Once, we needed to dial an expert for all our high-tech
beauty needs. But things have changed. These days, there
is a gadget to service just about every requirement –
all from the comfort of your bathroom or couch.HIGH-TECH BEAUTY TOOLS
HIGH-TECH FIXES
Got a beauty gripe? These days, there is a treatment for just about every issue.
-6C@F?5FAE96?6H286]I6CD HOODED EYES
The tech: Thermage
What it does: Using
radiofrequency energy, this
non-invasive treatment
tightens skin on the neck,
jawline and body. It’s
particularly good at solving
hooded eyes (sans surgery).
“Thermage is clinically
proven to help smooth,
tighten and contour,” says
Katherine Millar-Shannon,
cosmetic nurse practitioner
at Duquessa Clinic.
The results: You might wait
one to six months for results
to kick in, but pain is
minimal and our “awake”
eyes in the morning
are impressive.
The cost: $1500-$2000
Find it: thermage.net.auDULLNESS
The tech: Clear + Brilliant
What it does: Loved by
celebs, this “baby” laser
is ideal for boosting skin
tone and texture with no
downtime. “It refreshes skin
from the inside out,” says
Sylvia Down, practice
manager at Skin Renu
clinic. “Laser energy creates
millions of microscopic
treatment zones in the
skin, replacing damaged
tissue with healthy tissue.”
The results: This lunchtime
laser leaves skin smoother,
brighter and less pigmented.
Book in for three sessions
for clearer skin long term.
The cost: $200-$300
Find it: clearandbrilliant.
com.auDOUBLE CHIN
The tech: Chin sculpting
What it does: This
non-surgical treatment
slims the jawline with a
series of TGA-approved
fat-dissolving injections.
With the help of deoxycholic
acid, a naturally occurring
bodily acid, fat cells are
broken down and eliminated
by the body. “The treatment
continues to work over the
coming months,” explains
Laser Clinics Australia’s
cosmetic doctor,
Jonathan Hopkirk.
The results: A few
treatments are needed,
four to six weeks apart,
but the efect lasts years.
The cost: $1190 per session
Find it: laserclinics.com.auPIGMENTATION
+ AGE SPOTS
The tech: Fraxel laser
What it does: A deeper,
more targeted laser, Fraxel
is great for addressing more
entrenched skin issues, such
as wrinkles, sagging, sun
damage, pigmentation,
scarring and age spots
by stimulating collagen
production and
rejuvenating skin cells.
The results: Be prepared
for discomfort and a week’s
downtime, but as your skin’s
natural rejuvenation process
kicks in, the results are
impressive. The treatment is
highly targeted so you can
focus on specific concerns.
The cost: $1200-$1500
Find it: fraxel.com.au1246735NEW-AGE LED:
1 Dr Dennis Gross Spectralite
Eye Care Pro, $233. The ultimate
in lazy beauty, this high-tech LED
device uses amber, red, deep red and
ultra-red wavelengths to stimulate
collagen and fade your crow’s
feet while you mooch about.
2 Neutrogena Visibly Clear Light
Therapy Acne Mask, $69.99. If you
sufer from spots, this all-over face
mask enlists blue and red LED to kill
acne-causing bacteria and heal any
marks left behind.
CLEVER CLEANSERS:
3 NuSkin LumiSpa, $356 (as part of
AgeLoc Normal Kit). Designed to
work better than fingers and product
alone, this clever cleansing device
boasts a counter-rotating head to
gently yet deeply clean while also
tightening pores. 4 Clarisonic
Smart Profile Uplift, $499. This two-
in-one cleansing and firming device
provides deep-down cleansing with
a professional-facial-worthy massage.NEXT-LEVEL
MASKING:
5 Foreo UFO, $395. With both day
and night settings, this clever device
enlists LED light therapy to soothe
and prep the skin (we love the red
light, which boosts blood flow and
works to restore skin elasticity),
while sonic pulsations help
ingredients soak in further.AT-HOME
PROFESSIONAL
HAIR REMOVAL
6 Remington i-Light Pro+
Face & Body IPL Permanent
Hair Removal, $799. Cut down
your IPL appointments with this
at-home version. It uses Intense
Pulse Light to nix the hair follicle
and prevent hair growth. 7 Braun
Silk-epil 9 4-in-1 SkinSpa, $299.
This next-gen epilator boasts
close-grip technology, a guiding
light, wet/dry abilities and high-
frequency massage to make
things surprisingly comfortable.134134 marieclaire.com.auPHOTOGRAPHY BY FRAUKE FISCHER-IKEDA/BLAUBLUT-EDITION.COM/RAVEN & SNOW.BEAUTY