Skincare professionals know the best facial devices and tools to use on their clients, from cold plasma to microcurrent devices, you know what provides the best results. The 2026 Skin Inc. Readers’ Choice Awards gives you the opportunity to highlight your favorites, and your picks help other professionals discover what’s worth stocking. To nominate your favorites, visit https://www.alluredreaderschoiceawards.com/RCA2026/en/page/skin-inc
Help crown the best in the five facial device and tool categories:
Best Cold Plasma
Cold plasma devices deliver a controlled, non-thermal energy to the skin’s surface. They can be used to support clearer-looking skin, improve product penetration and refresh the appearance of dull or congested complexions.
Best Facial Device
Facial devices can enhance the results in a wide range of esthetic services, from cleansing and exfoliation to hydration, toning, and skin rejuvenation. The technologies commonly found in facial devices include ultrasonic, LED light therapy, radiofrequency, galvanic, and multifunction platforms that combine several modalities in one unit. These devices can help practitioners deliver visible outcomes, elevate the client experience and support premium service menus.
Facial Tool
Facial tools are hands-on implements that are designed to complement manual techniques. They can support circulation, lymphatic drainage, product application and relaxation. Facial tools can include gua sha, facial rollers, cupping tools, massage wands and extraction instruments.
Microcurrent Device
Microcurrent devices can deliver low-level electrical currents that mimic the body's natural bioelectrical signals. It can help stimulate facial muscles and support the appearance of lifted, toned and more defined contours. Microcurrent devices can come in waveform, intensity settings and glove-style applicators.
Microdermabrasion Device
Microdermabrasion devices can mechanically exfoliate the outer layer of the skin and use either diamond-tipped wands or crystal-based abrasion with vacuum suction. Microdermabrasion can help to refine texture, minimize the look of fine lines and congestion, brighten the complexion, and enhance the absorption of serums and masks that might be applied after the treatment.
Nominate your favorite products today! Nominations end October 30, 2026, and the winners will be announced in the January/February 2027 issue of Skin Inc.
