The Ultimate Guide to Facial Care Tools: Enhance Your Skincare Routine

I can’t remember what life was like before incorporating the best Facial Care Tools into my routine. What started with a simple jade roller has evolved into a comprehensive collection of advanced gadgets. These tools now play a vital role in addressing various skin concerns, effectively bringing professional skincare treatments into the comfort of my home, bypassing the need for frequent dermatologist visits.

While the humble jade roller still holds a place in my skincare arsenal—perfect for boosting circulation, especially when used with a sheet mask—my collection of beauty products has significantly expanded. Tools like Joanna Czech’s angled facial massager offer similar circulation benefits but are also expertly designed for sculpting cheekbones and refining the jawline. For a more advanced approach, the NuFace device employs microcurrent technology, delivering noticeable firming and toning results with consistent application. When my skin needs overall rejuvenation, including improved radiance and diminished fine lines, my go-to is the LED face mask from Dr. Dennis Gross. It simultaneously combats signs of aging and acne. Just when I thought my collection was complete, innovations like the Hailey Bieber-endorsed Medicube Age R Pro emerged, designed to enhance the penetration of skincare ingredients, and Therabody’s depuffing wand, which uses cold therapy to refresh the face. Since integrating these diverse facial care tools, my skin has never looked healthier or more vibrant.

Below, I delve into these and many more of the best facial care tools available today, each rigorously tested and reviewed by Vogue beauty editors. Keep reading to find out which of these tools could be the perfect additions to elevate your skincare regimen.

Discover the Best Facial Care Tools for Every Skin Need

Best LED Face Mask: Currentbody Skin LED Light Therapy Face Mask

Why We Love It: If you’re battling fine lines and lackluster skin, LED light therapy is a clinically proven solution. In just 10 minutes a day, this powerful facial care tool can address a spectrum of skin concerns. “LED light therapy is a safe skin treatment using low-level light available in different colors and wavelengths,” explains dermatologist Dr. Melanie Palm to Vogue. She further notes that different light wavelengths effectively treat various conditions, “including acne, inflammation, swelling, signs of aging, stimulating collagen, and even minor wounds.” The Vogue Verified Currentbody LED face mask is designed for ease of use, featuring a flexible silicone that comfortably contours to the face. Its hands-free design allows for multitasking while undergoing treatment. FDA-cleared and clinically validated, this facial care tool is proven to visibly reduce wrinkles in just four weeks.

Editor’s experience: “Hands-free skincare devices are essential for me because I’m always on my phone. I’ve noticed a significant improvement in skin brightness, and while I’m proactively addressing future fine lines, the convenience is unmatched. It’s also worth noting this mask’s cameo in Netflix’s Emily in Paris.” —Iman Balagam, contributor
Type: Flexible silicone LED Face Mask
What It’s Good For: Patented flexible silicone LED face mask designed to improve skin tone, texture, and firmness
Specs: FDA-approved, two light wavelengths: red (633nm) and near-infrared (830nm)
Best For: Brightening, fine lines, wrinkles, texture, pigmentation
How to Use: Begin with clean, dry skin. Secure the mask using the provided straps. Activate the 10-minute treatment and use three to five times weekly.

Best IPL Device: Braun Silk Expert Pro 5 IPL Hair Removal System

Why We Love It: For effective at-home laser hair removal, IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) technology is frequently recommended by experts over traditional laser devices. IPL emits a broad spectrum of light wavelengths, which can also enhance skin texture and tone in addition to hair removal. “You should choose an IPL device that can detect skin tone and automatically adjust the light intensity accordingly,” advises board-certified dermatologist Dr. Noah Gratch to Vogue. This Braun device excels in this aspect, ensuring hair follicle removal without skin damage. “IPL hair removal devices are suitable for use on the legs, arms, underarms, outer bikini line, back, chest, and lower face,” Dr. Gratch adds. However, it’s crucial to note that IPL is most effective for individuals with lighter skin tones due to its melanin-targeting mechanism, which can pose risks of burns or discoloration on darker skin.

Type: IPL device
What It’s Good For: Long-lasting, at-home hair removal and skin texture improvement
Specs: FDA-approved, three intensity levels (Standard, Gentle, Extra Gentle)
Best For: Hair removal, skin tone enhancement (for light skin tones)
How to Use: Shave the treatment area prior to use. Select the appropriate treatment head for the area (underarms, precision for bikini line and upper lip, wide for larger areas). Glide the device over the skin to remove hair.

