17 Of The Best Skincare Tools For Brighter, Firmer 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.

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

• 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

• 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

• 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.

• 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

• 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

• 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.

• 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

• 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

• 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.

• 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