8 Beauty Gadgets We Actually Use (and You Should Too)

The worst beauty gadget I ever bought? An off-brand airbrush foundation applicator that now lives full-time in the bottom drawer of my bathroom, next to some dried-up mascara wands and glitter tubes leftover from my Euphoria-core phase.  It was flimsy, frustrating and set me back over $150.

This article is not about that kind of gadget.

This is about the other kind — the RetailMeNot editor-approved beauty tools that actually earn their keep. The ones that make your routine easier, faster and glowier. Read on for 9 beauty products actually worth the drawer space, according to RMN editors. 

This tiny pod-like device uses science-y sounding tech (think: aerosolized serums propelled by piezoelectric energy) to push active ingredients deeper into your skin — way deeper than your fingers ever could. It’s like getting a fancy clinical facial in 30 seconds, but in front of your bathroom mirror (perhaps while wearing your coziest pair of footie pajamas).

Price: $299 at Amazon

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The ZIIP Halo is a sleek, palm-sized device that uses microcurrent and nanocurrent to lift and tone your face. You’ll need the app (and their conductive gel), but the treatments are fast, targeted and oddly meditative. ZIIP isn’t cheap, but the results speak.

Price: $399 at ZIIP

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There are cleansing brushes, and then there’s the vibrating Foreo Luna 4. It’s made of silicone and comes in different versions for various skin types. Its soft bristles pulse gently (but effectively!) to remove makeup and sunscreen buildup, without any of the scrubby red-face aftermath. Bonus: It charges via USB and holds battery life for months.

Price: $199 at Amazon 

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The L’ANGE HAIR Titanium Blow Dryer Brush combines a blow dryer and round brush in one easy-to-use tool. The device dries, smooths and adds bounce, all in one go. It makes you feel like you just walked out of a Drybar, even if you’ve been wearing the same sweatpants for three days.

Price: $69 at Amazon

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This TikTok-beloved ice roller chills in your freezer and instantly de-puffs your face. Perfect for mornings after too little sleep (or too many black cherry White Claws) the night before. Use it for five minutes and look like you got eight hours. Use it for ten and consider solving world peace.

Price: $17.99 at Amazon 

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This portable device harnesses the power of microcurrents to stimulate facial muscles, sculpt jawlines and firm foreheads. There’s a reason A-listers like Kate Hudson and Jennifer Aniston swear by it. Don’t expect dramatic results overnight — but with regular use, your face will look subtly more lifted and a lot less tired. 

Price: $250 at Amazon 

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Made of actual volcanic stone (?!), this little roller absorbs oil on contact. The magical roller is great for mid-day touch-ups when you don’t have time to reapply powder because you’re very busy and important.

Price: $8.04 (orig. $14.49) at Amazon

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Inspired by the dermaplaning treatment popular in med spas, the Dermaflash Luxe+ gently exfoliates the skin while removing peach fuzz and buildup. This device uses a precision edge and sonic technology to sweep away dead skin cells, helping to smooth texture, even tone and boost the absorption of skincare products. The results? Radience.

Price: $139.30 (orig. $199) at Amazon

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Want laser hair removal results without the pricy salon visits? Ulike’s IPL handset is FDA-cleared and easy to use — just shave, zap and repeat. After a few weeks, you’ll notice hair grows back slower, softer and patchier. After a few months, it barely grows at all.

Price: $359 (orig. $419) at Amazon