The Ultimate Guide to Body Skin Care Tools: Enhance Your Routine for Radiant Skin

Life before incorporating skin care tools feels like a distant memory. What started with a simple jade roller has evolved into a comprehensive collection of advanced gadgets designed to address various skin concerns from the comfort of home, bypassing trips to the dermatologist.

While the traditional jade roller still holds a place in many routines for its ability to boost circulation, especially when paired with a sheet mask, the world of skin care tools has expanded significantly. From Joanna Czech’s sculpting facial roller to the microcurrent technology of NuFace, and the rejuvenating LED face masks by Dr. Dennis Gross, innovation in at-home skin care is booming. New tools like the Hailey Bieber-approved Medicube Age R Pro for enhanced product absorption and Therabody’s depuffing wand are constantly emerging, promising even better skin health. The result of incorporating these tools? Skin that looks and feels healthier than ever before.

This guide explores the best skin care tools available, reviewed by beauty experts, to help you discover the perfect additions to your skin care regimen for both face and body.

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

Why We Love It: For those battling fine lines and dullness, LED light therapy is a powerful solution. These devices use low-level light in different wavelengths to treat various skin conditions. Dermatologist Dr. Melanie Palm explains that LED therapy can effectively address acne, inflammation, aging signs, and stimulate collagen production. The Currentbody LED face mask, a Vogue Verified product, is FDA-cleared and clinically proven to reduce wrinkles in just four weeks. Its flexible silicone design ensures a comfortable, hands-free treatment.

Editor’s Experience: “The hands-free design is a game-changer. I’ve noticed brighter skin and feel proactive about preventing future wrinkles. Plus, it’s the mask seen on Emily in Paris!” – Iman Balagam, Contributor
Type: Flexible Silicone LED Face Mask
What It’s Good For: Improving skin tone, texture, and firmness.
Specs: FDA-approved, Red (633nm) and Near-Infrared (830nm) wavelengths.
Best For: Brightening, fine lines, wrinkles, texture, pigmentation.
How to Use: Cleanse skin, secure mask, activate for 10 minutes, repeat 3-5 times weekly.

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

Why We Love It: For effective at-home hair removal, IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) devices are often favored over traditional lasers. IPL emits a broad spectrum of light, improving both hair removal and skin texture. Dermatologist Dr. Noah Gratch recommends devices that adjust light intensity based on skin tone, a key feature of the Braun Silk Expert Pro 5. It’s suitable for legs, arms, underarms, bikini line, back, chest, and lower face, particularly for lighter skin tones.

Type: IPL Device
What It’s Good For: Long-lasting at-home hair removal and improved skin tone.
Specs: FDA-approved, three intensity levels, skin tone detection.
Best For: Hair removal.
How to Use: Shave treatment area, select head attachment, glide over skin for hair removal.

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

Why We Love It: The Solawave Radiant Renewal Wand simplifies at-home facials by combining four treatments in one portable device. It features red light therapy for fine lines and scarring, microcurrent for muscle toning, facial massage for depuffing, and therapeutic warmth to enhance product absorption – all in a quick five-minute treatment.

Editor’s Experience: “Its portability is unmatched. Perfect for travel, and quick treatments fit easily into any routine.” – Iman Balagam, Contributor
Type: Skincare Wand
Specs: Red (630nm) wavelength.
What It’s Good For: Reducing wrinkles, dark circles, blemishes, puffiness, and improving product absorption.
Best For: Wrinkles, fine lines, dark spots, puffiness.
How to Use: Apply serum, glide wand upwards across face for 5 minutes.

Best Microcurrent Device: NuFace Trinity+

Why We Love It: The NuFace Trinity+, favored by celebrities and Vogue editors, uses microcurrent technology to stimulate facial muscles, resulting in firmer and more toned skin in just 5- to 20-minute sessions. Users describe it as a game-changer for smoothing lines, lifting, and sculpting.

Editor’s Experience: “For an instant snatched look, NuFace is my go-to. Quick, easy, and pain-free toning in minutes.” – Kiana Murden, Senior Beauty Shopping Writer
Type: Microcurrent Tool
Specs: FDA Cleared, 340 microamps max intensity.
What It’s Good For: Toning, lifting, and tightening facial muscles for instant and long-term results.
Best For: Wrinkles, fine lines, sculpting.
How to Use: Cleanse, apply serum, use Microcurrent Activator gel, glide device over skin.

Best Face Massager: Joanna Czech The Facial Massager

Why We Love It: Joanna Czech’s Facial Massager brings professional salon treatments home. Daily use helps combat puffiness, tighten skin, and sculpt the jawline. Its durable, waterproof design also enhances product absorption when used with serums or masks.

