electronic timer beeps to indicate when you should clean the next area of the face.

It is portable and durable enough to become part of your everyday routine. Its rechargeable batteries provide up to 30 minutes of use when fully charged.

The Clarisonic is remarkably gentle for all skin types, including sensitive skin and skin affected by complicated conditions like rosacea, acne or seborrhoea. It reduces oily areas, dry skin patches and blemishes and diminishes the appearance of pores. Its massaging action cleans skin so well that skin care products absorb more readily. Clinical studies show up to 61% better absorption of Vitamin C after using Clarisonic compared with manual cleansing, allowing the skin to experience the full benefits of moisturisers and post-shave lotions. 

If you want to shave with comfort, closeness and without irritation then consider getting yourself one. The Classic skin care system for the face costs £150 whilst the Plus model for the face and body costs £175. Replacement brush heads are sold separately for £20.

www.clarisonic.com/uk