CLEO FACIAL WORKOUT DOES IT REALLY WORK

A review by angandpar on cleo II Facial Muscle Stimulator
July 10th, 2006

Author's product rating: 5 Star
Recommend to potential buyers: yes
Overall rating: Excellent

Having read up on many types of facial workouts for some time, I came to the decision that the cleo workout, was the one for me. So having longed for one of these machines for many years, as the price scared me a bit, I decided to treat myself to an early birthday present. So I ordered my very own machine.

The item came the very next day, recorded delivery, I excitedly took the box inside, the package came, in a ordinary box, with just my name and address on the front. I opened the box, inside was the machine which was neat in size, two pair of leads, one for each side with four connecting heads, battery, which lasted ages, there were two packets of pads both containing eight in each. This also came with a moisturising cream, a cleanser, facial scrub,and instruction manual with pictures. There was a helpline together with the research and history behind this product. I found the science behind this product fascinating, and when you add up the science, this explains why, this facial workout, is different to any other. A little unsure at first, how this could work, but can honestly say that after a few sessions my skin felt great. Having dry skin normally, my skin felt nourished, without any creams as this product brings oxygen to the skin and circulation.

The programme is over a three month period and the first is to concentrate on the eyes. After a month you are advised to increase the strength, and I can honestly say that I have noticed a difference, eyes appear more alert and less tired. I cant wait to go onto the next programme and whats great about this product, is you can get on with everyday things as it straps to your pocket. Well worth the money. Amazing!!

Considered Purchase

A review by Merryme on cleo II Facial Muscle Stimulator
November 4th, 2005

Author's product rating: 5 Star
Recommend to potential buyers: yes
Overall rating: Excellent

I bought my Cleo II almost a year ago after seeing an advertisement in the sunday paper. It was however a long considered decision for me as I really wasn't sure. I took my time about it and asked lots of questions. The Club-cleo website is packed with information and is very attractive to look at but more importantly the customer service staff there are just at the end of a phone line and were very patient in answering the huge amount of questions I fired at them! I was directed to a consultant on more than one occasion who was able to explain the science behind the product as well as provide a personal view of using the Unit (she had herself used Cleo for 12 years she explained) When I felt the time was right for me I took the plunge.

The Face system I chose was and still is £352.50. This is obviously an investment, I was offered 0% finance and being a savvy kind of girl who likes to save money where she can, I decided to go for this rather than spend months paying the interest on my credit card. The finance process itself was very easy to undertake, I was asked some questions, accepted, signed documents and a week later got my delivery. I found it a very transparant operation. My finance was over 9 months so I paid about £40 a month. Not too hard to bear.

The morning my Cleo was delivered I took a deep breath and unpacked the box, you are supplied with the control unit, treatment chip (this tells the unit which programme to run) lots of packs of adhesive pads, leads, cleanser, moisturiser exfoliator and an instruction manual. Taking time to look through the manual it's really easy to read and has photo's of where to place pads for ease of use. Basically you clip 8 pads to your leads and place on the face where the dots on the photo's tell you to. So, imagine me like a kid on Christmas day, I had all the pads on my face, the leads plugged into the base unit and was all ready to go. I was a little afraid of how it would feel, the words elecrical impulse and the thought of this happening in your face is a bit wierd and looking at myself in the mirror I felt a bit like a robot! But I wasn't prepared for how nice it feels. It's very relaxing, this is apparently because the signal also releases seretonin. it starts a little like someone tapping on your cheeks just near the ears, but the pulse sort of changes throughout the 20 mins, it's very hard to explain; it's extremeley pleasant though. I've always believed- no pain no gain- but it's completely under your contol, you set the level of the pulse to whats good for you meaning that it's never uncomfortable.

After using Cleo for a week my skin was just glowing, I had compliments from colleagues at work and that just nailed it for me! I got a pinky youthful glow, and my complexion which was still a bit on the teenage side dramatically improved. About two months in I could actually feel my muscles tightening across my cheeks. It has just got better and better since then. After the first four months of using every day for 20 mins I was able to switch to a maintaining programme, so I now use it just 3 times a week. I have never regretted buying Cleo since Istarted using it and I feel that this is because I made a considered, supported purchase and have had the results I wanted.

You have to buy replacement pads every so often, I have quite oily skin so I probably use more than someone with dry skin (oil on the pads reduces "Stick") When I buy more they are £35, I have only bough two sets in my year of owning Cleo though. I have to say that I prefer to use my own cleanser and moisturiser, I felt that the one's originally provided were ok but expensive to replace. The moisturiser is £9 and I can buy a nice named one for that!!

I just turned 34 a couple of weeks ago and I feel great. I think that knowing I look good has given me that extra confidence I always lacked in my 20's. My hubby calls it my sparkle!!

I do have to admit that I have kept my Cleo a secret from everyone bar my husband ( took a while mind before he saw me with my "zapping kit" on) I like the compliments I get from friends and family and want to keep it to myself. I do feel though that by coming here I can give the company the credit they deserve without my best friend jumping in on the act!

What really swung it for me was the company's friendly upbeat attitude. I never felt pressurissed and they never tried to pretend that this wasn't an expensive piece of kit. But when I added up what I was spending at the salon and on creams and gels I have to say that my Cleo has paid for itself three time over.

All I can say is do your research, make up your own mind, you are positively encouraged to do this!

