I've been using this for over a month, so I can now write a good review on it.I'm 50 years old and still have acne-prone skin. I get clogged pores, blackheads, and when I do get pimples several times each month, they're the unreasonable, huge, red, never-go-away kind that keep festering and even scab over. I've found that I can use this to exfoliate my face when the pad is dry as well as using it with a good liquid cleanser when wet. I'm allergic to so many things, so being able to use it while dry is great! It roughs up the dead skin to be washed and moisturized away. It also sloughs off the invisible layer covering clogged pores so when I do it in the evening, even while in bed watching TV, when I get up in the morning, the crud in my pores has literally come to the surface, ready to be scrubbed away or lightly squeezed out if needed.I also use it in the shower or at the sink to get my skin deep-down clean. If I've worn makeup that day (and I usually don't), I remove it with a makeup removing towelette and/or a wet wash cloth with cleansing bar lather first. Then I use this pad with some Cetaphil spread across it to lightly scrub and wash my face and neck.This is the first time in over 25 years that I've finally gotten my skin under control! I use one pad for about a month, and it's good for 1x - 2x per day, along with lightly using it to do some random exfoliation every so often. My pores have shrunk, my breakouts are down by about 90%, and my face feels smooth. I don't know if it helps with wrinkles yet, but some reviews say it does, so that would be an added bonus. After using the pad, I squeeze and shake it out and put it by the sink to dry. It's light and porous, so it dries out quickly and completely, preventing mildew and bacteria from setting up housekeeping in there. If you're worried about bacteria, though, you could probably flush it with some peroxide or rubbing alcohol, then rinse and dry, or perhaps dip it in just-boiled water to kill germs. I haven't had that problem with this pad, though. I did recently buy another similar-colored, teardrop-shaped pad from Amazon and found that what I received seemed to be harsher than this one. I'm not sure if I'll try it for my face or not, but if I do, I'll be sure to update this with what happened.Finally, I do have very sensitive skin. My skin got worse for a couple of weeks before it got better, but it definitely got much better. I think it got worse because of all of the impurities I was working out of my skin along with the abrasion, so I reduced how often I used it dry until my skin calmed down and that did the trick. This is the "gentle" version of the pad. I haven't used a facial "regular" version, but I have used the body Buf Puf which is a regular version and I don't think my skin could handle that. My sensitive, middle-aged skin needs this but it doesn't need to be sanded off completely! I can't see me going without this in the future. It's a small price to pay for a month of nice-looking skin using basic cleanser.I know this was long, and I'm not a big review writer, but if I can help someone who's had as much trouble finding the right thing as I have, it's been worth the time I took to write this. Read more

I use it very gently on my face and neck before using moisturizer and I only use every OTHER night.I also use on my hands and lower arms to help get rid of crepey skin look, then add lotion.GREAT to use with a bit of moisturizing gel in the shower before shaving legs. They feel TWICE as smooth!I have sensitive skin, so I know not to overdo, and this is great and lasts me about five or six weeks. Read more

Looking for a substitute handle for the discontinued 3M Buf-Puf handle? Search on Amazon for either the "LFJ Lotion Applicator with Long Curved Handle for Back,Legs,Feet Self Application of Sunscreen, Sunless Self-Tanning, Skin Cream, Acne" or the "Easy Lotion Applicator, Back Rubs Massager Bath Brush, Extra Long Handle, Easily Self Apply Lotions, Great for Body Care". Adding Velcro (VELCRO Brand Outdoor Wide Heavy Duty Strips | 6" x 4" Pk available on Amazon - this is super strong Velcro) to either will give you a substitute back scrubber handle that uses the 3M Buf-Puf! Read more

I have suffered from acne my entire life. I finally found a face wash to combat it, but it leaves behind dry skin. Tons of it. This product polishes that all off without leaving redness or irritation. Love it! Read more

When my Buf-Puf arrived, I tried it right away. Its only been 2 days and I can already noticeably tell a difference in my skin! Its abrasive enough to give a good exfoliating experience yet still gentle enough that you dont feel like you're peeling your skin off.It's quite light weight and seems to dry quite quickly without assistance.Very satisfied with my purchase. Have a 2nd Buf-Puf I ordered at the same time as mine for my 19 yr old son with peristant acne. Already he's noticing some improvement and has helped lighten some of the scarred spots. Looking forward to seeing our results after a weeks use.You won't regret this addition to your skin care regimen. Read more

I've been using these for years and couldn't find them in any store. Thank goodness Amazon carries them. Mine were so old and thin since I use one nightly. Needed replacing very badly. Thank you for continuing to carry these for those of us who like to exfoliate on a daily basis. Read more

I've tried the (MY) Konjac sponge, the (Appearus) cellulose sponge, and the (Buf-Puf) gentle sponge.Buf-Puf, despite it's description, was the least gentle of the 3... Way too rough to be used on the face. Physical exfoliation should actually be "gentle". The plus side was that it was the most porous. Maybe too porous since it barely held any water, but this would help in avoiding a moist environment for bacteria to thrive in (something the Konjac had trouble doing). Read more

I used to us a buf puf in the 70's and I bought this purely for nostalgic reasons and 43years later I am once again in love with the product, Just remember to use lightly and don't scrub at your face or you cheeks will look like a farmers arse on a frosty morning. Read more

I bought this after reading an article regarding how to look after skin after electrolysis, to reduce the inflammation it caused. I remembered my Mum bought this for me in my tweens. Well, mother sure knows best. Within days this has made a considerable difference to my skin. My make-up is much smoother and this puff is really helping to sloth away the dead skin - especially dried up scabs from the electrolysis without damaging the skin. For years I was just washing my skin with my hands. However, this product made me realise our skin is like a plate; imagine just washing a dirty plate every day with your hands and not using a dish sponge with scourer? This product is brilliant - I can't recommend it enough! Read more

Nothing much to it when you open the box, it looks and feels like padding for the sofa. First time using it was not good, it looks like a harmless piece of sponge but it felt extremely rough on my face & I wasn’t expecting that. It gave a nice clean but I had to literally just brush over my face so it didn’t hurt. I do not have sensitive skin but this is very harsh for the face. Read more

This was recommended to me by a friend.Love love love them!Wish I bought them soonerEven though they are half the price in the states!! Read more

Just right size for hand to enable great cleaning of body in shower. Dries well and quickly so can take it on holiday. Has two sides to that can do normal or extra scrub to give body good clean and uses less shower product to give good lather. Read more