Life before incorporating the best skin care tools into my home routine feels like a distant memory. What began with a simple jade roller, often left untouched, has evolved into an impressive collection of advanced gadgets. These tools empower me to address various skin concerns effectively, all without needing to step into a dermatologist’s office.
Vogue’s Top Picks for Home Skin Care Tools
While my trusty jade roller still has a place in my regimen—it’s excellent for boosting circulation, particularly when used with a sheet mask—my arsenal of beauty devices has significantly expanded. Joanna Czech’s angled roller offers similar circulation benefits but is also expertly designed for sculpting cheekbones and defining the jawline. The NuFace device elevates the experience with its potent microcurrent technology, delivering noticeable improvements with consistent application. When my skin needs overall rejuvenation—think enhanced radiance and diminished fine lines—my go-to LED face mask by Dr. Dennis Gross is indispensable. It combats aging while simultaneously fighting acne. And just when I thought I had every tool I needed, new innovations emerge, like the Hailey Bieber-endorsed Medicube Age R Pro, which enhances the penetration of skin care ingredients, or Therabody’s wand, which uses cold therapy to reduce facial puffiness. Since integrating these tools, my skin has never looked healthier. Discover below the best skin care tools, rigorously tested and reviewed by Vogue beauty editors, that can elevate your home skin care routine.
In This Guide
Top 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 renowned solution, delivering significant results in just 10 minutes daily. Dr. Melanie Palm, a dermatologist, explains to Vogue that LED light therapy is a secure skin treatment utilizing low-level light in various colors and wavelengths. Different wavelengths effectively treat conditions like acne, inflammation, aging signs, and stimulate collagen production. The Vogue Verified Currentbody LED face mask is designed for ease of use, its flexible silicone conforming to the skin, allowing for movement without slippage. FDA-cleared and clinically proven to reduce wrinkles in four weeks, it’s a powerful at-home tool.
Editor’s Experience: “Hands-free devices are essential for me as I’m always on my phone. I’ve observed brighter skin and am proactively addressing potential wrinkles. Plus, for Emily in Paris fans, this is the mask featured in the show! J’adore!” —Iman Balagam, contributor
Tool Type: Flexible silicone LED Face Mask
Key Benefits: Improves skin tone, texture, and firmness.
Specifications: FDA-approved, dual light wavelengths: red (633nm) and near-infrared (830nm).
Ideal for: Brightening skin, reducing fine lines, wrinkles, improving texture and pigmentation.
Usage: Apply to cleansed, dry skin. Secure the mask and activate for 10 minutes, repeating 3-5 times weekly.
Vogue beauty editor trying the CurrentBody LED Mask, highlighting its ease of home use.
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) devices are frequently favored over traditional lasers due to their broad-spectrum light, which can also refine skin texture and tone. Dermatologist Dr. Noah Gratch recommends choosing an IPL device that adjusts light intensity based on skin tone to prevent skin damage. The Braun Silk Expert Pro 5 excels in this, safely removing hair follicles without harming the skin. It’s suitable for legs, arms, underarms, bikini line, back, chest, and lower face, but is most effective for lighter skin tones. IPL is not recommended for darker skin tones due to the risk of burns or discoloration.
Tool Type: IPL device
Key Benefits: Long-lasting hair removal at home.
Specifications: FDA-approved, three intensity levels (Standard, Gentle, Extra Gentle).
Ideal for: Hair removal.
Usage: Shave the treatment area, select the appropriate head (various heads for different body areas), and glide over the skin.
Best Skincare Wand: Solawave 4-in-1 Radiant Renewal Skincare Wand with Red Light Therapy
Why We Love It: Home facials are now simpler with the Solawave Radiant Renewal Wand. This must-have beauty tool combines four treatments into one portable device. Red light therapy diminishes fine lines and scars, microcurrent tones facial muscles, gentle massage reduces puffiness, and therapeutic warmth enhances product absorption—all in a quick five-minute session.
