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Apr 01, 2023

22 Best Skincare Tools And Devices For An At

By Jenna Rennert, Kiana Murden and Tracy Achonwa As ever-smarter and smaller

By Jenna Rennert, Kiana Murden and Tracy Achonwa

As ever-smarter and smaller technology transforms the way we live, innovation naturally translates to an ever-improving field of the best skincare tools to transform our complexions – no trip to the dermatologist's office required. From a collagen-producing microneedling tool to a powerful bacteria-fighting LED light, and many in between, here are 22 of the best skincare tools that prove the future of beauty is only getting brighter.

The Solawave Advanced Skincare Wand is this season's must-have beauty tool because it pairs four treatments into one ultra-portable device. Red light therapy penetrates deep to reduce the appearance of fine lines and scarring, microcurrent tones facial muscles, a low-vibration facial massage decreases puffiness, and therapeutic warmth aids the absorption of your skincare products – all in a five-minute treatment. Upgraded for 2023, its latest iteration boasts 7 LEDs – with stronger light output for faster results – plus a magnetic charging port that makes the device totally waterproof. In our review of the wand, we noticed a firmer, brighter complexion in a matter of days with consistent use. (Solawave recommends using this device three times per week.)

NuFace's pronged microcurrent massager—beloved by Vogue editors and stars like Riverdale's Madeline Petsch – stimulates facial muscles in 5- to 20-minute sessions, leaving complexions firmer and more toned. Slather on a conducting gel pre-use, so the rollers glide easily over skin. Otherwise, glide the ReFa Carat Ray Face across your face and décolletage to boost circulation and firm skin. According to the director of ReFa USA, Rie Iimura, the Vogue verified multiangular device converts light energy into microcurrent and delivers a "gripping motion that mimics an aesthetician's finger motion" through two double drainage roller prongs.

Trying to keep breakouts at bay? Upgrade your cleansing routine with devices that take face washing to the next level. Combining Swedish design with sonic cleansing technology, Foreo's pulsating disc is covered in bacteria-repelling silicone nubs that help lift impurities from pores without aggressive scrubbing. Sisley-Paris' face and throat brush offers a deep yet gentle cleanse, and its fine bristles make the skin appear smoother and softer to touch.

If you're the kind of woman for whom only the smoothest skin will do, high-powered hair removal tools are an investment you ought to consider. Painlessly removing peach fuzz and dead skin, Hollywood Smoother brings you all the benefits of professional dermaplaning from the comfort of your couch. It clears the path for skincare to penetrate more deeply, with the gentle assistance of sonic steel blades that gift an A-list glow. Philips' Lumea IPL 8000 makes a strong case for relinquishing razors entirely: its four face and body attachments laser hair at the root and bring an end to pesky ingrowns.

Droplette's Microinfusion Device is a beauty tool integral to Brooke Shields' beauty routine. Though the actor opts for the topical collagen supplement, the device can also deliver a blend of hydrating and anti-aging ingredients deep below the skin barrier.

Struggling with fine lines and dull skin? Long hailed for their powerful results, LED lights treat a range of skin-care issues in 10 minutes or less a day. Blue light decreases acne flare-ups, red stimulates the skin's collagen production and helps reduce hyperpigmentation, while yellow decreases inflammation and can even soothe sore muscles. Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare delivers similarly potent benefits with a hands-free mask made for Netflix marathons, while Trophy Skin's treatment utilises four UV wavelengths to reduce the appearance of sun damage and fine lines.

Solawave's Bye Acne device uses LED light therapy to treat acne. Here, red light targets hyperpigmentation, inflammation, and redness, while blue light eradicates acne-causing bacteria by helping reduce sebum production. In a three-minute treatment, this promises to combat stubborn blemishes and accelerate the healing process. FaceGym takes a handsfree approach with its LED patch, which adheres to breakouts on the back, chest or face to provide a dependable dose of blue light. Simply stick it on to your problem areas, then sit back and relax – this one clears pores and texture in just 20 minutes a day.

Should your 2023 resolutions include a "no pore left behind" mantra, consider these two helpful tools: Dermaflash's two-in-one sonic extractor first pulls out pesky blackheads gently, then helps push serum into the skin. The GloPRO, a cultish microneedling tool, promotes wound healing to stimulate cellular turnover and collagen production.

Mimic the hands of Hollywood's most in-demand facialists with these sculpting and facial toning devices that contour cheekbones, lift jawlines, and massage heavy eyebrows. Jillian Dempsey's vibrating tool relaxes tense muscles for a smoother appearance, while Nurse Jamie's lifting roller allows creams to penetrate deeper into the skin.

Puffy under-eyes are no match for the gua sha – like Eve Lom and Angela Caglia's rose quartz rendition, which relieves a swollen visage with the help of Lom's rejuvenating oil. Translated directly as "scraping," the traditional Chinese tool can increase blood flow, drain the lymphatic system, and tone complexions when moved over the skin in quick motions. Sarah Chapman's tool deals a double blow to bloated morning face, with both a knuckle-like roller and serum-smoothing disc tapper designed to sculpt and soothe.

Fight redness, reduce inflammation, and take down puffiness with an ice therapy session. There are Omorovicza's Cooling Derma Globes or Angela Caglia's Gold Cryo wands – both designed to be kept in the freezer before use for the ultimate jolt of blood-circulating cold. For classic face rollers, on the other hand, models by BeautyBio and Susanne Kaufmann help boost circulation, relax muscle tension, and promote a radiant complexion.

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