Beauty devices
Typically used at routine step 12.
Devices are assessed differently from formulations. What matters is the classification the device is sold under, what the manufacturer actually claims, the contraindications listed in the instructions, and whether it is supplied for the UK market with appropriate documentation. Evidence quality varies widely between device categories, and marketing language frequently outruns it, so we record what is documented and flag where it is not.
Products
No products published for this type yet
We only publish a product once it has been researched and verified.
How we research beauty devices
Nothing is published here yet. Every entry is compiled from manufacturer ingredient disclosures, published cosmetic science literature and UK retailer listings. We do not run clinical trials, and we do not publish a product until its formulation details have been checked against a source we can cite.
- Formulation: INCI lists, key actives, fragrance and alcohol status where the brand discloses them.
- Evidence: what the published research suggests for the key ingredients, and what it does not establish.
- UK availability: retailer listings and prices, with the date each was last checked. Where a price is not recent enough to quote, we say “check latest price” instead of guessing.
Results from cosmetic products are formulation-dependent and vary between people. Read our review methodology, browse the ingredient explainers or compare options in the comparison tool.
Choosing beauty devices
- Read the contraindications before buying, not after — several categories are unsuitable during pregnancy or with certain implants.
- Buy from a supplier that provides UK-market documentation and support.
- Consistency of use, where the device is suitable at all, matters more than device price.
For a full step-by-step order for your skin type, see the routine guides. To narrow by skin type and concern, use the product finder, or browse every step on the product types index. Scoring is explained in our review methodology.