The Ultimate Guide to Skin Care Tools: Vogue Editors' Top Picks

I can’t recall life before incorporating the best Skin Care Tools into my daily routine. What began with a simple jade roller, which I rarely used, has evolved into a comprehensive collection of high-tech gadgets. These tools have become essential for addressing various skin concerns right at home, eliminating the need for frequent dermatologist visits.

Vogue’s Favorite Skin Care Tools

While my jade roller still has a place in my beauty arsenal—it’s excellent for boosting circulation, especially during a sheet mask session—my assortment of beauty products has expanded significantly. Joanna Czech’s angled facial massager offers similar circulation benefits and is also perfect for sculpting cheekbones and the jawline. The NuFace takes it a step further, utilizing powerful microcurrent technology for visible results with consistent use. When my skin needs overall rejuvenation, like improved radiance and smoothed fine lines, my go-to LED face mask by Dr. Dennis Gross is incredibly effective, providing both anti-aging and acne-fighting benefits simultaneously. And just when I thought I had enough gadgets, new innovations emerge—such as the Medicube Age R Pro, favored by Hailey Bieber, which enhances the delivery of skin care ingredients deep into the skin, or Therabody’s Theraface Depuffing Wand, which uses cold therapy to reduce facial puffiness. Since integrating these diverse skin care tools into my regimen, my skin has never looked better. Below, I delve into these and more of the top skin care tools, all tested and reviewed by Vogue beauty editors. Discover which items could enhance your skin care routine.

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

Why We Love It: If you’re battling fine lines and dull skin, LED light therapy is a proven solution. These treatments, known for their impressive results, address various skin concerns in just 10 minutes daily. “LED light therapy is a safe skin treatment that uses low-level light in different colors and wavelengths,” explains dermatologist Dr. Melanie Palm. She adds that different light wavelengths effectively treat skin conditions like “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 flexible silicone that conforms to the skin, ensuring it stays in place while you move around. It is FDA-cleared and clinically proven to diminish wrinkles in just four weeks, making it a top choice among skin care tools.
Editor’s experience: “Hands-free skin care devices are essential for me because I’m always on my phone. I’ve noticed my skin is brighter, and while I don’t have wrinkles yet, I’m proactively addressing them. Plus, this is the mask featured in Netflix’s Emily in Paris!” —Iman Balagam, contributor
Type: Flexible silicone LED Face Mask
What It’s Good For: Improves skin tone, texture, and firmness with a patented flexible silicone LED face mask.
Specs: FDA-approved, with red (633nm) and near-infrared (830nm) light wavelengths.
Best For: Brightening, fine lines, wrinkles, texture, pigmentation.
How to Use: Cleanse and dry skin. Secure the mask with straps. Activate for 10 minutes, repeating three to five times weekly.

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

Why We Love It: For at-home laser hair removal, IPL devices are often recommended over traditional lasers because they use a broad spectrum of light wavelengths, which can also improve skin texture and tone. “Choose an IPL device that detects skin tone and adjusts light intensity automatically,” advises board-certified dermatologist Dr. Noah Gratch. This Braun device includes this feature, ensuring effective hair follicle removal without skin damage. “IPL hair removal devices are suitable for legs, arms, underarms, bikini line, back, chest, and lower face,” Dr. Gratch notes, but they work best on light skin tones. “IPL is not ideal for darker skin tones because it targets melanin, increasing the risk of burns or discoloration.”
Type: IPL device
What It’s Good For: Long-lasting, at-home hair removal.
Specs: FDA-approved, with three intensity levels: Standard, Gentle, and Extra Gentle.
Best For: Hair removal.
How to Use: Shave the treatment area, select the appropriate head (underarms, precision, wide), and glide over the area for hair removal.

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

Why We Love It: At-home facials are now easier than ever with the Solawave Radiant Renewal Wand. This must-have skin care tool combines four treatments in one portable device. Red light therapy reduces fine lines and scars, microcurrent tones facial muscles, low-vibration massage reduces puffiness, and therapeutic warmth enhances skin care product absorption—all in a five-minute treatment.
Editor’s experience: “The Solawave is incredibly portable and easy to use. It’s small enough to travel with, ensuring I don’t miss my skin care routine on trips. Plus, it only takes a few minutes, which is perfect for busy schedules.” —Iman Balagam, contributor
Type: Skincare Wand
Specs: Red light wavelength: 630nm.
What It’s Good For: Reduces wrinkles, dark circles, blemishes, and dark spots, decreases puffiness, and improves product absorption.
Best For: Wrinkles, fine lines, dark spots, puffiness.
How to Use: Wash and dry face, apply serum or conductive gel. Glide wand upwards across face, forehead, cheeks, under eyes, jaw, neck, and upper lip.

