Beauty Awards 2022 - Best Facial Device - Firming and Lifting: ést.lab

LumiGlow SmartSkin Buddy, $298, ést.lab 

If there's anything that the pandemic and lockdowns made us realise, it's that high-tech beauty devices used in facial salons and aesthetic clinics can make a whole world of difference to your skin. If you're looking to elevate your daily skincare routine, or just to replicate that salon experience in the comfort of your own home, the ést.lab LumiGlow SmartSkin Buddy is the do-it-all device for the job.

One device to rule them all

The ést.lab LumiGlow SmartSkin Buddy comes with five functions in four personalised modes which takes you from cleansing, all the way to detoxification. It's truly a wonder how they've managed to fit Galvanic Ion Therapy, Sonic Vibration Therapy, LED Light Therapy, Thermotherapy and Cryotherapy all in one small device you can pack with you wherever you go.

In the mode for love

The ést.lab LumiGlow SmartSkin Buddy makes it easy for you to supercharge your skincare routine. Firstly, there are no complicated apps or pairing with your smartphone required, just four preset modes — Cleanse, Firm, Soothe and Glow.

Start off your skincare routine with the Cleanse mode, where a combination of Galvanic Ion Therapy, Sonic Vibration and Thermal Compress help to give skin a deep clean. Skin is gently warmed up with Thermal Compress, reaching temperatures between 35°C and 39°C, opening up the pores for a deeper cleanse. Sonic Vibration helps to dislodge the stubborn dirt and grime, while Galvanic Ion Therapy helps to draw out any other impurities in the skin.

Perfect for improving microcirculation, the Firm mode combines Thermal Compress, Sonic Vibration and LED Red Light Therapy. Warming up skin to temperatures between 40°C and 45°C, the heat helps to improve overall blood flow throughout the face, aiding the circulation of oxygen to your cells for optimum skin health. This works best paired with serums, especially from ést.lab's VitaLift A+ range, where it is able to improve collagen and elastin production, while firming the visage.

An absolute godsend in hot weather, the Soothe mode combines Cryo Compress with LED Blue Light Technology. The metal plate on the LumiGlow SmartSkin Buddy cools to temperatures between 12°C and 15°C, soothing any redness, inflammation and puffiness you may be experiencing. The blue light kills off acne-causing P.acnes bacteria, helping you achieve clearer, blemish-free skin.

Dull skin can benefit from the brightening abilities of the Glow mode, which combines Sonic Vibration and LED Green Light. It helps to break down melanin into smaller sizes, so it's easier for the body to metabolise. Skin brighter in tone, with the appearance of dark spots and pigmentation reduced.

At just three minutes per mode, the LumiGlow SmartSkin Buddy makes it quick and easy for you to boost your daily skin regimen. Its small and compact size makes it convenient to bring along for your next travel adventure so you're ready to treat your skin wherever you are.

Editor's note:

As someone with sensitive skin and eczema that triggers easily with hot weather, the Soothe mode on the LumiGlow SmartSkin Buddy is really a skin saviour. I pair it with the ActivCalm Quick Soothing SOS Serum (which is the winner of the "Best Soothing Serum" category this year) to quickly quell redness and itching. — Arissa Ha, Senior Beauty Editor

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