Best new high tech beauty gadgets 2020

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last updated 10 October 2022

A revolution in beauty gadgets is underway, with a new generation of intelligent tech promising ageless skin and a flawless visage. Forget lotions and potions, the 2020 beauty regime is all about smart face-masks, DNA-designed skincare and 3D-printable make-up.

Personalization is the key – we want products that are tailor-made, time-saving and responsive. But where does one begin with navigating this new, high-tech world? We’ve selected the next generation of devices to help you up your game – no pain or needles involved.

MZ Skin

Cover your face in gold with this LED mask by Dr. Maryam Zamani’s MZ Skin brand. This futuristic beauty device uses the latest in light therapy technology to promote glowing skin and address problems with pigmentation and inflammation. Powered by USB, it delivers a fully controllable cycle of light to your skin, with five settings that promote different benefits to your face.

Simplehuman

three part mirror against white background — Wide View Sensor Mirror

Can’t stop admiring yourself? Wait till you try this triple mirror from simplehuman. With a ‘tru-lux’ sensor-controlled light system that is designed to simulate natural sunlight’s full colour spectrum, it promises to show every detail while you apply your make-up. WiFi enabled with smart features, it is capable of over 50,000 colour variations, including a ‘soft-alarm’ feature for the morning that uses light to keep you on schedule. Mirror, mirror on the wall…

Foreo

Swedish beauty brand FOREO has been creating ergonomic, technology-driven products since 2013. Hot off the heels of thier groundbreaking cleansing and anti-ageing device, Luna 2, the brand has just debueted the Luna 3. The newest addition has softer, longer bristles and stronger sonic pulsations then its predecessor for even better results.

Promising to unclog your pores of 99.5% of dirt, oil and make-up reside, the gadget releases 8000 T-Sonic pulsations per minute through its silicone touch-points to deep cleanse and bring radiance to your skin.

PMD

blue and white facial pen against a blue background

Boasting the same results as a professional, clinic-based microdermabrasion treatment, the PMD Personal Microderm Pro has been developed for weekly at-home treatments. The device combines spinning disc technology with vacuum suction to reduce fine lines and wrinkles for fresh-faced skin.

Dr Dennis Gross

You’ve likely seen this futuristic mask all over Instagram. Based on Dr Dennis Gross’ in-office lasers, its uses light technology to reduce wrinkles and acne. To stimulate collagen production, the mask engages 100 lights in red mode to penetrate the skin’s dermis, while it specifically tackles acne bacteria and future breakouts via its 62 blue lights.

Mink

white box shaped 3-D printer on a blue background

Due to launch officially later this year, Mink is the world’s first 3D makeup printer. It has been designed to turn images – from social media, a scan, or your camera roll – into wearable makeup. The process is simple: download an app, import your image and then insert a make-up sheet into the printer to create the colours for your desired look.

Tripollar

Tripollar’s ‘Stop’ facial device uses radio frequency to activate the the thickest layer of the skin and stimulate collagen production. The device promises to make skin tighter and significantly reduce wrinkles within 8 weeks. At a time when regular clinic treatments aren’t readily available, this slim device offers a more than adequate substitute.