I was going to return this because of the base holder, but because the actual cleansing brush is actually wellmade and works so well, I decided to keep it.About the base: it is literally just a base that the brush stands in. I rinse mine off and put it in its stand next to the bathroom sink. You cannot charge this while it's standing in its base, which was my reason for considering returning it. It would be a perfect item if it had a charger built into the base, or simply a hole to be able to plug the charge into it!As aforementioned, it is wellmade. The brush itself is made of quality plastic. The digital screen that shows the level of charge works perfectly. It's bright and clearly visible.It has a powerful motor in it. It does not cease working if you push hard. It's honestly a great facial cleansing brush.It comes with a variety of brush heads. I prefer the soft bristle brush on my face. It feels good and does a great job. I actually use the harder bristle brush on my feet when I do a pedicure, and it helps with my footcare. The brushes are easily interchangeable; they simply pop on and off.After each use I wash and rinse mine, followed by wiping it dry with a hand towel. It is extremely easy to keep clean.This does a fantastic job of cleansing. My pores are definitely cleaner - I have inspected them in my lighted magnifying mirror!I'm very pleased with this item. I hope to see this updated in the future with a charging base. To my surprise, it actually stays charged for weeks at a time!I do recommend. This ended up being the best one I've found.