The Best Facial Tools to Upgrade Your Skincare Routine (2025)

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Skincare tools have come a long way from cold spoons and sonic cleansing brushes. Gadgets and technologies that were once only available in medical offices have been shrunken down to fit on your bathroom counter, and the results rival what the pros can offer. Microcurrent devices, like the NuFace, promise taut, lifted skin, while LED masks and wands can shrink zits, erase wrinkles, and boost your skin's glow in minutes. Some of these sci-fi gadgets have even been funded by NASA, while others harness techniques that have been used for centuries to reduce puffiness and sculpt the face.

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  Best Microcurrent Tool

  NuFace MINI+ Starter Kit

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  Pro Pick

  Joanna Czech The Facial Massager

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  Best Jade Roller

  Mount Lai The De-Puffing Jade Facial Roller

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With so many skincare wands, rollers, globes, and masks promising the best results ever, it can be hard to decide which one to devote precious counter space to. Here, the 25 best skincare tools that experts and editors love for game-changing at-home results.

Best Microcurrent Tool

NuFace MINI+ Starter Kit

$245 at mynuface.com

• Connects to a free app
• Works instantly and over time

Ask just about any beauty editor their skincare secret, and they'll likely say the NuFace. This tiny microcurrent tool lifts and sculpts within minutes, and helps boost collagen production with over time with consistent use.

What the Reviews Are Saying:

"When I tell you it snatched my neck lines and sagging. It made my face look so sculpted and amazing. I will be using this day and night!" —beetleandbumbles

Pro Pick

Joanna Czech The Facial Massager

$189 at Joanna Czech

• Relieves tension as it sculpts
• Can be used with facial serums and oils

Czech says this relaxing, sculpting massager would be her "desert island" facial tool. "I created my facial massager so that clients could easily use part of my technique at home with minimal effort," says the facialist. "I love the rolling feature because it gently glides across your skin without pulling it or using any serums."

What the Reviews Are Saying:

"This facial massager is annoyingly good! Sometimes I forget to use it (or I am too tired) and I notice it. I am in my 30s and trying to last as long as I possibly can without having to resort to fillers or botox."

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Best Jade Roller

Mount Lai The De-Puffing Jade Facial Roller

Now 31% Off

• Dual-ended for use on every angle of your face

Jade rollers may have skyrocketed in popularity within the last few years, but the concept has been present in Chinese Medicine for centuries. Mount Lai honors the tool's traditions with this cooling dual-ended tool you'll want to reach for every day.

What the Reviews Are Saying:

"This jade roller is so pretty and the packaging is beautiful but it's much more than that. I love the details and how high quality it is. It feels so good on the skin, especially with a sheet mask or a cooling face mask. ​Highly recommend!" —Melissa

Celeb Favorite

Solawave 4-in-1 Skincare Wand with Red Light Therapy

Now 35% Off

$169 at Blue Mercury

• Has several different benefits
• Travel-friendly

Sydney Sweeney, Jennifer Coolidge, and even Pedro Pascal have been known to use the Solawave, which uses red light, microcurrent, massage, and warming technology to improve skin texture and tone.

What the Reviews Are Saying:

"I love this wand. I’ve been using it for a few months but already saw improvement after a couple of weeks. It’s become my meditative morning routine!"

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Best Multipurpose Tool

Theraface TheraFace PRO

Now 18% Off

• Some of the attachments can be used together
• Great for saving space

In general, we consider products that claim to "do it all" a little, well, suspicious. But the Theraface isn't just any product. With eight attachments (for cleansing, microcurrent, massage, and LED) it combines the best of everything in one handy—if pricey—gadget.

What the Reviews Are Saying:

"I bought this as a gift and it was well received. The massager relaxes the tension in the face and the combination of the micro current, cleanser and led lights replaces all the other facial devices. I highly suggest getting this product and trying it out."

