It's no secret that beauty gadgets come at a price, but the best are well worth the spend, especially when it comes to maximising your 'me time'. With a wealth of beauty gadgets and technology on offer right now it can be tricky to navigate the array of beauty tech buys that the industry is serving up.
Luckily for you, though, we've done the legwork already. The Grazia beauty team has tried almost every piece of beauty gadgetry going, and these are the ones that came up trumps. From LED light therapy face masks to laser hair removal devices, meet the top-notch gadgets that are worth investing in.
Still need a bit of convincing when it comes to the cost? Think of it this way. Laser hair removal. Always wanted to try it? Or maybe you've completed a course and are thinking about booking a few more sessions to finish the job off. A course of six sessions for your lower legs typically costs upwards of £700, and that doesn't guarantee that every hair will have vanished at the end.
The Phillips Lumea Prestige IPL Hair Removal Device comes in at almost half that cost (£399.99, to be precise), and there's no limit placed upon how much you can use it. Sure, regulations dictate that the strength of the laser cannot match that of a bookable service, but that becomes less relevant when you consider how consistently you are able to put it to use. The effects of using this laser three times a week on your legs could match the results gained by a once-a-week laser hair removal appointment. Do you see our logic?
The same thinking can be applied to LED light therapy masks (LED light therapy sessions don't come cheap) and face massagers - just think what you spent on your last facial. If your chosen beauty gadget can match the results of a more expensive treatment, it's worth buying. Take a look at the ones we found on the internet now.
SHOP: The Best Beauty Gadgets
1 of 12Drybar The Double Shot Blow-Dryer Brush
New and exclusive to Harrods Beauty, the US favourite Drybar has finally landed on British soil and brought with it some seriously covetable high schools. The double shot dryer brush boasts a slick, ergonomic design that uses Ionic technology to reduce frizz and increase shine, while the vents and oval shape ensure maximum airflow for an effective, quick dry. Salon results in an instant.
2 of 12Philips Sonicare 9900 Prestige Power Toothbrush with SenseIQ
Prestige by name and prestige by nature, as by all accounts, this Philips electric toothbrush is the Rolls Royce of oral care. This advanced brush comes with an AI-powered app and adapts to your brushing style, sensing your pressure, time and motion, it can change rhythm accordingly to get the best clean and give real-time guidance via the app. The best part? It even charges via USB cable, so it's the perfect travel brush for when you're on the go.
3 of 12Higherdose Infrared Sauna Blanket V3
Trending on Cult Beauty, Higherdose's Infrared blanket promises all of the indulgent bliss of a sauna from the comfort of your home. It does come with a hefty price tag, but working out the cost per use compared to regular spa trips might just make this worth investing in for the long term. Simply lay down in the blanket (much like a sleeping bag) and as the temperature rises, so will your body's thermal energy, promoting an increase in blood flow and sweating out toxins, helping you to get a glow from within.
4 of 12Reduit UNI
Small but mighty, all you need is a UNI and the Reduit pod of your choice for a moisturising mist of one of the concentrated formulas (there's clear dew, ageless mist and pearl diffusion to choose from). And, you can even swap out a skinpod for a hairpod for weightless, conditioned hair all from the same device.
5 of 12Peep Club, Heated Eye Wand
Peep Club's Heated eye wand gently heats to up to 42 degrees and can be used along the lower lid from the inner to the outer corner (where you might use it under eye patches) to unblock glands, promote circulation and stimulate collagen. Goodbye dry, tired eyes and fine lines!
6 of 12Philips BRI954/00 Lumea Prestige IPL Hair Removal Device
Laser hair removal appointments come at a cost. Once you tot up the price of a course of treatments, you soon realise how much of an investment this piece of tech is.
£249.99
- Rrp: £349.99
7 of 12CurrentBody LED Light Therapy Mask
LED light therapy is well known to have skin benefits when it comes to calming acne, boosting brightness and increasing the production of collagen. Time was it was only available via a bookable treatment or as part of a facial, but masks like these mean that you can get similar results at home. It might look expensive, but if you have found the treatments work for you, then this CurrentBody LED Light Therapy Mask is well worth an investment. The plus of this one over others? It's lightweight and bendy, making it far more compact than other options.
8 of 12001 Skincare London Eyecicle
These Eyecicle beauty baubles are made using artisan glass-blowing techniques which means they don't have a seam. That comes in handy when you realise they're intended for smoothing over the delicate skin around your eyes. Once refrigerated apply a serum and smooth them around your eyes to de-puff. Try them once, and you'll be hooked.
9 of 12Foreo Luna Mini 2
This Foreo Luna Mini is the queen of all cleansing brushes. Its non-porous silicone bristles are incredibly hygienic and perfect for those with sensitive skin. Use alongside your cleanser if you're keen to go the extra mile. The vibrations work to massage and boost skin's circulation too. It's entirely worth the spend.
10 of 12Theragun, Theragun Pro
Take charge of your own physical wellbeing and relieve tension with this Theragun's professional grade massage gun.
11 of 12Sarah Chapman Skinesis Pro Hydro-Mist Steamer
It's a purifying facial steamer that emits nano-sized particles of steam to deeply penetrate the skin. If you plan pamper evenings on the regular and are committed to deep cleansing and brightening, this is the beauty gadget for you.
12 of 12Jillian Dempsey Gold Sculpting Bar
This T-bar tool replicates the effect of a face massage via vibrations. It's beloved by the A-list likes of Jennifer Aniston and Gwyneth Paltrow and is about as dinky as beauty gadgets come. Oh, and did we mention it's plated with 24k gold? Yeah. That too.