Wrinkles, baggy eyes and sagging jowls — what if we told you that there is a way to counter these unwanted features from the comfort of your couch? Face massaging tools that require little to no expertise to use are seeing a resurgence in popularity, from rose quartz rollers to face-lifting devices.
For busy urbanites like us, these handy tools are real timesavers in our increasingly stressful lifestyles. You can use them from your couch or bed as you catch up on the latest K-drama, or even while you make your morning coffee. The bonus is that most of these are not electrically powered, saving you the hassle of having to charge them.
How do face massagers give you younger-looking skin?
In a nutshell, these face tools and devices help stimulate better circulation which aids in skin rejuvenation, leading to glowing, more youthful-looking skin. Many of them are also made from minerals or gemstones such as jade and rose quartz, which are said to have mood-boosting effects because they help balance your body’s energies.
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How should you use it?
Whether or not you have to use the massagers with skincare products such as serum, moisturiser or face oil depends on the tool, but a general rule of thumb is that if you find that the tool is tugging too hard at your skin, it’s best to reduce the friction with a cream or lotion.
But apply your skincare to your face – not the massager – to ensure even distribution of the product.
Care tips for your face massager
Since you’re going to use these on your face, always remember to wipe them down with a clean cloth (either dry or damp, it doesn’t matter) to remove any traces of skincare products and sebum. You can also dip the devices into warm, soapy water before rinsing and wiping it dry with a clean cloth. If there are moving parts, make sure to place your face massager in a well-ventilated area to air dry it properly.
So the next time you’re watching TV or waiting for water to boil, reach for one of these 14 facial massagers to help lift and firm your skin:
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Made of rose quartz, which is said to have emotional healing properties, this face massager helps relax your facial muscles. Pop it into the refrigerator for five minutes before gliding the broad side of the spatula-like head across your cheeks and forehead from the centre of the face outwards, to gently ease away tension and help diminish the appearance of fine lines.
You can apply a serum to reduce friction and any tugging of your skin if you find that the tool is not gliding as smoothly as you would like it to. Use the narrow end of the massager which has a spherical shape to massage in your eye cream to help de-puff your under-eye area. At $35, from Lu Ming Tang at Level 1, Tang Plaza Beauty Hall.
The bigger end of this roller helps relieve tension and tone the cheekbones. It is made of jade stone, which helps reduce inflammation and puffiness. The massaging action, like the rest of the massagers on this list, also helps boost cellular turnover for smoother and younger-looking skin, and diminished fine lines.
The smaller end helps massage areas such as under the eyes and the sides of the nose, that are harder for the bigger end to manoeuvre over. At $68, from Sephora.
If you find that your facial expressions are stiffening (whether due to ageing, stress or excessive chewing), this is the facial massager for you. Fifty protruding knobs evenly distributed across the two spherical moving parts of the roller soothe muscle fatigue and diminish facial tension while boosting blood circulation and lymphatic drainage – this will help ease water retention in your face, to make you look less puffy.
A solar panel installed on the massager generates a mild microcurrent, which supposedly promotes collagen production, for firmer, younger-looking skin. This massager is also waterproof, so you can use it in the shower – just take note that the wood panelling might discolour if you do so. At $420, from Sephora and Refa stores.
Lightweight and compact, this facial massager helps you achieve that coveted V-shaped visage with micro massage vibrations at 6,000 pulses per minute. This works to replace traditional manual massage methods to reduce puffiness and boost blood circulation. At $149, from Osim stores. Watch our tried and tested video here!
This bestselling device uses full spectrum LED light to boost the absorption rate of your skincare products. Best paired with Skin Inc’s range of customisable serums, the new Optimizer Voyage Tri-Light++ is also rechargeable via USB so you can conveniently give it a juice boost when you’re on the go. At $408, from Skin Inc stores and Sephora.
Nuface’s Trinity Facial Toning Device is said to improve skin with just five minutes of use every day. Innovatively designed with interchangeable attachments, the product improves facial contour, skin tone and wrinkles that leaves you looking younger and more radiant than ever before. At $325, from mynuface.com.
Set with 24 tourmaline quartz stones (which is said to help balance yin and yang energies), this wand-like hexagonal-shaped massaging tool is designed to mimic facial massaging techniques to stimulate blood circulation.
The effect: To uplift and improve overall complexion. Because of the unique rhythmic action that the wand creates, it is recommended that you massage each area for 30-45 seconds. Hollywood celebrities such as Jessica Alba, Emily Ratajkowski and Lea Michele are fans of this massager (just take a look at its Instagram account to see for yourself). About $97.10, from Net-a-Porter.
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The smaller size of this roller won’t strain your arm muscles as you glide it across your face contours. Its size also makes it easy to tote around and bring it along on your next holiday. It’s made of amethyst, which like rose quartz, is said to have a soothing effect on your mood. At $47, from Sephora.
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Many of the face rollers you see on the market are designed like this one from Herbivore Botanicals, but this is one of the more reasonably priced one. Its rolling parts have smaller girth compared to the Jade Beauty Roller and Mount Lai ones on this list, so it’s better for people who prefer less chunky rollers.
This is made from jade, and again, helps boost circulation and lymphatic drainage for more youthful-looking skin. Use the bigger end on wider areas such as your cheeks and forehead, and the smaller end on the under-eye area. At $44, from Sephora.
If you think this looks like something lifted straight off a facialist’s tool set, you’re not exactly wrong. The creator of this beauty brand is popular US-based facialist Angela Caglia, who counts celebrities such as supermodel Helena Christensen and actress-singer Minnie Driver among her list of clients.
These rose quartz eye massaging bud-like tools help depuff and brighten the delicate skin around the eyes. Keep these in the fridge to maximise the de-stressing effect, and prep skin with your favourite eye cream before gliding the tools across your skin. About $88, from Net-a-Porter.
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From popular London-based facialist Sarah Chapman who is rumoured to have the Duchess of Sussex Meghan Markle on her list of clients, this facial roller is almost foolproof to use.
Just position the rollers on your chin and push upwards and let the rollers massage your jawline. There are eight heads, with 48 protruding knobs, that help improve lymphatic drainage, relieve muscular tension, and reduce puffiness for that desired V-shaped face. About $51, from Net-a-Porter.
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Shaped like a guasha tool, this rose quartz is designed to hug your facial contours. You can stash it in the fridge before use to help reduce puffiness, or warm it up between your palms to help improve the absorption of skincare into your skin. Because this is not a roller like many others on this list, we suggest you use it with a facial oil or luxurious face cream to prevent tugging on skin. About $72, from Net-a-Porter
Unique in its asymmetrical design, Laneige’s Time Freeze Face-fit roller is specially crafted to better fit the contours of the face while lifting the skin at the same time. At $80, from Sephora.
Sold with three interchangeable heads – a rotating massage head, cleansing brush and a rounded ceramic tip — the VisaPure Advanced Home Facial Device is a worthy investment. The rotating massage head in particular, is equipped with a Customised DualMotion programme that is said to increase blood circulation to revitalise your skin. At $455, from leading electronic stores.
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