Fun fact: My daily and nightly skin-care routine is of the utmost importance to me. It’s one of the few (and sometimes the only) moments of the day when I can fully indulge in an act of self-care after sprinting to the subway in heels or racing to meet a deadline. Nevertheless, these ten or 15minutes in the morning and evening have become my designated testing time — to try that new face mask I snagged from our skin-care closet or a new tool that people are raving about. Following the launch of the Clarisonic Sonic Exfoliator Brush (a new exfoliating brush-head for smoother, more radiant skin), I found myself wondering how I could use my Clarisonic for more  — after all, the brand prides itself on having the ability to be used for every step in your skin-care and makeup base routine. So why hadn’t I given that a try before? Ahead, learn more about my experience using my Clarisonic Mia Smart as part of my morning and evening routine.MORNINGSTEP 1: CleanseI’m generally not a huge cleanse-in-the-morning person (these all-in-one moisture pads are my main go-to). I realize some of you might find that problematic, so for the sake of this story (and probably the health of my skin in general), I committed to a thorough A.M. cleanse. Using my Clarisonic Cleansing Brush paired with the Sonic Exfoliator, I dispensed a dime-size amount of Radiance Foaming Milk Cleanser directly onto the brush, wet it, and then moved it around my skin for a minute, starting on my forehead and finishing on my cheeks.STEP 2: Address the Under-Eye AreaAs mentioned previously, my morning skin-care routine is generally pretty simple. Right after cleansing, I apply toner, which I leave pretty damp and then immediately apply my next product. One problem I do tend to have from time to time is puffiness under my eyes, though, so I was excited to discover the Clarisonic Sonic Awakening Eye Massager. After applying Kiehl’s Creamy Eye Treatment with Avocado, I ran the massager along the contour of my eye for 60 seconds. The cooling sensation left my under-eyes feeling refreshed and visibly less swollen.STEP 3: Apply SunscreenBy this point in my routine, I realized things were about to get kind of weird. I swapped out the Sonic Eye Massager Brush with my Clarisonic Foundation Brush, grabbed my favorite sunscreen of the moment, applied a big dollop of sunscreen and then hit “gentle” on the device. If I’m being really honest, I enjoyed this part of my routine so much more than I thought I would. Applying the sunscreen was satisfying because I could ensure that the SPF hit all areas of my face.STEP 4: FoundationTo apply my foundation, I dabbed foundation onto my face, using less foundation than I normally would with a beauty sponge. This process was a bit of trial and error because the first time I tried it, I applied too much foundation, which caused brush lines to appear in my foundation and thus, I gave up and opted for a sponge. For this more successful experience, I’d say I applied about half the amount of foundation I normally would and then I moved the brush in circular motions, applying gentle pressure to blend. The whole process took just one minute and left me with an airbrushed finishEVENINGSTEP 1: Take It OffDisclaimer: I took off my eye makeup by hand using an oil-based cleanser and a cotton pad (the Clarisonic Daily Radiance Brush Head — or any brush head for that matter — doesn’t belong close to your eyeballs). After that, I used an oil-based cleanser to remove makeup and hydrate my skin with the help of the Daily Radiance Cleansing Brush. I followed my oil-based cleanser with a foaming cleanser to ensure a deep clean.STEP 2: Massage (Again)OK, by this point in the day, I was getting kind of sick of  swapping out brush heads, but I kept at it. After applying my toner, overnight serum and moisturizer, I used the Clarisonic Firming Massage Head to help my products absorb, to contour my face (no intensive treatment required) and to get me in zen-mode before bed. I gently massaged my forehead, cheeks, jawline and neck for 30 seconds.Key TakeawaysI originally approached the Clarisonic Cleansing Brushes with some hesitation, but after testing them out for both my morning and evening skin-care routines, but I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed the experience — especially applying sunscreen with my Clarisonic Foundation Brush, using the Firming Massage Head to sculpt my jaw line and turning to the Eye Massager for when I just couldn’t resist that late-night pizza. Overall? My Clarisonic is so much for versatile than I thought!Read More:How to Change Your Skin-Care Routine for Dry Climates6 Fancy Face Cloths to Add to Your Skin-Care Routine in 2019Why Aloe Is a Good Addition to Your Skin-Care Routine