Best Microcurrent Device: NuFace Trinity+

Why We Love It: The NuFace Trinity+, a microcurrent massager favored by Vogue editors and celebrities like Cynthia Erivo, firms and tones facial muscles in 5- to 20-minute sessions. Apply a conductive gel for smooth roller glide. Praised as transformative, the Trinity+ smooths lines, tones, lifts, and sculpts using smart microcurrents, making it an essential skin care tool.
Editor’s experience: “For an instant snatched look, I always use my NuFace. It’s the quickest, easiest, and most painless way to tone my face. A few passes on 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 for toning, lifting, and tightening, providing both immediate and lasting results.
Best For: Wrinkles, fine lines, sculpting.
How to Use: Cleanse with oil-free cleanser, apply serum. Brush on Microcurrent Activator and gently glide the device over skin.

Best Face Massager: Joanna Czech The Facial Massager

Why We Love It: While a personal visit to Joanna Czech’s New York salon may not be possible daily, her Facial Massager offers at-home benefits. Daily use helps reduce puffiness, tighten, tone, and sculpt the jawline. Its durability, waterproof design, and product absorption assistance distinguish it from other massagers. Pair with your favorite serums, creams, or face masks to enhance product penetration, making it a versatile skin care tool.
Editor’s Experience: “One facial with Joanna Czech was all it took to get me hooked. Though daily treatments aren’t feasible, this roller mimics her massage technique, improving blood flow, depuffing, and relieving tension. I love it!” —Kiana Murden, beauty shopping writer
Type: Facial Massager
Specs: Aluminum and zinc alloy.
What It’s Good For: Designed for at-home use, sculpting, depuffing, and enhancing product absorption.
Best For: Lifting, firming, depuffing, fine lines, wrinkles.
How to Use: Glide across face and décolletage to boost 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. Its bacteria-repelling silicone nubs gently lift impurities from pores without harsh scrubbing. Ideal for efficient makeup removal, it simplifies the process and effectively clears sweat, oil, and dirt, resulting in smoother, clearer, glowing skin, making it a top-tier skin care tool.
Editor’s experience: “I’m never sure if I’ve fully removed makeup and city grime, even after double cleansing. The Foreo gives me confidence. It’s easy to use, and the silicone is germ-resistant in the shower.” —Iman Balagam, contributor
Type: Silicone Electric Cleansing Brush/Massager
What It’s Good For: Enhances skincare absorption and removes 99% of dirt, oil, and makeup residue clinically proven.
Specs: Battery Powered (1 Lithium Polymer required).
Best For: Facial cleansing, firming.
How to Use: Apply cleanser, press power to turn on, double press for firming massage. Glide outwards on face until it 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 is user-friendly, perfect for multitasking during Netflix sessions. It offers three treatment modes to rejuvenate skin, using LED red and blue light to combat bacteria and smooth wrinkles in just three minutes daily. Despite its futuristic appearance, it’s surprisingly comfortable, making it a convenient skin care tool.
Editor’s experience: “I don’t always make the best choices, so I love this mask. It feels like an investment in my skin’s future. Three-minute treatments fit easily into my routine, unlike longer masks. It’s also great for startling people on FaceTime!” —Iman Balagam, contributor
Type: LED Mask with silicone strap
What It’s Good For: Smooths face, reduces fine lines, prevents acne, and firms skin. Clears 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.
How to Use: Cleanse face, place mask and secure straps. Hold button for light selection. Remove after timer shuts off.

