Navigating the world of at-home skin-care tools is tough. You can't exactly take apore extractorormicroneedling devicefor a test run at Sephora the way you would a lipstick. And then, of course, there's the cost to factor in. (Do you really need to drop $300 on a wand to supercharge your serums? Eh, probably not.) But every so often a shiny new piece of technology shows up that does for skin care what the first iPod did for MP3s—it changes the game.
Obviously, the stakes are higher when it comes to your face (nobody ever broke out from spending $80 on an Alexa), so we rounded up every innovative,raved-about skin-care productwe could find and askedGlamourstaffers and a handful of skin-care professionals to answer the ultimate question: Is this thing worth the money? For the facial tools below, the answer was a resounding yes. Fromcheekbone-defining jade rollerstoacne-clearing LED treatmentsto a device that seriously delivers the benefits of a face mask in 90 seconds, read on for the skin-care tools that'll truly change your complexion, including a handful ofGlamourBeauty Award winners.
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1/21
NuFace Mini Facial Toning Device
I'm officially obsessed with my NuFace. I know this thing is expensive, but it really does what it promises—the microcurrent technology helps tone and tighten your face muscles while also reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. I use my device for three to five minutes at night with mySunday Riley Luna oil, and I can feel the effects of the microcurrents going to work immediately. —Azadeh Valanejad, video producer
2/21
Jillian Dempsey Gold Sculpting Bar
The future of putting on face cream is here, and honestly, I don't know how I ever lived without it. This super-luxe, 24-karat-gold sculpting tool vibrates to both help creams penetrate deeper and stimulate facial muscles to help tone them. Makeup artist Jillian Dempsey, the mastermind behind the tool, also gave me this little tip: Using it on your "tech lines" (the horizontal lines on your neck that form from looking down at your phone all the time) helps reduce their visibility. If that doesn't sell you, though, consider this:Jennifer Aniston swears by this thing. And have youseenher skin? I'll be happy if mine is half that after using this in my thirties.—Lindsay Schallon, senior beauty editor
3/21
Foreo UFO Smart Mask Treatment
I love a good face mask as much as the next girl, but finding the time to sit still and give my skin the care it deserves can often be a challenge. Thankfully, that's exactly why products like the UFO by Foreo exist. This "smart mask" technology gives my skin all of the benefits of a face mask in just 90 seconds. Like most things nowadays, the product synchs up with an app, which lets you customize treatment. Simply pop the mask into your UFO and scan the bar code on the back of your mask's packaging to get started. No matter how bad of a day you (or your skin) might be having, this thing is sure to do the trick.—Sarah Morse, contributor
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4/21
Nurse Jamie Uplift Massaging Beauty Roller
Nurse Jamie's roller is a must, especially before a big event. Because of its shape and cooling properties, it works to promote lymphatic drainage and reduce bloat in your face, which creates a more sculpted look. I always keep one in my makeup kit and use it before a night out or a wedding. Don't believe me? Just ask Nurse Jamie's dozens of celebrity fans, like Lea Michele and Khloé Kardashian. —Jillian Ruffo, contributor
5/21
ZIIP Nano Current Facial Device
Not going to lie: I was a bit skeptical of an at-home microcurrent device, so I did a test run of this on only one side of my face. And let me tell you: I was shocked to discover a clear difference after just one session! The side I zapped was clearly tighter, visibly lifted, more defined, and definitely more glowy. It’s not a permanent effect, although they say it’s supposed to be cumulative with regular use. I’m all about anything that can give you a little boost.—Robin Black, makeup artist and photographer
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6/21
Angela Caglia Skincare Rose Quartz Facial Roller
I never believed injade or rose quartz facial rollersuntil Angela Caglia gave me the most incredible facial and recommended I use her Rose Quartz Facial Roller at home. Not only is the product beautiful (it makes me happy to see it among all my beauty product clutter), it also feels incredible gliding across my face. I'll pop it into the fridge an hour before using so it's nice and cool for application. It instantly helps depuff my face, which makes it both feel and look more alive and bright than before.—Bella Cacciatore, beauty associate
I've always been a little scared ofmicroneedling(it sounded painful/hazardous), but after hearing A Very Cool Girl rave about it, I decided to take the plunge. After the first use, my skin looked super radiant and my pores looked smaller. It's also helping break up my acne scarring and lighten myhyperpigmentation, my two biggest insecurities. This dermaroller has a red LED light to further stimulate collagen production, and I love that you can swap out the needle head for arose quartz rollerto soothe and depuff your skin.—B.C.
Raise your hand if your squeeze your pores in front of a magnifying mirror. Yeah, you're not supposed to do it—it can actually make your pores look larger—but we all do anyway, right? This little device helps satisfy that gross impulse but does it effectively and gently. All you do is softly push it along your cheeks, forehead, nose, and chin, and the wand's vibrations help clear out clogged pores. Even better? You can turn the wand over and change the pulsations; then it becomes a tool that helps your serums sink in better. I'm obsessed.—L.S.
