The Silk’n tool uses radio frequency, LED light and infrared heat energy to rejuvenate the skin
LookFantastic has reduced the price of an anti-ageing beauty tool that promises to firm and smooth the look of skin. Silk’n’s FaceTite Essential was originally priced at £285 but it is now on offer for £199.50 – a saving of £85.50.
The cordless facial device utilises three technologies to help beauty fans improve the appearance of their skin. It uses bipolar radio frequency, LED light and infrared heat energy to encourage a firmer-looking complexion.
Nearly £200 for a beauty tool may be a bit steep for some customers, but luckily, there are cheaper alternatives on the high street. For instance, Amazon has an LED Face Sculpting Tool for £34.99, with more than 3,000 customer reviews. It has triple-action LED lights that promise to rejuvenate the skin on your neck and face.
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Silk’n’s FaceTite Essential has glowing reviews on the LookFantastic website. The tool targets fine lines, crow’s feet, and discolouration. It also comes with the brand’s Slider Hyaluronic Gel for post-treatment cooling and moisture.
One buyer rated it five stars, saying: “WOW. I’m obsessed with this device! I saw results in under four weeks. My skin feels so much firmer, and it has really helped chisel my jawline.”
A second added: “WOW. Everyone needs this in their life! I saw results in under two weeks. My skin feels so much brighter and just looks a lot healthier all around.”
Another shopper, who purchased it directly from Silk’n’s website, wasn’t as pleased. They said: “I’m so sad because I have been purchasing Silk’n products for a number of years and have never had a problem with them working. This device did not work at all in spite of my following the directions to the letter.”
Another LookFantastic customer added: “Been using this device for the last couple of weeks, twice a week, haven’t noticed any visible results yet, however my skin feels tighter and smoother after each use. It says 5-10 weeks for results but I do believe its working.”
A fifth buyer left a detailed review, reading: “I have tried maybe four different radio frequency (RF) devices. This is the one I keep returning to. First of all, it’s cordless!!! I use it three times a week for 15 minutes, so I get around two treatments before I need to recharge—so, so much easier than corded!
“I can walk around doing bits and pieces whilst treating my face. It’s a soothing heat, but ensure you use plenty of gel and keep moving. Remember, this emits heat while delivering the RF and LED. I love the fact that I am giving myself LED treatment and the RF. My skin feels hydrated and tight after. I love it.”
The shopper continued: “I can see my expression lines fading. I also own the Silkn Facetite Mini, too. It’s insanely good for the pesky 11 lines. I use mine around my eyes, my 11s, and my mouth. When LookFantasic gets the mini, buy it! It’s just as powerful cordless and the LED, etc., just physically smaller, so much easier to guide around 11s, etc.
“This machine is not large by any means; it sits in the hand nicely, but the mini is just that – it’s mini. It is perfect for awkward areas such as 11s or Mariantoinette lines. I cannot recommend the Silk’n FaceTite cordless enough; it’s magical. Ensure you’re using a really good, top-quality gel. I use a leave-on gel, so after my skin is drenched in hydration.
“I am a true skin aficionado. I use a Clarisonic Mia cleansing brush, Foreo UFO Bear, and Kiwi Derma. I love testing new devices, and I keep returning to this one because it truly delivers the results promised. Fabulous.”
Alternatively, Boots is selling Stylpro’s Firmer Neck and Face Smoother for £29.99, which also claims to deliver smoothing and lifting results.