At ELLE, we’re big believers in using devices to sculpt, tighten, and brighten in tandem with our usual skin care routines…as long as they work. At-home tools to make your skin look glowier—all without a dermatologist office or a spa—have never been more popular, and not just on social media. In 2022, the market was valued at nearly $14 million, and by 2030, it’s projected to reach over $35 million (that’s more than a 140 percent growth in just eight years).
As the skin care device market balloons and scientific claims get more grandiose, it becomes harder to determine which tools are worth your money. How do you know which LED mask will actually help boost elasticity and smooth fine lines? Or which microcurrent device will truly help tone and lift? Or if any at-home laser comes close to the in-office version?
We did the heavy lifting for you, testing out dozens of skin care tools and narrowing them down to the 15 best. There’s an LED mask beloved by celebrity facialists and a new makeup tool that mixes your perfect shade of foundation. Keep reading for the full rundown, with commentary from ELLE editors who vigorously tested each one.