Editor’s Experience: “The Solawave’s portability and ease of use are unbeatable. It’s travel-friendly, ensuring my skincare routine remains consistent. Its quick treatment time fits perfectly into a busy schedule.” —Iman Balagam, contributor
Tool Type: Skincare Wand
Key Benefits: Reduces wrinkles, dark circles, blemishes, and spots, decreases puffiness, and improves product absorption.
Specifications: Red light wavelength (630nm).
Ideal for: Wrinkles, fine lines, dark spots, puffiness.
Usage: Apply serum or conductive gel. Glide the wand upwards across the face for five minutes.
Vogue beauty editor demonstrates the Solawave Radiant Renewal Skincare Wand, emphasizing its ease for home use.
Best Microcurrent Device: NuFace Trinity+
Why We Love It: The NuFace Trinity+, favored by Vogue editors and celebrities, uses microcurrents to stimulate facial muscles in 5- to 20-minute sessions, resulting in firmer and more toned skin. Applying a conducting gel ensures smooth roller glide. The Trinity+ is praised for smoothing lines, toning, lifting, and sculpting facial muscles effectively.
Editor’s Experience: “For an instant ‘snatched’ look, NuFace is my go-to. It’s the quickest, easiest, and painless method for facial toning. A few passes along cheekbones and jawline and I’m camera-ready.” —Kiana Murden, senior beauty shopping writer
Tool Type: Microcurrent tool
Specifications: FDA Cleared, 340 microamps maximum intensity.
Key Benefits: Tones, lifts, and tightens facial muscles for immediate and lasting results.
Ideal for: Wrinkles, fine lines, sculpting.
Usage: Cleanse skin, apply serum, then Microcurrent Activator. Glide device gently over skin.
Vogue beauty editor utilizing the NuFace Trinity+ device, highlighting its facial sculpting capabilities for home use.
Best Face Massager: Joanna Czech The Facial Massager
Why We Love It: While a visit to Joanna Czech’s New York salon might not be feasible daily, her Facial Massager brings her expertise home. Daily use combats puffiness, tightens, tones, and sculpts the jawline. Its durability, waterproof design, and product absorption enhancement set it apart. Pair it with your favorite skincare for optimal results.
Editor’s Experience: “One facial with Joanna Czech was all it took. While daily treatments aren’t possible, this roller mimics her technique, boosting circulation, depuffing, and relieving tension. I’m hooked!” —Kiana Murden, beauty shopping writer
Tool Type: Facial Massager
Specifications: Aluminum and zinc alloy.
Key Benefits: Sculpting, depuffing, and enhancing product absorption.
Ideal for: Lifting, firming, depuffing, fine lines, wrinkles.
Usage: Glide across 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 blends Swedish design with sonic cleansing, featuring bacteria-resistant silicone that gently removes impurities without harsh scrubbing. Ideal for efficient makeup removal, it clears sweat, oil, and dirt, promoting smoother, clearer skin.
Editor’s Experience: “Even after double cleansing, I question if I’ve removed all makeup and city grime. Foreo provides assurance. It’s user-friendly and germ-resistant in the shower.” —Iman Balagam, contributor
Tool Type: Silicone Electric Cleansing Brush/Massager
Key Benefits: Enhances skincare absorption and removes 99% of dirt, oil, and makeup.
Specifications: Battery Powered (1 Lithium Polymer required).
Ideal for: Facial cleansing, firming.
Usage: Apply cleanser, power on, and glide outwards following face shape until device turns off.
Best LED Light Therapy Tool: Dr. Dennis Gross DRx SpectraLite Dpl FaceWare Pro
Why We Love It: Dr. Dennis Gross’s hands-free mask offers three treatment modes to rejuvenate skin effortlessly while you watch Netflix. Utilizing red and blue LED light, it combats bacteria and smooths wrinkles in just three minutes daily. Despite its futuristic appearance, it’s surprisingly comfortable.
Editor’s Experience: “I appreciate this mask’s efficiency. In just three minutes, it feels like a beneficial investment in my skin’s future, easily incorporated into my routine.” —Iman Balagam, contributor
Tool Type: LED Mask with silicone strap
Key Benefits: Smooths skin, reduces fine lines, prevents acne, and firms skin using blue and red light.
