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14 Best Skincare Devices and Facial Tools, Tested and Reviewed by Cosmo Editors
The techy upgrades your at-home beauty routine deserves.
Skincare devices and gadgets are trending, which means there are more options than ever to pick from. But with so many choices comes confusion, which is exactly where this guide, filled with the best skincare tools money can buy, comes in handy. Cosmo's team of skin-obsessed editors has tried and tested all—from viral facial massager tools to celeb-favorite microcurrent devices and high-tech LED masks—over the years. As a result, we've got some strong thoughts on exactly which skincare tools are worth the hype and deserve a spot in your routine.
So to save you from an unnecessary (and pricey) game of trial and error, we're dropping our 14 favorite skincare devices and tools to use at home below. Each of these editor-vetted picks can be used to treat a variety of skin concerns, from acne to dark spots and even fine lines, all from the comfort of your couch. Keep scrolling for the full list, plus key details on how each device works along with first-person beauty editor reviews.

Pros
Pre-set timed sessions are targeted for treating specific skin issues
Remote control saves session info so you can keep track of treatment frequency
2025 Cosmo Holy Grail Beauty Award winner
Cons
We wish the battery lasted longer
Can feel kinda bulky on your face
What it is: An LED mask with red, blue, and infrared light to help treat signs of aging and breakouts. Also has cooling eye inserts to relieve puffiness.
Cosmo editor review: "I’ve never stuck to a beauty tool as religiously as this mask. The remote makes it so easy to select and modify your settings (and check how much time you have left), and the cryo effect is truly next-level for a full self-care experience. I love that you can personalize your session and choose the skin treatment you want. It’s the highlight of my bed-rotting ritual. And the fact that it requires less than 10 minutes a day is pretty incredible and super convenient." —JASMINE HYMAN, ASSISTANT BEAUTY EDITOR
Features at a Glance
| Brand | Shark |
| Device Type | LED Mask |
| Best For | Firming, brightening, anti-acne |
| Cordless? | Yes |

Pros
Great for reducing redness and inflammation around a breakout
Easy to incorporate into your everyday routine
Device is kinda big, so not travel-friendly
Cons
Can feel a bit tingly/prickly on skin
Not all that effective on cystic acne in my experience
What it is: A high-frequency wand with four attachments to help target existing breakouts and prevent new ones from forming by killing acne-causing bacteria.
Cosmo editor review: "This is just as effective as when I get a high-frequency add-on during a facial with my aesthetician. I just hold the device over my zits for a few seconds, and it helps kill bacteria and heal my pimple faster. A huge bump will go down in a day or two when I remember to pair this with my topical spot treatments." —BETH GILLETTE, BEAUTY EDITOR
Features at a Glance
| Brand | Skin Gym |
| Device Type | High frequency wand |
| Best for | Anti-acne |
| Cordless? | No |

Pros
2025 Cosmo Holy Grail Beauty Award winner
Great for travel, thanks to compact size and glow-boosting benefits
Cons
Depuffing effects are only temporary
What it is: A facial massage wand with heating and cooling features to help depuff, minimize the look of large pores, encourage lymphatic drainage, enhance skincare product absorption, boost circulation, and brighten dull skin to improve overall radiance.
Cosmo editor review: "I have the memory of a goldfish, so it's just not in the cards that I'm gonna consistently throw an ice roller in the fridge to have cold when I wanna use it. Which is why this device is legit perfect for me. With the press of a button, I can glide an ice-cold metal tool all over my skin to depuff and wake me up in the mornings. The hot setting is also nice for sore muscles in the evenings, although I definitely rely most on the cooling option. A charge lasts forever too (helpful for people like me who forget to charge things)." —BG
Features at a Glance
| Brand | Therabody |
| Device Type | Heating/cooling wand |
| Best for | Depuffing, soothing |
| Cordless? | Yes |

