Customer Reviews

Panasonic EH2511A Pore Cleanser with Micro-fine Mist

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I have an old Panasonic EH2501 that I have used for several years at least once per month. The water mister is useless, I do not need it, no one does. I do not use the big suction cup, only the little concentrated small cup side does the job well for me.

First off, wash your face with a soapy cleanser like a neutrogena bar, this will soften up your skin and the plugs in the pores (cleansing creams or cold creams won't work to get the right softness). You can even steam with a warm wash cloth after the soapy cleanser. Once your face is softened, then you can use this pore cleanser. Don't let you face get dry at any time during the pore cleansing. Keep your face wet with warm water, not merely moist. The wetness on your skin will help you have a good sealed suction cup against your skin. The wetness also keeps those pore plugs water-logged and soft and easy to remove. Move the small side cup over skin, keeping the cup constantly moving.

The first time, you may get what some call the 'scraping off' of surface dead cells (since the surface skin is now wet and soft), but keep at it and re-wet skin with warm water if needed and the next time you move the cup over that spot it will remove the contents of pores, now that the surface dead layers are out of the way.

Do not just use this on dry skin misted over using the mist attachment or you will be disappointed. Don't use the big cup side, and don't forget to keep the suction cup moving unless you want to create the appearance of a hickey.

I would not hesitate to buy this brand and product again (I visited the page tempted to get a newer improved model). I am amazed that there are people that don't use it right and blame the product, but then it is also the manufacturer's fault for adding a useless mist attachment and representing that you can use this starting out with dry skin. If I only used the dry skin and mist approach, I would be angry about the experience too.

The idea of vacuuming out sebum from pores has been around forever. Same concept is used at some expensive spas and my ex had an extremely expensive home 'este' machine that was supposed to do the same thing (along with a couple other things). I have no idea about spa treatments but I imagine they use a much stronger, more focused vacuum. This thing works about as well as that beast of a compressor she kept boxed up in the closet for 5 years before dumping it.

Anyway this is my experience with the Panny EH2511A. I've got larger pores and excess sebum in the nose, chin and area between the eyebrows. I'm probably guilty of eating too much cheese and protein is what causes it and my T-zone. Ok ok, not a metrosexual but my ex was the highest maintenance woman you could possibly think of and she hounded me for years to take care of my skin so that's where I picked up everything. I've been using pore strips once a week for years along with washing my face twice daily with a good facial soap and non-clogging moisturizer with good results.

But seeing this on Amazon and at a decent price brought up visions of no more paying for strips and waiting around for the thing to dry hoping nobody sees me. Also somewhat fascinating in a freakish way was the idea of just zoom zoom zoom vacuuming up all that annoying gunk. I took a long shower, opening up my pores and tried it out. I used the small end and worked around the trouble areas. Filled up the mister and used that. Mister is worthless, even by putting warm water in it. Just having your nose wet does the same thing as what the mister is supposed to achienve (better seal around the suction cup). As other's point out, it leaves your skin red and irritates it. As far as sucking out the sebum from the pore, it's worthless. I noticed some stuff in the plastic suction cub to give the illusion that it's working at least a little bit but it's doing nothing more than just scraping the surface stuff off with the side of the cup. You can achieve the same results if you have the thing off or just by gently using a fingernail. Simply put, it doesn't have enough concentrated suction to actually pull the sebum out of the pore. Tried it again about a week later, same results. Going back to Amazon and feel foolish for believing it might work. It belongs on an infomercial.

FYI don't ever, ever use your finger(nails) to pinch your pores. It damages your skin.

I have to admit that I didn't have much expectations for this product. I started using it while taking a hot shower and it works pretty good. The suction on your skin was a little painful at first but I am used to it now. This product works great if you open your pores by putting your face of steam for couple of mins or daily on the shower. In my case the steam from the shower is not enought to open all my pores but because I use it daily it keeps my pores relatively clean.

The post before mine is correct, the suction cup is reversible and you can use the bigger side on most of your face and the small side on the hard areas like your nose.

This Product Absolutely 100% works. Those who posted poor reviews must have great, tiny pores, or didn't use this product appropriately.

I researched this like crazy and delayed my purchase for two months, based on skepticism. The first night I got this, there was some residue in the tip that looked like sebum from my pores. The next day I used it, (I only use it in the shower, I recommend that HIGHLY) and it removed and UNBELIEVABLE amount of pore clogging sebum.

I'm a dude with huge pores on my nose, cheeks, and forehead, so maybe it works best on people like me. I have been squeezing, and Biore stripping my face on occasion my whole life. NOTHING has ever cleaned out my pores like this product. I have used it almost daily for the last week and a half. I think it takes probably a month or more to get all the stuff out of your pores if they are big and clogged. Your pores adjust to the cleaning and push more sebum to the surface over time. So each day I use it I get more out, and I can tell the difference in quantity of clogged pores on my face. On a daily basis there are fewer "dark" looking pores and some look like empty holes after my shower because this device has absolutely emptied them of sebum.

