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They might feel heavenly on a tight jawline, but the best face massagers out there will do so much more than soothe the day’s stresses. From aiding lymphatic drainage to increasing your skin’s ability to soak up a serum, there are so many reasons to invest in a roller, stone or tech-powered device.

While every skin type can use a face massage tool, deciding which one to invest in can be tricky – today, the options are plentiful.

One end of the spectrum is rooted in tradition. The ubiquitous jade roller – as well as its gua-sha sister – has beginnings in ancient Eastern medicine, used to cool skin, soothe overworked muscles and even shift energy blockages in the body.

If ancient wisdom feels a little at odds with your boundary-pushing skincare routine, consider the wealth of high-tech options. Now, advanced technology is taking face massage tools to new heights, incorporating sonic vibrations, gold-plated metal and even microcurrents to stimulate the skin. Used consistently, these devices can lead to more pronounced cheekbones, a tighter jawline, and reduced wrinkles. In the case of vibrational tools, research has even indicated an increase in the skin's absorption of topical products.

Here, discover the Bazaar team’s verdict on the best face massage tools to try now.

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TriAngle Facial Tool

£159

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Nurse Jamie’s high-tech massage tool boasts an array of skin-boosting features. The neatly curved shape is designed to fit every facial contour, (including around the eyes), while the hot and cold settings allow for a spa-worthy experience.

The high-frequency sonic vibrations will drive any serum or oil you apply further into the skin, ensuring maximum benefits.


2 Herbivore


Amethyst Face Roller

£38

Cultbeauty.co.uk

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Eschewing the ubiquitous jade in favour of purple amethyst, Herbivore’s roller is the perfect entry route into facial massage. The rounded stone tips are designed to feel comfortable in the smaller contours of your face, while the fresh-from-the-fridge stone will instantly cool and de-puff. Roll it upwards and outwards over a favourite serum to increase circulation and shift underlying fluid.


3 Angela Caglia


Vibrating Rose Quartz Sculpting Roller

£154

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As seen in Courtney Cox’s grasp in one of the year’s most puzzling paparazzi shots, (the actress was rolling her complexion during a dinner), Angela Caglia’s vibrational massager is clearly the A-list tool of choice.

A cut above traditional designs, this advanced wand uses sonic vibrations – over 6000 per minute – to lift and tone the skin in an instant. A brilliant pre-event option.


4 Sarah Champan


The Facialift

£30

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Fans of Sarah Chapman’s treatments should snap this one up immediately – it’s designed to mimic the facialist's signature kneading massage technique. Simple yet effective (and surprisingly easy to use), the rotating massagers run up from the chin to the ears, aiding lymphatic drainage. With toxins swept swiftly away, puffiness is diminished and breakouts prevented.


5 Disciple


Firm Face Gua Sha

£25

Cultbeauty.co.uk

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A ‘gua sha’ may be new to our beauty arsenal, but they’ve been integral to ancient Eastern routines for centuries. Used in ‘skin scraping’ therapies, these smoothly contoured stones are believed to direct energy, release blockages and diminish pain.

Run Disciple’s black onyx iteration over serum-soaked skin to release blockages that can lead to puffiness and breakouts. Regular use will reveal strikingly sharp cheekbones.

A gua sha may be trickier to master than a jade roller, but it also offers more precision – ideal for anyone looking to target a specific area.


6 Nu Face


Trinity Facial Toning Kit

£315

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Nuface’s Trinity device is as close as you'll get to an in-salon treatment. Powered by micro-current, the two rounded probes glide over the skin, (thanks to the essential conductive gel), firming skin and sculpting contours. Get to grips with the basics, then specialise your treatment with the brand’s compatible Lip and Eye attachment.


7 Teresa Tarmey


Cryo-Ball Cryotherapy Kit

£220

Harveynichols.com

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Used by countless celebrities and supermodels, Teresa Tarmey’s remarkable Cryo-Ball is the one to opt for if you’re looking to sharply wake up sluggish skin (and don't mind the sting of ice-cold metal).

When used straight from the freezer, this stainless-steel ball mimics the effects of cryotherapy, instantly tightening and delivering a visible glow.

The kit also contains a reusable silicone sheet mask, resurfacing lactic-acid toner, and a hyaluronic acid gel (perfect when applied pre massage).


8 Susanne Kaufmann


Obsidian Face Roller

£230

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Susanne Kaufmann leads the way when it comes to sustainable skincare, so it comes as no surprise that her Obsidian Roller is one of the most thoughtfully crafted massage tools on the market.

Destined to be used forever, this weighty wooden tool is tipped with a black obsidian stone, designed to soothe muscle inflammation and clear blockages in the lymph system. It’s larger and heavier than most – a perfect investment purchase.


9 Clarisonic


Smart Profile Uplift Anti-Ageing Massage and Cleansing

£169

Currentbody.co.uk

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Interchangeable cleansing and massage heads mean Clarisonic’s facial tool will revolutionise your entire routine. First, sweep away pollution and deep-seated impurities with the cleansing brush, then use the massage attachment to firm and tone skin.


10 MZ Skin


Lift & Tone Germanium Contouring Facial Roller

£59

Oxygenboutique.com

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Taking a different approach to facial massage, Dr. Maryam Zamani’s slender Tone & Lift tool is studded with small black obsidian stones that work to neutralise pollution particles left to linger on your complexion. With circulation boosted, facial contours come firmly back to the fore.


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