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Complexion Extractor with Lance

SEPHORA COLLECTION Complexion Extractor with Lance

The Sephora Complexion Extractor with Lance has a stainless steel lancet for piercing whiteheads and a ring for pressing out blackheads.To use: Prior to using the Complexion Extractor with Lance, steaming the face, or using a hot water compress is strongly recommended to help soften comedones. This will make them much easier to remove.When you're ready to begin the extraction process lay the looped side on top of the blackhead - basically encircling this area with the loop. Apply slow and even pressure lightly until the trapped sebum is forced out of the follicle. Do not continue to attempt the extraction if the trapped sebum is not released easily. Applying too much force can cause infection and scarring.When piercing a whitehead, wait until the whitehead breaks open, then gently roll the tool over the whitehead. Be sure to disinfect the area when finished and clean your tool off with alcohol or hot water.A deep, cystic pimple should not be opened with the lancet. When dealing with deep acne, it's best to visit a dermatologist. A doctor may use a sterile needle, but only after a pustule has formed. Additional treatments depend on the severity of the acne.

Average Rating: 3.629 of 5 3.6 out of 5

Questions & Answers: 5 Questions |  5 Answers

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HelloKAT7
location Houston, TX
Age 18-24
Overall Rating 3 of 5 (3 out of 5 )
it's ok... - 03.21.10
preferred using the double ending blemish extractor over this.. but this product does work... its just not as convenient.
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Rosiep74
location santa rosa, ca
Age 35-44
Overall Rating 4 of 5 (4 out of 5 )
Still figuring it out - 03.15.10
Got instructions from my esthetician, but these instructions are very helpful. Hopefully, I won't be needing this tool very often, but it's much better than using hands!
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Sephoraworm

Overall Rating 5 of 5 (5 out of 5 )
Tool of Wonder - 03.15.10
Bought this for my granddaughter. She calls it the Tool of Wonder. I guess she likes it.
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MissDrake
location Memphis, TN
Age 25-34
Overall Rating 5 of 5 (5 out of 5 )
A must have for the acne prone - 03.12.10
Quick Take: great if you know what you're doing, not for a novice

If you have acne you can pop a pimple like a pro. Well I can especially with this tool. I've noticed alot less scarring since using this tool, especially with lancing whiteheads(gross). i use the extractor right after a good shower w/ damp skin, use alittle crushed asprin afterwards for swelling @night...by morning i'm good as new.
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Viv001
location tampa, fl
Age 25-34
Overall Rating 5 of 5 (5 out of 5 )
A must have tool - 03.09.10
This is a must have for people with larger pores. It works like a charm. After a warm shower, head to your mirror and get those pesky blackheads out easily without leaving an ugly mark on your face.
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kristyst

Overall Rating 5 of 5 (5 out of 5 )
- 03.07.10
Works great! Does what it is supposed to do, I no longer use my hands to do the job!
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pickyaboutmakeup
location Columbia, MO
Age 45-54
Overall Rating 1 of 5 (1 out of 5 )
not recommended - 03.05.10
Quick Take: skin care

The extractor is so small it is hard to get it in the right place. This only worked on the largest of whiteheads. You also have to press so hard for it to do anything. I do not recommend at all.
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mer5906
location Baton Rouge, LA
Age 18-24
Overall Rating 5 of 5 (5 out of 5 )
Exactly what I needed - 02.21.10
Last time I went to the dermatologist, she lanced one of my pimples using a tool like this. It is way less irritating to my skin than squeezing and I heal much faster
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KG625
location Dallas, TX
Age 35-44
Overall Rating 4 of 5 (4 out of 5 )
weapon of destruction - 02.19.10
for blackheads that is. but not so easy to get around my nose.
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MIshopper

Age 35-44
Overall Rating 4 of 5 (4 out of 5 )
pretty good - 02.19.10
I was pleased with my purchase. It's different than other tools I've purchased in the past. I'd recommend it to my friends.
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wglmbl