Best Skincare Wand: Solawave 4-in-1 Radiant Renewal Skincare Wand with Red Light Therapy

Why We Love It: Achieve at-home facials effortlessly with the Solawave Radiant Renewal Wand. This multi-functional facial care tool combines four treatments in a single, portable device, making it an essential beauty gadget. Red light therapy penetrates deeply to minimize fine lines and scars, microcurrent technology tones facial muscles, gentle vibrations reduce puffiness, and therapeutic warmth enhances skincare product absorption—all within a brief five-minute session.

Editor’s experience: “The Solawave’s portability and ease of use are unmatched. Its compact design makes it perfect for travel, ensuring my skincare routine remains consistent on the go. Plus, the quick treatment time fits seamlessly into even the busiest schedules.” —Iman Balagam, contributor
Type: Skincare Wand
Specs: One light wavelength: red (630nm)
What It’s Good For: Reduces wrinkles, dark circles, blemishes, and dark spots; diminishes puffiness; and improves skincare product absorption
Best For: Wrinkles, fine lines, dark spots, puffiness, enhancing product efficacy
How to Use: Cleanse and dry your face, apply a thin layer of Renew Complex Serum or a conductive gel. Glide the wand upwards across your face, covering forehead, cheeks, under-eyes, jawline, neck, and upper lip.

Best Microcurrent Device: NuFace Trinity+

Why We Love It: The NuFace Trinity+, a pronged microcurrent massager, is a favorite among Vogue editors and celebrities like Cynthia Erivo and Madeline Petsch for its ability to firm and tone the complexion. This facial care tool delivers microcurrent stimulation to facial muscles in short 5- to 20-minute sessions. For optimal use, apply a conductive gel to ensure smooth roller glide. Many users describe the Trinity+ as transformative, noting its effectiveness in smoothing lines, toning, lifting, and sculpting facial muscles through intelligent microcurrent technology.

Editor’s experience: “NuFace is my go-to facial care tool for instantly sculpted features. It’s quick, easy, painless, and incredibly effective for facial toning. Just a few passes along my cheekbones and jawline, and I’m camera-ready.” —Kiana Murden, senior beauty shopping writer
Type: Microcurrent tool
Specs: FDA Cleared, 340 microamps at maximum intensity
What It’s Good For: Stimulates facial muscles to tone, lift, and tighten, providing both immediate and lasting results
Best For: Wrinkles, fine lines, sculpting, facial toning
How to Use: Cleanse skin with an oil-free cleanser and apply a serum. Brush on the Microcurrent Activator and gently glide the device over your skin.

Best Face Massager: Joanna Czech The Facial Massager

Why We Love It: While a personal session with Joanna Czech at her New York salon might not be feasible daily, her product line brings her expertise home. Joanna Czech’s The Facial Massager, used for just minutes each day, effectively reduces puffiness, tightens, tones, and sculpts the jawline. This facial care tool stands out due to its robust, waterproof design and its ability to enhance product absorption. Pair it with your favorite skincare serums, creams, or masks to maximize product penetration.

Editor’s Experience: “One facial with Joanna Czech was all it took to get me hooked. Though daily treatments aren’t possible, this facial roller mimics her massage techniques, boosting blood flow, reducing puffiness, and relieving tension. I highly recommend it!” —Kiana Murden, beauty shopping writer
Type: Facial Massager
Specs: Aluminum and zinc alloy
What It’s Good For: Designed for at-home use to replicate Joanna’s salon treatments, sculpting, depuffing, and enhancing product absorption
Best For: Lifting, firming, depuffing, fine lines, wrinkles, improved product absorption
How to Use: Glide the facial massager across your face and décolletage to improve circulation and firm skin.

Best Cleansing Brush: Foreo LUNA 4 Face Cleansing Brush

Why We Love It: Foreo’s LUNA 4 combines Swedish design with sonic cleansing technology. This pulsating facial care tool features bacteria-resistant silicone touchpoints that gently lift impurities from pores without harsh scrubbing. For those who find makeup removal tedious, a Foreo device simplifies the process, effectively removing sweat, oil, and dirt. The result is smoother, clearer skin with a healthy glow.

