Watch This Machine Suck Blackheads Out Of People's Faces

Christmas is a time to sit back, relax and... watch people have blackheads sucked out of their faces.

In the video above, a handful of vloggers try out a ‘blackhead vacuum cleaner’ - with fascinating results.

The product (professionally known as an electric pore cleanser) sucks oil and dead skin up off the face, leaving a grossly satisfying bit of facial residue on the device itself.

“This is nasty!” says YouTuber Jeffree Star, while asking his green-haired co-star if it feels weird on his face.

“It’s not too bad,” he replies. “I can feel it pulling on my nose for sure.”

But using the device isn’t all fun and games. YouTuber Nicole Skyes said that after using it, she was left with a bruised face.

“It had these weird bruised lines,” she explained. “But my chin does feel really soft.”

YouTuber Hey Its Feiii branded it as the “most disgusting, but coolest thing she’s done”.

Organic Beauty Week: Our Top Five Picks For Oily/Combination Skin

Steam Clean - Skin & Tonic(01 of05)

There’s a lot more to Skin & Tonic than a clever name that speaks to gin lovers - its Steam Clean is a God send for oily skin types.

Anyone would think that using oil on an oily skin type would make all hell break out, but the product is based on the principle that “oil attracts oil” meaning the 'good' plant oils bind with the 'bad' oils, dirts & residues.

Skin & Tonic say: “The cleansing balm keeps the skin's PH balanced (unlike many cleansers that contain foaming agents that strip the skin creating an alkaline environment and an over-production of sebum that can result in breakouts).”

The product can be used in three ways - as makeup remover, as a hot cleanser (when used with a hot muslin cloth) and as an intensive moisturiser/lip balm.

I used it primarily as a makeup remover -gently rubbing oil all over the face, including the eye area, and wiping off using hot water and a muslin cloth. The oil was pleasantly effective way to remove even waterproof mascara. After using, the skin is at its best - neither too dry or oily.

Steam Clean - Skin & Tonic
50g, £27
99% Organic (credit:Skin Tonic)

Purifying Palmarosa Toner - Neal’s Yard(02 of05)

It’s safe to say that toning is the poor relation of the beauty regime, with many overlooking this important step.

After cleansing the face, toning allows us to wipe off any excess residue from the day (or indeed the face wash) and serves to balance and soothe the skin.

Neal’s Yard Purifying Palmarosa Toner is great for oily/combination skin, as it balances oils by controlling shine and rejuvenates drier or tighter areas.

Either apply with cotton wool or spray directly to face, then moisturise.

What’s more, the 200ml bottle lasts for ages and the blue glass looks gorgeous on display in the bedroom or bathroom.

Purifying Palmarosa Toner
200ml, £16
97% Organic (credit:Neals Yard)

Lemon Myrtle No.3: Honey Moisturiser - Therapi(03 of05)

When it comes to finding the right moisturiser for oily/combination skin, there is a fine line to tread.

While lots of moisturisers are too heavy for this skin type, those engineered to cater to this complex skin type are very watery and unsatisfying.

Therapi’s Lemon Myrtle Honey moisturiser strikes the right balance, it’s creamy and nourishing, while remaining easily absorbed.

You can count on witchazel to refine, honey to moisturise and lemon myrtle to purify and hydrate.

Lemon Myrtle Honey Moisturiser
50ml, £32
91% Organic (credit:Therapi)

Gentle Scrub - Skin & Tonic(04 of05)

Gentle Scrub
50ml, £18
74% Organic

Considering microbeads are soon to be made illegal, we need to start searching for a new way to exfoliate our skin - and Skin & Tonic’s Gentle Scrub may be the answer.

Made with oat, rosehip and French pink clay, the scrub is gentle and detoxifying. It doesn’t leave you feeling like you just used sandpaper on your T-zone, like other scrubs can.

The scrub comes in a powder form and you need to add water and massage using circular movements. It leaves a light pink clay-like residue on the face, which is easy to wash off using water and a muslin cloth or another face wash.

Bonus: it also doubles up as a face mask, just add honey. (credit:Skin Tonic)

Rosehip BioRegenerate Oil - Pai Skincare(05 of05)

Rosehip is very much the beauty ingredient du jour, so it’s no surprise Pai’s Rosehip BioRegenerate Oil - which goes one step further than other products by using the Rosehip fruit and seed - is one of its most popular products.

Suitable for all skin types, the anti-inflammatory properties help settle, smooth and brighten your face after a long day. You’ll wake up looking fresh faced and fancy free.

Warning: the oil is a vibrant orange, which transfers to the skin, leaving you looking a little bit like you’ve just left the TOWIE set. Best applied about 15 minutes before bed, to avoid any transfer to your pillowcases.

Rosehip BioRegenerate Oil
30ml, £22
99.8% Organic (credit:Pai)

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