Pros
2025 Cosmo Holy Grail Beauty Award winner
Requires weeks of consistent use before yielding visible results
Treatments are quick (only two minutes a day)
Cons
Some users say it can feel a little spicy on skin
What it is: A non-fractional, non-ablative laser that helps stimulate collagen production to smooth fine lines and boost firmness without downtime.
Cosmo editor review: "I've gotten many in-office laser treatments with a myriad of results. So when I first heard of the Nira—a laser you can do at home—I laughed and assumed it was too good to be true. Now, two years later, I'm obsessed with the device and fully consider it the reason my skin looks taut and smooth. I can treat my entire face in just two minutes with the Pro device, so it's easy to remember to do daily in the mornings. Although it warms up quite a bit, it really doesn't hurt at all (nothing like an in-office laser, that's for sure). And there's legit zero downtime or redness. I can immediately go on with my day after a session. But best of all, it really works. I noticed smoother, brighter skin in just a few months of consistent use." —BETH GILLETTE, BEAUTY EDITOR
Features at a Glance
| Brand | NIRA |
| Device type | Laser (wavelength of 1450 nm) |
| Best for | Wrinkles, sagging |
| Cordless? | Yes |

Pros
2025 Cosmo Holy Grail Beauty Award winner
Users say the soft, comfortable material feels nice around the eyes
Portable and lightweight design is great for travel
Cons
Experts say if you're going to use LED, it's best to just go for a full-face mask
What it is: An LED mask just for the eye area that combines red, near-infrared, amber, and far-red light to reduce fine lines and wrinkles.
Cosmo editor review: "I feel like a skincare superhero when I wear this mask, lol. While I’ll always advocate for a full-face LED mask, this is perfect for those who are mainly concerned with crow’s feet, puffiness, and dark under-eyes. I love that it comes with an eye cream to boost the effectiveness, and because it’s a three-minute treatment, there’s literally no excuse not to work it into your routine.” —MARY HONKUS, CONTRIBUTING BEAUTY EDITOR
Features at a Glance
| Brand | Solawave |
| Device Type | Red light mask for eyes |
| Best for | Crow's feet, crepeiness, and puffiness around the eyes |
| Cordless? | Yes |

Pros
With all the different functions and modes, it's easy to create your own specific skincare routine
The device actually speaks to you while you're using it to tell you how much time has passed, so you know how far along you are in your treatment.
Charge lasts around three full weeks
Cons
Button placements can make it easy to accidentally reset your treatment
Air-shot mode can feel a bit jarring to use at first
What it is: A multitasking tool with six functions: Electroporation to increase product efficacy and absorption, microcurrent to firm, EMS (electric muscle stimulation) to sculpt your face, LED light therapy to help increase collagen production, sonic vibration to relax and soothe, and electric needles to boost elasticity and even skin texture and tone.
Cosmo's editor review: "I’m so impressed by the striking results I experienced (literally from the first use, mind you) and feel like continued consistency will give me glass—scratch that—diamond skin. In fact, I adore this so much that I plan on retiring some of my other skin tools. It feels pretty damn close to a lot of the in-office professional treatments I've tried, right from the comfort of my tiny lil bathroom." —MH
Features at a Glance
| Brand | Medicube |
| Device type | Multitasking wand |
| Best for | Large pores, brightening, smoothing, lifting |
| Cordless? | Yes |

Pros
2025 Cosmo Holy Grail Beauty Award winner
Make skin super smooth for flawless makeup prep
Nearly impossible to nick or scrape your skin with this device
Cons
Much more expensive than other DIY dermaplaning tools
What it is: A sonic dermaplaning tool that gently removes peach fuzz, flakes, and dead skin cells while protecting your skin from nicks or cuts.
Cosmo editor review: “This tool is so chic, you’ll want to leave it on your countertop. I am blown away by the thoughtful design—the handle is slightly twisted to make for a natural and comfortable hold. It comes with a charging stand and cord, a small bottle of skin prep, and four razors. The motorized razor element is also really nice (versus something like a tinkle razor where you’re doing all the work) and makes the treatment go by pretty fast. My skin felt so soft afterward.” —CHRISTEN A JOHNSON, SENIOR LIFESTYLE EDITOR
Features at a Glance
| Brand | DERMAFLASH |
| Device type | Hair removal |
| Best for | Hair removal, skin smoothing |
| Cordless? | Yes |

