THE FOUNTAIN OF YOUTH ISN’T JUST COMPOSED OF H2O, BUT RATHER A POTENT COMBINATION OF RADIO FREQUENCY, LIGHT THERAPY, AND FACIAL MANIPULATION THAT SWINDLES FATHER TIME WITH FINESSE ALL FROM THE COZINESS OF YOUR HOME BATHROOM
BY AMANDA MCCOY
Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare DRx Spectra Lite EyeCare Pro
Crow’s feet: meet your match. This hands-free red light therapy device is armed with 80 LEDs to zap fi ne lines around the eyes in quick three-minute sessions. The therapeutic light digs deep, stimulating collagen production to improve skin density and elasticity while melting wrinkles, crow’s feet, and even the notoriously vexing eleven lines. $169, drdennisgross.com
Angela Caglia Cell Return Platinum LED Mask
Never mind the Darth Vader aesthetic, this mighty miracle mask boasts serious beauty bravado with 1,026 LEDs to improve elasticity, calm inflammation, temper fine lines and wrinkles, and accelerate the production of holy collagen. There’s a wavelength for every skin type, from dry to acne-prone and hyper-sensitive to advanced aging. $2,100
HOLLYWOOD EGF MICRO-NEEDLING + ION INFUSION KIT
Micro needling boasts an impressive list of benefits, from reducing wrinkles, reversing sun damage, and healing scar tissue to shrinking pores, but traditionally it’s been a medi spa-only procedure. This powerful two-in-one system from celebrity facialist Georgia Louise brings the miracle treatment into home bathrooms with single-use micro needling attachments that penetrate the skin 5,000 times per minute using 20 needles to stimulate collagen production and maximize the absorption of products. A safety tip ensures channels are created at the optimum depth of .25 millimeters. $410, georgialouise.com
LUSTRE ClearSkin TRIO
Acne is the most common skin condition in the U.S. (plaguing up to 50 million people annually), and unfortunately adults aren’t barred from experiencing breakouts. This nifty light therapy device comprises three pocket-sized handhelds that stick to the face like a magnet, using blue light therapy to deeply penetrate the skin and target acne-causing bacteria at the root. It’s FDA approved and suitable for mild, moderate, and widespread breakouts. $128, lustreclearskin.com
TriPollar STOP X
Collagen holds the secret for plump, youthful complexions, but once a person raises a celebratory glass on birthday number 20, they can expect the body’s most abundant protein to decrease by 1% each year. This facial device seeks to turn back the clock by delivering focused RF (radio frequency) energy deep into the skin, triggering the production of collagen and elastin fibers to diminish fine lines and wrinkles. $399, tripollarbeauty.com
Droplette Micro Infuser
Created by a pair of MIT alums and backed by NASA, this revolutionary misting tool goes where no cream or serum has gone before by applying skincare products through an ultra-fine micro mist that’s scientifically proven to penetrate 20x deeper than topical application. Users need to use the tool’s proprietary products, but there’s a full menu of mix and match varieties on board to curate your regimen. $299, droplette.io