With the wave of a magic wand, Cinderella turned into a princess. While it may seem like perfecting skin in a snap is a feat only possible in fairytales, we know a few devices that might prove otherwise. One (or more) of these facial wands deserves a spot in your routine, whether you’re looking to smooth wrinkles or banish acne. We’ve rounded up the best facial wands, including high-frequency, massage, de-puffing and microcurrent wands.
Facial wands that work like magic
Best for multi-tasking: Medicube Age-R Booster Pro ($195)
This K-beauty device has gone viral for promoting glass skin on its users. It has six different functions, so if you want an all-in-one device this would be a good bet. Some highlights include microcurrent and electric muscle stimulation (EMS) to help firm and sculpt skin, LED therapy to boost collagen and electric needles to increase elasticity and even skin tone and texture.
Best for de-puffing: TheraFace Depuffing Wand ($149)
This wand comes from the geniuses at TheraFace. It has both hot and cold settings for treatments that have been shown to reduce puffiness, improve elasticity and boost skin radiance. Plus, the relaxing experience is perfect for a moment of self-care.
Best for anti-aging: Foreo FAQ 102 ($590)
This new high-tech launch delivers EMS, red light therapy and radio frequency to tone muscles, tighten skin, boost collagen production and reduce the appearance of wrinkles. The device has a corresponding app that provides training, customizable settings and guided treatments, so it won’t be too challenging for beginners to get the hang of it.
Best for acne: StackedSkincare High Frequency Acne Device ($130)
The before and after images for this high-frequency wand blew us away. It kills acne-causing bacteria on sight and soothes active breakouts. Feel cystic acne coming on? Target the spot with this wand and stop it in its tracks.
Best for a celeb-level facial at home: Shani Darden Facial Sculpting Wand ($399)
Shani Darden, facialist to the stars, always includes a 10-minute treatment with her signature wand on clients to firm and contour skin. After just seven days of using the anti-aging powerhouse, 74 percent of users agreed their forehead lines appeared smoother.
Best for fine lines and wrinkles: Solawave 4-in-1 Radiant Renewal Skincare Wand ($169)
When it comes to red light wands, Solawave is one of the most popular on the market, and for good reason. After eight weeks of consistent use, you’ll notice a visible reduction in fine lines, wrinkles and dark spots.
Best for eyes and lips: NuFACE FIX MicroWand ($195)
The MicroWand from NuFACE is designed to address delicate areas like eyes, lips and fine lines. It de-puffs under-eye bags, plumps lips and smooths fine lines to get you looking like your best self in minutes.
Best for maximizing skin-care benefits: Kat Burki Micro-Firming Wand ($100)
This wand is the perfect prequel to a stacked skin-care routine. The micro-vibrations of this wand de-puff and help active nutrients penetrate 30 to 50 percent deeper to majorly boost the efficacy of skin-care products.
Best viral product: Skin Gym High Frequency Wand ($95)
Skin Gym offers a high-frequency wand that helps combat acne-causing bacteria and reduce redness and inflammation. The viral wand comes with three attachments—a spoon, dot and mushroom—so you can perform a range of targeted treatments on your skin.