Fewer things can take your skin from dull and dry to radiant and glowing faster than microdermabrasion. The heavy-duty exfoliation process can reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles in addition to unclogging pores and correcting uneven skin tone. But popping into the spa for treatments can drain your wallet and suck up your free time.

Which is why the folks over at PMD Personal Microderm came up with the idea of an at-home microdermabrasion device. The PMD Personal Microderm is a handheld device that is purported to slough off dead skin and give a professional, just-went-to-the-spa glow -- without the spa.

We asked 50 women to take the PMD Personal Microderm for a road test and see if it lives up to its claims. Here's what they said.

"I did three treatments to make sure this is an unbiased review. The first time my skin was sensitive, but the other two treatments left my skin looking like it did 20 years ago. Please be sure to watch the DVD and follow the directions. No shortcuts. If used correctly, this would give a skin clinic a run for [its] money. I would unconditionally recommend this product for the ease of use and excellent results." --vision

"I just turned 47, am really fair and have recently developed sensitive skin. So while I was skeptical [that] this could help someone like me, I was totally game to try this new in-home product. I have used it three times in three weeks -- each use was after a hot shower and a gentle cleansing. The device could not be easier to use!... Because of the treatments, I can see that my normal lotions are absorbing better, and as a direct result, my face seems more baby-like. I have already told a few girlfriends my age about this little miracle device because I am not sharing mine!" --BaliBabi

"I am 35 and have some acne scars and facial marks which will not respond to different skin treatments. It seemed like the time for laser treatment had come, but this was a much cheaper alternative!... A makeup artist at ULTA and my husband both noticed that after one use my skin was smoother and more even-toned. I have found as the weeks go by, my skin is much more responsive to skin toners and moisturizers. After my second use, I can definitely see a difference in my skin texture. Freckles, scars, and ruddy skin that I thought were permanent are starting to fade!... I have started to use the different heads and discs on my elbows on other problem sections. I expect my skin to only look better with more use and more time. It looks like I will not have to spend a ton of money on laser treatments after all!" --moosebaby

"This is an amazing product. My skin was brighter and softer right after the first use, but I wanted to wait and see the long-term effects before writing my review because it is kinda expensive. This is the real deal. It looks a little scary (the discs are kinda rough) and complicated and time-consuming, but it's not. Just follow the instructions and watch the video. That is really important -- read everything carefully. It took me less than 10 minutes and I felt nothing while I was doing it. No irritation or rawness or roughness.... There is a slight tingle when you apply toner, but that goes away soon. Even my products are working better. I never knew the kind of glow my serum was talking about 'til after using PMD. It's totally worth it."
--magictheater