Best for Hair Growth: Currentbody LED Hair Growth Helmet

Why We Love It: Experts agree red light therapy is excellent for hair growth by “improving energy production and increasing blood supply,” according to dermatologist Dr. Lauren Penzi. Currentbody’s helmet is highly endorsed for this purpose among beauty devices. Dermatologist Dr. Blair Murphy-Rose notes patient success, especially when combined with other hair thinning treatments. Vogue contributor Danielle James saw significant hair density and length improvement after testing it for six months, detailed in her review.
Editor’s Experience: “Currentbody guarantees results in 16 weeks, or money back. 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 would have sped up results.” —Danielle James, contributor
Type: Red light therapy helmet
What It’s Good For: Hands-free red light therapy for scalp for a hi-tech approach to hair growth.
Specs: FDA-cleared, emits red light at 620-660nm, protective charging base, USB-powered, available in two sizes.
Best For: Hair growth.
How to Use: Place helmet on clean, dry hair and turn on for a 10-minute treatment. It turns off automatically.

Best Laser Device: Lyma Laser

Why We Love It: Try the Lyma Laser, an FDA-cleared, clinic-grade skin care tool, more powerful than LED light therapy. It transforms skin with painless, low-level clinical strength laser (500mW, 808nm) to boost cellular repair and regeneration, improving wrinkles, sun damage, redness, and pigmentation. Though pricey, it’s highly effective. Joanna Czech recommends it for spot treating dark spots.
Editor’s Experience: “By week five, my skin improved noticeably. Compliments started, and this was the only change. It traveled to three countries, helped with jet-lagged skin, and faded sunspots. Skin looked plumper and brighter.” —Margaux Anbouba, senior beauty editor
Type: Laser
What It’s Good For: Reduces fine lines and dark spots, improves texture and tone.
Specs: FDA-Cleared, Near infra-red 500mW laser technology.
Best For: Wrinkles, texture, dark Spots, hyperpigmentation.
How to Use: Hold laser over area for three minutes or glide across face and body.

Best Depuffing: Therabody TheraFace Depuffing Wand

Why We Love It: For those prone to puffiness, the Therabody TheraFace Depuffing Wand is a game-changer. It quickly reduces morning puffiness around eyes and cheeks, offering a fast pick-me-up and gentle sculpting. Cold therapy, with three temperatures (57°, 54°, 50°F), tightens skin like an ice roller without freezer burn. It also offers heat therapy (95°, 100°, 108°F) to enhance skin care product absorption, making it a dual-action skin care tool.
What It’s Good For: Depuffing under-eye bags, reducing puffiness in the morning or after travel.
Specs: Plastic wand with copper/aluminum alloy head for cold and heat therapy.
Best For: Depuffing, firming.
How to Use: Glide wand on clean, dry skin on 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 facial toning device contours cheekbones, lifts jawlines, and massages eyebrows. Its 24-karat gold vibrating bar (6000 rotations/minute) boosts blood flow, relaxes muscles, depuffs, and sculpts, enhancing your gua sha routine. A luxurious and effective skin care tool.
Type: Facial Massager
What It’s Good For: Sculpts cheekbones, jawline, chin, and neck.
Specs: 24K gold plated vibrating bar with 6,000 rotations per minute.
Best For: Lifting, Toning, Contouring.
How to Use: Moisturize skin, move upward along jawline to temples for up to five minutes.

Best for Acne: OmniLux Mini Blemish Eraser

Why We Love It: Instead of waiting days for pimple patches or spot treatments, speed up blemish clearing with the OmniLux Mini Blemish Eraser. Combine it with salicylic acid and green tea infused hydrocolloid patches. The device uses blue (415nm) and red (633 nm) wavelength lights to eliminate bacteria and reduce inflammation and redness. Hands-free design allows for uninterrupted daily activities, making it a convenient skin care tool for acne.
Type: Silicone Mini LED device
What It’s Good For: Targets breakouts, clinically proven to target acne-causing bacteria.
Specs: FDA-cleared, two wavelengths: 415nm (blue) and 633nm (red).
Best For: Acne, inflammation, redness.
How to Use: Stick hydrocolloid patches on blemishes, adhere device for 10 minutes, four times weekly until blemish subsides.

