A DIY facial is a great habit to get into every week. But once armed with these salon-inspired beauty tools, your facial goes from fluffy to high-tech in seconds. Here’s how to get your skin glowing daily. Editor Trudi Brewer shares the top skincare tools by beauty brand Manicare.
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Salon-inspired beauty tools take your skincare routine to the next level, and one brand has upped the ante with a high-tech and hands-on approach. Check out how they work and what to expect when you use them religiously
Manicare Salon Thermal Sonic Cleanser, $80.
This USB chargeable silicone facial cleansing brush gives the skin a deep and relaxing clean, thanks to the skin-warming sonic pulses to remove makeup and grime to prevent breakouts. From day one, I was hooked.
How to use it: Make sure your skin is damp, then load up the silicone bristles with your favourite cleanser. Press the power button and hold for three seconds, followed by the warming button. Glide the Sonic Cleanser over your face in circular motions. Pat your skin dry and apply serums and moisturisers. Tip: The wireless Qi induction charger and the USB cord provided ensure the device is fully charged where ever you travel.
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Manicare Contour Roller Set, $60.
This is your sonic (gentle audio vibrations) salon facial at home. This roller sculpts and lifts facial muscles, which boosts skin circulation to give your skin a gorgeous glow. It also helps remove excess fluid, ideal for puffy under the eyes - I use it with my morning skincare routine.
How to use it: Cleanse your skin, slather on your favourite skin serum or facial oil, and glide this device over your face and neck in upward and outward movements. Using this roller for a few minutes each morning and night; makes a massive difference to how your skin looks and feels. See the step-by-step instructions on how to use the different roller attachments.
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Manicare DermaSCULPT Gua Sha Stone, $40.
Beauty therapists swear by stone massage for its lifting and sculpting benefits. It also offers detoxification and helps reduce puffiness while relieving muscle tension too.
How to use it: Apply a facial oil first, then gently glide the natural stone facial tool over areas of the face (concentrating on the jawline) or anywhere that needs lifting. Each edge of the stone targets different concerns. The short edge lifts and sculpts the brow and eye area. While the teeth-like-looking edge boosts circulation and plumps out fine lines. The pointed tip of the stone targets the acupressure points on the face to help relieve any facial tension, while the long edge was created on the side of the neck to de-puff and detoxify. Finally, the U-shaped edge contours and sculpts the jawline and brow area. Always work in an upward and outward movement. Think lifting at all times when using this stone, don’t drag on the skin downwards. Repeat eight to 12 strokes with each facial massage.
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Manicare MAGNIFYING PORE VACUUM, $90.
This top tool is addictive. If you struggle with blocked pores and have a skin starring to prove it - stop squeezing and try this high-tech gadget instead. The ten times built-in magnifying HD camera combed with the intensity levels of vacuum suction visibly clears congested skin in seconds - it’s so satisfying. Our style director has rated this her top beauty gadget - and credits her flawless skin to this DIY salon-inspired tool she can easily use from the comfort of her bathroom.
How to use: First up, you need to download the Manicare Camera App
Cleanse your skin thoroughly, and use the preferred nozzle and intensity vacuum to suit your skin. Gently glide the vacuum over the blocked pores. Tip: Don’t stay in the same pore area for longer than three seconds.
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Manicare FIRMING BODY SCULPTOR, $140.
Beauty therapists swear by electronic stimulation technology to firm and tone the skin. Now you can create a targeted body treatment at home. This clever LIPO vacuum suction mimics that holistic petrissage massage technique (stretching, kneading and squeezing) to encourage skin firmness. For targeting those areas on the body, like under the arms and thighs) over time your skin will not only feel better, but it also looks better too.
How to use it: Mositursie the skin first. Then hold the EMS button down for three seconds to turn the device on. Then press the EMS and LIPO vacuum massage button until you have the desired intensity. Glide the device along your body gently with upwards movements. Aim for five minutes daily, and target the areas you want to firm.