Editor’s Experience: “It mimics Joanna Czech’s massage technique. Depuffs, improves circulation, and relieves tension – I’m hooked!” – Kiana Murden, Beauty Shopping Writer
Type: Facial Massager
Specs: Aluminum and zinc alloy.
What It’s Good For: Sculpting, depuffing, and aiding product absorption.
Best For: Lifting, firming, depuffing, fine lines, wrinkles.
How to Use: Glide massager across face and décolletage.

Best Cleansing Brush: Foreo LUNA 4 Face Cleansing Brush

Why We Love It: Foreo’s LUNA 4 combines Swedish design with sonic cleansing technology for effective impurity removal without harsh scrubbing. It simplifies makeup removal, eliminates sweat, oil, and dirt, leading to smoother, clearer skin.

Editor’s Experience: “It gives me peace of mind knowing my makeup and city grime are truly gone, even after double cleansing. Easy to use and germ-resistant.” – Iman Balagam, Contributor
Type: Silicone Electric Cleansing Brush/Massager
What It’s Good For: Enhancing skincare absorption and removing 99% of dirt, oil, and makeup.
Specs: Battery Powered.
Best For: Facial cleansing, firming.
How to Use: Apply cleanser, turn on, glide in outward motions 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 LED mask offers three treatment modes to rejuvenate skin in just three minutes daily. It uses red and blue LED light to combat aging and acne simultaneously. Comfortable and effective, it’s a quick and impactful addition to any routine.

Editor’s Experience: “Feels like an investment in my future self. Quick 3-minute treatment easily fits into my routine.” – Iman Balagam, Contributor
Type: LED Mask with Silicone Strap
What It’s Good For: Smoothing, diminishing fine lines, preventing acne, and firming skin.
Specs: FDA-cleared, Red, Blue, Infrared, and Amber wavelengths.
Best For: Acne, wrinkles, fine lines.
How to Use: Cleanse, place mask over face, select light, remove after timer.

Best for Hair Growth: Currentbody LED Hair Growth Helmet

Why We Love It: Red light therapy is recognized by experts for promoting hair growth by improving cellular energy production and increasing scalp blood supply. The Currentbody LED Hair Growth Helmet is expert-endorsed for its effectiveness. Dermatologist Dr. Blair Murphy-Rose advises combining it with topical or oral treatments for optimal results.

Editor’s Experience: “Saw results in 12 weeks, less shedding within 6 weeks, improved hair health by week 8, and new growth by week 20.” – Danielle James, Contributor
Type: Red Light Therapy Helmet
What It’s Good For: Hands-free red light therapy for scalp and hair growth.
Specs: FDA-cleared, Red light (620-660nm).
Best For: Hair growth.
How to Use: Place helmet on clean, dry hair, turn on for 10 minutes daily.

Best Laser Device: Lyma Laser

Why We Love It: The Lyma Laser is an FDA-cleared, clinic-grade laser for home use, more powerful than LED light therapy. It uses painless, low-level laser technology to encourage cellular repair and regeneration, improving wrinkles, sun damage, redness, and pigmentation. Joanna Czech recommends it for diminishing dark spots.

Editor’s Experience: “Saw a difference by week five, with fading sunspots and plumper, brighter skin. Great for post-jet-lag face.” —Margaux Anbouba, Senior Beauty Editor
Type: Laser
What It’s Good For: Reducing fine lines, dark spots, improving texture and tone.
Specs: FDA-Cleared, Near infra-red 500mW laser.
Best For: Wrinkles, texture, dark Spots, hyperpigmentation.
How to Use: Hold over spot for 3 minutes or glide across face and body.

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 preset cold temperatures and heat therapy to aid product absorption, functioning like an ice roller without the drawbacks.

What It’s Good For: Depuffing under-eye bags and general facial puffiness.
Specs: Plastic wand with copper/aluminum alloy head for cold and heat therapy.
Best For: Depuffing, firming.
How to Use: Glide wand across clean, dry skin on desired areas.

Best For Contouring: Jillian Dempsey Gold Bar

Why We Love It: The Jillian Dempsey Gold Sculpting Bar mimics Hollywood facialist techniques for contouring cheekbones, lifting jawlines, and massaging tense eyebrows. Its 24-karat gold vibrating bar boosts blood flow, relaxes muscles, and sculpts the face with 6000 rotations per minute.

Type: Facial Massager
What It’s Good For: Sculpting cheekbones, jawline, chin, and neck.
Specs: 24K gold plated vibrating bar, 6,000 rotations per minute.
Best For: Lifting, Toning, Contouring.
How to Use: Moisturize skin, move upward along jawline to temples for 5 minutes.