Specifications: FDA-cleared, four light wavelengths: red (630-700nm), blue (400-470nm), infrared (800-1200nm), and amber (590nm-630mm).
Ideal for: Acne, wrinkles, fine lines.
Usage: Cleanse skin, secure mask, select light, and remove after timer shuts off.
Vogue beauty editor tries on the Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare DRx SpectraLite FaceWare Pro, highlighting its ease of integration into a home routine.
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, enhancing cellular energy and scalp blood flow, according to dermatologist Dr. Lauren Penzi. The Currentbody helmet is highly endorsed, with dermatologist Dr. Blair Murphy-Rose noting patient success. It’s most effective when combined with other hair growth treatments. Vogue contributor Danielle James saw significant hair improvement after testing it for six months.
Editor’s Experience: “Currentbody guarantees results within 16 weeks, and I saw changes around week 12. Less shedding by week 6, improved hair health by week 8, and new growth by week 20. Daily use likely accelerates results.” —Danielle James, contributor
Tool Type: Red light therapy helmet
Key Benefits: Hands-free red light therapy for hair growth.
Specifications: FDA-cleared, red light at 620-660nm, USB-powered, available in two sizes.
Ideal for: Hair growth.
Usage: Place on clean, dry hair for 10 minutes daily. Helmet turns off automatically.
Best Laser Device: Lyma Laser
Why We Love It: The Lyma Laser, an FDA-cleared, clinic-grade tool, surpasses traditional LED therapy. It uses a painless, low-level laser to encourage cellular repair and regeneration, improving wrinkles, sun damage, redness, and pigmentation. Though an investment, its effectiveness is undeniable. Joanna Czech endorses it for spot treatment of dark spots.
Editor’s Experience: “By week five, I noticed skin improvements and received compliments. It traveled well, even helped with jet-lagged skin. Sunspots faded, and skin looked plumper and brighter.” —Margaux Anbouba, senior beauty editor
Tool Type: Laser
Key Benefits: Reduces fine lines, dark spots, and improves texture and tone.
Specifications: FDA-Cleared, Near infra-red 500mW laser technology.
Ideal for: Wrinkles, texture, dark Spots, hyperpigmentation.
Usage: Hold over treatment area for three minutes or glide across face and body.
Vogue beauty editor using the Lyma Laser, emphasizing its powerful home treatment capabilities.
Best Depuffing: Therabody TheraFace Depuffing Wand
Why We Love It: The Therabody TheraFace Depuffing Wand quickly reduces morning puffiness around eyes and cheeks using cold therapy. It offers three temperatures to tighten skin, similar to an ice roller, without freezer burn risk. It also provides heat therapy to enhance product absorption.
Key Benefits: Depuffing under-eye bags, reducing morning or travel puffiness.
Specifications: Plastic wand with copper/aluminum alloy head for cold and heat therapy.
Ideal for: Depuffing, firming.
Usage: Glide wand on clean, dry skin across under-eyes, cheeks, jaw, and forehead.
Best For Contouring: Jillian Dempsey Gold Bar
Why We Love It: Mimic Hollywood facialists with Jillian Dempsey’s Gold Sculpting Bar. This vibrating tool contours cheekbones, lifts jawlines, and massages eyebrows. Its 24-karat gold bar mimics massage effects, boosting blood flow, relaxing muscles, depuffing, and sculpting.
Tool Type: Facial Massager
Key Benefits: Sculpts and defines cheekbones, jawline, chin, and neck.
Specifications: 24K gold plated vibrating bar with 6,000 rotations per minute.
Ideal for: Lifting, Toning, Contouring.
Usage: Moisturize skin, move upward along jawline to temples for up to five minutes.
Vogue beauty editor demonstrating the Jillian Dempsey Gold Bar for facial sculpting at home.
Best for Acne: OmniLux Mini Blemish Eraser
Why We Love It: Speed up blemish treatment with the OmniLux Mini Blemish Eraser. Combine hydrocolloid patches with salicylic acid and green tea with this device. Blue light (415nm) eliminates bacteria, and red light (633nm) reduces inflammation and redness. It’s hands-free for convenient daily use.
