I BOUGHT A PORE VACUUM TOOL || 'SUCK THE YUCK OUT OF YOUR PORES' || #RivetReview

If professional beauty tools get into untrained hands, bad things can happen. One tool I've never come across in a professional setting was a vacuum that was not part of a microdermabrasion machine.

Image description: Stylized image with pictures of the pore vacuum packaging, Rivet holding the device, the head of the device after use with a confused emoji over the top and text reading 'Yikes!', and a close up picture of  the packaging with text 'RIVET TRIES A PORE VACUUM!'

Well, the vacuum pore cleaner tool now exists, and has dupes all over the place. I picked one up on a recent shopping trip to give it a whirl, and here's the verdict!

WARNING: This post contains some gross themes and images, including blood. Do not continue past this point should you be uncomfortable with such themes.

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WHAT IS IT?

Global Shop Direct sell their own version called the DermaSuction, which goes for around $60AUD plus postage, but of course, they offer a double up deal, two for one, which makes me think the going price should be a lot less.

Image description: Pore vacuum tool packaging on a holographic sequin background.

Of course, I found this little kiosk at a local shopping center selling Mickey Mouse gadgets and dooverlackies for the kitchen, living, bathroom, and personal care. I found a pore vacuum available for $25. There were two different ones available, but I had to get the one that had written on the top of the box 'Suck the yuck out of your pores'.

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HOW IT WORKS

It literally sucks!

This product I bought seems to be a direct dupe of the DermaSuction tool. It comes with four different heads and two suction settings.

Oval: For getting into tight areas such as around the nose.
Small: For general use on the face.
Large: For use on the body.
Sonic: For exfoliation, it is basically a microdermabrasion head.

To use, skin must be cleansed and adequately hydrated, but not wet. It is ideal to use the tool after a shower, but if you just cleanse, use a hot towel to moisten skin. It discourages use of exfoliants prior to use, but I don't always listen and sometimes use a 20% AHA peel. I know what I'm doing, but I don't recommend it for the average consumer.

I cleaned it well in between uses with rubbing alcohol, but I don't recommend sharing it with others.

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RIVET GIVES IT A GO


I have used this tool about four times. The first time was documented, and so was the fourth.

Image description: Four panels of before pictures.
1. Close up headshot of Rivet, she is slightly smiling.
2. Close up of Rivet's nose, right side, there are a few blackheads.
3. Close up of Rivet's nose, left side, there are a few blackheads.
4. Close up of Rivet's chin, it is red and splotchy with a few whiteheads.

The first time I used it, I prepped my skin accordingly and used the oval head to get in around my nose. I used the high suction setting, and placed the tool over areas of concern. Not much came of it... I switched over to the small head and went over the same areas, a little came out. I had to go over the same areas again (which isn't recommended). I went over my chin and a little came out. I then went all over my face with the small head. I did find it very difficult to photograph the stuff that came out, so I hope this will suffice.

Image description: Four panels.
1. Rivet holding the vacuum tool up to the camera.
2. Close up of the small and oval heads after use, there is a small amount of gunk on each head.
3. Close up of the small head after use, there is a small amount of gunk inside.
4. Close up of the oval head, there is a spot of gunk inside.

Image description: Four panels.
1. Headshot of Rivet after treatment, her nose and chin are red and she's smiling.
2. Close up of Rivet's nose, right side, after using the tool. It is red.
3. Close up of Rivet's nose, left side, after using the tool. It is red and the edge of the nose is slightly purple.
4. Close up of Rivet's chin after using the tool. It is red and blotchy.

My second attempt, I had a nice big pimple on my chin, and thus it drew out blood and pus, so I decided to spare you lot the gross factor. I also got to use the sonic head and exfoliate, but not before using my 20% AHA (I only leave it on for 10 minutes).

My third attempt, I did some damage to my chin. I do take Aspirin to help with my high platelets, which means I bruise easily. I managed to bruise under my lip. Uh, don't do what I did.

The fourth time was a charm. I did get a bunch of stuff out, and exfoliated my skin well.

Image description: Four panels.
1. Close up of the small head after use, there is a small amount of gunk.
2. Close up of the sonic head, with the small head in the foreground.There is dead skin on the rough surface.
3. Close up of the small head with the sonic head in the foreground, there is a small amount of gunk.
4. Headshot of Rivet after treatment.

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RIVET'S MUM GIVES IT A GO

When my Mum, Regina, saw that I bought it, she begged for me to do her nose. Yes, 70somethings can still get blackheads, and wow, she had a lot. She cleansed her skin and held a hold towel to her nose for a few minutes.

Image description: Four panels.
1. Close up of Regina's nose, right side. It is very congested and there are blackheads.
2. Close up of Regina's nose, left side. It is very congested and there are blackheads.
3. Close up of Regina's chin. It has a lot of dry skin and congestion.
4. Close up of Regina holding a Face Halo soaked in hot water to her nose.

There was a problem that we came across, she was reluctant to use it on herself and I tried to do it for her. Unfortunately, this caused some trauma to the skin, and while it worked to get out a bunch of stuff, it did break her skin and left some bruising.

Image description: Four panels.
1. Demonstration of the vacuum tool on Regina's nose.
2. Regina's nose after treatment. Skin is broken and slightly bruised. There are visibly less blackheads.
3. Regina's chin after treatment. There is some dead skin on the surface.
4. Close up of the small head after use. There is a large spot of gunk inside.

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THOUGHTS?

Satisfying? Yes. Does it work? Sort of. I feel it got most of my congestion out of my pores. It's definitely a better option than squeezing them, but I have to really make sure things are kept hygienic when I do use it. The sonic head probably isn't the best thing to use on skin because of how rough it is. It's probably better to use a facial scrub that has spherical exfoliating particles such as Jojoba Beads, or better yet, seek a professional exfoliating treatment at a clinic, salon or spa.

Improper use WILL cause damage, and I don't recommend it for everybody. Do not use this if you have weak or inflamed skin, pustular acne, bruise easily, or if you're not confident with using skincare tools.

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Have you tried any trending beauty tools recently? Let me know in the comments!

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