STACK #228 October 2023

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BEAUTY BONANZA

Homedics Radiance LED Beauty Mirror with Bluetooth Speaker

Homedics BB10LPK Radiance Beauty Fridge 10L

Homedics Radiance Microdermabrasion with Cooling

the Homedics' Radiance LED Beauty Mirror will set you up in the perfect mood to do your facial things – whether it's pre-bed self-care, your everyday skincare routine, or a full beat for a night out. Forget balancing a portable speaker on the edge of the sink; the Radiance mirror has a built-in Bluetooth speaker that will continuously stream your tunes, even if you detach it from its base for handheld use – or tilt it to its full 90-degree angle. The mirror's perimeter is ringed with 32 LED lights and three light modes (natural, warm and cool), as well as a professional colour rate index. You can't get a better situation in which to see exactly what you're doing to your beautiful mug. Moving on to massage Homedics are also pros handheld massagers are excellent options for those looking for a little more help in relieving muscle soreness and stiffness. The Plus Percussion is the slightly older model, but you'll still be amazed by the (literal, though gentle) punch it packs! Its super-simple LCD screen will guide you through the six intensities of vibration available, and there's six interchangeable attachment heads, so you can really get a go at those tough-to-reach spots. It's got a four-hour run time and a 4.5-hour charge time. By comparison, the Sports Pro really excels in this last area of convenience: it doubles that run-time to eight hours, and takes just 3.5 hours to charge. It has three intensity levels in the massage gun arena, and these two

The coolest way to beauty Did you know that

TOP TIPS • Clay- and oil based products should not go in your beauty fridge; their ingredients can thicken and even separate, making them less than pleasant to use on your face! • Don't forget your beauty tools can go in the fridge too: there's nothing like a chilled gua sha or jade roller massage.

you can significantly extend the shelf life of your serums if you refrigerate those little bottles? The same goes for facemasks, face mists and moisturisers. All of these goodies are also at risk of oxidising or developing bacteria whenever you open them, particularly if you live in a humid environment. Cool, you can

Levelling up home facials You’re cleansing, you’re moisturising, and you’re applying all of the serums. But why does your skin still look dull? When it comes to skincare, you need to think not just about what you’re putting on, but what you’re taking off. Dead cells build up on our skin into a stubborn layer, which obfuscates your skin’s

true potential, and you can’t always simply wash or wipe those cells away. As a

DYK?

skincare treatment, microdermabrasion

Microdermabrasion isn't painful, because the layer of skin being removed doesn't contain any nerve endings! You will feel its pressure, however; many describe the sensation as something like the light, gritty feel of a cat's tongue.

see where this is going... but you already

has long been championed as a really effective physical solution without the invasive (skin-penetrating) part. The technique buffs away the very outermost

have a kitchen fridge. Yes, but it’s filled with its own smells and spills,

located nowhere near your skincare station, and opened many times a day, messing with its ambient temperature! That's where the Homedics' Beauty Fridge comes in – a 10L goddess that can sit on your vanity and house all your favourite potions. Mirror, mirror, let there be light (and tunes) We all know that where we get ready is just as important as the how – and often even more important than what it is we're getting ready for! Your environment is paramount to your frame of mind, and that's why a product like

layer of your skin, after which your body will do its thing and form a brand new layer of fresh, smooth cells – it’s basically a deep exfoliation! Homedics’ handheld device offers four intensity levels and two diamond tips (normal and sensitive), so you’ll have total control

Homedics Cordless Sports Pro Handheld Massager

TOP TIP Don't forget to moisturise after microdermabrasion – and most importantly, protect your vulnerable new skin with high SPF sunscreen!

Homedics Therapist Select Plus Percussion Massage Gun

of how intense your microdermabrasion experience is. The cherry on top is its cooling surface, which helps to soothe your skin post-treatment.

and three massage programs to suit your preferences. Like the Plus Percussion, it's cordless, and is controlled by an easy-to-use LCD screen.

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