Tool Type: Silicone Mini LED device
Key Benefits: Targets breakouts, clinically proven to combat acne bacteria.
Specifications: FDA-cleared, dual wavelengths: 415nm (blue) and 633nm (red).
Ideal for: Acne, inflammation, redness.
Usage: Apply patches to blemishes, adhere device, and use for 10 minutes, four times weekly.
Best for Microneedling: BeautyBio GloPRO Regeneration Tool
Why We Love It: For poreless skin goals, BeautyBio’s GloPRO microneedling tool stimulates cellular turnover and collagen production. 60 seconds daily promotes a plumper, radiant complexion. Painless and effective, it enhances skincare absorption and tightens skin with three-times-a-week use.
Tool Type: Microneedling LED Light Tool
Key Benefits: Red LED light enhances skin appearance through pulse stimulation.
Specifications: Red light wavelength (620-625nm).
Ideal for: Smoothing, retexturing.
Usage: Sanitize skin, gently use device for 60 seconds, and immediately apply serums.
Best Dermaplaning Device: Dermaflash LUXE+ Advanced Sonic Dermaplaning Device
Why We Love It: Dermaflash LUXE+ offers a 2-in-1 sonic device for home facials. Its Extract mode gently removes blackheads, and Infuse mode enhances serum penetration, maximizing product effectiveness.
Tool Type: Dermaplaning Device
Key Benefits: Exfoliates dead skin and removes blackheads, dirt, and oil.
Specifications: Sonic dermaplaning system.
Ideal for: Blackheads, skincare absorption, peach fuzz removal.
Usage: Prep skin, hold device at 45 degrees, use short strokes, and finish with skincare.
Best for Tense Muscles: Theraface PRO Microcurrent Facial Device
Why We Love It: For facial tension relief, the TheraFace Pro offers eight treatments and various heads, from percussive massage to LED therapy, hot/cold sessions, and cleansing. Its versatility is ideal for relaxation and skincare prep.
Editor’s Experience: “With TMJ, relaxing facial muscles is difficult. TheraFace Pro is unmatched for tension relief. Soothing massage, plus LED light for added benefits, is perfect.” —Kiana Murden, beauty shopping writer
Tool Type: Facial Massaging Device
Key Benefits: 8-in-1 device for massage, LED therapy, sculpting, cleansing, and tension relief.
Specifications: Three light wavelengths: red, blue, and infrared.
Ideal for: Cleansing, sculpting, inflammation, acne, tension relief.
Usage: Apply gel, select microcurrent, glide upwards on face, rinse, and pat dry.
Vogue beauty editor using the TheraFace Pro, highlighting its comprehensive facial care for home use.
Best Gua Sha: Mount Lai The Jade Gua Sha Facial Lifting Tool
Why We Love It: Mount Lai’s gua sha tool combats puffy eyes and offers four stone options: jade, rose quartz, black obsidian, and amethyst. This traditional Chinese tool boosts blood flow, drains lymph, and tones skin with consistent daily use.
Editor’s Experience: “Lacking natural cheekbones and jawline, gua sha is essential for definition. Consistency is key—daily use brings noticeable results. It’s also travel-friendly!” —Iman Balagam, contributor
Tool Type: Gua Sha Stone
Key Benefits: Boosts circulation and sculpts the face.
Specifications: 100% jade, rose quartz, black obsidian, or amethyst stone.
Ideal for: Puffiness, contouring, tension release, lymphatic drainage.
Usage: Prep skin with oil/serum, glide down neck, forehead, eyes, cheeks, and jawline.
Best Infrared Sauna Blanket: Higher Dose Infrared Sauna Blanket
Why We Love It: For home sauna benefits, the Higher Dose Infrared Sauna Blanket is ideal for those lacking space or funds for a traditional sauna. It promotes sweat and detox, increases heart rate like light jogging, reduces stress, boosts mood, and enhances skin radiance.
