... 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 ... Read review
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Advantages: puts your face back where it belongs Disadvantages: requires committment
...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 ... ...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 ... more
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!
I visited the web site at www.club-cleo.com, where ex-glamour model Jilly Johnson is purported to be the face of Cleo. And she looks fabulous! (but then she always did)
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 threadveins 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.
Advantages: Easy to use, stress-busting, sparkle maker! Disadvantages: An investment for sure
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 ... ...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 ...
Merryme 04.11.2005
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Advantages: Easy to use Disadvantages: Expensive to maintain treatment
...could find information on the Cleo 2 Facial Stimulator I had seen advertised in the past in Sunday newspapers.
I visited the Cleo website and subsequently dithered for months about making a purchase. Had the unit not cost £350 inclusive of VAT, I may not have spent quite so much time dithering - but as it was, I eventually decided to take the plunge.
The unit came with a comprehensive instruction booklet, which I found easy to follow. I was surprised ... ...had read about using the Cleo machine indicated that amazing results would be afforded by just twenty minutes use per day, reducing to twenty minutes a couple of times a week after 120 days. In fact, the booklet suggests up to an hour a day in twenty minute sessions, each time moving the pads to different positions to achieve specific results. This is not only far too long to endure each time you use the machine, but it very quickly wears the adhesive ...
js_jasmine 17.03.2004
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Advantages: Cheaper than fillers or botox Disadvantages: Extras can work out an expense
...something about someone mentioning The Cleo @ a party some time ago and raising one eyebrow and mentioning something about fillers and botox being the only sure fire fix on the road to Sagsville.
Thought Id indulge in a bit of online Miss Marple,investigate all the blurb a bit further,the reviews and results seemed impressive,ok it may have seemed a tad costly for something that may not have produced results but hey ho,cheaper than the alternative ... ...I got the Cleo II face system off ebay @ a third of original price in pretty much new cond.
The instructions are straightforward and simple and basically answer most questions you may be inclined to ask pre zapping your face with electrical currents for the first time.
You know.........Ive been using it for three weeks and I thought I had been subliminaly persuading myself that there were noticable changes,my partner had been giving me the old"wow ...
lovablenuisance 22.03.2007 (23.03.2007)
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Advantages: INSTANT RESULTS SKIN FEELS ENERGISED Disadvantages: PRICE AND REPLACEMENTS
...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 ... ...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 ...
angandpar 10.07.2006
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Advantages: Easy to use.Portable so you can take it anywhere with you. Disadvantages: Pads do need to be changed regularly so can be expensive.
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. ... ...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. ...
beauty444 30.10.2005
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