Resolve to boost your skin routine
So you’ve got your new gym gear and membership, and have updated your resumé to start looking for that new job; now it’s time to upgrade your skin-care regimen. Forget lotions and potions, though. this year, why not take a more advanced approach to beauty? From ancient tools that still work wonders to devices that help your tried-and-true products deliver even better results, Rebecca Tay explores five beauty gadgets that will kickstart your routine for 2019.
ROLL WITH IT
Sure, facial rollers have been used for centuries, so while this tool may not be technologically advanced, per se, chances are you haven’t been using one. Start now. Made with cooling jade, quartz or amethyst crystal (stones believed to have a certain energy), roll it upward over your face to stimulate blood circulation, promote skin rejuvenation and collagen production, improve elasticity, eliminate toxins and reduce puffiness by encouraging lymphatic drainage. Hot tip: keep yours in the fridge to further enhance its cooling benefits. Pura Botanicals, purabotanicals.com | US$44-64
WAKE UP
Known for its at-home skin-care tools, the new Sonic Eye Awakening Massager by Clarisonic works in just a week to reduce crow’s feet around the eyes. Eight weeks later, you can expect those under-eye bags to be less puffy overall, with firmer skin and fewer wrinkles in the entire eye contour area. Talk about a miracle worker. Clarisonic, www.clarisonic.ca | $79
SEE THE (BLUE) LIGHT
Acne is never fun; adult acne, even less so. Light therapy and LED treatments are a low-risk way to reduce bacteria and prevent pigmentation issues, and the Espada by Foreo combines blue-light technology with T-sonic pulsations to tackle acnecausing bacteria deep beneath the skin in just 30 seconds. Murale, murale.ca | $199
LIP SERVICE
If you’re unfamiliar with microneedling, it’s a cosmetic procedure that uses tiny needles to prick the skin to stimulate collagen and skin rejuvenation for more radiant skin. This ohso-handy, at-home GLoPRO Lip Edition Microneedling Regeneration tool has attachments for both lip and face; simply roll over the target area with light pressure and you should notice plumper lips and visibly reduced fine lines in just a few weeks. Holt Renfrew, holtrenfrew.com |$315
INSIDE OUT
It makes sense that what we put inside our bodies has an impact on what happens outside, so this kit by Advanced Nutrition Programme pairs two supplements, Skin Antioxidant and Skin Vit A+ (with vitamins A and D) to boost a healthy complexion. Kiss and Makeup, kissandmakeupstore.com | $102