November is here which means Black Friday is just around the corner. And if you’re like many moms I know, you might just be picking up a holiday gift for yourself when the deals are good. There are a lot of beauty devices on the market, but here are three that are actually easy to work into regular use for busy moms AND bring the results. I won’t tell if one just happens to end up in your Black Friday cart….
Over the 20 years I’ve been reviewing products, I’ve tried a lot of at-home skin care devices. There are many that do work! But with all at-home beauty devices the key is always consistency. You have to be able to commit to using the device daily or at least multiple times a week in order to see any results. And if you’re a mom of multiple kids with a busy schedule of your own, it quickly weeds out the devices that consume too much time, space or effort to work themselves into a weekly routine.
Here are three at-home beauty devices that I’ve used regularly for a year or more, have delivered real results and are truly capable of being integrated into a busy mom’s schedule.
At-Home Wrinkle Reducer: NIRA Pro 3 Laser
The NIRA Pro 3 is an at-home, FDA-cleared, non-fractional laser designed to reduce wrinkles and fine lines. It has had a permanent spot on my bathroom counter for the last year. The treatment takes just two minutes, is one-handed, doesn’t need to be done in front of a mirror and is done on dry skin so doesn’t require any additional serum. There is no pain, no redness, no downtime. The device is compact, lightweight and only needs to be charged once every two weeks or so. I love that I can do it in the morning after rinsing my face or at night before my skincare routine. My kids will tell you that I can frequently be seen walking through the house in the morning doing my NIRA while switching the laundry or feeding the dog.
The larger treatment area of the NIRA Pro 3 improves the speed of treatment time, and the multiple laser intensity levels allow you to find a starting level that works best for your comfort and skin. NIRA has the receipts too on the science behind their products along with multiple before-and-afters. (You know those brands that have one amazing before/after but it’s only one and it gets featured everywhere? Not NIRA.)
I’ve been using the NIRA around my eyes, on my forehead, on my marionette lines and on my neck. There’s a NIRA app so you can stay consistent and track your progress. I don’t usually have my phone in the bathroom so the app didn’t end up being a fit for me, but with regular use 3-4 times a week, I’ve seen definite improvements in my under eye wrinkles and forehead lines.
The NIRA Pro 3 isn’t cheap (though be on the lookout for Black Friday deals!) but when you compare this one-time purchase to on-going in-office laser treatments, it’s a worthwhile investment. Plus, they have a 90-day money-back guarantee so if you don’t love it, you can get every penny back. And if you’re going to go for it, skip the cheaper NIRA Precision and just go for the NIRA Pro 3. It’s more versatile and still capable to addressing smaller areas like the lips and around the eyes. Check out Niraskin.com more product details, a breakdown of the science and any current deals.
Lazy Girl Skincare: Omnilux Contour Face Red Light Mask
During my lifetime, red light has gone from a fringe treatment to a celebrity staple. I’ve tried dozens of red light devices over the years. But I finally found the secret to consistent use with my Omnilux Contour Face Red Light Mask: I keep it right next to the bed.
I remember seeing early ads for red light masks showing women going about their day with a mask on – doing dishes, answering emails on the computer, sipping hot tea… I found none of these easy, enjoyable or possible with a red light mask on. Even when I kept it in my bathroom with my other skincare devices, I’d only remember to pull it out once or twice a month.
The real shift came when I moved the Omnilux mask to my nightstand. Game changer! Now, four to five times a week, I wake up (kind of), roll over and grab the mask to get 8-10 minutes of wrinkle-removing, skin-plumping, pigmentation-reducing red-light goodness while I slowly wake up. I don’t have to get out of bed and go find the mask. I don’t have to worry if the product will work under my makeup or if I have the energy to get through the treatment. I literally lay in bed, hands-free, and start my day with happy, red-light treated skin.
Could you do it right before bed? Certainly. The light on most red light masks is bright and so I prefer to start my day with it versus end it. Could you multitask and use it while you do dishes or watch TV? Perhaps. The key to consistent use is figuring out where and when you can most easily integrate a red light mask and then placing the mask within arm’s reach so the habit is simple to build. I’ve had my mask for two years and counting and it only needs to be charged every other week. My two cents? With the Omnilux Contour mask, you can skip the specialized red light masks for your neck, hands, head, etc. The Omnilux’s flat, flexible design allows you to use it wherever you want red light goodness. Visit OmniluxLED.com to see current products, deal and bundles.
The Multitasker: The C.A.R.A Multi-Modal Facial Tool
Red light to blue, electrical muscle stimulation to radio frequency, the science has caught up to support the benefits of a lot of different at-home treatments. But you might not have the time, counter space, patience or budget for multiple, single-focused treatment tools. Enter the C.A.R.A Multi-Modal Facial Tool.
This compact skincare device packs a quadruple punch, offering red and blue LED light to clear blemishes and address skin aging, radio frequency to tighten facial features and stimulate collagen production, and electrical muscle stimulation to increase blood circulation and enhance the absorption of skincare products. All in one device!
The C.A.R.A Multi-Modal Facial Tool has three distinct modes to choose from – each with a 10-minutes Low or High treatment setting as well as a 3-minute Quick Fix option.
- Clarify – For problem-prone skin, Clarify uses Blue LED, Radio Frequency, and Electrical Muscle Stimulation.
- Restore – For anti-aging treatment, Restore combines Red LED, Radio Frequency, and Electrical Muscle Stimulation.
- Activate – For overall support, Activate uses both Red and Blue LED, Radio Frequency, and Electrical Muscle Stimulation.
One device – so many treatment options! It does require an Activation Mask gel so I find I usually reach for my C.A.R.A at night. But unlike other products I’ve tried that require a gel, I love that the C.A.R.A Activation Mask stays fluid and functions throughout the 10 minute treatment without drying out or the need to reapply. Any extra product can simply be rubbed into the skin. Outside of applying the gel, the C.A.R.A Multi-Modal Facial Tool doesn’t require a whole lot of thought or effort. I’ve done it while making dinner, watching TV, walking the dog and even while beating my family in Scrabble. It’s lightweight, quiet and so very satisfying knowing that my skin is getting four skincare treatments at once. Learn more at Althaeaskin.com.
Do you have a favorite skincare device that is easy to use AND delivers results? Leave a link in the comments!
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