23 Of The Best Skincare Tools For Brighter, Firmer Skin In 2025 (2025)

Skincare tools are everywhere right now. While that is great news for your skin, and can help you get tighter, firmer, plumper skin, it can be tricky to know where to start.

Whether you’re looking to boost circulation and deep clean pores with a cleansing brush or kick start your collagen production with a radio frequency device, there is a skincare tool out there that’s right for you and your skin type. To help you make your selection, we’ve enlisted the help of experts and Vogue editors. Here are the skincare tools we really rate.

Vogue’s pick of the best skincare tools at a glance:

• Best for deep-down skin rejuvenation: LYMA Laser, £1,999
• Best for improving skin texture: Current Body LED Mask, £279
• Best for boosting circulation: Omorovicza Cooling Derma Globes, £100
• Best for boosting collagen production: ZIIP Halo Microcurrent Facial Toning Device, £379
• Best for a quick cleansing boost: Sisley-Paris Gentle Face And Throat Brush, £34

In this article:

• What are the best skincare tools?
• Why should I use a skincare tool?
• Where should I start when thinking about skincare tools?
• What skincare should I use alongside my skincare tool?
• Is there anyone who should avoid skincare tools?

How we chose the best skincare tools

Our beauty editors are experts when it comes to sussing out the latest beauty tech developments, which means every pick you find in our edits comes thoroughly tried, tested and Vogue-approved. As well as putting skincare tools through their initial paces, we also texted them long-term to see if the results really do deliver healthier, firmer, clearer skin over time. As well as relying on our own expertise, we also consulted with some of the skincare industry’s most knowledgeable experts to find something for everyone, whether that’s celebrity facialist favourites or beginner-friendly finds. Read on to discover some of our favourite skincare tools to try.

Best skincare tools for pore refining

Should your 2025 resolutions include a “no pore left behind” mantra, consider these helpful tools: Dermaflash’s two-in-one sonic extractor first pulls out pesky blackheads gently, then helps push serum into the skin. The GloPRO, a cultish microneedling tool, promotes wound healing to stimulate cellular turnover and collagen production.

Also of note is Foreo’s Kiwi Derma. “Combining a diamond microdermabrasion tip with vacuum extraction, Foreo’s latest device is a godsend for pimple and wide-pore-prone skin,” says beauty writer Tracy Achonwa. “It exfoliates dull skin and deep cleans every last bit of gunk out of your pores, minimising them in the process. I recommend starting on the lowest setting as it’s quite powerful and can bruise if not used with care, but I honestly can’t recommend it enough.”

Best laser skincare tools

If you’re not already wise to the benefits of including laser in your skincare regimen, allow us to bring you up to speed – it’s the most effective way to target deep-seated concerns such as scars, dark spots and wrinkles. Offering a beginner-friendly version of the kind of treatments you’d pay top dollar for in clinic, at home laser devices work by stimulating cells at the dermal layer of skin for deep skin rejuvenation. Nira’s precision laser heats cells to boost collagen and elastin production, tightening lax skin and kickstarting repair. Lyma’s laser does all the above, but with cool laser technology that can penetrate as deep as the underlying muscle, increases energy in cells and is completely pain-free. “My sunspots have faded, and my skin looks plumper and brighter,” says Vogue senior beauty & wellness editor Margaux Anbouba in her review of Lyma’s device.

Best skincare tools for inflammation

Fight redness, reduce inflammation, and take down puffiness with an ice therapy session. There are ESPA and Omorovicza’s cryotherapy globes or Angela Caglia’s Gold Cryo wands – all designed to be refrigerated before use for the ultimate jolt of blood-circulating cold. For classic face rollers, on the other hand, models by BeautyBio and Susanne Kaufmann help boost circulation, relax muscle tension, and promote a radiant complexion.

Best skincare tools for sculpting

Mimic the hands of Hollywood’s most in-demand facialists with these toning devices that contour cheekbones, lift jawlines, and drain fluid to help you debloat. Jillian Dempsey’s vibrating tool relaxes tense muscles for a smoother appearance, while Nurse Jamie’s lifting roller allows creams to penetrate deeper into the skin. Skin expert to the stars Keren Bartov’s wand uses combines Radio Frequency (RF) technology, infrared, and red light therapy to deliver targeted heat that stimulates collagen production and boosts blood circulation. Meanwhile, the medical grade ZIIP Halo device is a favourite among stars such as Margot Robbie. Using tiny nano current waves to stimulate tissues at the cellular level, it doesn’t just sculpt enviable jawlines – it also kickstarts collagen production for a complexion that’s tighter and brighter overall.

Best skincare tool for overall skin health

The Solawave Advanced Skincare Wand is this season’s must-have beauty tool because it pairs four treatments into one ultra-portable device. Red light therapy penetrates deep to reduce the appearance of fine lines and scarring, microcurrent tones facial muscles, a low-vibration facial massage decreases puffiness, and therapeutic warmth aids the absorption of your skincare products – all in a five-minute treatment. Recently upgraded, its latest iteration boasts seven LEDs – with stronger light output for faster results – plus a magnetic charging port that makes the device totally waterproof. In our review of the wand, we noticed a firmer, brighter complexion in a matter of days with consistent use. (Solawave recommends using this device three times per week.)

