Game-changing beauty tools truly worth trying

Historically confined to aesthetic medicine clinics or the preserve of dermatologists, beauty tools have now entered the bathroom, with the promise to upgrade your skincare routine. But how do you find the right beauty tool to pop in your powder room cabinet or set pride of place on your shelf? Our advice is to first identify what your primary skin concerns are:

·   Lacking firmness? We suggest turning to lifting tools, such as rollers, microcurrent devices, or the Corefit Face Pointer II.

·   Waking up with accentuated fine lines? Draining brushes are the best for effectively smoothing lines and de-puffing at speed.

·   Dark spots or a dull complexion? LED masks offer a multi-facetted solution, targeting inflammation and promoting long-lasting glow.

·   Want to enhance your skincare’s effectiveness? The Lightinderm Device – with its photoactive serum capsules – might well be the answer you’re looking for!

Read our rundown of cutting-edge beauty tech, or discover all our tips for finding the right beauty tools and supplements to boost your skincare routine among our dedicated guides.

Oh My Cream Skincare Roll-On

Why we love it: Super-intuitive, this glow-giving manual beauty tool makes for a strong introduction to self-massage. Our very own roller – crafted from rose quartz stone – firms and smooths the skin and lets you focus on certain zones, stimulating circulation and relaxing facial features, while diminishing signs of tiredness.

What does it target: Jawline and facial contour definition, dull complexion, facial tension that accentuates lines, dark circles and puffy under-eyes.

How to use it: Glide across clean, lightly oiled (optional) skin, starting at the centre of the face and working your way outwards. For an enhanced decongesting and de-puffing effect, place it somewhere cool or dip it in cold water before using.

Our handpicked selection of beauty tools have all been designed for regular, safe use at home. They’re easy to use, without any specific expertise required. Each ritual should only be performed for a short time, never lasting more than a few minutes. Here’s a little extra beauty intel, concerning safety:

·   Microcurrents: Painless and gentle in terms of intensity, they only penetrate the surface layers of the skin and are suitable for most people (except when pregnant).

·   LED masks: Their non-UV, non-invasive wavelengths have been validated by numerous clinical studies.

·   Manual beauty tools (rollers, draining brushes, Face Pointer II): So long as you keep to intuitive, natural movements that respect the structure of the face and don’t apply force, you can’t really go wrong when using them.

The golden rule? Listen to your skin and your body! If a tool causes a prickling sensation, provokes unusual redness or makes your skin feel hot, reduce the level of pressure you’re exerting, or use it on a less regular basis by better spacing out its incorporation into your routine. However, in most cases, these tools are not only safe but also mind-blowingly simple to integrate into your sequence of skincare rituals. You’ll feel the benefits with just a few minutes of use!