When it comes to any form of face shaving I have to admit I’m a complete virgin. I have always preferred the ignorance-is-bliss approach when it comes to studying the fuzz on my face, and have repeated the very much debunked myth that the minute you do it once, it will grow back quicker and thicker than ever afterwards. That doesn’t mean I haven’t watched the many, many videos (totalling 48 million views on Tik Tok alone) of women using at-home dermaplaning tools to remove facial fuzz and dead skin sitting on the surface to reveal glowing, exfoliated skin that looks like glass.
Dermaplaning to put it simply, is a form of exfoliation that uses a surgical blade to remove the fine hair, known as peach fuzz, on the skin. As the blade is so thin it also grabs any dead skin cells sitting on the surface. The key difference between this and grabbing your razor is that it doesn’t disrupt the hair follicle itself, like waxing or epilating for example, so this is why it will not make the hair grow back any differently. Fans of the technique believe this not only makes your makeup appear smoother, it also allows your products to pentrate deeper into the skin as you’ve removed the barrier. It is performed in salons as part of some facials, but thanks to the development of at-home tools more and more people are giving this beauty DIY task a go.
One of the at-home dermaplaning tools I was interested in trying was the Face@Home Bondi Boost Dermaplane LED Light & Sonic Skin Exfoliator (£35) because it not only looked super simple to use, it contains my favourite; LED lights – I just can’t get enough of this clever technology.
I was keen to see how it would feel, if I would notice a difference to my skin afterwards and if I would become addicted. Read on to find out my results and see my dermaplaning before and after results.
About Face@Home Bondi Boost Dermaplane LED Light & Sonic Skin Exfoliator
What I Like About the Face@Home Bondi Boost Dermaplane LED Light & Sonic Skin Exfoliator
It is really simple, you charge it before the first use, add one of the blade heads and press a button. It has three settings and I went for the middle, as I tend to think this is always the safest option if it’s your first time. I read the instructions that said you should pull the skin and sweep the dermaplane tool in one direction and then the other. This is because your hair may be growing in different directions.
The LED light made finding the hairs, which I had never noticed before, really easy to spot and once you have seen them you can’t unsee them. After about 30 seconds I was addicted to finding and removing the fuzz that was suddenly everywhere all over my face. I was even spotting it on my neck, and once you have seen a patch it’s all systems go. I was going for my neck, forehead and even my eye. No peach fuzz was safe.
After I had completed my face, it felt quite dry and tight for an hour or so. It didn’t go too red, which I was expecting it to beforehand, but I think I have quite robust skin. After about two hours I really noticed how smooth my skin felt and I couldn’t stop touching it.
How to Use the Face@Home Bondi Boost Dermaplane LED Light & Sonic Skin Exfoliator
You need to dermaplane on clean dry skin, I wanted something super gentle to cleanse with so opted for Cerave Cleansing Bar (£10) as this soap-free option doesn’t dry out the skin or leave a residue – which can sometimes be the case with a balm or oil. Before you start you need to ensure the skin is fully dry too, so pat with a towel.
As the instructions suggested, I took the tool in a sweeping upward direction and then followed the hair in the opposite direction to ensure nothing was left. I started with my cheeks and then went to my jaw, temples and forehead. I also used the tool on my neck and I was surprised to see how much fuzz came away.
What to Consider Before Using Face@Home Bondi Boost Dermaplane LED Light & Sonic Skin Exfoliator
If you have very dry skin you need to be aware that is can make your skin feel tighter, this is due to the exfoliation from the blade. It is recommended that you avoid makeup for a few hours after use and apply a moisturiser throughout the day. I found Summer Fridays Jet Lag Hydration Mist (£21, available from 26 August) great for this as it contains glycerin and aloe extract to soothe the skin. It is also suggested to use a good sheet mask or hydrating face mask afterwards to really get the goodness back into the skin. I love the Laneige Bouncy Firm Sleeping Mask (£32) really good for adding hydration into the skin overnight.
I would also suggest that it can definitely become addictive. Once you see the amount of fuzz that comes out in the sink there is no turning back. I was shocked at just how much came away with each sweep of the tool. This does mean you will need to keep buying extra blades as it’s recommended to throw away after every use. This means it is not the most sustainable, cost-friendly option (replacements cost £9 for six and you will use on average eight a year) so this may be worth taking into account before you start.
Before and After Photos After Using a Dermplaning At-Home Tool
These photos are before and immediately after I had used the dermaplaning tool. Once the skin had settled and I applied some hydrating products, I felt my skin looked really healthy and glowing. It was also so smooth, it felt like a baby’s bottom! I couldn’t get over how different the texture felt and I’m really interested to see how it looks and feels in a few days.
I took this photo about three hours later, I’m not wearing any foundation at all, just a tiny bit of concealer under the eyes and a bit of cream blush on my cheeks. Who knows, I could end up being a dermaplaning convert after all!
Where Can You Buy the Face@Home Bondi Boost Dermaplane LED Light & Sonic Skin Exfoliator
You can currently buy the Face@Home Bondi Boost Dermaplane LED Light & Sonic Skin Exfoliator from the Bondi Body website.
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Lauren Ezekiel is an associate editor at PS UK, where she writes about all things beauty and wellness. With a degree in journalism and 12 years’ experience as a beauty editor at a leading Sunday supplement, she is obsessed with skincare, hair and makeup, and is often found offering advice to innocent bystanders. Her work has been published in Grazia, OK, Health and Beauty, The Sun, ASDA, Dare and Metro.
