I have spent nearly a decade working with the best skincare experts in the world. From dermatologists and plastic surgeons to aestheticians and nurses, all of these experts have shared a huge amount of valuable advice. Whether they're sharing their insight into the best cleansers on the market or the biggest skin myths, I know I can lean on them to tell me what's what. As a result of this, I have a pretty sound understanding of skin—what's good for it, what's bad for it and generally what sorts of products should treat an issue.
Therefore, whenever I see a new social-media trend emerge relating to any given skincare tool, I'm usually left rolling my eyes. There is a huge amount of misinformation out there when it comes to skincare, and it really hits a nerve with me when skin tools are involved. Why? Because these gadgets tend to be expensive and only end up letting you down. So, in a bid to help some of you out there save some money and avoid falling for snake oil products, these are the five skincare tools and gadgets that I would never let near my face.