Editor’s experience: “Even after double cleansing, I often question if my makeup and city grime are fully removed. Foreo offers that assurance. It’s user-friendly and made of silicone, so it stays germ-free in the shower, where I store mine.” —Iman Balagam, contributor
Type: Silicone Electric Cleansing Brush/Massager
What It’s Good For: Enhances skincare absorption and is clinically proven to remove 99% of dirt, oil, and makeup residue
Specs: Battery Powered (1 Lithium Polymer required)
Best For: Facial cleansing, firming, makeup removal, improving skin texture
How to Use: Apply a thin layer of cleanser, press the power button to turn on for cleansing mode, or double press for firming massage mode. Glide outwards along the face until the device turns off automatically.

Best LED Light Therapy Tool: Dr. Dennis Gross DRx SpectraLite Dpl FaceWare Pro

Why We Love It: Dr. Dennis Gross’s hands-free mask simplifies LED therapy, making it easy to use even while watching Netflix. This facial care tool offers three treatment modes to rejuvenate skin using LED red and blue light to combat bacteria and smooth wrinkles. Just three minutes daily can yield noticeable improvements. Despite its futuristic appearance, the mask is surprisingly comfortable.

Editor’s experience: “I appreciate the time-efficient aspect of this mask. Just three minutes a day is manageable, unlike longer treatments. It feels like a proactive step for my skin’s future, and it’s certainly a conversation starter on FaceTime.” —Iman Balagam, contributor
Type: LED Mask with silicone strap
What It’s Good For: Smooths skin, reduces fine lines, prevents acne, firms skin, and clears existing acne with blue and red light
Specs: FDA-cleared, four light wavelengths: red (630 – 700nm), blue (400 – 470nm), infrared (800 – 1200nm), and amber (590nm – 630mm)
Best For: Acne, wrinkles, fine lines, skin rejuvenation, acne prevention
How to Use: Cleanse skin, place the mask over your face, and secure straps. Hold the button for two seconds to select the light mode. The device will automatically shut off after the timer concludes the treatment.

Best for Hair Growth: Currentbody LED Hair Growth Helmet

Why We Love It: Red light therapy is recognized by experts as a top method for stimulating hair growth. It works by “improving energy production at a cellular level as well as increasing blood supply to the area,” according to dermatologist Dr. Lauren Penzi. Among hair growth devices, Currentbody’s helmet is highly endorsed by professionals. Board-certified dermatologist Dr. Blair Murphy-Rose has noted patient success with this facial care tool. She advises pairing it with topical or oral treatments for best results, depending on the cause of hair thinning. Vogue contributor Danielle James tested it over six months and reported significant improvements in hair density and length, detailed in her review.

Editor’s Experience: “Currentbody’s 16-week guarantee is impressive, but I saw changes by week 12. Shedding decreased by week 6, and hair health improved by week 8. By week 20, new growth was evident. Daily use might have accelerated results.” —Danielle James, contributor
Type: Red light therapy helmet
What It’s Good For: Hands-free red light therapy designed for scalp treatment to promote hair growth using advanced technology.
Specs: FDA-cleared, emits red light at 620-660nm, protective charging base, USB-powered, available in two sizes for fit
Best For: Hair growth, improving hair density and health
How to Use: Place the helmet on clean, dry hair and power on the device. Treatment lasts 10 minutes, after which the device automatically shuts off.

Best Laser Device: Lyma Laser

Why We Love It: The Lyma Laser is a highly recommended, FDA-cleared, clinic-grade facial care tool, surpassing traditional LED light therapy in potency. It transforms skin by delivering a painless, low-level clinical strength laser (500mW power at 808nm wavelength) deep into the skin, promoting cellular repair and regeneration. The result is a visible improvement in wrinkles, sun damage, redness, and pigmentation. Though a significant investment, its benefits are substantial. Joanna Czech, a fan of this device, advises using it as a spot treatment to diminish dark spots over time.

Editor’s Experience: “By week five, I noticed a change in my skin and received compliments—attributing it solely to this device. It traveled with me internationally, proving useful for post-jet-lag recovery. Sunspots faded, and my skin looked plumper and brighter.” —Margaux Anbouba, senior beauty editor
Type: Laser
What It’s Good For: Reduces fine lines, dark spots, improves skin texture and tone, and combats hyperpigmentation
Specs: FDA-Cleared, Near infra-red 500mW laser technology
Best For: Wrinkles, texture, dark Spots, hyperpigmentation, skin rejuvenation
How to Use: Hold the laser over the target area for three minutes for spot treatment, or glide it across the face and body for broader treatment.

