Many moons ago, I was the happy owner of an Olay Pro-X Facial Cleansing System. Then, in late 2013, I upgraded to a Clarisonic Mia 2. Before I took the leap, I searched for a good, in-depth review of both systems so I could gauge whether or not it was worth bothering to shell out the money. I found a lot of, “Well like Clarisonic is just, you know, better. And it’s rechargeable. And sonic…but the Pro-X is nice if you’re on a budget!”
So, since I have experience with both, let’s pit the Clarisonic Mia 2 vs Olay Pro-X. Be warned, this is a very text-heavy post.
| Clarisonic Mia 2 | Olay Pro-X | |
| Price | $150 | $30 |
| Power | Rechargeable w\ induction charger | AA batteries (included) |
| Included Heads | 1 | 1 |
| Brush Head Price | 1 for $27 (multiples cheaper) | 2 for $12 (Amazon) |
| Included Cleanser | 1 oz Clarisonic Gel Cleanser |
.68oz Exfoliating Cleanser |
Personally, I wasn’t impressed with either included cleanser so that much wasn’t important to me, but the investment in the Clarisonic Mia 2 vs Olay Pro-X is very different. The initial output is higher, and the heads are more expensive. I buy packs of four once a year at a discounted price and try to find a decent promo code (like at least 20% off that) and stack it with a great cash-back offer from eBates. Batteries, on the other hand, aren’t cheap – I recommend investing in a set of reliable rechargeable batteries to offset that cost.
Let’s look at the devices themselves:
