Thanks to TikTok and Instagram, preparing for awards season is more accessible than ever, with glam teams sharing all aspects of the stars’ prep process. Not only can audiences see celebrities before they arrive on the red carpet, they can also enjoy real-time insight into the products and techniques that A-list experts rely on.
Before even a single swab of makeup is applied, there is the all-important skin prep. All celebrity makeup artists agree that this stage is crucial for any red carpet appearance. Of course, it will include facials and therapeutic treatments, but many experts are also recommending at-home facial gadgets for their clients in the whirl of awards season.
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lyma
The Lyma laser, which bills itself as the world’s most powerful home laser, instantly tightens, reduces redness and restores radiance to the skin. It stimulates facial muscles for a firming effect that lasts with regular use, and celebrity fans include Kate Hudson and Gwyneth Paltrow.
The device is also very easy to use and carry, making it a great piece of kit for a makeup artist, beautician, or anyone looking for a simple at-home device that works. Celebrity Esthetician Joanna Czech, working with Lyma for the Oscars, explains, “The laser has the power to impart an instant glow, reduce redness and deliver tighter, firmer skin. For both special occasions and long-term skin transformations, the Lyma laser is an absolute must for me and my clients.”
Lyma Laser Starter Kit
Lyma Laser Starter Kit
solawe
The hugely popular Solawave device is often spotted in makeup artists’ kit bags thanks to its easy-to-carry wand design and powerful results. Fans include Reese Witherspoon and Nicole Kidman, while Sydney Sweeney identified it as the secret to her glowing complexion. Not only does it deliver red light therapy to combat fine lines and boost collagen production, but it also delivers microcurrents that help exercise facial muscles and tighten skin.
Solawave 4-in-1 skincare wand with red light therapy
Solawave 4-in-1 skincare wand with red light therapy
NuFace Trinity+
Another red carpet regular, the NuFace microcurrent device has a cult following. The facial gadget lifts and firms the face in minutes, and it’s those instant results that make it a must-have glam team. The weak electric current is able to tighten and lift the skin with visible results within minutes. With regular use, the device helps to train the facial muscles so that they become more toned. It also helps with the overall color and shine, making it an obvious winner before Oscar night.
NuFace Trinity+ Advanced Facial Toning Device
NuFace Trinity+ Advanced Facial Toning Device
Ziip
Margot Robbie, Jennifer Anniston and Kim Kardashian are said to be Ziip fans. Developed by Melanie Simon, an electro beautician, the device combines nano and micro currents to achieve firming and radiant results. The low-voltage electricity stimulates muscles for a lifting effect, while the nanocurrent uses gentle electrical pulses to increase radiance.
ZIIP Beauty nanocurrent skin care device
ZIIP Beauty nanocurrent skin care device
Nurse Jamie Nuvibe RX Amethyst Massage Beauty Roller
This celebrity favorite is the ideal tool for removing puffiness and smoothing skin. Known in Hollywood by fans like Jessica Alba and Olivia Culpo for its amethyst-colored stone head that vibrates at a rate of 6,000 pulses per minute. The head is pressed into the skin to sculpt and tighten, giving a more defined jawline and cheekbones and a decongestant effect under the eyes.
Nurse Jamie Nuvibe RX Amethyst Massage Beauty Roller
Nurse Jamie Nuvibe RX Amethyst Massage Beauty Roller