Best Gua Sha

Pink Moon Gua Sha

$35 at pinkmoon.co

• Travel-Friendly

Not only is this rose quartz Gua Sha pretty to look at, it's also one of the best multipurpose tools in your arsenal. Pink Moon's also comes with a velvet pouch for storage.

What the Reviews Are Saying:

"I love that you can travel with this on the go without a problem and love how beautiful the material is. I use it in the bath sometimes as a self care ritual along with an oil cleanser." —Melissa

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Best Splurge

LYMA Laser Starter Kit

$2,695 at GOOP

• FDA-approved anti-aging technology
• Safe for melanin-rich skin

Czech says this FDA-approved laser is the tool she is asked about the most by clients. "The LYMA Laser is the most powerful device for at-home use, in my opinion," says Czech. "The LYMA does it all, anti-aging, wrinkles, skin elasticity, skin texture, and skin tone."

What the Reviews Are Saying:

"Honestly, I balked at the price. But in a moment of later evening tiredness went ahead and made the purchase. It completely works...It has cleared my rosacea within two weeks and firmed my neck up by about five years within three weeks. I can feel a remarkable difference and no longer need to get Botox around my eyes or forehead. Perhaps it is a long-term investment that will reap rewards as I spend less overall." —Sarah

Best LED Face Mask

Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare DRx SpectraLite™ FaceWare Pro

• Great for both fighting acne and signs of aging
• Takes only three minutes

LED masks have been causing jump scares at homes near you and on Instagram for a few years now, and this high-tech model from Dr. Dennis Gross is a big reason why. Put it on for three minutes a day, and the lights work to both reduce the appearance of wrinkles and kill acne-causing bacteria.

What the Reviews Are Saying:

"This works! I bought this about a year ago and this totally helps my skin not break out or have adult acne. It also helps with wrinkles too. My skin looks amazing and I am always receiving compliments on how beautiful my skin is at age 44. I did get tanning bed glasses to protect my eyes though." —Libs20

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Best LED Eye Mask

CurrentBody Skin LED Eye Perfector

$249 at CurrentBody$249 at Amazon

• Takes only three minutes
• Targeted treatment for eyes

Want a more targeted anti-aging treatment? Try Currentbody's eye mask, which has LED wavelengths to address skin elasticity, dark circles, and under-eye bags, and also takes just three minutes.

What the Reviews Are Saying:

"This red therapy device is so quick and simple to use, and it has really helped reduce the puffiness under my eyes. Looking forward to seeing longer term results over time." —Leslie

Best Dermaplaning Tool

DERMAFLASH LUXE Anti-Aging Dermaplaning Exfoliation Device

• Exfoliates and shaves peach fuzz
• Ergonomic design

There are tons of cheaper dermaplaning tools out there to remove peach fuzz, but the Dermaflash puts safety first as it actively prevents against cuts while gently exfoliating skin.

What the Reviews Are Saying:

"This is such a great tool, little expensive but worth it. My skin felt very smooth and the peach fuzz was gone completely. There wasn’t any reaction, cuts or nicks." —Ruchimah

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Best Massaging Tool

NURSE JAMIE Uplift Massage Beauty Roller

$69 at NET-A-PORTER

• Lifts and sculpts as it relieves tension

This purple roller will probably look familiar to fans of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, where it was used so frequently by cast member Sutton Stracke in moments of high anxiety, it practically earned its own diamond.

What the Reviews Are Saying:

"The thing is so freaking easy to use and it makes my skin look and feel amazing. I don't think there is any real gimmick here. It is just a really great facial massage tool—similar to what happens if you go and spend $125.00 at the spa and they do acupressure massage. It really does make your skin glow and gives everything a smoother appearance." —Lydia

Best Dermarolling Tool

Facegym Youthful Active Roller

$76 at facegym.com

• Single-use rollers are more sanitary

As you gently roll this tool across your skin, the microneedles—which are made of skin-loving ingredients like niacinamide and green tea—dissolve into the skin for an added layer of skincare.