Best LED skincare tools for brightening and anti-ageing

Struggling with fine lines and dull skin? Long hailed for their powerful results, the best LED face masks treat a range of skincare issues at the cellular level. Blue light decreases acne flare-ups, red stimulates the skin’s collagen production and helps reduce hyperpigmentation, while yellow decreases inflammation and can even soothe sore muscles. Perfect for popping on during your Netflix binge-watching sessions, Current Body’s popular LED mask is hands-free and uses red light to rejuvenate and re-plump the skin. Trophy Skin’s LED lamp has four wavelengths of red, amber, yellow and near-infrared light, that target dullness and dark spots in the upper and lower layers of skin.

Best skincare tools for lifting

NuFace’s pronged microcurrent massager – beloved by Vogue editors and stars like Riverdale’s Madeline Petsch – stimulates facial muscles in 5- to 20-minute sessions, leaving complexions firmer and more toned. Slather on a conducting gel pre-use, so the rollers glide easily over skin. Otherwise, glide the ReFa Carat Ray Face across your face and décolletage to boost circulation and firm skin. According to the director of ReFa USA, Rie Iimura, the Vogue verified multiangular device converts light energy into microcurrent and delivers a “gripping motion that mimics an aesthetician's finger motion” through two double drainage roller prongs.

Best skincare tools for cleansing

Trying to keep breakouts at bay? Upgrade your cleansing routine with devices that take face washing to the next level. Combining Swedish design with sonic cleansing technology, Foreo’s pulsating disc is covered in bacteria-repelling silicone nubs that help lift impurities from pores without aggressive scrubbing. Sisley-Paris’ face and throat brush offers a deep yet gentle cleanse, and its fine bristles make the skin appear smoother and softer to touch.

Best tools for hair removal

If you’re the kind of woman for whom only the smoothest skin will do, high-powered hair removal tools are an investment you ought to consider. Painlessly removing peach fuzz and dead skin, Hollywood Smoother brings you all the benefits of professional dermaplaning from the comfort of your couch. It clears the path for skincare to penetrate more deeply, with the gentle assistance of sonic steel blades that gift an A-list glow. Philips’ Lumea IPL 8000 makes a strong case for relinquishing razors entirely: its four face and body attachments laser hair at the root and bring an end to pesky ingrowns.

Best tool to deliver skincare ingredients

Droplette’s Microinfusion Device is a beauty tool integral to Brooke Shields’ beauty routine. Though the actor opts for the topical collagen supplement, the device can also deliver a blend of hydrating and anti-aging ingredients deep below the skin barrier.

Best skincare tools for acne

Solawave’s Bye Acne device uses LED light therapy to treat acne. Red light targets hyperpigmentation, inflammation, and redness, while blue light eradicates acne-causing bacteria by helping reduce sebum production. In a three-minute treatment, it promises to combat stubborn blemishes and accelerate the healing process. FaceGym takes a hands-free approach with its LED patch, which adheres to breakouts on the back, chest or face to provide a dependable dose of blue light. Simply stick it on to your problem areas, then sit back and relax – this one clears pores and texture in just 20 minutes a day.

FAQs

What are the best skincare tools?

While there are plenty of options to choose for when it comes to finding the best skincare tool, the most important things to factor in are your skincare goals. Are you looking for better contours? Brighter skin with less pigmentation? Perhaps you want a smooth, hair-free body or a device that does a bit of everything? Whatever you’re looking for, it helps to narrow down the search by zeroing in on your main focus and going from there, as there really is a skincare tool out there for every concern and every budget.

Why should I use a skincare tool?

Although skincare tools are a great addition to a topical skincare routine, and can enhance the efficacy of many products, they aren’t a necessity for everyone. Do your research thoroughly before committing to buying a skincare device and make sure you can commit to using it regularly. Cost aside, as with most things, consistency is key with any skincare tool, whether it’s for tightening, brightening or hair removal.

Where should I start when thinking about skincare tools?

If you’ve never owned a skincare tool before, start small and slow while you do your homework. Something like cryotherapy globes are a good entry point as they’re affordable and easy to use even for a skincare tool novice. While they won’t target more serious concerns like other tools can, they can help reduce puffiness, boost blood circulation, and relieve tension around the temples, neck and jawline.

What skincare should I use alongside my skincare tool?

Most skincare tools will work alongside your products to enhance their efficacy. That means that you can continue using most of your regular products including vitamin C serums and hyaluronic acid serums unless told otherwise. Some tools, like cleansing devices are specifically developed to be used with particular products like a cleanser. Always read the instructions on your skincare tool carefully before use.

Is there anyone who should avoid skincare tools?

It’s always best to check with a skin health expert or healthcare practitioner before you start using any kind of device but anyone with open wounds such as active acne pustules should avoid using tools on their skin until they’re fully healed. May experts also caution avoiding at home micro needling devices as they can often introduce bacteria into the skin and can cause damage all too easily.