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Daily Mirror
25-04-2025
- Business
- Daily Mirror
LookFantastic knocks £85 off tightening beauty tool that 'firms' skin and 'chisels jawline'
The Silk'n tool uses radio frequency, LED light and infrared heat energy to rejuvenate the skin LookFantastic has reduced the price of an anti-ageing beauty tool that promises to firm and smooth the look of skin. Silk'n's FaceTite Essential was originally priced at £285 but it is now on offer for £199.50 - a saving of £85.50. The cordless facial device utilises three technologies to help beauty fans improve the appearance of their skin. It uses bipolar radio frequency, LED light and infrared heat energy to encourage a firmer-looking complexion. Nearly £200 for a beauty tool may be a bit steep for some customers, but luckily, there are cheaper alternatives on the high street. For instance, Amazon has an LED Face Sculpting Tool for £34.99, with more than 3,000 customer reviews. It has triple-action LED lights that promise to rejuvenate the skin on your neck and face. Silk'n's FaceTite Essential has glowing reviews on the LookFantastic website. The tool targets fine lines, crow's feet, and discolouration. It also comes with the brand's Slider Hyaluronic Gel for post-treatment cooling and moisture. One buyer rated it five stars, saying: "WOW. I'm obsessed with this device! I saw results in under four weeks. My skin feels so much firmer, and it has really helped chisel my jawline." A second added: "WOW. Everyone needs this in their life! I saw results in under two weeks. My skin feels so much brighter and just looks a lot healthier all around." Another shopper, who purchased it directly from Silk'n's website, wasn't as pleased. They said: "I'm so sad because I have been purchasing Silk'n products for a number of years and have never had a problem with them working. This device did not work at all in spite of my following the directions to the letter." Another LookFantastic customer added: "Been using this device for the last couple of weeks, twice a week, haven't noticed any visible results yet, however my skin feels tighter and smoother after each use. It says 5-10 weeks for results but I do believe its working." A fifth buyer left a detailed review, reading: "I have tried maybe four different radio frequency (RF) devices. This is the one I keep returning to. First of all, it's cordless!!! I use it three times a week for 15 minutes, so I get around two treatments before I need to recharge—so, so much easier than corded! "I can walk around doing bits and pieces whilst treating my face. It's a soothing heat, but ensure you use plenty of gel and keep moving. Remember, this emits heat while delivering the RF and LED. I love the fact that I am giving myself LED treatment and the RF. My skin feels hydrated and tight after. I love it." The shopper continued: "I can see my expression lines fading. I also own the Silkn Facetite Mini, too. It's insanely good for the pesky 11 lines. I use mine around my eyes, my 11s, and my mouth. When LookFantasic gets the mini, buy it! It's just as powerful cordless and the LED, etc., just physically smaller, so much easier to guide around 11s, etc. "This machine is not large by any means; it sits in the hand nicely, but the mini is just that - it's mini. It is perfect for awkward areas such as 11s or Mariantoinette lines. I cannot recommend the Silk'n FaceTite cordless enough; it's magical. Ensure you're using a really good, top-quality gel. I use a leave-on gel, so after my skin is drenched in hydration. Alternatively, Boots is selling Stylpro's Firmer Neck and Face Smoothe r for £29.99, which also claims to deliver smoothing and lifting results.
