Maintaining our youthful appearance is getting easier these days thanks to genius innovations from around the globe. We think some of these creations would be straight out of The Jetsons, if they spent a little less time on sprockets and more time on beauty products.Take a look at these 4 gadgets that could change the face of beauty as we know it…literally!
Clarisonic Classic Skin Cleansing System
This handheld brush emits a sonic frequency to gently massage and cleanse the skin. With over 300 movements per second, it removes dirt and oil from pores twice more than possible using your hands alone. For those who wear make-up daily, you know how bad the build-up can get.
The changeable brush heads allow users to have a customized sensation, and even with the ‘hardest’ brush it is impossible to over-use the Clarisonic. The deeper clean offered by this power tool means pore sizes are reduced, less breakouts and evening of skin tone. In fact, many acne suffers credit this gadget for clearing their skin once and for all.
Celebrity fans: Oprah Winfrey (She even included it on her all time favourites “O List”), Kim Kardashian and Madonna.
RRP $249 from David Jones, Myer, AdoreBeauty.com.au and leading pharmacies.
Philips Lumea
IPL Hair Removal is far beyond a craze and well and truly an important part of many beauty routines. The prep time and taking a trip to a specialist IPL clinic every few weeks can be enough to put many off the treatment, but now you can finally get the same results without the hassle.
Lumea, the Philips first professional at-home IPL machine, uses the same advanced technology offered in clinics, adapted for home use. The five adjustable light settings provide optimum results for a variety of skin tones and hair colours. The cordless unit is rechargeable and the specially developed lamp doesn’t need to be replaced during its lifetime. That means year-round hair-free skin is just a flash away.
Bonus features: Automatic switch-off function to prevent overheating, integrated light filter to protect skin from UV rays, and sensor pads for precise usage.
RRP $1,199.95 from The Shaver Shop
Tua Viso
Quite possibly one of the best-kept secrets in beauty, the Tua Viso is a facial exerciser and skin rejuvenator that can prevent wrinkles and reverse those that are already present. The unit uses microcurrent electrostimulation to wake your body up to producing more collagen, oxygenating tissue and getting your lymphatic system pumping.
You can target treat specific areas of concern, such as thinning lips, saggy neck skin and even reduce the horrific double-chin. The system is easy to use in the privacy of your own home for just a few minutes each day, and is a great alternative to more invasive procedures such as fillers, botox and surgical facelifts.
Expert Insight: “Did you know we have over 30 face and neck muscles? And, as time goes by, exercising the lesser-used ones is extremely important if we want to challenge gravity and keep age at bay. Lotions don’t work at this level and invasive lifting only ‘pulls’ the skin/muscles and does not actually ‘rejuvenate’ the muscle fibers. Tua Viso is designed to revitalise and give back volume and firmness.” –
Romana Meiklejohn, Manager of Tua Zone Australia
RRP $355 exclusively from Tua Zone online or phone 1800 999 299
My Spray Tan Solution
Fake tan, faux tan, sunless tan…no matter what you call it, the experience can be exhausting. If you like the real deal airbrush tanning you get at a salon, but hate the inconvenience of going somewhere in loose clothing, looking messy and trying not to get seatbelt marks as you drive home, then we think My Spray Tan Solution will be your savior.
This DIY, portable airbrush system gives you the flexibility to tan when and where you want. The Moisturising Tanning Solution used in the system only takes 90-minutes to develop, and can be left on for a longer period for a deeper tan. If you miss a spot, no worries, touch-up at any time.
Why you need it: Aside from the practical reasons, this baby will also save you a small fortune in salon visits.
RRP $189.95 from My Spray Tan Solution online
Oral-B SmartGuide Toothbrush
Electric toothbrushes have been around for a while, and are slowly increasing in popularity. This new model from dental leaders, Oral-B, takes brushing your teeth to a whole new level. A much easier, personalised level.
The toothbrush head and handle are embedded with microchips that link wirelessly to a display unit. The brush guides you in 30-second intervals to ensure a thorough professional clean to each quadrant of your mouth. It also lets you know if you’re brushing too hard, and with a single click of a button you can change function modes for sensitive teeth. It is the toothbrush of the future!
Expert advice: Sydney dentist, Dr Stephen Blatchford tells us why an electric toothbrush is more than a luxury
“While many Australians may find their oral health routine to be a daily chore, the impact of a poor brushing technique combined with minimal dental check-ups, can cause a significant build up of plaque. The results [of our experiments] clearly show the benefits of power brushing as an easy and effective way to remove twice as much plaque as a regular toothbrush.”
Dr Blatchford also added. “While most people cite cost as the main barrier to scheduling a routine check-up, what people fail to realise is the cost of ignoring regular dental health checks may actually cost much more long-term.”
Dr Blatchford estimates that patients who have not visited the dentist in a year could expect to pay for a clean (approximately $150), an X-ray to check for cavities (approximately $100) and for a cavity to be filled (approximately $250 per tooth).
RRP $209.99 from department stores, independent electrical retailers and selected dental practices. Phone 1800 641 820
