Skincare Tools You Need

2023 may be the year of simpler skincare routines {skinimalism, anyone?} but that just means we all need to have even more effective products and tools to ensure optimal results with minimal effort. One {of many} ways to make your skincare more effective is by introducing the right type of tools. I’ve rounded up my favorite tools {that you’ve probably heard me talk about before}!

Mask Brush Applicator

Everyone loves a good at-home face mask. But, if you don’t use a mask brush applicator, you may be going through the effort of a face mask for naught. A mask brush applicator provides a hygienic way to apply your mask, without risking any oils or germs from your hands getting on your face during the application process. 

The Benefits of a face mask brush applicator

  • More Hygenic: If you are applying a face mask with your hands, chances are you are contaminating a bit of the mask with some of the natural oils or germs that may be on your fingers. With a face mask brush applicator, you can avoid this contamination and have a more hygienic application process. 

  • Less Product Waste: Your fingers will naturally absorb some of the product as you rub it into your face, leading to some unintentional wasting of your face mask. With an applicator, you can avoid wasting your precious products.

  • Even Application: A mask brush applicator provides a very even layer of mask coverage on your face, which will help you have more even and effective results. 

Cons of Applying a Face Mask Without an Application Brush 

Without an application brush, a face mask may have some unintended consequences when you use it. You may notice the following:

  • Skin irritation, especially if you are applying it with dirty hands.

  • Product waste, since your hands tend to quickly absorb products as you are rubbing them in.

If you are taking the time and effort to apply a face mask, it is worth the extra step and investment of a face mask brush applicator, to ensure you achieve the optimal benefits from your mask.

Gameela Skin’s custom face mask brush applicator is a great choice for applicators. The bristles on this brush are made from soft Taklon fibers, and the matte wood handle is made to fit perfectly in the palm of your hand. This applicator will make you feel like you’re in the salon with me, even when you’re having an at-home spa night. 

 
 

Ice Roller

Ice rolling has become all the rage, and is pretty much an essential part of most skincare routines, at this point.

What Is an Ice Roller 

An ice roller is a small skincare tool, usually stored in the fridge or freezer, that is used to massage your face. Ice rollers are made of a few different things, sometimes stainless steel or are filled with gel or water, and they typically stay cold for a long period of time. Gameela Skin carries the Glow Skincare ice roller, which is my personal favorite choice for adding ice rolling to your routine.

Benefit To Using an Ice Roller 

The benefits of ice rolling can’t be understated: it just works wonders.

  • Depuffing: Ice rolling provides a type of lymphatic draining massage that increases blood flow and drains fluid from the face.

  • Reduce Inflammation: The combination of increased blood flow from the massaging and the cold, help soothe your skin from any breakouts and reduce redness or irritation. 

  • Reduce Headaches: Whether you suffer from frequent or occasional headaches, a cold compress can largely help reduce your pain.15-minutes of ice rolling will have you feeling better in no time.

  • Absorb Product Easier: Ice rollers stimulate the blood flow, giving your skin the optimal environment to fully absorb the product. By ice rolling 5-10 minutes after your morning or nighttime skincare routine, you might notice your products working even harder to get the job done. 

 
 

Foreo Facial Cleanser

Not all facial cleansing tools are created equal 😉 My favorite - The Foreo facial cleanser, works hard to cleanse your skin but won’t cause any damage with harsh tugging or dragging on the face. Gameela Skin carries a limited selection of both the Foreo Luna Play, which offers a sonic cleanse to your skin in just one minute, and the Foreo Luna Mini 2 Plus, which offers a full portable beauty routine in just two minutes. These devices go fast around here!!

Benefits of the FOREO facial cleansing Device:

  • Provides Gentle but Deep Cleansing: The non-abrasive surface of a Foreo cleanser is strong enough to gently remove impurities from the pores, but still gentle enough to protect your skin.

  • Absorb Products: The deep cleanse provided will help ensure that your pores are ready to absorb other skincare products.

  • Quick and Easy: The Foreo cleanser takes a maximum of two minutes to fully deep clean your face. They are also easy to pack and perfect for on-the-go travel!

  • Anti-Aging Technology: The deep clean that a Foreo offers will provide powerful anti-aging benefits, by cleansing the skin of impurities and stimulating cell turnover, resulting in younger-looking skin. It will also provide toning and firming qualities, which will reduce signs of aging such as wrinkles and fine lines. A benefit we can ALL get behind!

 
 

Gua Sha 

Gua Sha facials have been popular for a while now, but did you know you can get some of these benefits right at home? I’ve been loving this ancient Chinese method for carving out my jaw and reducing puffiness quickly.

What Is Gua Sha 

Gua Sha is a facial contouring tool that has been used since ancient times in China to provide blood circulation and energy flow to the face and neck. A Gua Sha tool is going to be a small credit card-sized “board” with rounded edges that can easily fit under your chin, down your neck, and up your cheekbones. 

Benefits of Gua Sha 

  • Lymphatic Drainage: Similar to ice-rolling, gua sha will provide a lymphatic drainage massage to the face and neck. This reduction in fluids can help eliminate toxins and fluid buildup in the face, which will reduce puffiness. 

  • Promoting Blood Circulation: The gua sha massaging certain areas of the face will indicate to the body that the area needs more blood flow. This increase in blood flow will boost detoxification and can result in clearer, less inflamed skin. The increased blood circulation will also promote cell turnover, resulting in younger-looking skin. 

  • Sculpted Face: Gua sha helps lift the face by massaging in the direction you want the skin to be lifted. The massaging of the jaw, neck, and cheekbones can result in more sculpted facial features.  


Nancy Ham