Supercharge your skincare routine with the best skincare tools. Whatever your concern, be it nailing the art of a good cleanse, boosting circulation and glow, stimulating your collagen reserves or reducing hyperpigmentation, the slew of great skincare tools available means there really is something for everyone.
If, despite knowing your skin goals, you’re unsure where to start looking for the right one for you, we’re here to help. Below is a comprehensive curation of some of the best skincare tools for every skin type, plus some great Black Friday deals to boot.
Vogue’s top at-home skincare tools at a glance:
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- How we chose the best skincare tools
- Best LED skincare tools for brightening and anti-ageing
- Best skincare tools for lifting and sculpting
- Best skincare tools for pore refining
- Best laser skincare tools
- Best skincare tools for inflammation
- Best skincare tools for cleansing
- Best tools for hair removal
- Best tool to deliver skincare ingredients
- Best skincare tools for acne
- What are the best skincare tools?
- Why should I use a skincare tool?
- Where should I start when thinking about skincare tools?
- What skincare should I use alongside my skincare tool?
- Is there anyone who should avoid skincare tools?
- How to clean skincare tools
- How often should I use my skincare tool?
- How long will it take to see results from my skincare tools?
How we chose the best skincare tools
Our beauty editors are experts when it comes to sussing out the latest beauty tech developments, which means every pick you find in our edits comes thoroughly tried, tested and Vogue-approved. As well as putting skincare tools through their initial paces, we also texted them long-term to see if the results really do deliver healthier, firmer, clearer skin over time. As well as relying on our own expertise, we also consulted with some of the skincare industry’s most knowledgeable experts to find something for everyone, whether that’s celebrity facialist favourites or beginner-friendly finds. Read on to discover some of our favourite skincare tools to try.
Best LED skincare tools for brightening and anti-ageing
Struggling with fine lines and dull skin? Long hailed for their powerful results, the best LED face masks treat a range of skincare issues at the cellular level. Blue light decreases acne flare-ups, red stimulates the skin’s collagen production and helps reduce hyperpigmentation, while yellow decreases inflammation and can even soothe sore muscles. While there are many that the team rates, special mention should go to CurrentBody’s popular LED mask, which is hands-free and uses red light to rejuvenate and re-plump the skin.
Why it’s Vogue-approved:
Clinically proven to reduce wrinkles by an impressive 35 per cent in just four weeks, CurrentBody’s LED Mask is also a hit with a number of celebrities. With red and near-infrared, it won’t target acne-prone skin (as it doesn’t offer blue light), but it is brilliant for general luminosity, collagen boosting and skin smoothing. And to add to that? It’s made from patented flexible silicone, which isn’t just comfortable, but it also ensures light covers every area of the face. It’s a yes from us. “I love using this mask. Not only do I see genuine results with better clarity and improved bounce when I use it regularly, but it’s comfortable to wear and simple to activate. A great option if you’re new to LED.” – Vogue contributing editor, Georgia Day.
This device also ranks high on dermatologist Dr Nicole Ruth’s list. “I find CurrentBody’s face mask sits nicely on the curvatures of your face, allowing even coverage on the skin surface without any gaps,” she says.
- Key specs:
- Light Modes: Red (633nm), near infra red (830nm), deep near infra red (1072nm)
- Mask Type: Flexible
- Device type: Face mask
- Target area: Face
- Treatment Time: 10 minutes
- Best for: The mask has noticeable anti-ageing effects, including improved skin texture and firmness.
- Wireless: Yes
- Good to know: Emily in Paris actress Lily Collins is a fan of this mask. With her virtually poreless skin, that’s good enough validation for us.
- Boosts collagen with red LEDs and near infrared
- Silicone comfortably flexes to the contours of your face
- Great for brightening skin
- Does not include blue LED light
Why it’s Vogue-approved:
Shark’s CryoGlow LED face mask is all over social media right now for good reason. With 480 LED lights and four targeted treatment modes (including Better Ageing, Blemish Repair, Skin Sustain and Under-Eye Cooling), it’s a multitasking wonder that has been clinically proven to reduce fine lines and wrinkles, boost luminosity and improve blemishes and skin roughness. All that while also helping to cool and depuff the eye area, which is an absolute dream the morning after the night before.