I also recommend pressing against your face while useing this product. It's too fun to pull your skin up with the suction of it, but I think it functions better with the combination of pressure against your skin, and pore opening moisture from the shower.

I used another pore cleanser brand for years until it broke, and I've been using this one for a few weeks now. I've read quite a few reviews and there are always some who insist pore vacuums don't work. If they have one that has enough suction power (like this one) I'm convinced they are not using it properly. First off, this is not for those who only have a couple small blackheads on crevice on their nose. This will not get those out under one try, but I find they eventually become loosened. This is best for those who have a widespread problem across the cheeks, forehead, and chin. Those folks will see improvements much faster.

Extractions are the best, but they cause swelling and irritation if I do them myself and I'm afraid of scarring. Salon visits for extractions would be wonderful, but a visit every 2-3 weeks is also out of the question. Pore strips rip away my skins moisture, cause irritation, and leave a lot of the product behind. That residue only causes more blackheads, leading you to buy more. That cost also adds up.

If you use this right and give it a few weeks you will be a believer:

Make sure you steam up your face really well. Forget the mister feature; it really isn't needed. You do need your face to be wet, but you also need to use it either during the steaming or immediately after. So its best to just use this near the end of a hot shower. You need that steam to get the blackhead junk to slide out.

When you use it on your face you should feel a slight tug. You need that suctioning effect. Slide the machine around the areas you need it with that tugging continuously going. If you lose the suction just hold it to your face until you get it again. I think a lot of people just move it around their face without the actual suctioning effect going and that's just worthless.

It also works must better if you reverse the tip piece. The box comes with the small tip ready for use. Just flip it around...the larger tip is what works, the smaller tip is a waste of time.

I generally see results after the first 2-3 treatments. After long term use (several weeks) I begin to find it difficult to find a blackhead in a close up mirror.

I have been using this product for months now, and it works fabulously. After reading some of the "reviews" I've come to the conclusion that peope are purchasing this product with the expectation that you'll be merrily wooshing away all those nasty plugs in one fell swoop. Read the instructions. This does not replace regular cleansing. It is a supplementary tool to use with your cleansing routine. I use it in the shower, after I've cleansed my face and allowed my pores to open. Once finished, I use the mist function to CLOSE my pores (after all, that's what it's MEANT TO DO).

Taken from the Panasonic FAQs for this product:

6. What does the Mist function do, and how do I use it? (EH2501 only)
The mist cools your skin and closes your pores after you finish treating your skin with the Pore Cleanser.
To use the mist function:
Fill the water tank with water. Turn the suction switch on. Hold the Pore Cleanser about 2 inches away from your face, and press the mist button to spray mist onto your skin. Spray your face with mist for about 10 seconds, and either let dry naturally or gently wipe dry with a soft towel.


In closing, this is a great product, and I highly recommend it to anyone who will actually follow the instructions and use it properly.

As with all purchases, I bought this device expecting it to be about half as good as its manufactorer claimed, and about twice as good as its detractors claimed. I was pleasantly surprised to find that it works very well, indeed, if used according to the clear instructions sent with it. I have seen progressive benefits from its use, done with patience, and am very much taken with it.

The people who have lambasted the machine in reviews here have either gone into it expecting instant gratification, or have not taken time to read and heed the method prescribed. It works over time, as it is advertised to do. Have patience, and you will be as pleased as I've been.

The Panasonic Pore Cleanser works for me where nothing else has. Period.

I bought this in combination with the Steam Facial By Kaz (costs $27.75, see my review). I do suspect the mist feature of this Pore Cleanser is not effective, but using it with the great Steam Facial by Kaz, I have had great results! First I steam with the facial steamer for about 20 minutes, then I use the Pore Cleanser.

The little vacuum does a terrific job sucking icky, waxy junk out of my pores. The evidence of what was removed is there to see after use, when cleaning up the device. I never had any results using Biore strips, nothing came out of my pores with those. I suspect that the key is to open pores and soften things up with the facial steamer. I would not expect as good results using either the Steamer or the Pore Cleaner alone. The Pore Cleaner is water resistant and may be used directly over steam without damage.

In total, I spent about $70. and I am very happy with the results. My skin is clearer, the texture is much softer and finer, blackheads are disappearing, pores are growing smaller, and breakouts are far less.

This pore sucker just does not do what it says it does. It generates enough suction to make your skin red if you focus on one are for too long but it will not unplug a plug. Sure, it scrapes off some surface gunk -- that's it, though.

I've had this "appliance" for almost a year. Work at it all you want, do all things some of the other reviewers suggest you do to get some results out of it--doesn't matter. Save your money.

I had my facial done at a beauty school and they used this little machine. It's really good of getting rid of white & black heads, good skin toning, refines large pores, & has reversible slim suction cup. You can see the difference on first use.