The beauty world is awash with so many skincare gadgets that it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. Which tech-y tools are worth the money and actually give good results at home, and which are best left to the professionals in a clinic? I’ve tested a fair number of beauty devices in my time, so I like to think it’s now fairly easy for me to separate the wheat from the chaff.
If you’re in any way interested in skin treatments, you’ll have heard of the Hydrafacial. It’s a unique multi-step facial that you can’t re-create at home, as it requires a clinic-grade system and proper training to perform. It’s been my go-to facial for a while and it’s the only one I’ll recommend if someone wants to instantly improve the look and feel of their skin. This deep cleansing, gently resurfacing and glow-giving treatment gets incredible results every time. I’ve never encountered an at-home device that could even come close to a professional Hydrafacial. Until now.
Enter the StylPro Hydro Exfoliator: a nifty little gadget that’s surprisingly very affordable. It’s hard for skincare tech to pique my interest nowadays, as most devices are just variations of the same thing—LED masks, sonic cleansing brushes, microcurrent devices… you get the idea. However, as soon as I saw the StylPro Hydro Exfoliator, I knew I had to try it out. I’ve been using it for a few months now and it’s become a staple in my routine. I’ve even developed a few clever little tricks for using it to make it do even more for my (and your) skin.
Keep reading for my honest review of the StylPro Hydro Exfoliator as well as the answers to the most important questions about the device and those little tips and tricks of mine that make it work even harder. This is not a beauty launch you want to sleep on.
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STYLIDEAS
Stylpro Hydro Exfoliator
A gentle vacuum device with liquid circulation, to draw out impurities from the pores and skin’s surface, and flood skin with moisture at the same time.
Pros:
It’s very affordable at £39.95, meaning that you’ll quickly get a cost per use of mere pennies.
It’s a gentle way to deeply clean out your pores at home.
Suitable for all skin types – it has 6 different cleansing tips to target every skin type.
It’s a small, compact device that doesn’t take up any space.
It doesn’t require frequent charging as it has great battery power.
It’s very easy to use without having to read a manual.
Cons:
If tipped at an angle, it can leak.
It gives similar results to an in-clinic Hydrafacial, but not to the same extent.
It does leave some redness on the skin that quickly fades.
If you have a skin condition such as eczema or psoriasis, you should consult your dermatologist before introducing a new device.
Customer Review: “I’ve added this to my usual skin care routine and it’s made such a difference. My pores are noticeably less visible and my skin feels super clean. It comes in a handy box that keeps everything together. Much cheaper alternative to getting a facial but gives the same results.”
What’s Included With the Stylpro Hydro Exfoliator?
- 1 STYLPRO Hydro Exfoliator
- 6 Cleansing Tips
- 1 USB Charging Cable
- 3 Solution Tube
What Makes the Stylpro Hydro Exfoliator Unique?
I spoke to Stylideas (the company behind Stylpro)‘s founding CEO & innovation director, Tom Pellereau. He explains that “Unlike regular ‘pore extracting’ devices on the market which just suck, our Hydro Exfoliator gently pushes a liquid solution onto the skin then gently vacuums it up. This action is just like you might get in a salon and helps unclog pores, remove excess oils and eliminate makeup residue, leaving your skin refreshed and revitalised. It’s also rechargeable, refillable, and easy to use and comes with 6 different cleansing tips for a totally bespoke experience.” There’s 3 soft silicone tips for gentler, more pliable suction, and 3 hard plastic tips for stronger suction; making it suitable for all skin types.
It is the liquid circulation that makes this device so special and effective I think, as it allows it to be used to really clean the skin by flooding with liquid then sucking the dirt and debris back up. Now that I have it in my life at home, it’s not going anywhere.
How Do You Use the Stylpro Hydro Exfoliator?
This device can be used in different ways, depending on your skin’s needs at the time. Tom Pellereau says the device “provides a deep cleanse of the skin, removing dead skin cells, excess oils, and makeup residue, while helping to unclog the pores. It provides a boost of hydration, and leaves the skin plump, glowing, and radiant. It does this by utilising a combination of suction and liquid circulation, which extracts impurities from the pores, while simultaneously infusing the pore with your chosen liquid.”
For me, it has been amazing for dealing with rogue breakouts, helping them to clear faster. For this, I like to fill the chamber with a salicylic acid toner, so that the blemishes are being treated as well as cleaned.
I also use it to boost radiance, and enhance my normal morning cleanse by making it more effective. After an initial cleanse with my sonic cleansing brush, I then go in with the Stylpro Hydro Exfoliator, containing an AHA & BHA toner to act as a glow-boosting liquid exfoliant.
Another way I use the Stylpro Hydro Exfoliator is in place of a second cleanse at night, when I’m removing makeup and SPF. For this I like to mix a bit of gel cleanser with water and pop that in the chamber. You’ll be amazed at how much makeup you still left on your skin when you look at the contents of the second chamber after the liquid circulation is complete. Gross.
How Does the Stylpro Hydro Exfoliator Differ From a Hydrafacial?
Let’s be real here, a Hydrafacial costs £150 for a reason – it gives unrivalled results. Instant glass skin from heavy duty exfoliation, plump skin from a powerful moisture infusion, and all pores fully extracted. You aren’t going to get those results from the Stylpro Hydro Exfoliator, but, you can get similar results. And, it can even extend the results you get from a Hydrafacial, meaning that those results last longer and you need to have the treatment less often.
The Stylpro Hydro Exfoliator will give your skin a deep clean, whilst also infusing it with moisture or a treatment solution. You will also get a boost in glow from your skin being left ‘squeaky clean’ and from the boost in your blood circulation that occurs.