Best for Microneedling: BeautyBio GloPRO Regeneration Tool

Why We Love It: For a “no pore left behind” goal in 2024, BeautyBio’s GloPRO is ideal. This cult-favorite microneedling skin care tool stimulates cellular turnover and collagen production by promoting wound healing. Just 60 seconds daily promises plumper, radiant skin. Despite its appearance, it’s painless and enhances skincare absorption and tightens skin with three-times-a-week use.
Type: Microneedling LED Light Tool
What It’s Good For: Red LED light enhances skin appearance through pulse stimulation.
Specs: Red light wavelength: 620-625nm.
Best For: Smoothing, retexturing.
How to Use: Clarify skin with alcohol pads, gently use device on face for 60 seconds. Apply serums immediately after.

Best Dermaplaning Device: Dermaflash LUXE+ Advanced Sonic Dermaplaning Device

Why We Love It: For quick at-home facials, Dermaflash’s two-in-one sonic extractor offers stainless steel spatula for skin goals. Extract mode gently removes blackheads, dirt, and oil. Infuse mode enhances serum penetration. Combined with active ingredients, it boosts product effectiveness, making it a powerful skin care tool.
Type: Dermaplaning Device
What It’s Good For: Exfoliates dead skin cells and eliminates blackheads, dirt, and oil buildup.
Specs: Sonic dermaplaning system.
Best For: Blackheads, skincare absorption, peach fuzz removal.
How to Use: Prep skin with Preflash Essential Skin Prep. Hold device at 45-degree angle, use short strokes on taut skin. Finish with skincare products.

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 for you. Unlike other massage tools, it offers eight treatments and various heads for customization. From percussive massage to LED light therapy, hot and cold sessions, and cleansing, it addresses diverse skin needs. Its versatility is ideal for relaxation or glam prep, favored by makeup artist Fiona Stiles. A comprehensive skin care tool.
Editor’s experience: “I have TMJ and tense facial muscles. No tool relieves tension like TheraFace Pro. The massage is soothing, perfect for multiple treatments at once. I add LED light during massage for extra benefits.” —Kiana Murden, beauty shopping writer
Type: Facial Massaging Device
What It’s Good For: An 8-in-1 device with facial massager, kit, and sculpting tool, plus LED Light Therapy for skin tightening and anti-aging.
Specs: Three light wavelengths: red, blue, and infrared.
Best For: Cleansing, sculpting, inflammation, acne, relieving tension.
How to Use: Apply conductive gel, select microcurrent setting. Glide upward on face, chin, cheekbones, nose, and temples. Rinse skin and pat dry.

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

Why We Love It: Puffy under-eyes are no match for Mount Lai’s gua sha tool, available in jade, rose quartz, black obsidian, and amethyst. Choose based on needs or mood. This traditional Chinese tool boosts blood flow, drains lymph, and tones skin with quick motions, offering visual and meditative benefits, a great addition to self-care. An essential skin care tool.
Editor’s experience: “I don’t have defined cheekbones, so I rely on gua sha for definition. It sounded too good to be true, but it makes a difference. Consistency is key – daily routine is essential. It’s also portable.” —Iman Balagam, contributor
Type: Gua Sha Stone
What It’s Good For: Boosting circulation and sculpting face.
Specs: 100% jade, rose quartz, black obsidian, or amethyst stone.
Best For: Puffiness, contouring, releasing tension, lymphatic drainage.
How to Use: Prep skin with oil or serum, glide down neck, smooth forehead, massage eye area, contour cheeks, and sculpt jawline.

Best Infrared Sauna Blanket: Higher Dose Infrared Sauna Blanket

Why We Love It: For infrared sauna benefits without space or cost, the Higher Dose Infrared Sauna Blanket is perfect. Foldable and storable, it uses far infrared rays for sweat and detox. It’s like an at-home workout, raising heart rate. Besides detox and calorie burn, it reduces stress, boosts mood, increases blood flow, and enhances skin radiance. A full-body skin care tool.
Editor’s experience: “I’m obsessed with my sauna blanket for 4+ years. For relaxation or work, I’m in it. I don’t sweat much, so I use magnesium spray and body oil after. Drink lots of water before and after to avoid dehydration.” —Iman Balagam, contributor
Type: Sauna Blanket
What It’s Good For: Water-resistant, elevated Polyurethane and infrared heat for full-body sweat. Charcoal and crystals enhance benefits and generate negative ions.
Specs: Blanket ranges from 68 to 158 degrees Fahrenheit.
Best For: Detoxing, burning calories, boosting mood, glowing skin, reducing stress, increase blood flow.
How to Use: Wear skin-covering clothes and socks or blanket insert. Preheat 10 minutes, lay on flat, heat-resistant surface. Zip in for 30-45 minutes. Rinse in icy shower after.