Editor’s Experience: “I’m obsessed with my sauna blanket, using it for relaxation, emails, and writing. Pair it with magnesium spray and body oil. Hydrate well before and after!” —Iman Balagam, contributor
Tool Type: Sauna Blanket
Key Benefits: Full-body sweat and detox, calorie burning, mood boost, and skin glow.
Specifications: Water-resistant Polyurethane, infrared heat, charcoal, and crystals.
Ideal for: Detoxing, calorie burning, mood boosting, glowing skin, stress reduction, and blood flow increase.
Usage: Wear skin-covering clothes, preheat blanket, lay on flat surface, zip in for 30-45 minutes, and rinse off with a cool shower.
Best Face Roller: Herbivore Stone Facial Roller
Why We Love It: Herbivore’s classic face roller boosts circulation, relaxes muscles, and promotes radiance. Made from ethically sourced jade, it’s chic and effective. It also aids lymphatic drainage and alleviates sinus issues.
Tool Type: Jade Stone Roller
Key Benefits: Boosts circulation, relaxes muscle tension, and enhances glow.
Specifications: Jade facial roller.
Ideal for: Puffiness, fine lines, detoxing.
Usage: Apply face oil, roll outwards and upwards, and store in fridge for cooling effect.
Best Korean Skincare Tool for Glass Skin: Medicube Age-R Booster Pro
Why We Love It: Medicube Age-R Booster Pro, a leading Korean beauty tool, uses Electroporation to enhance product penetration without needles, boosting ingredient absorption by 785%. With four modes, it’s safe for all skin types and daily use.
Editor’s Experience: “Inspired by Hailey Bieber’s TikTok, the Medicube Age-R Booster Pro is now a staple. It’s easy, painless, and makes skin look plumper and glossier after each use.” —Kiana Murden, senior beauty shopping writer
Tool Type: Facial Treatment Device
Key Benefits: Enhances radiance, elasticity, pore care, and facial contouring.
Specifications: Electrical stimulation.
Ideal for: Hydration, plumping.
Usage: Apply skincare, select mode (watering, boosting, or focus), and use daily.
Vogue beauty editor uses the Medicube Age-R Booster Pro, emphasizing its role in achieving glass skin at home.
Best for Big Events: ZIIP Halo
Why We Love It: ZIIP Halo is the go-to tool for pre-event skin prep, delivering noticeable results. Microcurrent technology is painless and effective, with 26 waveform combinations via an app. Frequent use ensures lasting improvements.
Editor’s Experience: “ZIIP Halo provides immediate eyebrow lift and cheek lifting effects. It’s why celebrities use it before red carpets.” — Veronica Cristino, Contributor
Tool Type: Microcurrent tool
Specifications: 50 Hz frequency, 900 nanoamps to 400 microamps.
Key Benefits: Immediate lifting effect for important events.
Ideal for: Dark circles, fine lines, wrinkles, texture.
Usage: Apply Electric Complex Gel, activate device, use 3-5 times per week for optimal results.
Best Dry Brush: Goop Beauty Ultimate Dry Brush
Why We Love It: Goop Beauty Ultimate Dry Brush is made from natural sisal, gentle yet effective for exfoliation. Its easy-grip handle ensures thorough skin smoothing.
Editor’s Experience: “As a Gwyneth Paltrow disciple, I love dry brushing. This Goop brush is gentle, effectively removes dead skin, and leaves skin baby soft. The ritual is also enjoyable.” — Iman Balagam, Contributor
Tool Type: Body Brush
Key Benefits: Exfoliates dead skin for glowing, smooth skin.
Specifications: Pure natural sisal brush.
Ideal for: Exfoliation, circulation.
Usage: Use on dry skin before showering, brushing upwards towards the heart for 3-5 minutes.
Best For Skincare Absorption: Droplette Microinfusion Device
Why We Love It: Brooke Shields’ beauty routine includes Droplette’s Microinfusion Device, enhancing ingredient penetration at a molecular level. It delivers ingredients deeper through an aerosol mist, making them more effective.
Editor’s Experience: “Droplette improved my skin hydration, redness, plumpness, and firmness. Skincare investment is maximized with this device.” —Iman Balagam, contributor
Tool Type: Skincare Device
Key Benefits: Needle-free technology for 20x deeper ingredient delivery.
