5 types of facial tools for glowing skin
Add facial devices to your skincare routine and say hiya tighter, brighter, glowing complexion
Text: Kritika S
It’s 2021 and skincare technology is big business. More of us than ever are including facial devices in our everyday skincare routine when skincare products aren’t enough. While a little pricey, investing in facial tools can be well worth it considering the multiple benefits they bring. Check out our list of five types of facial tools worth buying in Singapore in 2021 for healthy, radiant and glowing skin.
LED technology
Pioneered by NASA in the 80s, LED (light emitting diode) therapy was developed for astronauts to heal their muscle tissues quickly. Today, the same technology is popular amongst aestheticians and being used as at-home skin treatments by beauty aficionados around the world. It works by zapping various wavelengths of light to the skin to help treat acne, reduce inflammation and stimulate anti-aging-affects. From face masks to targeted pens and even goggles, there’s a mountain of LED facial tools available in Singapore.
Unlike other types of light therapy, LEDs don’t contain UV rays or cause burns to your skin. It can be used at home and there’s zero downtime. LED facial devices are on the steeper side but a solid investment. We recommend The LG Pra.L Derma LED Mask, Skin Inc Optimizer Voyage Tri-Light++ or Tri-Light glasses for bright eyes, giving the delicate area around your eyes some targeted TLC.
De-puffing tools
Waking up with a swollen face is never a good look. Thanks to a combination of new age hacks and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), we now have facial skincare tools to help depuff our faces. The Mount Lai De-Puffing Jade Facial Roller or The De-Puffing Jade Eye Massage Tool are brilliant options to reduce puffiness and support lymphatic drainage, leaving you with glowing, radiant skin. The natural cooling properties of jade also assist the depuffing process. You can also try the Ice Roller by Stackedskincare — it’s created with a gel and water core that stays cold and calms an angry complexion.
LED technology
Originally a body treatment using a tool to rub the skin in long strokes, guas cha has been adapted to be used in facial tools to release blockages and boost the lymphatic system — basically getting rid of fluids that are causing your face to bloat. Give your skin an uplifting experience by investing in guas cha by Skin Gym or Mount Lai, Antonia Burrell’s Facial Lift in a Box or the Sarah Chapman Skinesis The Facialift — all amazing for uplifted skin.
Sculpting tools
Celebrities such as Jennifer Aniston swear by the uber luxurious Jillian Dempsey Gold Sculpting tool. Made of 24-karat gold, this stunning looking facial tool uses vibration to tighten, tone and lift the skin. Another A-list sculpting tool is Angela Caglia’s rose-quartz roller — think of it as a super-charged lymphatic drainage, emitting strong sonic vibrations every minute to undo tension and tone up the jawline. The Skin Gym Face Sculptor Beauty Roller is also a great option that mimics the action of an aesthetician’s knuckles kneading into your skin through cooling metal rollers for post-pro chiselled look.
Cleansing tools
Singapore’s weather definitely warrants a squeaky-clean cleanse. Foreo is one of the trendiest cleansing facial tools in town — you can’t go wrong with their latest Luna 3 designed for all skin types. The silicone bristles are super gentle on skin, lifting away dirt, excess oil and dead skin cells through gentle pulsations. We also love the Clarisonic Mia Smart cleansing tool which comes with various attachments for a more customised cleanse. Lastly, the Refa Clear Cleansing Brush incorporates the luxury of a Kumano brush in a cleansing facial tool with 3D sonic technology to leave your skin clean and refreshed.