Key specs:
- Light Modes: Red (630nm) and blue (415nm) light, and near infrared (830nm)
- Mask Type: Rigid
- Treatment Time: Up to 8 minutes
- Wireless: Yes
- Targeted treatment modes
- Cooling function
- Comfortable to wear
- Great for all skin types
- Battery life could be better
Best facelift tools for lifting and face sculpting
Who doesn’t want a firmer, more lifted appearance? Luckily, there are a plethora of great devices out there that will deliver just such results. Mimic the hands of Hollywood’s most in-demand facialists with these toning devices that contour cheekbones, lift jawlines, and drain fluid to help you de-bloat. NuFace’s pronged microcurrent massager stimulates facial muscles in 5- to 20-minute sessions, leaving complexions firmer and more toned. Slather on a conducting gel pre-use, so the rollers glide easily over skin. Meanwhile, the medical-grade ZIIP Halo device is a favourite among stars such as Margot Robbie and the Vogue team. Highly rated for ease-of-use and results, it uses tiny nano current waves to stimulate tissues at the cellular level and doesn’t just sculpt enviable jawlines – it also kickstarts collagen production for a complexion that’s tighter and brighter overall.
- Why it's Vogue-approved: NuFace’s pronged microcurrent massager – beloved by Vogue editors and stars like Riverdale’s Madeline Petsch – stimulates facial muscles in 5 to 20 minute sessions, leaving complexions firmer and more toned. Slather on a conducting gel pre-use, so the rollers glide easily over skin. Otherwise, glide the ReFa Carat Ray Face across your face and décolletage to boost circulation and firm skin. According to the director of ReFa USA, Rie Iimura, the Vogue verified multiangular device converts light energy into microcurrent and delivers a “gripping motion that mimics an aesthetician's finger motion” through two double drainage roller prongs.
- Best for: lifting sagging skin
- Target treatment: Full face
- Treatment time: 5 to 20 minutes
- Really ease to use
- Immediate lifting results
- May not be suitable for deep wrinkles
- Why it's Vogue-approved: ZIIP Halo is a microcurrent and nanocurrent device that A-listers, including Jennifer Aniston, Margot Robbie and Kim Kardashian, swear by. A great pre-red-carpet fix, it promises to instantly lift and improve the overall texture and appearance of the skin with consistent use over time. It is paired with a companion app where founder and facialist to the stars Melanie Simon walks you through the treatments.
- The ZIIP Halo uses “dual waveform” technology, which combines microcurrent and nanocurrent technology. In fact, it uses 26 different waveforms which work on multiple layers of the skin to offer results from the first session. It’s the only tool on the market that offers these two types of current together. Microcurrent is a higher frequency, low-level electrical current which stimulates the facial muscles to contract and relax, which tones them. Results last up to 72 hours. A much lower electrical current, nanocurrent, mimics the electrical impulses that the brain sends to skin cells to support their work. This helps with collagen production, cellular regeneration and more, leading to overall rejuvenation of the skin. You’ll see the best results after six weeks of consistent use.
- Best for: boosting collagen production
- Specs: different intensities of Microcurrent and Nanocurrent
- Follow along with app makes it so easy
- Sculpting
- Great for jowls
- Connecting to app can be temperamental
Best laser skincare tools
Laser is the most effective way to target deep-seated concerns such as scars, dark spots and wrinkles. While skin rejuvenating lasers will always be more powerful in a professional setting, there are some at-home laser devices worth noting. They work by stimulating cells at the dermal layer of skin for deep skin rejuvenation. Nira’s precision laser heats cells to boost collagen and elastin production, tightening lax skin and kickstarting repair. Lyma’s laser does all the above, but with cool laser technology that can penetrate as deep as the underlying muscle, increase energy in cells and is completely pain-free. “My sunspots have faded, and my skin looks plumper and brighter,” says Vogue senior beauty & wellness editor Margaux Anbouba in her review of Lyma’s device.
- Why it’s Vogue-approved: A step up from red light in terms of the depth its beams penetrate, Lyma’s device combines low-level cold laser therapy with NIR to rejuvenate skin from the inside out. This handheld tool can treat fine lines everywhere on the face and body – from the crow’s feet to hands and lips – and offers impressive results for deep-set concerns like pigmentation and scarring. What’s more, it fits inside your handbag and is still effective when used over your SPF or make-up. Great for the jet setter who needs on-the-go treatments, it’s no wonder this device is beloved by the celebrity set.
- Device type: Handheld
- Best for: deep-down skin rejuvenation. Tightening lax skin, renewing dull skin and remodelling skin with scars. Several users praise the non-invasive device for its anti-inflammatory effects on conditions like psoriasis.