Best Face Roller: Herbivore Stone Facial Roller

Why We Love It: Classic face rollers like Herbivore’s boost circulation, relax muscles, and enhance glow. This jade roller uses ethically-sourced stones, both chic and effective. It can also drain congested lymph nodes, remove toxins, and ease sinus issues. A simple yet effective skin care tool.
Type: Jade Stone Roller
What It’s Good For: Boosts circulation, relaxes muscle tension, and promotes radiant glow.
Specs: Jade facial roller.
Best For: Puffiness, fine lines, detoxing.
How to Use: Apply face oil, roll from face center outward and upward/down neck sides. Refrigerate for cooling effect.

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

Why We Love It: Korean beauty leads innovation, making the Medicube Age-R Booster Pro a valuable addition. It uses Electroporation to push products deeper without needles, increasing ingredient absorption by 785% in trials. Safe for all skin types, with four modes, it can be used daily for a spa-like experience, making it a cutting-edge skin care tool.
Editor’s experience: “Hailey Bieber’s TikTok introduced me to the Medicube Age-R Booster, now a staple. This K-Beauty tool is easy, painless, and makes my skin plumper and glossier. Perfect for vacation prep!” —Kiana Murden, senior beauty shopping writer
Type: Facial Treatment Device
What It’s Good For: Enhanced radiance, elasticity, pore care, and facial contouring.
Specs: Electrical stimulation.
Best For: Hydration, plumping.
How to Use: Wash face, apply skincare. Turn on, choose watering, boosting, or focus method.

Best for Big Events: ZIIP Halo

Why We Love It: The ZIIP Halo is essential before big events for photos. Vogue editors confirm its worth after testing. Microcurrent is painless, like gentle vibration. With 26 waveform options via app, frequent use delivers results. A premium skin care tool for special occasions.
Editor’s experience: “First use of Ziip Halo immediately lifted my eyebrow and cheek, explaining its celebrity red carpet use.” — Veronica Cristino, Contributor
Type: Microcurrent tool
Specs: 50 Hz frequency, 900 nanoamps to 400 microamps power levels.
What It’s Good For: Immediate lifting effect for events like weddings or red carpets.
Best For: Dark circles, fine lines, wrinkles, texture.
How to Use: Apply Electric Complex Gel on clean skin, activate device via globes or ZIIP App. Use three to five times weekly for six weeks for best results. Do sensitivity test before first use.

Best Dry Brush: Goop Beauty Ultimate Dry Brush

Why We Love It: Unlike cheap, harsh dry brushes, Goop Beauty’s Ultimate Dry Brush is “ultimate” for a reason. Made from gentle yet effective natural sisal, it exfoliates dead skin cells. Easy-grip handle reaches all areas. A high-quality skin care tool for body exfoliation.
Editor’s experience: “I’m a Gwyneth Paltrow fan, so of course, I love dry brushing. This brush feels great, not too harsh, and eliminates dead skin. Skin feels baby soft after. I love the ritual and following up with body oil.” — Iman Balagam, Contributor
Type: Body Brush
What It’s Good For: Exfoliates and sweeps away dead skin for glowing, smooth skin.
Specs: Pure natural sisal brush.
Best For: Exfoliation, circulation.
How to Use: Use on dry skin pre-bath or shower. Brush upwards from feet to heart in strokes or circles for three to five minutes.

Best For Skincare Absorption: Droplette

Why We Love It: Droplette’s Microinfusion Device, part of Brooke Shields’ routine, enhances ingredient penetration at a molecular level, making them more effective than topical application. It uses aerosol mist to deposit tiny droplets past the skin barrier. Capsules include collagen, glycolic acid, growth factors, and retinol. A revolutionary skin care tool for product absorption.
Editor’s experience: “I questioned product waste until Droplette. My skin improved—hydrated, less red, plumper, firmer. Skincare is expensive! The hyaluronic acid lip plumping capsule is great before events, as I avoid lip fillers.” —Iman Balagam, contributor
Type: Skincare Device
What It’s Good For: Needle-free technology delivers ingredients like collagen and retinol 20 times deeper.
Specs: Micro-infusion Technology, Charging Adapter.
Best For: Skincare absorption, plumping, hydration.
How to Use: Place serum capsule in chamber. Tilt head back, position white side half inch from skin. Turn on, move mist in circles around face, starting right cheek to chin, then left, then forehead.

