The 17 Best Skin Care Tools to Try in 2021
As ever-smarter and smaller technology transforms the way we live, innovation naturally translates to an ever-improving field of clever skin care tools to transform our complexions—no trip to the dermatologist’s office required. From a collagen-producing microneedling tool to a powerful bacteria-fighting light and many in between, here, 17 of the best skin-care tools that prove the future of beauty is only getting brighter.
Best Tools for Lifting
NuFace’s pronged micro-current massager—beloved by stars like Riverdale’s Madeline Petsch—stimulates facial muscles in five-to-20 minute sessions, leaving complexions firmer and more toned. Slather on a conducting gel pre-use so the rollers glide easily over skin.
NuFace Trinity Facial Toning Device
Best Tools for Cleansing
Trying to keep breakouts at bay? Upgrade your cleansing routine with dermatologist-approved devices that take face-washing to the next level. Combining Swedish design with sonic cleansing technology, Foreo’s pulsating disc is covered in bacteria-repelling silicone nubs that help lift impurities from pores without aggressive scrubbing. Proactiv’s Facial Cleansing Brush offers a deep cleanse, and its exfoliating bristles—made with sensitivities in mind—make the skin appear smoother and softer to touch.
Proactiv Facial Cleansing Brush
Best Tools for Brightening and Anti-Aging
Struggling with fine lines and dull skin? Long hailed for their powerful results, LED lights treat a range of skincare issues in 10 minutes or less a day. Blue light decreases acne flare-ups, red stimulates the skin’s production of collagen and helps reduce hyperpigmentation, while yellow decreases inflammation and can even soothe sore muscles. Dr. Dennis Gross skincare delivers similarly potent benefits with a hands-free mask made for Netflix-ing marathons, while New York City dermatologist Ellen Marmur has created a line of targeted sheet masks that become that much more potent when worn in conjunction with her new state-of-the-art light machine.
