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By now you’ve probably seen a cleansing brush (a.k.a. an electric facecloth) but maybe you’ve decided they aren’t worth your time and money. That’s fine if A.) using the same washcloth for your entire body doesn’t gross you out and B.) your cleanser has some serious grit to it. If not, you might not want to write the gadget off so easily. Think of it like an electric toothbrush for your face: it may look fancy, but it’s actually just the laziest, easiest way to get the job done. And that job is sloughing off all the dirt, grime, and dead skin sitting on your mug. FYI, there’s a lot of it.

Truth be told, these devices don’t come cheap but the upside is, just like an electric razor, once you buy one, you’ll likely have it for years. On most models you’ll simply replace the brush heads every few months to ensure you’re not doing more harm than good (one word: bacteria). And with that, you’ve got younger, healthier-looking skin. Oh yeah, and if you use it right before you shave, you’ll have less chance of razor bumps and irritated skin.

Here are three models we stand by. Want to just use your girlfriend's brush? Apart from slightly longer bristles, which are gentler on skin, there isn’t much of a difference between his and hers. Just don't use the same brush head (because, ew).

Clinique for Men Sonic System Deep Cleansing Brush, $90, available at saksfifthavenue.com

Clarisonic Alpha Fit Men's Cleansing System, $219, available at neimanmarcus.com

Foreo Luna Cleansing System, $169, available at saksfifthavenue.com

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