Daily Mirror
22-04-2025
- Health
- Daily Mirror
LED anti-ageing face mask that 'works wonders for acne and wrinkles' plummets in sale
The mask has four pre-set modes and is made with 100 LED lights to target different skincare concerns LookFantastic has reduced the price of best-selling LED face mask in a springtime offer. Silk'n's mask is designed to help target different skin concerns included uneven skin tone, blemishes, fine lines and loss of firmness. Originally £160, the Facial LED Mask is on offer for £99. It is powered by 100 LED lights and has manual and automatic modes for personalised treatments. The red light works to minimise the appearance of fine lines, while the purple light seeks to firm the look of skin. Yellow seeks to lessen the appearance of uneven tone, supported by blue light to promote a clarified finish. Set to Automatic Mode, the mask utilises all colours for a complete treatment. Manual mode selects one specific colour, allowing you to choose a targeted programme for your specific skin needs. Alternatively, Shark has a sale on its LED Anti-Ageing Mask, which is now £269.99 down from £299.99. It has four built-in treatments, including one designed to treat the undereye area. For customers who want a device that specifically targets the undereye areas, Boots is selling StylPro's EMS and Red LED Undereye Glasses for £39.99. The device claims to reduce fine lines, wrinkles, and puffiness around the eyes. Silk'n Facial's LED Mask has an overall customer rating of 4.65 out of five with LookFantastic buyers, and has 99 reviews. One buyer wrote: "I truly love this mask! It works wonders for acne and wrinkles, leaves skin feeling smooth and radiant, a must-have!" A second added: "I've used this every day (not recommended, but I was using a different one before for months, so figured I didn't need the time to get used to it) and I truly believe it has helped so much after my eczema flare up. My skin has not looked so good in years. "I can't wait to see the effects after long-term use. I knocked one star off because it's not the most comfortable thing to wear and I find the eye bits really dig into my eyes." However, a third buyer wasn't as pleased, writing: "It's good, but the battery life on the remote doesn't last long at all. It's always cutting off halfway through, and then you've got to wait for it to charge again." A fourth commented: "Been using this since Christmas and have noticed a massive improvement to my skin." A fifth customer said: "Only been using a short time but have already noticed an improvement. Skin is looking fresher and has definitely got more of a glow to it." Another warns it is not designed for a male's face shape, saying: "Arrived today and I'll be sending it back! Great brand, but definitely not designed for a man's face shape! Very disappointing."
The Independent
30-01-2025
- Health
- The Independent
‘I've used this LED face mask for four months and it's the best thing to happen to my skin'
LED masks aren't a new phenomenon in the beauty industry but new developments set some masks apart from others. How many LEDs the mask has, for instance, can make a difference, as can the frequency at which they emit their near-infrared light. According to aesthetics specialist Dr Edel Woods, 'the number of LEDs isn't the only factor, the spacing and placement of the LEDs matter, too.' The 'more LEDs will usually equal better coverage, so the light can reach more areas,' but 'a mask that has evenly spaced lights will usually produce better results' also. These technical differences separate a £40 mask from a £400 one. Silk'n's face and neck iteration (£399, for example, has four modes of operation for targeting different skin concerns: anti-ageing, skin brightening and smoothing, oil balancing and acne fighting. You can also buy just the face mask version (£160, With numerous LED masks on the market – think Currentbody, Dr Dennis Gross and Omnilux – Silk'n's offering is, on paper, a cut above some of its competitors, but how does it perform in reality? I've been using the Silk'n dual LED mask for almost four months, so I can bring you my honest thoughts and let you know whether or not the device is worth your hard-earned cash. Scroll on for my full granular review and verdict. How I tested I began testing the Silk'n dual LED mask at the start of October 2024, continuing to use it until 20 January 2025. I documented my testing through all stages of use, including during the Christmas period, which brought with it some bad skin habits (increased alcohol, sugar and fat intake). I noted any breakouts, plumping effects or irritation and recorded how the mask felt and held charge. For context, I'm 27 years old and have oily skin that's prone to blackheads and whiteheads and, while I don't generally suffer with pimples, those same blackheads and excess sebum leave the texture of my skin very rough and bumpy. Of course, having an oily complexion does mean my skin is less likely to show immediate signs of ageing but, again, I'm only 27 and haven't yet seen any big developments in the fine lines and wrinkles department. The areas in which I did anticipate improvements included the crow's feet developing around my eyes, the two deep creases in my neck (thanks to my 'tech neck' posture) and the concentration of blackheads. Why you can trust us As The Independent' s beauty writer, I am not only well-versed on the benefits of LED masks – having met with beauty tech experts such as Dr Alexis Granite and Dr Ahmed El Muntasar – I have also written about various devices for IndyBest (such as Currentbody's) already. I'm currently in the process of testing more than 10 different LED devices for a wider review, so my opinion of the Silk'n mask is largely informed by my experiences with similar devices from other brands. I've been working in the beauty sphere for more than five years and, in terms of cosmetics tech, I've covered everything from microcurrent tools to cryo globes.