- Target area: Face, body, neck and hands
- Treatment Time: Three plus minutes daily
- Good to know: As well as whole face rejuvenation, try using it for five minutes on targeted areas like acne scarring and persistent sun spots.
- Ease to use
- Results in a short amount of time
- Covers a small surface area at a time
- Expensive
- Why it’s Vogue-approved: The NIRA laser was created to provide an ultra-targeted treatment for fine lines in delicate areas like the eyes and mouth. It was designed to work over a three-month period to stimulate collagen with no downtime or irritation to the skin. It’s also entirely pain-free, but if you find it uncomfortable, there are five settings to really tailor it to you. The gadget is relatively compact for ease in stashing in your travel wash bag.
- Device type: Handheld gadget
- Best for: skin tightening
- Target area: Face, including eyes and mouth
- Treatment time: Two minutes
- Quick treatment time
- Durable
- May not be suitable for very sensitive skin
Best skincare tools for inflammation
Fight redness, reduce inflammation, and take down puffiness with an ice therapy session. They are designed to be refrigerated before use for the ultimate jolt of blood-circulating cold. For classic face rollers, on the other hand, models by Cowshed and brushworks help boost circulation, relax muscle tension, and promote a radiant complexion.
- Why it's Vogue-approved: Keep these globes in the fridge to always have on hand when you need a quick fix. I find them particularly welcomed the morning after a late night, where they are not only ideal for depuffing but also act as a treat to cool and refresh the skin.
- Best for: tightening and toning
- Target area: Face
- Treatment time: No fixed time
- Relatively affordable
- Soothing process
- Glass so can break if not careful
Best skincare tools for cleansing
Trying to keep breakouts at bay? Sometimes it all comes down to how you start your skincare routine. Upgrade your cleansing regime with devices that take face washing to the next level. Combining Swedish design with sonic cleansing technology, Foreo’s pulsating disc is covered in bacteria-repelling silicone nubs that help lift impurities from pores without aggressive scrubbing. Sisley Paris’ face and throat brush offers a deep yet gentle cleanse, and its fine bristles make the skin appear smoother and softer to touch.
- What it is: A palm-sized pore suction cleansing, hydrating and exfoliating tool with a depuffing attachment
- Device type: Handheld gadget
- Target treatment area: The face
- Treatment time: 10 minutes
- Wireless: Yes
There are two parts to the FacialPro. The first works much in the same way as a HydraFacial. With a targeted tip (there’s a choice of four with options for gentle and T-zone), you work in an upwards motion across the complexion to thoroughly cleanse, exfoliate and hydrate the skin. First, you need to layer a buffing serum to maximise the impact. Water travels from the clean tank to the second ‘gunk’ that illuminates with the different remnants that it extracted from the face, from makeup to dead skin cells to excess oil. The effect is immediate, but that's only where the fun begins. The second attachment is the DePuffi that has six temperature options ranging from cryo cold to warm, to, as you may guess from the name, depuff but also boost circulation.
- Glowy skin after use
- Gunk tank is satisfying
- Handy travel case
- Cleaning the nozzles can be challenging
- Want an even more powerful function
- Why it's Vogue-approved: This handheld device punches far above its weight in terms of cleansing power. One of the last cleansing brushes on the market, it is made up of gentle silicone bristles that, with the addition of sonic vibrations, encourage a deep and thorough cleaning without harsh scrubbing. There are 16 intensity levels.
- Best for: supercharged cleansing
- Target area: Face
- Treatment time: One minute
- Very small in size
- Easy to clean
- If slightly bigger, could do more of the face at once
Best tools for hair removal
If you’re the kind of woman for whom only the smoothest skin will do, high-powered hair removal tools are an investment you ought to consider. Painlessly removing peach fuzz and dead skin, Hollywood Smoother brings you all the benefits of professional dermaplaning from the comfort of your sofa. It clears the path for skincare to penetrate more deeply, with the gentle assistance of sonic steel blades that gift an A-list glow. Philips’ Lumea IPL 8000 makes a strong case for relinquishing razors entirely: its four face and body attachments laser hair at the root and bring an end to pesky ingrowns.
