Are skin tightening treatments actually worth the hype? Some people swear by it, and they even say that you can see results immediately after the first use! Well, we know how expensive skin tightening treatments at aesthetic clinics can be, which is why we’ve done the research and come up with a list of the best skin lifting machines for home use! Now you too can undergo professional beauty treatments and enjoy firmer, youthful-looking skin, without ever having to leave the comfort of your own home.

Benefits of Skin Tightening Machines

Skin tightening or skin lifting machines basically simulate the effects of a facelift without actually having to go under the knife. In Malaysia, the price for an actual facelift can cost upwards of RM10,000. A face lift can help with managing fine lines and wrinkles, get rid of a double chin, and restore sagging skin into firmer, lifted skin. We’re here to tell you that skin tightening machines can actually mimic the same results without having to undergo surgery at all. Plus, skin tightening machines cost only a fraction of what a facelift costs.

Skin lifting machines can help with reducing the signs of ageing on your whole face, like sagging cheeks, sagging jowls, double chin, and laugh lines. With an at home professional tool like a skin lifting machine, you can ward off visual signs of ageing without having to break the bank, undergo anaesthesia, or stay at the hospital. Plus, you can use the skin tightening machine for both your face and body, so say hello to a brand new you. A single session will take less than an hour or even merely minutes, depending on the device and the areas that you affect, and you can continue with your daily activities as soon as you’re done. With so many pros, what’s stopping you from getting a professional skin tightening machine for yourself?

Best Skin Tightening Machines for Home Use

1. Foreo BEAR™ Microcurrent Facial Toning Device

This small but mighty skin lifting device works by sending microcurrents and T-Sonic ᵀᴹ pulsations deep into the skin, which helps to promote collagen and elastin synthesis, thus firming up the skin naturally. It has five different intensities to help with different areas of the face, so you can lift, tone, and re-contour areas like the jawline, forehead, cheeks, and neck with precision. The Bear even massages the face while delivering microcurrents, and is also waterproof so it’s completely safe to be used in the shower. Although the price point may be a little steep, we think that it’s worth it.

Why we love it:

  • Waterproof
  • Rechargeable
  • Automatically adjusts intensity

Price: RM 1,869

Where to buy: Sephora

2. Ogawa Habo ThermoCryo Facial Lifting Device

The ThermoCryo Facial Lifting Device will be a game changer in your skincare routine. Not only is it a skin lifting device that works to enhance skin elasticity and improve the contours of your face, it also has a hot and cold effect! The red light heat works to promote blood circulation and helps the skin to absorb products better, whereas the cool blue light reduces puffiness and inflammation, as well as tighten pores. Both light functions also activate its massage mode, but you can choose to just activate the massage mode on its own.

Why we love it:

  • Multifunctional
  • Chargeable
  • Safe to be used around the eyes

Price: RM 583

Where to buy: Zalora

3. ReFa Carat Ray Face

With a shape that perfectly fits the contours of the face, the Carat Ray Face by ReFa will be your new best friend. Its Double Drainage rollers work to mimic deep kneading techniques by professional masseurs, and the rollers send out microcurrents to stimulate collagen production, and thus, tightening the skin and lifting the face. The rollers are also coated in platinum so you’ll be able to get a lot of use out of it for a long period of time, and it’s also safe to be used in the shower.

Why we love it:

  • Rollers comfortably massage the face
  • Converts light energy into microcurrents via solar panel
  • Easy to use

Price: RM 1,050

Where to buy: Zalora

4. OGAWA Unique Sheen W Facial Lifting and Massage Device With Heat

At only RM 179, this is an incredibly affordable skin lifting machine that will work wonders to improve your skin. True to its name, the Unique Sheen W has a unique and ergonomic gua sha-like shape that will perfectly fit in the contours of your face, making it easier for you to glide this skin tightening device and lift your skin. It has two modes; warm massage mode and massage mode. The warm massage mode will vibrate at 1,200 times per minute and heat the tip to a warm 45°C, perfect for massaging your face to relax at night. On the other hand, the massage mode will make this skin lifting machine vibrate at 8,500 times per minute.

Why we love it:

  • Ergonomic
  • Fast charging
  • Super portable and lightweight

Price: RM 179

Where to buy: Ogawa

5. Gintell G-Finey EZ Energy Beauty Bar

It may not look like much, but the G-Finey EZ Energy Beauty Bar really packs a punch. It has a unique electroplated gold ion massage head that works to improve the negative ion facial wrinkles. Massaging it into your face daily will result in smoother skin, improved facial contours, and a more lifted appearance. Its small and flat shape allows this skin lifting machine to be massaged against the forehead to relive forehead wrinkles, under the eyes to eliminate eye bags and wrinkles, and it even works to get rid of that double chin and lines on the neck. By using it everyday, it can help to promote blood circulation and restore skin elasticity, helping you look better than ever.

Why we love it:

  • Waterproof
  • Ultra lightweight and portable
  • Ergonomic shape to be used anywhere on the face

Price: RM 218

Where to buy: Gintell

6. Dr. Dennis Gross Spectralite Faceware Pro

Unlike other skin lifting machines, this isn’t a handheld device. In fact, you can just sit back, relax, and let the Spectralite Faceware Pro do all the work for you. And although you may look like Dr Doom while you’re wearing this skin tightening machine, trust us, the results are so worth it. For only 3 minutes a day, treat yourself to an LED facial, where 100 lights in red mode and 62 lights in blue mode work together to smoothen out wrinkles and fine lines, reduce discolouration, and fight acne. To lift and firm up the skin, the mask emits red light, which penetrated deep into the dermis and stimulate collagen production. At the same time, the blue light destroys bacteria, fights inflammation, and prevent future breakouts.

Why we love it:

  • Hands-free
  • Only takes three minutes daily
  • Multifunctional

Price: RM 2,041

Where to buy: Sephora

7. LEFAY Radio Frequency Facial Machine

This 5-in-1 skin tightening machine is the answer to all your skin concerns. It uses both radio frequency and red/blue light therapy, and is very easy to use. Its ‘cleaning’, ‘penetration’, and ‘lifting’ modes all use radio frequency and red light therapy, and works wonders to cleanse your skin, help the products penetrate deeper into the dermis, and lift the skin. In addition to that, it also has a ‘special’ mode, which uses radio frequency and vibrations to help reduce wrinkles around the eye area, as well as a ‘cool’ mode, which you can use to soothe your skin. With so many benefits, what’s not to love?

Why we love it:

  • Has both radio frequency and red light therapy
  • Has five different modes
  • Safe to use around the eyes

Price: RM 1,420.07

Where to buy: Lazada

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