Overall Rating 1 of 5 (1 out of 5 )
- 02.19.10
This is a dangerous tool. It should be in the hands of professionals. It caused damage due to my inexperience. Even with steaming the face the ring portion did not do as advertised. The lancet is very sharp. I cannot recommend this.
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shughar
location New York, NY
Overall Rating 1 of 5 (1 out of 5 )
seriously awful! - 02.18.10
Quick Take: awful, ineffective, user-hostile, absurd

The handle is so long that it makes the lancet almost impossible to use while looking in a wall mirror. With a standing or hand-held mirror, it fares better, but is still very difficult to effectively angle. It would be much more functional and user-friendly if the handle were shorter. As it is now, however, it is a joke to use. This is a shame, as the lancet and the extractor are both quite nice . It would be an ideal tool if the handle were shorter. I would give this less than 1 star, if I could.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
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JC27
location Baton Rouge, LA
Age 25-34
Overall Rating 5 of 5 (5 out of 5 )
Read This! - 02.08.10
Quick Take: effective

Before taking the time to write a review I wanted to see what other people said. I used to have extremely severe acne and visit the dermatologist's office once a week. They actually used a device like this followed by thirty percent glycolic acid treatment. It works well. I only use the blackhead extractor. I don't have any use for the lance BUT!!!!! for those of you who wrote a review and said it wasn't sharp??? Mine is nearly as sharp as a scalpel! Do be very careful with that end and don't lose the provided cover. Other than that it's made of excellent quality German Stainless and should last as long as you may need it.
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StephieLoGo
location Sylvania, OH
Age 18-24
Overall Rating 5 of 5 (5 out of 5 )
I love this tool! - 02.03.10
I had a lot of deep comedones and this really helped extract all of them. It is easy to use and the lancet works well too.
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Ammaneh
location New York, NY
Age 25-34
Overall Rating 1 of 5 (1 out of 5 )
HATE IT - 01.31.10
Quick Take: huge waste of money

Don't waste your money. This barely lances a huge whitehead let alone any blackheads. Unless your blackheads come out easily (in either case then even for that you don't need this tool) DO NOT BUY THIS. The lance part is thick and barely punctures anything unless you pick and pick and that defeats the purpose of using this tool. Biggest waste of money, so upset!
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JKnight
location New Jersey
Age 25-34
Overall Rating 3 of 5 (3 out of 5 )
- 01.19.10
I am not one prone to break outs, but when I get one I want to get rid of it ASAP! Picking causes scarring, leading me to this complexion extractor. I have only used it twice since purchasing, but find that it does help elimintaing whiteheads a little quicker. But be careful...it is sharp!
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Malianash
location Waianae, HI
Age 45-54
Overall Rating 5 of 5 (5 out of 5 )
For that stubborn spot - 01.18.10
This was the only thing that FINALLY cleared up that one pimple that never quite "ripened" enough to pop and go away. I pierced it (carefully cleansing before and after) and sealed it with acne medicine. In a few days it was gone, at last!
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EmilyES
location East Lansing, MI
Age 18-24
Overall Rating 4 of 5 (4 out of 5 )
Extremely useful, but be extremely careful! - 01.16.10
Quick Take: effective, dangerous

I adore this product and use it regularly for those blemishes that need to go away RIGHT NOW, as well as for blackheads, which squeeze out with refreshing ease thanks to the looped end. However, I understand that it's very dangerous, and I use it with only the most care and expertise. If you don't trust yourself with it, don't buy it.
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madmax5126
location Independence, MO
Age 35-44
Overall Rating 4 of 5 (4 out of 5 )
great - 01.16.10
I have been looking for something like this. I found it. It seemed a little expensive, but it is worth the price.
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JoanBB
location Madison, WI
Age 25-34
Overall Rating 3 of 5 (3 out of 5 )
- 01.13.10
The extractor works well. The lance is not sharp enough to really lance things without doing a lot of pressure related damage to your skin.
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