Best Depuffing: Therabody TheraFace Depuffing Wand

Why We Love It: For those prone to puffiness, Therabody’s latest launch, the TheraFace Depuffing Wand, is a game-changer. This facial care tool quickly diminishes morning puffiness around the eyes and cheeks, providing a refreshing lift and subtle sculpt. It utilizes cold therapy with three preset temperatures (57°, 54°, 50°) to tighten skin, akin to an ice roller, without the risk of freezer burn or rapid warming. Additionally, it offers heat therapy—at 95°, 100°, 108°—to enhance skincare product absorption.

What It’s Good For: Reducing under-eye bags and morning or post-flight facial puffiness
Specs: Plastic wand with a copper/aluminum alloy head for cold and heat therapy
Best For: Depuffing, firming, enhancing product absorption
How to Use: Glide the wand across clean, dry skin on areas needing treatment such as under-eyes, cheeks, jawline, and forehead.

Best For Contouring: Jillian Dempsey Gold Bar

Why We Love It: Mimic the techniques of top Hollywood facialists with Jillian Dempsey’s Gold Sculpting Bar. This facial care tool contours cheekbones, lifts jawlines, and massages tense eyebrows. The 24-karat gold vibrating bar mimics massage effects with 6000 rotations per minute, boosting blood flow, relaxing muscles, depuffing, and sculpting the face—an excellent enhancement to your morning gua sha routine.

Type: Facial Massager
What It’s Good For: Sculpts and defines cheekbones, jawline, chin, and neck areas, providing facial toning
Specs: 24K gold plated vibrating bar with 6,000 rotations per minute
Best For: Lifting, Toning, Contouring, muscle relaxation, depuffing
How to Use: Apply moisturizer, then move the bar upward along the jawline towards the temples for up to five minutes.

Best for Acne: OmniLux Mini Blemish Eraser

Why We Love It: Skip waiting days for blemishes to clear with pimple patches or spot treatments. The OmniLux Mini Blemish Eraser speeds up the process. This targeted facial care tool combines hydrocolloid patches infused with salicylic acid and green tea antioxidants with LED light therapy. Blue light (415nm) eliminates surface bacteria, while red light (633 nm) reduces inflammation and redness. Its hands-free design allows for uninterrupted daily activities during treatment.

Type: Silicone Mini LED device
What It’s Good For: Targets breakouts, clinically proven to combat acne-causing bacteria and reduce inflammation
Specs: FDA-cleared, two wavelengths: 415nm (blue) and 633nm (red)
Best For: Acne, inflammation, redness, spot treatment for blemishes
How to Use: Apply hydrocolloid patches to blemishes, adhere the device on top, and use for 10 minutes, four times weekly until blemishes subside.

Best for Microneedling: BeautyBio GloPRO Regeneration Tool

Why We Love It: For a “no pore left behind” approach in 2024, BeautyBio’s GloPRO is an ideal microneedling tool. This cult-favorite facial care tool promotes skin’s natural healing to boost cellular turnover and collagen production. Just 60 seconds of daily use is claimed to yield a plumper, more radiant complexion. Despite its appearance, this microneedling tool is painless and enhances skincare absorption and skin tightening with three-times-a-week usage.

Type: Microneedling LED Light Tool
What It’s Good For: Red LED light technology enhances skin appearance through pulse stimulation, promoting collagen production
Specs: One light wavelength: red (620-625nm)
Best For: Smoothing, retexturing, enhancing skin radiance, collagen stimulation
How to Use: Sanitize skin with alcohol pads, gently use the device on your face for 60 seconds, and immediately apply serums to maximize results.

Best Dermaplaning Device: Dermaflash LUXE+ Advanced Sonic Dermaplaning Device

Why We Love It: For quick facials without salon visits, the Dermaflash two-in-one sonic extractor is excellent. This facial care tool features a stainless steel spatula for skin refinement. Its Extract mode gently removes blackheads, dirt, and oil, while the Infuse mode enhances serum penetration. Used with your preferred active ingredients, it boosts product absorption and efficacy.