Best for Acne: OmniLux Mini Blemish Eraser

Why We Love It: OmniLux Mini Blemish Eraser speeds up blemish treatment by combining hydrocolloid patches with LED light therapy. Blue light eliminates bacteria, while red light reduces inflammation and redness. Hands-free and effective for quick acne management.

Type: Silicone Mini LED device
What It’s Good For: Targeting breakouts and acne-causing bacteria.
Specs: FDA-cleared, Blue (415nm) and Red (633nm) wavelengths.
Best For: Acne, inflammation, redness.
How to Use: Apply patches to blemishes, adhere device for 10 minutes, 4 times weekly.

Best for Microneedling: BeautyBio GloPRO Regeneration Tool

Why We Love It: BeautyBio’s GloPRO is a microneedling tool that promotes cellular turnover and collagen production for smoother, radiant skin. Painless and easy to use for just 60 seconds daily, it enhances skincare absorption and improves skin texture.

Type: Microneedling LED Light Tool
What It’s Good For: Enhancing skin appearance through pulse stimulation and collagen production.
Specs: Red (620-625nm) wavelength.
Best For: Smoothing, retexturing.
How to Use: Clarify skin, gently use device for 60 seconds, apply serums.

Best Dermaplaning Device: Dermaflash LUXE+ Advanced Sonic Dermaplaning Device

Why We Love It: Dermaflash LUXE+ is a two-in-one sonic device featuring dermaplaning for exfoliation and extraction for blackheads and oil. Its Extract mode cleanses pores, while Infuse mode enhances serum penetration, maximizing product effectiveness.

Type: Dermaplaning Device
What It’s Good For: Exfoliating dead skin cells and eliminating blackheads, dirt, and oil.
Specs: Sonic dermaplaning system.
Best For: Blackheads, skincare absorption, peach fuzz removal.
How to Use: Prep skin with Preflash, hold at 45-degree angle, use short strokes, apply skincare.

Best for Tense Muscles: Theraface PRO Microcurrent Facial Device

Why We Love It: TheraFace Pro offers eight treatments including percussive massage, LED light therapy, hot and cold sessions, and cleansing. Versatile for relaxation and skin prep, loved by makeup artists for its comprehensive care.

Editor’s Experience: “The massage is incredibly soothing and relieves my TMJ tension like no other tool. Love combining massage with LED light therapy.” – Kiana Murden, Beauty Shopping Writer
Type: Facial Massaging Device
What It’s Good For: 8-in-1 device for massage, LED therapy, cleansing, and sculpting.
Specs: Red, Blue, and Infrared wavelengths.
Best For: Cleansing, sculpting, inflammation, acne, relieving tension.
How to Use: Apply gel, select microcurrent, glide upward on face, rinse skin.

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

Why We Love It: Mount Lai’s Gua Sha tool, available in jade, rose quartz, black obsidian, and amethyst, boosts blood flow, drains the lymphatic system, and tones skin. A traditional Chinese tool providing both visual and meditative benefits when used consistently.

Editor’s Experience: “Gua sha gives my face definition I don’t naturally have. Consistency is key, and now I can’t live without it. Plus, it’s portable!” – Iman Balagam, Contributor
Type: Gua Sha Stone
What It’s Good For: Boosting circulation and sculpting the face.
Specs: Jade, rose quartz, black obsidian, or amethyst stone.
Best For: Puffiness, contouring, releasing tension, lymphatic drainage.
How to Use: Prepare skin with oil, glide down neck, forehead, eye area, cheeks, and jawline.

Best Infrared Sauna Blanket: Higher Dose Infrared Sauna Blanket

Why We Love It: The Higher Dose Infrared Sauna Blanket offers sauna benefits at home, detoxifying the body and promoting calorie burn. It increases heart rate, reduces stress, boosts mood, improves blood flow, and enhances skin radiance. Portable and effective for overall wellness.

Editor’s Experience: “Obsessed with my sauna blanket for 4+ years. Perfect for relaxation, email catch-up, and detox. Drink plenty of water!” – Iman Balagam, Contributor
Type: Sauna Blanket
What It’s Good For: Full-body sweat, detox, calorie burning.
Specs: 68 to 158 degrees Fahrenheit, infrared heat, charcoal and crystal layers.
Best For: Detoxing, burning calories, boosting mood, glowing skin, reducing stress, increasing blood flow.
How to Use: Wear skin-covering clothes, preheat, zip in for 30-45 minutes, rinse off.

Best Face Roller: Herbivore Stone Facial Roller

Why We Love It: Herbivore’s Stone Facial Roller boosts circulation, relaxes muscle tension, and promotes a radiant glow. Made from ethically-sourced jade, it also helps drain congested lymph nodes and alleviate sinus issues.

