THE BUZZ on electronic beauty
1. Dr Dennis Gross Spectralite Faceware Pro; 2. Vanessa Megan Beauty Vibe Micro Vibration Wand; 3. PMD Beauty Clean Pro Gold; 4. Foreo Iris; 5. Vanity Planet Aira Ionic Facial Steamer.
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FORMERLYRESERVED for the dermatologist’s office, hi-tech beauty tools that once required an appointment, arenow available to use from the comfort of your ownhome, meaning you can zap acne and sculpt cheekbones in between episodes of your latest Netflix binge.
The advent of smarter (and smaller) technology has ushered in a newwave of devices designed to address myriad skin concerns, leaving skin looking youthful and radiant.
Discover our picks of space-age skin tech worth investing in.
LIFTING
Nuface Trinity Device, $548
It’s the microcurrent facial toning tool that’s risen to popularity for its ability to define facial contours, combat wrinkles and tighten sagging skin using gentle microcurrents beneath the skin. The unique two-pronged design reaches even the smallest features, including labionasal folds and brow bones for improved definition. The brand also offers a variety of attachments, including one targeted to treating eyes and lips, along with an anti-ageing LED light therapy attachment. Howto use it: Start by applying a layer of the Nuface Hydrating LeaveOngel Primer (to ensure the device glides not grabs), and use upward strokes tomove the device along the contours of the face. For the first two months, use for five minutes daily, before changing to five-minute sessions two to three times per week.
ANTI-AGEING
Dr Dennis Gross Spectralite Faceware Pro, $767
Now’s your chance to give your best Darth Vader impression, with Dr Dennis Gross’ futuristic-lookingled face mask. The contoured mask is fitted with 100 red and 62 blue LED lights for three treatment options: red light to stimulate collagen production, blue light to target acne-causing bacteria and visibly reduce fine lines, discoloration and inflammation, or a combination of red and blue light for all aforementioned benefits in one hit. Howto use it: After cleansing and exfoliating, place the mask over your face and adjust the head strap to fit. Press and hold the on button until the mask switches on. Select your desired setting and leave on for three minutes before following with your chosen serum and moisturiser.
SCULPTING
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Vibe Micro Vibration
Wand, $70
Buzz your way to better skin with this T-shaped tool that uses microvibrations to contour cheekbones, lift the jawline and restore radiance. It works by stimulating the facial muscles, which in turn promotes blood flow, lymphatic drainage and collagen synthesis in the skin. These good vibrations can reduce dark circles, tighten the appearance of slackening skin, smooth puffy under-eyes, frown lines and crow’s feet on all skin types.
Howto use it: Use this magic wand for five minutes daily, creating upward and outward strokes over the forehead, cheeks, jawline, neck and decolletage, and small, inward motions over crow’s feet and under eyes.
CLEANSING
Pmdbeauty Clean Pro Gold, $439 Take the simple act of washing your face to the next level with this 24K gold-plated facial cleansing device, which helps to soothe skin while breakingdown the dirt and debris trapped in pores. The circular head is dotted with odour-resistant, waterproof and antibacterial silicone bristles, and delivers more than7000 vibrations per minute deep within the skin using PMD’S Sonicglow technology, firming, toning and lifting skin as it cleanses. Howto use it: Work in circular motions on wet skin after applying cleanser, spending a little more time on problem areas. Mode1 and 2 offer optimum cleansing conditions, and help keep breakouts at bay.
Foreo Iris, $199
At first glance, this hot-pink device looks like something you’d likely find in the bedroom rather than the bathroom, but don’t be fooled— what it lacks in perceptibility it makes up for in efficacy. The Foreo Iris is an eyemassaging tool which uses lymphatic drainage to address puffiness, dark circles, fine lines and wrinkles around the delicate eye area.
Howto use it: The ophthalmologistapproved accessory uses Foreo’s patented T-sonic pulsations to mimicmanual tapping, which helps to spread and massage eye creams and serums into skin.
DETOXIFYING
Vanity Planet Aira Ionic Facial Steamer, $147 Make your at-home facial dreamscome
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true with this ionic facial steamer.
Relax and unwind as you allow the nano-sized water molecules get to work hydrating and softening skin, detoxifying pores and eliminating dead skin cells. Upthe ante on your steam by adding a fewdrops of your favourite essential oil for a truly therapeutic experience.
Howto use it: Steam skin once or twice per week for five to 10 minutes before applying your skincare.
MINIMISING PORES
Skingymface + Lip + Body Microneedling Kit, $111
If your mission to minimise pores is ongoing, consider adding Skin Gym’s three-piece face and body roller kit to your skincare routine. Designed to recreate the retexturising and collagenboosting effects of a professional microneedling treatment, Skin Gym’s kit includes a roller head and three attachments to suit body, face, and delicate areas like the eyes and lips in varying needle lengths and densities.
Howto use it: Gently roll the microneedling tool over skin in vertical, horizontal and diagonal directions, changing out the heads depending on the area being treated. For best results, use once or twice per week, and be sure to disinfect the roller and attachments after each use by submerging it in a cup of boiled water or 91 per cent alcohol for five minutes.
ACNE
Neutrogena Light Therapy Acne Spot Treatment, $55
Pesky spots are no match for Neutrogena’s futuristic tool, which harnesses the power of blue and red light to address breakouts. Blue light is known for its ability to kill off acne-causing bacteria in skin and fasttracking the skin’sown healing process, while red light combats the inflammation linked to acne.
Howto use it:
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Apply the device the skin so the light is fully surrounded the pimple in question. It will power off after twominutes’ use.