- Why it’s Vogue-approved: This compact device offers precision treatment for targeted areas as well as delivering a smooth, full-body experience when desired. It flashes automatically, eliminating the need to press a button, while the advanced ice-cooling technology prevents overheating and soothes your skin for a comfortable, pain-free session. Setting this device apart from others is its five presets, each designed for different parts of the body, ensuring the perfect setting for your specific needs.
- FDA approved: SGS certified
- Laser type: IPL
- Intensity levels: 5 modes for different parts of the body
- Hair grows back much thinner
- Easy to use
- Pain-free
- Initial outlay but likely money saver in the long run
- Why it’s Vogue-approved: Boasting four different attachments to cater to different areas of the body, this powerful device from Philips promises 92 per cent hair reduction after just three sessions. Including sizes for everywhere from the jawline and arms to the upper lip and bikini line, you’ll appreciate the snap-on heads and their neat storage case if you favour a full body shave.
- FDA approved: Yes
- Laser type: IPL
- Intensity levels: 5 adjustable settings
- How to use it: Place the device head in full contact with your skin and press the pulse button until the light flashes. Philips recommend treating the desired area once every 2 weeks for the first 2 months, after which you only need monthly touch-ups to prevent hair regrowth.
- Multiple attachments
- Quick treatment process
- Auto adapts to skin tone
- Much be consistent to see results
Best tool to deliver skincare ingredients
Lancôme’s Renergy Nano-Resurfacer 400 Booster, meanwhile, helps create tiny channels in the skin to allow skincare ingredients to penetrate more efficiently and effectively.
- Why it's Vogue-approved: Inspired by professional microneedling devices, this clever at-home resurfacing tool helps to improve skin quality and texture through the use of over 400 nano-tips, which gently penetrate skin and boost the efficacy of product application, specifically the Lancôme Rénergie HCF Triple Serum. While they’re not needles, these nano tips, which generate between 3000-5000 tapping motions a minute, are made from crystallised silicon and help deliver better precision, stability and biocompatibility.
- Best for: Improving skin tone, texture and firmness
- Target treatment: Full face
- Treatment time: 5 to 10 minutes
Best skincare tools for anti-ageing
Anti-ageing products, especially when they are backed by science, are about taking control of your complexion in order to preserve the health of the skin. K-beauty practices give a clue as to what will appear on British shelves, as the country is years ahead in its skincare advancement, but there is still an abundance of British-stocked buys. Look for advanced tech tools that are as sleek as they are effective. These are not novelty items; they must be clinically effective with the trials to back them up.
- Why it's Vogue-approved: RF has long been the collagen-boosting treatment of choice for those in the know. Currentbody’s device brings clinical-level tech to you in the comfort of your own home, promising reduced wrinkles and firmer skin with consistent use. The skin-tightening device works by sending radio waves into the skin’s dermal layers, where collagen is formed. This process generates heat, causing existing collagen to contract for an instant lifting and tightening effect. It also stimulates new collagen production, which helps improve the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, and sagging over time. According to Currentbody, 89 per cent of users saw an improvement in skin tightness in 8 weeks.
- Target treatment area: Full face
- Treatment time: 5-70 minutes
- Tightening of the jawline
- Firms skin
- Initial outlay
- Can be difficult to see when time is up unless in front of a mirror
Best Korean skincare tools
Korea is lightyears ahead in its beauty innovation, from skincare formulas to the at-home devices, but brands like medicube are helping us catch up. The Age-R Booster Pro is beloved by US Vogue's senior beauty commerce writer, Kiana Murden, who was inspired to use it after she spotted it as part of Hailey Bieber's skin prep. “The tool is incredibly simple to use”, she explains. “After each use, my skin just felt better – firmer, smoother, and more radiant, like I just received a stellar facial. I did notice reduced pore size, too – aiding my journey to clarified, glass skin.”
- Why it’s Vogue-approved: The Age-R Booster Pro – the enhanced version of the Hailey Bieber favourite Age-R Booster H – from K-beauty brand Medicube is designed to help you achieve glass skin, with a lot of unique settings as well as an app that’s as smooth and reflective as a windowpane. In addition to microcurrent, electrical muscle stimulation, and a needleless take on microneedling, Age-R Booster Pro delivers five LED wavelengths to tackle a full spectrum of skin concerns, Matney assures. While red and blue light (and their combination, purple) are most well-known for their use in treating signs of ageing and blemishes, the Age-R Booster Pro also offers inflammation-reducing green light and radiance-boosting orange light. Use these light wavelengths with any of the other glow-boosting settings after your skincare routine for best results.
