Yikes, I would stop using it. I had that happen to my face with Light Stim for Wrinkles. I’m still devastated, and looking to do a fat transfer on my face. Also, company would not reply to my queries. I’ve heard about Foreo and was trying to find out if it heats the fat layer, which could potentially cause fat loss in my opinion. Most Light Stim users seem happy with results but there were other users who had similar problems to myself. My advice would be definitely to stop till you thoroughly research. It would be great if Micelle could weigh in on this topic. Good luck!

Hi Linda,
I just used my bear mini for the first time today and I feel the exact same thing, along with an electric tingling sensation all down my scalp when I approach the top of my forehead! Did you manage to resolve this or figure out why it happens?

I find the bear to be very finnicky as to what gel you use (and how much). It seems to prefer lighter/more fluid gels than anything too thick/viscous. For example, it frequently stops working when I use the standard Nuface gel or aloe vera gel. By which I mean the middle light will not go out when in contact with the skin. If the middle light does not go out, then it is not conducting (and therefore will have no effect). It’s worth pointing that out, because the T-Sonic vibrations can still work in app mode even when the microcurrent isn’t conducting, which can lead you to think it is working when it isn’t. If using with the app, the T-Sonic pulsations are on constantly, even when the bear is not in contact with your face or if it is not conducting. However, if used manually without the app, the T-sonic pulsations only work when the microcurrent is actually conducting (when that middle light has gone out). I’ve had so many problems with mine stopping during use, that I switched to sheet masks instead of gels, which work perfectly (Klairs rich moist sensitive masks or Benton Aloe vera mask works well and suits my sensitive dehydrated skin). I alsways wash and dry the bear after use, but even though it starts off clean, when using with the gels, if the bear gets too gunky (which can happen after a few swipes) it will stop working. It can sometimes help to thoroughly wash off any residue, dry it and start again. If you have applied too much gel to your face, or applied it on damp skin, that can also prevent the bear from working. Sometimes waiting for it to absorb/dry a bit can help, or washing it off and starting again. However, sometimes that doesn’t help either. The sheet masks have never failed me and give a stress-free experience compared with all the difficulties with gels (perhaps foreo serum works, but it contains inflammatory ingredients and is super expensive). The masks are expensive though, so I use each mask twice (two consecutive days). Hope that helps. It was driving me mad and I couldn’t find any answers anywhere – including from Foreo! 🙂

I’m enjoying the results.

*I used the Cleo II, then Q, religiously for years; wasn’t sure if it worked but carried on just in case it did-! Then kids/less time & I stopped using it 10yrs ago- My face has of course naturally aged / sagged since & I’m wondering if the old gadget will help or will I be wasting time.