Type: Dermaplaning Device
What It’s Good For: Exfoliates dead skin cells and eliminates blackheads, dirt, and oil buildup, promoting smoother skin
Specs: Sonic dermaplaning system
Best For: Blackheads, skincare absorption, peach fuzz removal, exfoliation
How to Use: Prepare skin with Preflash Essential Skin Prep to remove surface oils. Hold the device at a 45-degree angle and use short, feathery strokes on taut skin. Follow with your regular skincare routine.

Best for Tense Muscles: Theraface PRO Microcurrent Facial Device

Why We Love It: For those tempted to use a Theragun on their face, the TheraFace Pro is designed specifically for facial use. Unlike many single-function tools, this 8-in-1 facial care tool offers a range of treatments from percussive massage to LED light therapy, hot and cold therapy, and facial cleansing, with interchangeable heads for customization. Its versatility is ideal for both relaxation after a long day and skin prep before makeup application—celebrity makeup artist Fiona Stiles is a known advocate.

Editor’s experience: “With TMJ, relaxing my facial muscles is challenging. The TheraFace Pro is the only tool that effectively relieves my facial tension. The massage is incredibly soothing, and combining it with LED light therapy enhances the benefits.” —Kiana Murden, beauty shopping writer
Type: Facial Massaging Device
What It’s Good For: An 8-in-1 device featuring facial massage, LED light therapy, hot & cold therapy, and cleansing for comprehensive skincare
Specs: Three light wavelengths: red, blue, and infrared
Best For: Cleansing, sculpting, inflammation, acne, tension relief, comprehensive facial treatment
How to Use: Apply conductive gel and select the microcurrent setting. Glide upwards on all facial areas, including chin, cheekbones, nose, and temples. Rinse skin and pat dry after treatment.

Best Gua Sha: Mount Lai The Jade Gua Sha Facial Lifting Tool

Why We Love It: Say goodbye to puffy under-eyes with Mount Lai’s gua sha tool. Available in jade, rose quartz, black obsidian, and amethyst, this facial care tool allows you to choose based on your preferences or needs. This traditional Chinese tool, meaning “scraping,” boosts blood flow, drains the lymphatic system, and tones skin when used in quick motions. Daily practice offers both visual and meditative benefits, enhancing any self-care routine.

Editor’s experience: “Lacking naturally defined features, gua sha is essential for adding definition to my face. Initially skeptical, I quickly noticed its impact. Consistency is key—daily use leads to visible results. Its portability is a bonus, making it perfect for on-the-go skincare.” —Iman Balagam, contributor
Type: Gua Sha Stone
What It’s Good For: Boosts circulation, sculpts the face, promotes lymphatic drainage, and releases tension
Specs: Made of 100% jade, rose quartz, black obsidian, or amethyst stone
Best For: Puffiness, contouring, tension release, lymphatic drainage, facial sculpting
How to Use: Apply oil or serum, glide down the neck, smooth forehead, gently massage eye area, contour cheeks, and sculpt jawline.

Best Infrared Sauna Blanket: Higher Dose Infrared Sauna Blanket

Why We Love It: For those lacking space or budget for a traditional sauna, the Higher Dose Infrared Sauna Blanket is an excellent alternative. This portable facial care tool offers similar benefits, folding away for easy storage. It uses far infrared rays to induce sweat and detoxify from environmental toxins, increasing heart rate like a light jog. Beyond detox and calorie burn, it reduces stress, boosts mood, improves circulation, and enhances skin radiance.

Editor’s experience: “My sauna blanket is a staple in my routine for over four years. It’s my go-to for relaxation and focused work sessions. I pair it with magnesium spray and body oil post-rinse. Hydration before and after is crucial—dehydration is a risk.” —Iman Balagam, contributor
Type: Sauna Blanket
What It’s Good For: Water-resistant, elevated Polyurethane and infrared heat promote full-body sweat, detox, and calorie burn. Charcoal and crystals enhance benefits and generate negative ions.
Specs: Temperature range: 68 to 158 degrees Fahrenheit
Best For: Detoxing, calorie burning, mood boosting, skin glow, stress reduction, improved blood flow, full body wellness
How to Use: Wear skin-covering clothes and socks or a blanket insert. Preheat for 10 minutes, lay on a heat-resistant surface, zip in for 30-45 minutes. Follow with a cool shower.

