I Tried the Most Popular At-Home Beauty Devices - Here’s What Works | Dermatologist Dr. Sam Ellis

Dr. Sam Ellis October 3, 2025
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Dr. Sam Ellis

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NEW VIDEOS GO LIVE EVERY FRIDAY AT 12pm ET/9am PT! Hi! I'm a Board-Certified Dermatologist based in Danville, California. Welcome to my channel! My goal is to answer all your skincare and treatment questions, share honest skincare product reviews, and give you a peek into my life as a dermatologist. Find me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drsamanthaellis

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Are at-home skincare devices really worth the hype, or just another beauty industry scam? In this video, I review the most popular at-home beauty devices of 2025, including LED light masks, microcurrent tools, microneedling rollers, and laser hair removal devices. We’ll break down: ✨ Do at-home skincare devices actually work? ✨ Which beauty gadgets are dermatologist-approved? ✨ The difference between professional treatments vs. at-home results ✨ Which devices are a waste of money — and which can transform your skincare routine If you’ve ever searched “best at-home beauty devices,” “dermatologist reviews skincare gadgets,” or “do LED light masks work,” this video is for you. More videos on red light therapy: https://youtu.be/b07m7MreHiI?si=5_6V3Od2wNtaJr-d CHAPTERS: 00:00 Introduction 00:57 LED therapy mask 03:36 Microcurrent devices 05:52 Microneedling 09:06 High frequency wands 10:22 At-home lasers 13:13 IPL Hair Removal SHOP: OMNILUX | Omnilux Contour Face*: https://go.shopmy.us/p-22071325 (Use code: DRELLIS for 10% off -- HSA/FSA eligible) CurrentBody Skin LED Red Light Therapy Face Mask*: https://go.shopmy.us/p-24236467 (Use code: DRSAMCB for 10% off -- HSA/FSA eligible) CELLUMA | PRO Plus LED Light*: https://go.shopmy.us/p-26649296 NUFACE kit*: https://go.shopmy.us/p-26842323 ZIIP | ZIIP HALO Nanocurrent and Microcurrent Facial Toning Device*: https://go.shopmy.us/p-26649531 Nira Precision Laser*: https://go.shopmy.us/p-26841945 LYMA | Laser*: https://go.shopmy.us/p-26842083 (HSA/FSA eligible) BRAUN Skin Expert IPL*: https://go.shopmy.us/p-26842394 My Makeup: Foundation*: https://go.shopmy.us/p-23519400 (shades 3 + 4 mixed) Use code: DRELLIS15 for 15% off Concealer*: https://go.shopmy.us/p-23519613 Bronzer*: https://go.shopmy.us/p-26843099 (shade: Luminous Bronze Light) Blush*: https://go.shopmy.us/p-21010443 (shade: Hope) Used code: DRELLIS15 for 15% off Lip liner*: https://go.shopmy.us/p-1104296 (shade: Wherever Walnut) Glossy Lip Balm*: https://go.shopmy.us/p-26842995 (shade: Slip) CONNECT WITH ME: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drsamanthaellis/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drsamanthaellis Website: https://www.mybeautymd.com/ DISCLAIMER: The information in this video is not intended as medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician. Prequel is my skincare brand. Some of the links in this description may be affiliate links (marked with *). Affiliate links help support my YouTube channel so I can continue to create educational skincare videos for you. Also, some products may have been received as PR. Thanks for watching!

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