- Best for: Uneven tone, enlarged pores, redness, laxity
- Specs: Five LED colours (red, blue, purple, green, orange), electroporation, microcurrent, EMS, electric needles
- Usage: Varies depending on setting; see user manual for best results
- Easy to use
- Even effective on lowest setting
- Hydrated and glowing skin after use
- Challenging to find in stock
Best skincare tools for acne
FaceGym takes a hands-free approach with its LED patch, which adheres to breakouts on the back, chest or face to provide a dependable dose of blue light. Simply stick it onto your problem areas, then sit back and relax – this one clears pores and texture in just 20 minutes a day.
Best skincare tools for pore refining
Should your 2026 resolutions include a “no pore left behind” mantra, consider these helpful tools: Dermaflash’s two-in-one sonic extractor first pulls out pesky blackheads gently, then helps push serum into the skin. Once that part has been tackled effectively, the GloPRO, a cultish microneedling tool, promotes wound healing to stimulate cellular turnover and collagen production.
- Why it's Vogue-approved: “Combining a diamond microdermabrasion tip with vacuum extraction, Foreo’s latest device is a godsend for pimple and wide-pore-prone skin,” says beauty writer Tracy Achonwa. “It exfoliates dull skin and deep cleans every last bit of gunk out of your pores, minimising them in the process. I recommend starting on the lowest setting as it’s quite powerful and can bruise if not used with care, but I honestly can’t recommend it enough.”
- Best for: deep pore cleaning
- Target area: Face
- Treatment time: No fixed time
FAQs
What are the best skincare tools?
While there are plenty of options to choose from when it comes to finding the best skincare tool, the most important things to factor in are your skincare goals. Are you looking for better contours? Brighter skin with less pigmentation? Perhaps you want a smooth, hair-free body or a device that does a bit of everything? Whatever you’re looking for, it helps to narrow down the search by zeroing in on your main focus and going from there, as there really is a skincare tool out there for every concern and every budget.
Why should I use a skincare tool?
Although skincare tools are a great addition to a topical skincare routine and can enhance the efficacy of many products, they aren’t a necessity for everyone. Do your research thoroughly before committing to buying a skincare device, and make sure you can commit to using it regularly. Cost aside, as with most things, consistency is key with any skincare tool, whether it’s for tightening, brightening or hair removal.
What kind of skincare tool should I start with?
If you’ve never owned a skincare tool before, start small and slow while you do your homework. Something like cryotherapy globes is a good entry point as they’re affordable and easy to use, even for a skincare tool novice. While they won’t target more serious concerns like other tools can, they can help reduce puffiness, boost blood circulation, and relieve tension around the temples, neck and jawline.
What skincare should I use alongside my skincare tool?
Most skincare tools will work alongside your products to enhance their efficacy. That means that you can continue using most of your regular products, including vitamin C serums and hyaluronic acid serums, unless told otherwise. Some tools, like cleansing devices, are specifically developed to be used with particular products, like a cleanser. Always read the instructions on your skincare tool carefully before use.
Is there anyone who should avoid skincare tools?
It’s always best to check with a skin health expert or healthcare practitioner before you start using any kind of device, but anyone with open wounds, such as active acne pustules, should avoid using tools on their skin until they’re fully healed. Many experts also caution against using at-home micro needling devices, as they can often introduce bacteria into the skin and can cause damage all too easily.
How to clean skincare tools
This is, as you may expect, very dependent on the tool in question. But as a whole, the best way to clean most beauty gadgets is with warm water. If you have an old or clean toothbrush, you can get into the nitty-gritty of it with a mild soap or cleanser if needed. Leave to air dry or pat with a dry towel. For a more thorough disinfecting, apply alcohol with a cotton pad.
How often should I use my skincare tool?
Skincare tools are always to be used with caution and proper guidance, so make sure you always read the usage instructions, even if the type of tool is the same as one you’ve used before. while certain skincare tolls can be used multiple times a day even, other are clear in that they should only be used a few times a week.
How long will it take to see results from my skincare tools?
As with anything of this ilk, how long it will take for your skin to reap the rewards is very individualised. With some of the more low-lift tolls, like cleansing devices and cryotherapy wands, the results are virtually instant and skin ought to look brighter and less weary. As you go further down the tech spectrum of tools and in the case of those such as the LYMA laser and many of the collagen boosting devices, results can take anywhere from 3-6 months to start to take effect.