Best Face Roller: Herbivore Stone Facial Roller

Why We Love It: Classic face rollers, like Herbivore’s, are renowned for boosting circulation, relaxing muscle tension, and enhancing skin radiance. This jade facial care tool is crafted from ethically sourced, high-quality stones, combining effectiveness with chic design. It also aids in lymphatic drainage, toxin elimination, and sinus relief, particularly beneficial for those prone to congestion.

Type: Jade Stone Roller
What It’s Good For: Boosts circulation, relaxes muscle tension, and enhances skin’s radiant glow
Specs: Jade facial roller
Best For: Puffiness, fine lines, detoxing, improving skin radiance, sinus relief
How to Use: Apply face oil, roll from the face center outwards and upwards, and down the neck sides. Refrigerate for a cooling effect.

Best Korean Skincare Tool for Glass Skin: Medicube Age-R Booster Pro

Why We Love It: Medicube Age-R Booster Pro, a standout Korean beauty innovation, is essential for advanced skincare routines. This facial care tool utilizes Electroporation to enhance product penetration without needles. With four modes and safety for all skin types, clinical trials show it boosts ingredient absorption by 785%. Daily use transforms your routine into a spa-like experience.

Editor’s experience: “Hailey Bieber’s TikTok introduction to the Medicube Age-R Booster last year made me a believer. This K-Beauty tool is effortless, painless, and visibly improves skin plumpness and glossiness after each use. It’s perfect for pre-vacation skin prep!” —Kiana Murden, senior beauty shopping writer
Type: Facial Treatment Device
What It’s Good For: Enhances radiance, elasticity, pore care, and facial contouring, improving overall skin health
Specs: Electrical stimulation technology
Best For: Hydration, plumping, enhancing skin radiance, pore refinement
How to Use: Cleanse skin and apply skincare products. Turn on the device and select from watering, boosting, or focus methods. Use watering (circular motions), boosting (sliding), or focus (pressing) methods as preferred.

Best for Big Events: ZIIP Halo

Why We Love It: The ZIIP Halo is a top recommendation for pre-event skincare, especially for occasions involving photography. One editor tested it for two months and confirmed its value. Despite using microcurrent technology, it’s painless, feeling like a gentle vibration. With 26 waveform and intensity combinations via its app, frequent use delivers consistent, non-repetitive results. This facial care tool is a true investment in your skin’s immediate and long-term appearance.

Editor’s experience: “The ZIIP Halo delivers immediate eyebrow lift and cheek lifting effects, making it clear why celebrities favor this device before red carpet events.” — Veronica Cristino, Contributor
Type: Microcurrent tool
Specs: 50 Hz frequency, 900 nanoamps to 400 microamps power levels
What It’s Good For: Provides an immediate lifting effect ideal for pre-event preparation for weddings or red carpets
Best For: Dark circles, fine lines, wrinkles, texture, immediate facial lifting, pre-event skin enhancement
How to Use: Apply four to eight pumps of Electric Complex Gel to clean, dry skin. Activate the device via the globes or ZIIP App. Use three to five times weekly for at least six weeks for best results. Perform a sensitivity test before first use.

Best Dry Brush: Goop Beauty Ultimate Dry Brush

Why We Love It: Many dry brushes are flimsy or too abrasive, but the Goop Beauty Ultimate Dry Brush stands out. This “ultimate” facial care tool is crafted from pure, natural sisal, gentle yet effective at exfoliating dead skin cells. Its easy-grip handle ensures thorough exfoliation across all areas.

Editor’s experience: “As a fan of Gwyneth Paltrow’s wellness approach, I’m a devotee of dry brushing. This brush feels great, effectively removes dead skin, and leaves my skin incredibly soft. I enjoy the ritual and follow up with a rich body oil.” — Iman Balagam, Contributor
Type: Body Brush
What It’s Good For: Exfoliates and removes dead skin to reveal smooth, glowing skin across the body
Specs: Brush made from pure natural sisal
Best For: Exfoliation, circulation, revealing smooth skin
How to Use: Use on dry skin before showering or bathing. Brush upwards towards the heart from feet, using small strokes or circular motions for three to five minutes.

Best For Skincare Absorption: Droplette Microinfusion Device

Why We Love It: The Droplette Microinfusion Device is a key beauty tool in Brooke Shields’ routine. This innovative facial care tool enhances ingredient penetration at a molecular level, surpassing topical application effectiveness. It uses an aerosol mist to deposit tiny droplets past the skin barrier. While Shields uses the collagen capsule, various capsules like glycolic acid, growth factors, and retinol are available for diverse skin concerns.

