Are silicone face cleansing brushes better than nylon-bristle brushes?

The consensus across the skincare communities we read is yes for most users: silicone is non-porous, dries faster between uses, and is far less likely to harbor bacteria than nylon bristles. Specialist subreddit threads also flag that silicone is gentler and less likely to over-exfoliate, which was a common complaint with older nylon-bristle systems.