Pros
2025 Cosmo Holy Grail Beauty Award winner
3 minute treatments allow you to target specific areas (like eyes, brows, or lips) quickly
You get more than 50 uses with each charge
Cons
Too small to conveniently treat larger areas like the cheeks or jawline
Requires a lot of serum (whether you use your own or the NuFACE one) for the device to easily glide on skin
What it is: A compact microcurrent wand that focuses on line-smoothing, eye de-puffing, *and* lip-plumping with quick, three-minute treatments.
Cosmo editor review: "If you’re looking to target fine lines and are ready to commit to a daily device, I’m obsessed with the results from NuFACE’s Microwand. It completely depuffed and smoothed my eyes, and other Cosmo editors noticed the diminishing of fine lines after literally one session. I even saw it sharpen my jawline—despite that “snatching” effect not even being what I was going for." —JH
Features at a Glance
| Brand | NuFACE |
| Device type | Microcurrent wand |
| Best for | Temporary lifting |
| Cordless? | Yes |

Pros
2025 Cosmo Holy Grail Beauty Award winner
Easily hugs contours of the face to sculpt and boost blood flow
Excellent for relieveng tension from TMJ
May help with skincare product absorption when used to apply serums and creams
Cons
The least techy option on our list
Other similar options that are way less expensive exist (although this is still our favorite)
What it is: A metal facial massage tool with rolling balls that help ease facial tension and give skin a more sculpted appearance with continued use.
Cosmo editor review: “The way this tool contours my cheekbones and melts away the tension on my jawline is nothing short of magic. The little rolling balls gently manipulate the skin in the same way fingers would during a pro face massage—the effect is bliss.” —LAUREN BALSAMO, BEAUTY DIRECTOR
Features at a Glance
| Brand | Joanna Czech |
| Device Type | Massager |
| Best for | Tension relief, temporary lifting/sculpting |
| Cordless? | Yes |

Pros
2025 Cosmo Holy Grail Beauty Award winner
Proven to improve skin tone and texture when used once a week for 8 weeks
Cons
Even though they're only once a week, treatments can be time-consuming
Cannot be used if you'd had injectables (like Botox or filler) in the last three months
What it is: Inspired by more powerful in-office radiofrequency facial treatments (like Thermage and Everesse), this non-invasive device emits radiofrequency energy to heat the skin to 104°F for effective collagen remodelling, giving you visibly tighter, plumper skin.
Cosmo editor review: “I’m convinced at-home radiofrequency is the future, and this is the best device I’ve tested. It doesn’t hurt at all—just feels like hot stones rolling across my face—but over eight weeks, I definitely noticed a difference in the firmness of my face.” —BG
Features at a Glance
| Brand | CurrentBody Skin |
| Device Type | Radiofrequency |
| Best for | Tightening, firming |
| Cordless? | No |

Pros
Compatible with TheraFace's hot and cold rings for additional therapeutic benefits
Excellent for anyone who wants one compact tool that does multiple thing
Massage heads are great for relieving sinus pressure or tension from TMJ
Cons
LED lights are not as powerful as the kind you'd get from a full-face mask
Device can take a little time to get the hang of using
Cleansing attachment isn't all that useful, IMO
What it is: This multitasking device has interchangeable snap-on attachments, including three LED rings, a microcurrent head, and different massagers, to
Cosmo editor review: "I can really tell by looking at my face when I have or haven’t used my TheraFace PRO for the day. Considering it is a facial device, I’m happy with how it made me look, but more than that, the massage element of it is a game-changer. I enjoy having all the different attachment heads for one device because it feels more useful, economical, and space-saving rather than having an LED gadget, a cleansing brush, a separate microcurrent device, etc." —LISA DESANTIS, CONTRIBUTING BEAUTY WRITER
Features at a Glance
| Brand | Therabody |
| Device type | Multitasking handheld |
| Best for | Deep-cleaning, depuffing, lifting, brightening, and skin-clearing (depending on the attachments you use) |
| Cordless? | Yes |

