Skincare: manual massage, or the latest tech? Perhaps not the most difficult option you’ve FACEd this past few months (sorry not sorry), but important nonetheless. And a useful one, too, if beauty tops your New Year sales wishlist.

2020’s epic showdown of fun, stress and maskne (apparently a legit word soon to be published in the Oxford English Dictionary. In case you wondered) did have the occasional up-shot. For example, suddenly having (infinitely) more time for self care, and a growing emphasis on routines and rituals.

And it’s at this point that I think home beauty divides – those who layer, dab, and massage; and those who use a device. If you’re not sure which category you fall into, here’s a cheat sheet for the best electrical on the market atm.

For congested skin

Opatra Pure – Sonic vibrations powerfully cleanse, exfoliate and remove pore-clogging impurities. Skin is left softer, firmer, and healthier. The decvice has different speed intensities, for a more personalised approach to skincare.

For stressed skin

BeGlow TIA – There’s not much that this device doesn’t do, from improving lymphatic drainage and oxygen absorption, to reducing inflammation. A 200Hz HF pulse transforms liquid skincare into micro-molecules by vibrating 12,500 times per minute, allowing faster and more powerful absorption. Think of it as a super-power for your skincare.

For early signs of ageing

PMD Personal Microderm Elite Pro – Dimishes the appearance of lines and wrinkles. The ultimate home-beauty device, with interchangeable disks for changing the intensity of a treatment

For morning-after skin

GlitzToy Sculpting Roller – Multi-purpose tool designed to sculpt, tighten, and tone. Ideal for combating any morning puffiness, or for helping a favourite product to fully penetrate the skin.

For dull, lacklustre skin

Hayo’u Rose Quartz Morning Massage Tool – Boosts facial circulation, which reduces inflammation and supports the renewal of skin cells.

For daily cleansing

Ascia Jade-Stone Facial Cleansing Brush – 2-in-1 combo of sonic vibrations to break down dirt and oil, plus rose quartz to help products penetrate the skin, and reduce inflammation. A revolutionary upgrade from the classic facial cleansing brush.

Olivia Cox

Olivia is a London-based TV / Radio Presenter and lifestyle Influencer. Her career began serving in the British Army, before moving into journalism to write beauty & stye pages for Marie Claire. A love of performing in-front of the camera landed Olivia her first hosting role for Entertainment Wise, and she has since filmed for channels including Sky Sports, E4, ITV and Sky Travel. Since launching her namesake blog, Olivia has partnered with a series of brands and is a leading influencer within beauty, fashion, fitness and travel. Olivia’s passion is running and skiing, having successfully competed at both whilst in the Army. Her dream is to host an adventure travel or sports show, and is passionate about blurring the divide between fashion and fitness. Olivia empowers her followers with a very real honesty and genuine insight into her journey, always championing on the belief that we can both look great AND smash it at the gym.

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