Specifications: Micro-infusion Technology.
Ideal for: Skincare absorption, plumping, hydration.
Usage: Insert capsule, tilt head, position device half inch from skin, turn on, and move in circles.
Best for Skin Tightening: Currentbody RF Radio Frequency Device
Why We Love It: Currentbody RF Radio Frequency Device brings professional skin tightening home. It heats skin to 104°F, stimulating collagen, tightening tissue, and improving skin texture.
Editor’s Experience: “It delivers gentle heat, maintaining skin at 104°F for optimal collagen production. I focus on forehead lines, crow’s feet, and laugh lines.” —Iman Balagam, contributor
Tool Type: Skin-care device
Key Benefits: At-home radio frequency for skin tightening and collagen stimulation.
Specifications: FDA-cleared.
Ideal for: Collagen production, firming, and improving skin texture.
Usage: Apply gel, glide in circles, for up to 70 minutes or use 5-minute regimens.
Understanding Beauty Technology Differences for Home Skin Care Tools
- LED Light Therapy: Esthetician Elizabeth Hand explains LED therapy as a non-invasive treatment using specific light wavelengths for skin concerns. Red light boosts collagen and healing, while blue light targets acne bacteria. Devices with both red and blue lights are most versatile for home use.
- Microcurrent: Microcurrent technology delivers low-level electrical currents to tone facial muscles, mimicking the body’s natural impulses to improve firmness. It’s a gentle and effective method for home facial toning.
- Cryotherapy: Cryotherapy exposes the body to freezing temperatures briefly for therapeutic benefits, reducing inflammation and puffiness for a refreshed look. Home cryo tools offer a convenient way to depuff and revitalize skin.
- Facial Massage: Facial massage, using hands or tools, stimulates blood flow, delivering nutrients and oxygen to skin cells and removing toxins for a radiant complexion. Hand recommends it as the “easiest at-home treatment.”
- Laser: The Lyma Laser, the first FDA-cleared home laser, reduces aging signs, wrinkles, redness, and pigmentation. It reaches deep into the dermis to trigger cellular regeneration and boost collagen and elastin production.
- Microneedling: Microneedling creates micro-injuries to stimulate collagen and elastin production, improving skin texture and firmness. Home devices offer a less intense version of professional treatments for skin rejuvenation.
- Dermaplaning: Dermaplaning uses a blade to remove peach fuzz and dead skin, smoothing skin and improving product penetration. While effective, it requires caution and is recommended to be done less frequently at home.
- Radio Frequency: Radio Frequency devices use electromagnetic waves to generate heat, stimulating collagen production and improving skin firmness. Consistent home use can yield results similar to professional RF treatments over time.
Choosing the Right Home Beauty Tool for Your Skin
Elizabeth Hand advises that tool selection depends on individual skin goals, concerns, and timing. Consider your skin needs and consult with a skincare professional to find tools suitable for your skin type, especially if you have sensitive skin. LED masks are universally beneficial and highly recommended for at-home use.
Are Home Beauty Tools a Worthwhile Investment?
Home beauty tools can be a valuable addition to your skincare routine, but Hand emphasizes they aren’t substitutes for a consistent skincare regimen. Avoid dermaplaning and microneedling at home due to potential risks, leaving these to professionals. However, other tools like LED masks, microcurrent devices, and facial massagers can safely and effectively enhance your home skincare efforts.
Meet the Experts
This article features insights from leading skincare experts:
- Dr. Melanie Palm: Board-certified dermatologist
- Dr. Noah Gratch: Board-certified dermatologist
- Dr. Lauren Penzi: Dermatologist
- Dr. Blair Murphy-Rose: Board-certified dermatologist
- Elizabeth Hand: New York City-based esthetician
- Athena Hewett: Celebrity aesthetician
By integrating the right Skin Care Tools For Home use into your routine, you can achieve remarkable improvements in your skin’s health and appearance, bringing spa-quality treatments into the comfort of your own home.