Cleo Facial Muscle Stimulator

A review by beauty444 on cleo II Facial Muscle Stimulator
October 30th, 2005

Author's product rating: 5 Star
Recommend to potential buyers: yes
Overall rating: Excellent

I purchased my cleo facial muscle stimulator 2 years ago. I had read up about it in magazines and was impressed by this small machine. I decided to go ahead and buy it and I can honestly say I have never regretted it. From the very first time I used it I noticed my face looked fresh and alive. After only a couple of weeks I really noticed a difference. My skin texture is so much smoother now and yes any lines that were there have gradually faded away. The pads I find are quick to put on once you get used to them but you really do need to cleanse your face of any make-up or moisturiser properly or you will find the pads will not stick as they should do. Once you get into a routine it's really simple. I now use the machine about three times a week either in the morning or at night. I wouldn't be without it now. My face is so much firmer now. Infact my Husband was so impressd at the results that he now uses it too. So anyone out there thinking about purchasing the Cleo my advice is Buy one it does work. 

The step before the knife

A review by LindaL on cleo II Facial Muscle Stimulator
April 2nd, 2003

Author's product rating: 5 Star
Recommend to potential buyers: yes
Overall rating: Excellent

In my 39th year I had to face the horrific realisation that my face was sliding off. My eyes were developing hoods and my jowels were rivalling that of next door's bloodhound.

A frantic research period followed, where I considered going to the lengths of following a regime of healthy diet and exercise.

Luckily, I was stopped in my tracks. An advertisement directed me to the lazy woman's facial exerciser - The Cleo II.

The blurb explains that the Cleo II is unique amongst electronic exercise machines because its special computer programme mimics the brain's natural nerve signals and manages to reach and stimulate muscles that ordinary physical exercise and other machines can't reach. The Heineken of exercise machines, then. The technical name for the technique is Trophic Neuromuscular Stimulation, so there!

The unit is not cheap, at around £300, but there is a finance plan available, allowing payment by ten monthly installments. For this, I got my Cleo base unit, face module, buttock module, abdomen module, cellulite module and breast module - as a result of a special offer at the time. This op concerns the facial module.

The unit arrived quickly, before I could change my mind about shelling out for something so ridiculous.

The base unit is white, smaller than a bum-bag, with a similar webbed belt, to allow you to strap it to your waist and wander about while using the stimulator. It houses a 9v battery and has slide controls for the strength of signal you require, three levels for the settings needed for different regimes and holes at the top to plug the leads into. WARNING - IT IS VERY EASY TO MOVE THE CONTROLS BY ACCIDENT WHEN USING THE UNIT - AND TAKE IT FROM ME, IT HURTS!

It is completely maintenance free and guaranteed for one year, after which Cleo sent me an optional extended guarantee. I can't remember the cost of this as I didn't take it up, having had bad experiences of these policies in the past.

A rectangular square containing the unit programme has to be inserted into a space on the base unit. These are easily identified so your not likely to exercise your facial muscles with your bum programme.

So,
Step 1
Insert programme into base unit.
Step 2
Insert facial leads, (easily identified - they are grey and have stud fastenings on the end) into holes at top of units.
Step 3
Cleanse face with pre-treatment cleanser. This is a clear, water based cleanser which is very effective at removing impurities and grease from your skin.
Step 4
Place small round pads on strategic points on face. These are illustrated by photos in the manual and you can't go wrong.
Step 5
Attatch studs to pads by pressing.
Step 6
Select programme level and press start button.
ALWAYS MAKE SURE YOUR SLIDE CONTROLS ARE AT ZERO. THE UNIT WILL NOT START OTHERWISE.
Step 7
Slide controls upwards for each lead until a twitching sensation is felt.
Step 8
Enjoy twitchy face until unit beeps to signal end of treatment. Entertain the kids with this if you wish.

I have to say that I could see a difference after the very first session. The comprehensive instruction booklet explains how best to build a regime and is very strict about starting off slowly.

The condition of my skin got slightly worse before it improved, due to the flushing out of toxins. The increased muscle activity encourages blood flow (and therefor nutrition) to the skin and after the first spotty stage, my skin began to glow more than it had done since I was in my early twenties.

The sensation is not painful, though it takes a bit of getting used to. I actually find it quite relaxing.

The really amazing part is that it does lift your face! After some weeks of use, I could see where my blusher should go, lines between my brows had lessened dramatically, my eyes had opened up more and my jowels almost disappeared. I couldn't believe the difference. Some small thread veins that had previously annoyed me vanished. So many people commented on how well I was looking that I knew I wasn't imagining it.

A couple of years on and I still use the Cleo, though not as religiously as before. It is time consuming and can be fiddly when the pads are losing their adhesive quality. The pads need replacing every few weeks and though a large pack will keep you going for some four months, they are expensive at around £30 per pack. There are no cutting corners with the cleanser either, as the least bit of grease on the skin will shorten the life of the pads. This will set you back another fiver, as will the moisturiser for after use. I find this so good that I use it all the time, so I don't mind buying it. There is also a face scrub which is a bit too gentle for my skin, so I don't use it these days, preferring something more akin to sandpaper. In two years, I've had to replace the facial leads once, the price of which were around £7.

I find that the results continue to get better and better. If I was more committed I'd probably look about twelve by now! As it is, I leave it for a month or so then go back to it when the telltale droop reappears. It seems that the first treatment after a break gives me terrific results, as though I'm waking up my muscles' memories.

I can wholeheartedly recommend the Cleo II to anyone who wants to hang on to youth just a little longer, without turning to surgery.

Just a word of warning - seek medical advice before using the Cleo II if you are in one of the following groups - people with pacemakers, who are pregnant, who suffer from a muscle disorder, who have enlarged moles or have suffered from Bells Palsy.