What the Reviews Are Saying:

"This roller left my skin looking brighter and more youthful! Also gave my skin an amazing glow after." —Paulina

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Best Acne Wand

Solawave Bye Acne: 3-Minute Pimple Spot Treatment

• FDA-cleared
• Handy size

Another must-have from Solawave, this handy device uses blue and red light to zap acne in just three minutes a day.

What our editors are saying:

"This tool is a perfect fit—in both size and capability—to help manage random acne flare-ups, whether you're at home or on the go. It's also user friendly for experienced skincare enthusiasts or those new to at-home tools, which makes it a truly versatile essential. Though it didn't instantly clear up all my breakouts, I did notice an immediate size difference in my zits right after the first session." —Tiffany Dodson, Associate Beauty Commerce Editor

Best Cryo Tools

Pacifica Chill Baby Cooling Cryo Globes

$20 at Ulta Beauty

Store these affordable, reusable globes in the fridge and use them anytime your skin needs a refresh. We also love how this set comes with one larger globe, for cheeks, neck, and chest, and one smaller one, for under-eyes.

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Best Tool for Sculpting

Jillian Dempsey Gold Sculpting Bar

$195 at Sephora$195 at GOOP$195 at Revolve

• Feels relaxing
• Increases circulation

This popular sculpting tool vibrates 6,000 times per minute to give skin a relaxing massage as it tones and sculpts features, and the it's plated in 24 karat gold.

What the Reviews Are Saying:

"This was such a fun product to try and integrate into my skin routine! I used this for a few minutes following the guidelines that were provided, and felt a difference in my skin feeling lighter and looking less puffy." —ssww2345

Best Skincare Application Device

Droplette Collagen Hydrofiller Set

Now 7% Off

• Allows for maximum ingredient absorption
• Can swap in different serums

This little computer mouse-looking gadget is so innovative, NASA helped fund its creation (seriously). The Droplette uses capsules filled with skincare ingredients, such as collagen serum, and mists it onto the skin for optimal absorption.

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Best Facial Cleansing Brush

PMD Clean Smart Facial Cleansing Device

• Soft bristles
• No need to buy replacement brush heads

Cleansing brushes: great. How gross the brush heads would get: not so much. But PMD eliminated the issue altogether with a soft silicone brush head that digs deep into pores, gently.

What the Reviews Are Saying:

"Makes me better about washing my face—now that I'm back to regularly wearing makeup, I have to remember to wash my face at night. This little gem has made me remember to do that. It makes my face feel good and gets the days 'gunk' off with little effort." —wazzukate

Best for Facial Tension

AAVRANI Rollmate

$18 at Amazon

• Compact size

Jaw tension? Not with this small-but-mighty roller from Aavrani, which is perfectly sized for smaller grooves as well as under the eyes.

What the Reviews Are Saying:

"This roller would make a nice gift. It's cute and works well for a relaxing face massage. It is even better if kept in the fridge." —Elle

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Best Facial Steamer

Plum Beauty Facial Steamer

$34 at Amazon$30 at Walmart

• Affordable price point

By now, we all know that pores don't open and close, right? However, steam does allow sebum to release much more easily, so if you're all about an at-home facial, this is a must.

What the Reviews Are Saying:

"My new spa tool for an at home spa day! I’m obsessed with this at home facial steamer, I’ve been using this little over a week and have noticed a huge improvement in moisture in my skin. I love the relaxing benefits of using this steamer." —montzrac0003

Best Extraction Tool

Dr. Pimple Popper Comedone Extractor

$20 at drpimplepopper.com

• Dual ended for different-sized extractions
• Easy to clean

In general, we recommend going to a trained professional for extractions. But if you insist on squeezing them out yourself, a pro-approved tool from the Dr. Pimple Popper is the way to go.

What the Reviews Are Saying:

"It makes me feel like an expert having these Dr. Pimple Popper tools. The imperfections are very easy to get rid of."