Beauty enthusiasts are swapping out their expensive skin creams for Amazon’s anti-aging gadgets designed to tighten skin. Many have praised her £16 device for getting rid of ‘eye bags’ and a ‘double chin’.
Amazon’s Plantifique Face Roller and Gua Sha Set retails for £16.10 and is currently the number one best-selling item in ‘Massage Stones’. Over 10,000 satisfied shoppers ditched expensive products and creams for this gadget and left 5-star reviews.
This set is available in rose quartz or jade.Rose quartz is believed to be Promotes lymphatic flow, removes puffiness from the skin, increases product absorption, and minimizes fine lines and wrinkles.
Jade stones are naturally cool to the touch, which is thought to reduce swelling, improve blood circulation, and help skin glow. Amazon shoppers typically buy a face roller and gua sha set (£11.28) containing Cosrx’s Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence Serum, which “protects skin from dryness and aging.”
Amazon says the face roller, which can be purchased separately for £10, is designed to “reduce facial puffiness and give your skin a radiant glow.” This tool that improves pores, removes toxins, and increases skin elasticity works best when combined with your favorite oils and serums to “revitalize your complexion.”
Gua Sha can also be purchased on its own for £11.80 or £13.95 depending on the stone you choose, and helps “relieve muscle tension, reshape the face and promote improved blood flow and circulation” . It can be incorporated into your daily regimen for several weeks to eliminate concerns such as a double chin and fight the signs of aging.
The face roller and gua sha set has an impressive score of 4.5 stars out of 5, with almost 75% all 5-star reviews. Afsana said: “Honestly, I didn’t believe in this until my sister tried it. It works wonders for my double chin. It’s a must-have. I bought it myself and I love it! ” he wrote.
Jen added: “I used it on my puffy eyes and bags. It was super cool and worked better than the Garnier product I bought to roll under my eyes. I didn’t even have to put it in the fridge to cool it down.” Next time I will try it along with the bag to get rid of my double chin! ”
Nena said: “This little tool is truly a gem. Just apply a little oil, it glides perfectly along your face, and the results are almost instantaneous. My jawline is more defined and my double chin is less noticeable. At this price I would buy this little guy over and over again…totally worth it!”
Vron entered: “I used it especially around my eyes and it seems to have reduced the puffiness on my face. I’m really happy with it. I really recommend it.” NB said: “Try this jade roller. It’s strong and durable. I’ve been using it in the morning and afternoon for a week and I’ve noticed a difference in my mouth, jawline, and eye area, including the way my eyebrows lift. It’s starting to look like there’s no hood over my eyes.”
However, some people were less impressed. James claimed, “I liked the product, but it broke easily after about two months.” Lisa added, “It’s gentle on the skin, cool, and very refreshing, especially when stored in the fridge. However, the handle of the roller broke on the second day of use.”
“After a few months of use, the ends of the roller came off and the large roller came loose from the protrusion that held it in place,” Karcher said. Amazon also sells the stainless steel Lena Chris Gua Sha, which is described as ‘unbreakable’, for just £8.
Elsewhere, Boots is selling Botanics Rose Quartz Gua Sha for £12.75. At Beauty Pie, you can get a sculpting facial roller for £22.50 with your membership (retail price is £100). You can get the Brushworks Face Sculpting Zinc Roller for £30 at Look Fantastic.