Best for Skin Tightening: Currentbody RF Radio Frequency Device

Why We Love It: Radio frequency benefits are now accessible at home with Currentbody RF Radio Frequency Device. It heats skin to 104°F, stimulating collagen, tightening tissue, and improving skin quality. Dermatologist Brendan Camp notes RF devices trigger reparative processes. This at-home device tightens skin, reduces wrinkles, and improves texture effectively, making it a valuable skin care tool.
Editor’s Experience: “It delivers gentle heat, never too hot, maintaining skin at 104°F, ideal for collagen production. I focus on forehead, 11s, crow’s-feet, and laugh lines.” —Iman Balagam, contributor
Type: Skin-care device
What It’s Good For: At-home radio frequency to tighten skin and boost collagen with consistent use.
Specs: FDA-cleared.
Best For: Collagen production, firming, improving skin texture.
How to Use: Apply radio frequency gel to clean, dry skin, glide device in circles across face up to 70 minutes or use 5-minute regimens.

What is the difference between different beauty technologies?

LED Light Therapy: Esthetician Elizabeth Hand explains LED light therapy is non-invasive, using specific light wavelengths for skin concerns. Red and blue lights are key, penetrating differently and having distinct effects. Red light boosts collagen and healing, while blue light kills acne bacteria. Effective skin care tools for various concerns.
Microcurrent: Microcurrent technology delivers low-level electrical currents to tone facial muscles, mimicking body’s impulses for muscle tone and firmness, explains Hand. Popular in skin care tools for lifting and toning.
Cryotherapy: Cryotherapy exposes body to freezing temperatures briefly for therapeutic benefits, says Hand. Cold reduces inflammation and swelling for a refreshed look. Used in skin care tools for depuffing and revitalization.
Facial Massage: Facial massage uses hands or tools to manipulate skin and muscles, stimulating blood flow for oxygen and nutrients, promoting a healthy complexion. It also removes toxins and fluids, reducing puffiness. Hand states, “This is the easiest at-home skin treatment.” Simple and effective skin care tools for daily use.
Laser: Lyma Laser is the first FDA-cleared at-home laser, clinically proven to reduce aging signs, wrinkles, redness, blemishes, scarring, pigmentation, and more. It reaches deep dermis, triggering cell regeneration and repair. It also boosts protein production for collagen and elastin, explains Hand. Advanced skin care tools for significant results.
Microneedling: Microneedling, or collagen induction therapy, is minimally invasive, using fine needles to create tiny skin punctures. These micro-injuries stimulate collagen and elastin production, explains Hand. Effective skin care tools for texture and firmness.
Dermaplaning: Dermaplaning uses a surgical blade to remove peach fuzz and dead skin, smoothing skin and improving product penetration, explains Hand. Frequency depends on hair growth, typically every two to four weeks. Skin care tools for exfoliation and smoothness.
Radio Frequency: Radio frequency devices use low-frequency electromagnetic waves to generate heat, stimulating collagen and improving skin firmness. While at-home devices are less powerful than professional ones, consistent use can yield similar results to medical RF treatments, according to aesthetician Athena Hewett. Skin care tools for long-term firming.

How do you choose the right beauty tool for you?

Hand advises that tool selection depends on goals, concerns, and timing, like wedding prep or holidays. Research expert-recommended tools for home use, especially for sensitive skin. Consult your aesthetician. “I recommend an LED mask as the top at-home tool for everyone.” Choose skin care tools that align with your specific needs and skin type.

Are at-home beauty tools worth investing in?

Hand approves of at-home beauty tools but emphasizes they’re not substitutes for a good routine. Avoid dermaplaning and microneedling at home due to risks like bacteria and broken vessels—“leave these to professionals!” Invest in skin care tools wisely, complementing a solid skin care regimen.

Meet the Experts

Dr. Melanie Palm: 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

The Ultimate Guide to Skin Care Tools: Vogue Editors’ Top Picks