Supercharge Your Skin Care with Next-Level Tech

Whether you’re looking to fight blemishes, smooth the look of wrinkles, or firm your skin, the combination of results-oriented skin care and high-tech devices can be incredibly powerful.

Many skin-care devices are based in tech that started in the dermatologist’s office: Red and blue light, vibration, and electrical-stimulation devices all have counterparts in the medical arena. The idea is not to replicate those treatments exactly (many in-office treatments are too intense to do at home safely) but for the at-home versions to harness the power of treating skin daily or weekly to deliver results on their own or to build on results from in-office procedures.

Worked into a routine with high-performance skin care, these devices can fast-track the benefits you’re looking for in a way that simply using the devices or the products on their own might not. Below, our favorite tech-and-skin-care combinations for your glowiest, healthiest-looking skin.

If a nanocurrent device aimed at stimulating lifting and firming seems like something you might get only at a top med-spa, renowned Californian aesthetician Melanie Simon (who has arguably the most flawless complexion we’ve ever seen) is now delivering a new generation of her famous ZIIP that gives both the experience—and benefits—at home. Her genius new device combines micro- and nanocurrent therapies to lift instantly, also targeting issues as diverse as congested pores, dullness, and hyperpigmentation. Slather on the clean conductive serum it comes with and glide the device up your face and neck. For targeted treatments and step-by-steps, connect your device to the ZIIP Beauty app to customize programs for your skin.

We could not believe the before-and-after pictures for this high-tech device. It’s the only 500-milliwatt laser cleared by the FDA for at-home use. Over time, the powerful clinic-grade near-infrared laser smooths, firms, and brightens the appearance of your skin. Three minutes a day per area (under eyes, over your top lip, on the cheeks, anywhere) for 12 weeks is enough to deliver spectacular results.

This brilliant microcurrent set comes with a dual-wand attachment designed to smooth the appearance of crow’s-feet, smile lines, and eyebrow furrows. The device connects to your phone for easy step-by-step tutorials and treatment reminders. Swipe on the (clean) Aqua Gel or Silk Crème activator and use the device for five minutes a day—with consistent use, you’ll start to see incredible results.

USE IT WITH: HYALURONIC ACID

There are six attachments for this device, and every one of them delivers. Known for its powerful percussive body massagers, Therabody designed the skin-care device to help firm, smooth, and tighten the appearance of skin. Three of the attachments use different kinds of percussive technology to relieve tension in the face, jaw, neck, and head. On top of those, there’s a microcurrent ring, a cleansing ring, and an LED light-therapy ring (with blue, red, and infrared light settings, so you’re getting a total of eight different treatments).

If you want even more (hello, we do), there are now two additional options, sold together: a cryo ring to depuff and soothe, and a heat ring to help relax muscles, ease tension, and boost circulation.

This 24-karat-gold-plated vibrating T-bar uses subtle vibrations to temporarily lift and sculpt; it feels amazing, like a firm massage, and the results—wrinkles smoothed, sagging firmed—last for the better part of a day (or night).

World-famous makeup artist Jillian Dempsey uses it to get her clients ready for the red carpet but recommends using it daily for 10 to 15 minutes for optimum results. Start with a layer of face oil and glide upward as you lift and sculpt your whole face. The roller helps drive all the goodness from the oil into your skin.

The combination of collagen-stimulating red light and soothing, cleansing blue light makes this mask a powerful all-in-one face treatment for any skin type.

This device combines rejuvenating red light, gentle heat, stimulating microcurrent, and massage-like vibrations for an amazing treatment that takes a mere five minutes. Use it daily for refreshed, vibrant, healthier-looking skin.

This strap-on mask (you can use it while you catch up on email or relax with a book) from the beloved sauna company uses red and near-infrared light to smooth the look of wrinkles, even skin tone, and brighten the appearance of skin.

This red and near-infrared light mask is designed to fit perfectly on your neck and décolletage, no matter your body type. Apply your treatment serum in the evening, then sit back and let the light work its magic supporting all the active ingredients in your skin care. For the best results, use the device three or four times a week for 10 to 20 minutes at a time.

From the makers of the NuFACE devices, this new microcurrent tool for your body smooths the look of dimples, firms the look of skin, and sculpts. Apply the hydrating gel activator (it’s made with hyaluronic acid) and glide the device across your thighs or buttocks. For optimum results, use it five minutes a day, five times a week.

EXTRA CREDIT: THE EASY DAILY ROUTINE FOR TRULY GREAT SKIN

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EXFOLIATING JELLY FACE WASH

Natural fruit enzymes, omega-rich Arctic cloudberry, bitter orange peel, and brightening Australian kakadu plum power this gently resurfacing cleanser. It’s mild enough to use morning and night and leaves skin with a fresh, immediate glow.

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PORE-SMOOTHING TONER

This gorgeous toner—extremely gentle but also extremely powerful—works for any skin type. Brightening flower extracts lightly exfoliate, while aloe, tamarind, and glycerin moisturize and soften.

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SKIN-LOVING SERUM

Two forms of vitamin C combine with antioxidant-rich turmeric to moisturize, plump, and illuminate skin instantly, leaving it bright and glowy.

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RICH MOISTURIZER

This luxurious blue balm hydrates, brightens, and soothes with olive and magnolia leaf oils.

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ALL-IN-ONE TINTED SPF

Use this light, silky foundation on its own or with your favorite moisturizer. Soothing centella extract, nourishing prickly pear extract, and antioxidant-rich white sage renew and illuminate.