Pros
2025 Cosmo Readers' Choice Beauty Award winner
Comes with eye inserts so you can easily read or scroll while wearing the mask
Flexible silicone material provides complete (and comfortable) coverage
Cons
Doesn't utilize blue light so it won't be as effective for treating acne as some other LED masks
A bit more expensive than other comparable LED masks on the market
What it is: A soft, flexible LED mask that uses red (633nm), near-infrared (830nm), and deep near-infrared (1072nm) light to kickstart collagen production for smoother, tighter, and firmer skin.
Cosmo editor review: "A lot of LED masks can feel heavy and clunky on my face, but this is surprisingly comfortable to wear—especially when you pop in the eye inserts. As for the cosmetic benefits, I really love how this helps to fade my post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation from old breakouts and give my skin a smoother, plumper, all-around glowier look." —LB
Features at a Glance
| Brand | CurrentBody Skin |
| Device type | LED mask |
| Best for | Anti-aging, skin brightening |
| Cordless? | Yes |

Pros
Combines multiple modalities to address various skincare concerns at once
Emits gentle warmth for a relaxing effect
Reviewers say it can be really helpful for treating marks from old breakouts
Cons
Takes three minutes to treat each area of the face, which can end up being time-consuming
If you're most interested in the red light benefits, a full-face LED mask may be more effective
What it is: A 4-in-1 wand that utilizes red LED light, galvanic current, therapeutic warmth, and gentle massage to help treat signs of aging, hyperpigmentation, puffiness, and reduce facial tension.
Cosmo editor review: "I've had mine for years and love it. I was surprised at how it actually made a difference in my skin with regular use (I was v skeptical at first), but even just a few minutes a day definitely brightened and tightened my complexion. I've recommended it to friends, too, because it's more of an accessible price point compared to traditional LED face masks." —MACKENZIE DUNN, SENIOR COMMERCE MANAGER
Features at a Glance
| Brand | Solawave |
| Device Type | Multitasking LED Wand |
| Best for | Brightening, smoothing, depuffing |
| Cordless? | Yes |

Pros
Upgraded versions of the original Lyma can treat larger surface areas for quicker treatments
Loved by celebs and A-list aestheticians
Zero pain or downtime
Can also choose the original LYMA, which costs less and is smaller in size
Cons
Hard to justify the price when Fraxel or a CO2 laser costs less than a third
What it is: A non-ablative and non-invasive device that uses low-level laser therapy to stimulate collagen production, enhance blood circulation, and facilitate skin healing.
Cosmo editor review: "Immediately after a LYMA treatment, my skin looks extremely glowy and lifted. TBH, ever since I started using it, I've been getting compliments on my skin constantly. Someone even asked what foundation I was wearing one day that I had nothing on, because my skin looked so damn radiant and even." —BG
Features at a Glance
| Brand | LYMA |
| Device type | Near-infrared laser light |
| Best for | Smoothing, brightening, anti-aging |
| Cordless? | Yes |
Why Trust Cosmo?

Lauren Balsamo is the beauty director at Cosmopolitan with more than a decade of experience researching, writing, and editing skincare stories that range from the best skincare routine for your 30s to a comprehensive Hydrafacial review. She regularly tests and analyzes new skincare tools and devices while working with the industry’s top dermatologists and aestheticians to assess new technologies.
Lauren Balsamo is the beauty director at Cosmopolitan where she writes, edits, and produces all types of beauty content—from product reviews to personal essays and trend reports. She has covered beauty for more than a decade at Cosmopolitan. Follow her on Instagram.
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