One resembles a prop from a science-fiction movie and another, a baby’s colourful chew toy. Then there are the sleek facial rollers engineered to mimic a facialist’s kneading motions. Once considered novelties, such gadgets and tools are increasingly common additions to our beauty routines. While there isn’t an award category for them, we want to highlight them for changing the way we think of skincare and quite literally putting the means to brighter, clearer, firmer skin in our hands.
One resembles a prop from a science-fiction movie and another, a baby’s colourful chew toy. Then there are the sleek facial rollers engineered to mimic a facialist’s kneading motions. Once considered novelties, such gadgets and tools are increasingly common additions to our beauty routines. While there isn’t an award category for them, we want to highlight them for changing the way we think of skincare and quite literally putting the means to brighter, clearer, firmer skin in our hands.
FACIAL ROLLER
1. Lancome Renergie Contouring Massage Tool
The slim, flat handle makes it easy to hold and manoeuvre around the face, neck and decollete.
2. Laneige Time Freeze Face-fit Roller
Its asymmetrical shape is designed to better fit facial contours for a more effective massage, while the platinum coating is said to lower skin temperature.
3. Shiseido Facial Massage Roller
Use the platinum-coated rollerballs to massage the face, then use the little nub at the top of the handle to stimulate facial acupressure points. Applying gentle pressure on the inner and outer corners of the eyes, for example, can help reduce puffiness.
4. Refa Carat Ray
This has a solar panel that produces a mild microcurrent to stimulate muscles and improve blood circulation for firmer, more lifted and glowing skin.
GADGET
5. Skin Inc Optimizer
Voyage Tri-light Looking like a laser shooter, this device has three light modes: red, said to boost collagen production; yellow, which brightens dull complexions; and blue, which soothes inflamed skin.
6. Foreo Luna Play
This travel-friendly, cotton-pad-sized silicone cleansing device uses sonic pulses to dislodge impurities from pores without irritating the skin. Expect to see more refined pores with continued use.
7. Philips Visapure Advanced Home Facial Device
Three interchangeable brush heads make this multifunctional gadget bang for your buck. Use it to give your skin a deep cleanse, enjoy a facial massage that mimics effleurage (a gentle massage using circular stroking movements made with the palm of the hand), or treat your eye area to a cooling massage that de-puffs and firms.