Before Using the Stylpro Hydro Exfoliator
After Using the Stylpro Hydro Exfoliator
My Beauty Editor Verdict on the Stylpro Hydro Exfoliator
With most beauty gadgets sitting between £100 to £300+, this is a very affordable option at £39.95, and definitely worth a punt if you feel your skin needs cleansed more deeply and you want to boost its glow.
With an in-clinic Hydrafacial costing around £150 per treatment, this device is definitely worth it, even if you only get a fraction of those results.
Shop the Best Products to Use With the Stylpro Hydro Exfoliator:
This award-winning toner has exfoliating 5% glycolic acid, soothing & hydrating aloe vera, and invigorating ginseng. Gives you radiant, glowing skin and refined pores.
Customer Review: “This has been the only toner I have used for the past 6 years or so and I will never stop. It has helped my skin even out so much and has helped with acne along with acne scarring. I always wait for the bigger size ones to come out and stock up! Lasts for a while!”
This exfoliating acid toner also has lipids to protect the skin barrier. Gentle but powerful lactic and mandelic acids mix with hydrating and soothing urea, and brightening antioxidant birch extract. Brightens, controls oil and smoothes skin.
Customer review: “This feels amazing for a night time routine. It’s not too stripping as I’ve found within other exfoliating products. It works well for my super sensitive skin.”
Paula’s Choice
Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant
This salicylic acid toner is best for people with spot-prone, congested skin. It controls oil, tackles breakouts and blackheads, and exfoliates away dead skin cells. There’s also green tea extract in there to calm redness and strengthen the skin barrier.
Customer Review: “I love love love the Paula’s Choice 2% BHA! I tell everyone I know about the magic powers of this exfoliant! It is amazing at keeping my pores in my t-zone clear and makes my skin so glowy! This is one of my skin care holy grails.”
Clé De Peau Beauté
Hydro-Softening Lotion
The ultimate comfort blanket for skin that hydrates, plumps, protects and boosts luminosity. Deeply conditioning and hydrating, and has a beautiful, delicate floral scent.
Customer Review: “l was very keen to try this lotion as l have heard very impressive reviews from various reviewers. It is the only face lotion that l have ever used that truly makes a difference. After 2 weeks of use, my skin is so soft and evenly textured, redness is completely gone and hydration up another level. l use 2 pumps of it morning and night and l use the Clé De Peau cotton pads to pat lotion on the skin. Will never be without this lotion again.”
Laneige
Water Bank Blue Hyaluronic Revitalizing Toner
This hydrating and softening toner plumps and smoothes skin, whilst also soothing irritation. Deeply penetrating and hydrating low molecular weight hyaluronic acid, mixes with humectant beta-glucan (attracts & retains moisture in the skin) and calming probiotic lactobacillus ferment.
Customer review: “It’s the first time I’ve bought a product from Laniege and I’m not disappointed – a very hydrating product that leaves the skin plump and hydrated and so fresh.”
Soothing is the name of the game here with this milky toner. The star ingredient is the soothing and brightening organic rice extract, and brightening Gamma Oryzanol. It hydrates and plumps, calms and reduces dark spots.
Customer Review: “Extremely light and nourishing. My skin feels super soft after using and its simple ingredients help not to overload my sensitive skin.”
111SKIN
Antioxidant Essence
This hydrating and calming toner also cleverly primes the skin for the maximum absorption of the products you apply next. Reduces redness, calms irritation, softens dry skin, energises with ginseng extract, strengthens the skin barrier and refines texture with phytic acid. It’s also packed with vitamins to speed up cell turnover and quell signs of inflammation.
Customer Review: “I love how this makes my skin feel so moisturised, soft and refreshed but ever so lightly so. My pores are quickly disappearing too and I have always had quite large pores. It’s difficult to isolate the essence’s effect as I use other 111SKIN products as part of my routine, but when I use a different toner I can see the difference. It’s very difficult to describe the effect of any 111SKIN product, because all I can think after using them is ‘this is magic’.”
Space NK
Glossier Milky Jelly Gentle Gel Face Cleanser
One of my all-time favourite cleansers, this simple gel cleanses and soothes, whilst also softening the skin. Allantoin calms, rose water hydrates, comfrey root extract heals and reduces inflammation, xylitol hydrates, and pro-vitamin B5 conditions and supports the skin barrier.
Customer Review: “This is my second time purchasing this cleanser and that’s a first for me! It’s gentle and doesn’t irritate my sensitive eyes. I use this as a second cleanse every night and my skin always feels clean, soft and hydrated. You don’t need to use much so the bottle lasts a really long time. Overall a perfect cleanser for your second cleanse or for a morning refresh!”
Sunday Riley
Ceramic Slip Cleanser
This gentle milky gel cleanser, foams when emulsified with water. Deeply cleanses without stripping with French green clay and kaolin, while rice oil esters protect the skin from dehydration. Leaves skin balanced, clean and comfortable.
Customer Review: “The perfect cleanser for me, I use it as my second cleanse in the evening, it goes on like silk and leaves the face feeling clean without being remotely drying.”
Kanzen
Antibacterial Cleansing Water
Viral hypochlorous acid sprays are everywhere since the recent TikTok obsession. It’s an antiseptic that cleanses and fights bacteria, making it great for those with acne. It also calms, soothes and alleviates itching too. A great mist that does so much more than just hydrate.
Customer review: “Acne has always been my biggest skincare concern. This product cleanses deeply, making my skin feel less congested and more vibrant. A staple in my routine now!”
