The Foreo Issa Electric Toothbrush ($199 at Foreo.com) is unlike anything I've ever seen and is really unique. This is my first toothbrush review, but I would say it definitely qualifies as a beauty product since a beautiful smile is an important part of your overall look right? I've used electric toothbrushes in the past, but I have to be careful about which ones I choose because I have sensitive gums and ones that spin too fast or have rough bristles can make my gums inflamed and irritated.
So when I was eligible to try this out for free with my iFabbo membership, I jumped at the chance. I loved the Foreo Luna facial cleansing device so I was excited to try another Foreo product. Let's take a look!
The Foreo Issa is different from regular electric toothbrushes in so many ways:
It has a silicone brush head that only needs to be replaced once a year, and it also doesn't harbor bacteria like regular brushes do. The silicone brush is also much more gentle on your tooth enamel and sort of rubs your teeth clean rather than scratching them.
It also lasts up to 365 uses on one charge, which is 6 months if you're brushing twice a day.
It has 8 speeds so you can decide which one is most comfortable for you. It also gives your gums a great massage and doesn't irritate even my sensitive gums!
The Issa comes in four colors: Mint (which I'm reviewing here), Lavender, Cobalt Blue, and Cool Black. I'm so happy they sent me the mint because robin's egg blue is just about my favorite color on earth and this looks beautiful on my sink.
The brush head is on the larger side, but I don't mind that because it covers more surface area. Unlike electric toothbrushes that rotate, this doesn't do the scrubbing for you. It vibrates so you still have to use it like a normal toothbrush using a back and forth motion across the surfaces of your teeth.
The first few times I used the Issa, I was impressed with how soothing and comfortable it was to use. I had no gum irritation and my teeth felt clean. However, after about 3 uses, I noticed that my teeth didn't feel squeaky clean after brushing. They had a slightly fuzzy feeling when I ran my tongue across them like I hadn't brushed earlier that morning. This feeling continued the longer I used it so I started to worry that plaque was building up. This was such a disappointment because I love absolutely everything about this brush!
Overall, I think that the Foreo Issa is a fantastic product as far as the concept, design and how it functions with the exception of the most important part...how it cleans. I think the silicone bristles, while gentle, aren't abrasive enough to scrub sticky plaque from your teeth. I admittedly eat sweets pretty much daily (I know...it's bad) so I think I need something a little stronger to scrub away the sugary stuff.
But if you don't have issues with plaque or don't eat a lot of foods that cause buildup, the Issa may be a great option for you. It's portable, hygienic and gentle on your gums!
**Disclosure- The product featured in this review was provided to me by iFabbo in exchange for my honest opinion. I was not paid to write this review.**
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