Editor’s experience: “I reconsidered product wastage until using Droplette and noticing improved skin hydration, reduced redness, and increased plumpness. Skincare is an investment, and Droplette maximizes its return. Their hyaluronic acid lip plumping capsule is also a great pre-event boost—a filler-free alternative.” —Iman Balagam, contributor
Type: Skincare Device
What It’s Good For: Needle-free technology for delivering ingredients like collagen and retinol 20 times deeper into the skin, maximizing product efficacy
Specs: Micro-infusion Technology, Charging Adapter
Best For: Skincare absorption, plumping, hydration, enhanced ingredient delivery
How to Use: Insert a serum capsule into the chamber until it clicks. Tilt your head back, position the white side half an inch from your skin, turn on the device, and move the mist in slow circles across your face, following a recommended sequence from right cheek to forehead.

Best for Skin Tightening: Currentbody RF Radio Frequency Device

Why We Love It: Radio frequency (RF) benefits are becoming increasingly recognized in skincare. RF devices heat the skin to stimulate collagen production, tighten tissue, and enhance skin quality, as dermatologist Brendan Camp explained to Vogue. The Currentbody RF Radio Frequency Skin Tightening Device brings this professional treatment into home use, maintaining skin at 104 degrees Fahrenheit for optimal tightening, wrinkle reduction, and texture improvement. This facial care tool makes advanced skin tightening accessible at home.

Editor’s Experience: “The device delivers gentle warmth and maintains a comfortable 104 degrees Fahrenheit for collagen production, according to experts. I focus on forehead lines, crow’s feet, and laugh lines.” —Iman Balagam, contributor
Type: Skin-care device
What It’s Good For: At-home radio frequency treatment designed for skin tightening and collagen stimulation with consistent application
Specs: FDA-cleared
Best For: Collagen production, firming, improving skin texture, wrinkle reduction
How to Use: Apply radio frequency gel to clean, dry skin and glide the device in circular motions across the face for up to 70 minutes, or follow a five-minute regimen.

Understanding Beauty Technology: A Guide to Facial Care Tools

LED Light Therapy: Esthetician Elizabeth Hand explains LED light therapy as a non-invasive treatment using specific light wavelengths for various skin concerns. Look for devices with both red and blue lights. Red light boosts collagen and healing, while blue light targets acne bacteria.
Microcurrent: Microcurrent technology, as Hand describes, uses low-level electrical currents to tone facial muscles, mimicking natural impulses to enhance muscle tone and firmness.
Cryotherapy: Cryotherapy, involving brief exposure to freezing temperatures, reduces inflammation and swelling, leading to a refreshed appearance, according to Hand.
Facial Massage: Facial massage stimulates blood flow, delivering nutrients and oxygen for a radiant complexion. It also aids in lymphatic drainage, reducing puffiness. Hand emphasizes it as the “easiest at-home treatment.”
Laser: The Lyma Laser, the first FDA-cleared at-home laser, reduces aging signs, wrinkles, redness, and pigmentation. It reaches the dermis base, prompting cells to regenerate and produce more collagen and elastin.
Microneedling: Microneedling creates tiny skin punctures to stimulate natural wound healing, boosting collagen and elastin production, Hand clarifies.
Dermaplaning: Dermaplaning uses a surgical blade to remove peach fuzz and dead skin cells, smoothing skin and improving product penetration. Frequency varies based on hair growth, typically every two to four weeks.
Radio Frequency: Radio frequency devices use electromagnetic waves to generate heat, stimulating collagen production and improving skin firmness. Consistent use can yield results similar to professional RF treatments, as aesthetician Athena Hewett notes.

Choosing the Right Facial Care Tool for Your Needs

Elizabeth Hand advises that selecting the right beauty tool depends on your skincare goals, concerns, and timing, such as preparing for events or holidays. Consult with an aesthetician and research expert-recommended tools for home use, especially for sensitive skin. “I always recommend an LED mask as the number one at-home tool that everyone can benefit from.”

Are At-Home Beauty Tools Worth the Investment?

Hand supports at-home beauty tools as valuable supplements to a skincare routine, not replacements. She cautions against at-home dermaplaning and microneedling due to risks, recommending professional services for these treatments.

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