If there’s one thing testing endless beauty gadgets has taught me, it’s that I’ve now got a very high bar for what makes the cut. The wrong tools can weigh you down, take up too much space, or just not deliver when you really need them – and trust me, when you’re running from the airport straight into an event, that matters.
I’ll happily admit I’m a beauty tech obsessive. Testing everything from the best LED face masks to the latest hair straighteners is part of the job, but also genuinely fun. Over time, I’ve learned which gadgets are truly worth squeezing into my suitcase and which ones are better left at home, and you can find my top five choices below.