Type: Jade Stone Roller
What It’s Good For: Boosting circulation, relaxing muscle tension, and promoting radiance.
Specs: Jade facial roller.
Best For: Puffiness, fine lines, detoxing.
How to Use: Apply face oil, roll from center outwards, 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 utilizes Electroporation to enhance product absorption by 785%, creating “glass skin.” With four modes, it’s safe for all skin types and can be used daily for spa-like treatments at home.

Editor’s Experience: “Hailey Bieber-approved and now a permanent part of my routine. Skin is plumper, glossier, and vacation-ready after each use.” – 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 skin, apply skincare, choose method (watering, boosting, focus), and use.

Best for Big Events: ZIIP Halo

Why We Love It: ZIIP Halo is a go-to tool for events, providing immediate lifting and visible results. Microcurrent technology is painless and offers 26 waveform and intensity combinations via an app for customized treatments.

Editor’s Experience: “Immediately raised my eyebrow and delivered an instant lifting effect to my cheek. Red carpet ready!” — 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.
Best For: Dark circles, fine lines, wrinkles, texture.
How to Use: Apply Electric Complex Gel, activate device, use 3-5 times weekly for 6+ weeks.

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 and removing dead skin cells. Easy-grip handle allows for thorough body brushing.

Editor’s Experience: “A disciple of dry brushing. This brush feels great, not too harsh, and really eliminates dead skin. Skin feels baby soft!” — Iman Balagam, Contributor
Type: Body Brush
What It’s Good For: Exfoliating and revealing smooth, glowing skin.
Specs: Pure natural sisal brush.
Best For: Exfoliation, circulation.
How to Use: Use on dry skin before shower, brush upwards towards heart for 3-5 minutes.

Best For Skincare Absorption: Droplette Microinfusion Device

Why We Love It: Droplette Microinfusion Device enhances ingredient penetration by delivering tiny droplets past the skin barrier. Brooke Shields-approved, it makes skincare more effective, with capsules for collagen, glycolic acid, retinol, and more.

Editor’s Experience: “Skin improved – more hydrated, less redness, plumper, firmer. Skincare is pricey, so maximizing absorption is key!” — Iman Balagam, Contributor
Type: Skincare Device
What It’s Good For: Needle-free technology for 20x deeper ingredient delivery.
Specs: Micro-infusion Technology.
Best For: Skincare absorption, plumping, hydration.
How to Use: Place capsule, tilt head, position device half inch from skin, move mist in circles.

Best for Skin Tightening: Currentbody RF Radio Frequency Device

Why We Love It: Currentbody RF Radio Frequency Device brings professional skin tightening treatments home. It heats skin to 104 degrees Fahrenheit to stimulate collagen production, tighten tissue, and improve skin texture.

Editor’s Experience: “Delivers gentle heat, never uncomfortably hot. 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 for skin tightening and collagen production.
Specs: FDA-cleared.
Best For: Collagen production, firming, improving skin texture.
How to Use: Apply gel, glide in circular motions, use up to 70 minutes or follow 5-minute regimens.

What is the difference between different beauty technologies?

LED Light Therapy: Non-invasive treatment using specific light wavelengths to address skin concerns. Red light stimulates collagen, blue light destroys acne bacteria (Elizabeth Hand, Esthetician).
Microcurrent: Low-level electrical currents to tone facial muscles, mimicking body’s impulses (Elizabeth Hand, Esthetician).
Cryotherapy: Exposing skin to cold temperatures to reduce inflammation and swelling (Elizabeth Hand, Esthetician).
Facial Massage: Hands or tools manipulate skin and muscles to stimulate blood flow and lymphatic drainage, promoting healthy complexion and depuffing (Elizabeth Hand, Esthetician).
Laser: Clinic-grade laser (Lyma Laser) penetrates deep to encourage cellular repair and regeneration, reducing aging signs, wrinkles, and pigmentation (Elizabeth Hand, Esthetician).
Microneedling: Fine needles create micro-injuries, stimulating collagen and elastin production (Elizabeth Hand, Esthetician).
Dermaplaning: Surgical blade removes peach fuzz and dead skin for smoother skin and better product penetration (Elizabeth Hand, Esthetician).
Radio Frequency: Electromagnetic waves generate heat to stimulate collagen and improve skin firmness (Athena Hewett, Aesthetician).

How do you choose the right beauty tool for you?

Consider goals, concerns, timing, and consult with an aesthetician. Research expert-recommended tools, especially for sensitive skin. LED masks are recommended as a beneficial at-home tool for everyone (Elizabeth Hand, Esthetician).

Are at-home beauty tools worth investing in?

Yes, but tools are supplemental, not substitutes for a good skincare routine. Avoid at-home dermaplaning and microneedling due to potential risks, leave these to professionals (Elizabeth Hand, Esthetician).