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Nov 06, 2024

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I never thought I'd see the day I’d start shaving my face, but let me tell you: At-home dermaplaning is game-changing. Using one of the best dermaplaning tools can help remove peach fuzz and dead skin cells that make your skin look dull. Yes, it’s with a single blade that scrapes the surface of your face, but the process is gentle and the result is smoother than any scrub could do. Seriously, my skin has never been so smooth and it’s made layering on serums, face moisturizers, and makeup much better.

There are tons of options available—both manual (which tend to be cheaper and are better exfoliators) and electric (which are preferred for sensitive skin and won’t cut you)—so we talked to dermatologists to find out which they recommend, and then we put a dozen of them to the test, assessing them for safety (no one wants a nick) and efficiency.

Our top pick is the Schick Hydro Silk Dermaplaning Wand, which is single-use but made of a strong metal for better control. We also like that its sturdy grip is great for beginners. But if you’re looking for an electric option or one for sensitive skin, there are plenty of others that we rated highly.

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Overall, we liked the manual options better than the electric ones. Dermaplaning is a simple task, and you really don’t need an expensive tool to get the job done, especially considering we saw comparable results between the two different types. And, as far as disposable options went, we found drugstore brand Schick to offer the best value. Dr. Garshick likes it, too, calling the dermaplaning wands a fantastic option for first-time users and the more seasoned as well. “This wand glides easily while the silicone grip makes it easy to control and maneuver,” she says. It comes with six “exfoliating edge” refills (some brands seem reluctant to say blade), which feature tiny guards that allow for comfortably close contact as it rids skin of dulling dead cells and unwanted facial hair. We liked that the weighted metal handle is not nearly as flimsy as other similar options, plus it has a contoured design that makes it easier to control. My face is perfectly fuzz-free and my skin feels soft after weekly sessions.

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Though this hair-removal tool is sharp enough to remove peach fuzz and gently exfoliate the skin, it has some features that we think make it an exceptionally good choice for beginners. For starters, the rubber grip handle lets you get a really good grasp on the tool, improving control and limiting the chance of any accidental nicks. It also has built-in micro guards for even more protection. We appreciate the fact that the handle is reusable (especially at this price point), since it cuts down on waste. For your convenience, Billie also offers a subscription service to send out refill blades at your desired frequency so you’ll never be without.

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For those who want a cheap option that really works, Kitsch really delivers. The set comes with a dozen facial razors—when you do the math, it breaks down to less than $1 per razor. The plastic is a bit more slippery than some other disposable options, but overall we found the tools easy to handle. These are actually the first dermaplaning tools I ever used two years ago, and I found them to be very user-friendly right from the start.

We like the versatility of this particular option too. In addition to gently exfoliating away dead skin cells and shearing off peach fuzz, Kitsch dermaplaners have a tapered design that allows you to more precisely shape your eyebrows.

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Every dermatologist we spoke to sang the praises of Dermaflash Luxe+. The rechargeable electric device utilizes sonic technology to get close to the root of the hair for the ultimate precision. This leads to “facial skin looking and feeling brighter and smoother,” says Dr. Garshick. And don’t worry about nicks—it’s equipped with a special guard to help protect skin.

It is cheap? Not at all, especially considering you have to buy refills. But it really works—and slightly faster than manual options. My skin has never been smoother and even looks brighter and more even. But, given the price tag, I think it’s better suited for those who have tried dermaplaning before. There are so many good manual facial razors that it’s just not necessary to splurge before you know if you’re into it. But if you do decide to go for it, you won’t be disappointed. In evaluations, we found this bestseller to be gentle enough for sensitive skin and virtually foolproof, with a soft buzzing sound that’s so satisfying when paired with the visual of peach fuzz sloughing away.

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For a high-quality at-home dermaplaning sesh, Trish Holmes, an esthetician and founder and COO of Self Skin Studio, recommends The Skinny Confidential Hot Shave Razor. Holmes likes the sharp stainless steel blades and the overall design, which is a little less wasteful than most other disposables. “The refillable blades are easy to change, so you don’t have to toss the entire razor,” she explains.

This dermaplaning tool also has a long, contoured handle with a nonslip grip; you know, just in case. The brand does recommend using shaving cream with their face razor, which is not something we saw in other package instructions (most recommend using on clean, dry skin). Even though this is an extra step, testers with sensitive skin said it helped eliminate some of the redness and irritation they have experienced in the past from other tools.

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From makeup guru Jenny Patinkin (her makeup brushes appeared on Oprah’s Favorite Things last year!) comes a disposable set of facial razors with the most eco-friendly design we’ve seen. The handles are made with surplus wheat straw bioplastic that breaks down over time, so you don’t have to feel as guilty about going for an option that gets discarded after just one or two uses. During evaluations, we appreciated the matte feel of this material too. It’s easier to grip than some other options, which is especially important in areas where you need to be more precise—like around the eyebrows.

The stainless steel blade is surgical-grade, but we found it to be a little duller than some of the other options we tried. I had to use a bit more pressure, which caused some very slight irritation (a little redness) on my neck.

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When it comes to dermaplaning devices, you really don’t need anything super fancy or pricey to get the smooth, fuzz-free skin you’re after—and Dorco Tinkle razors are proof. The humble, budget-friendly, single-blade razor has been receiving praise for years and is basically the OG at-home dermaplaning tool. Similar to the Kitsch razors, these have plastic handles that are a little on the slippery side. But we didn’t have any accidents during testing and found the tapered design of the blade itself to be great for those smaller areas on the face, like the eyebrows and the areas around the nose.

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If your gripe with single-blade dermaplaning tools is that they tend to be made out of flimsy plastic, Tweezerman is where it’s at. Theirs is made of stainless steel, which gives it a very professional feel. In tests, we found this weight also helped with control, plus delivered a more effective de-fuzzing session that not only removed peach fuzz but also effectively exfoliated skin. Heed our warning, though: The blade on this bad boy is no joke, so use caution if you’re a beginner.

It’s also worth noting that, even though the entire tool is stainless, the whole thing is disposable, which feels a bit wasteful. On the plus side, this dermaplaner is sharp enough that the brand says you can use it for two to three months before replacing—much longer than other disposables.

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Though undeniably more expensive than other disposable options, we liked the design of this tool. You don’t have to toss the whole thing when it’s time for a blade replacement—just the head, which is easy to pop on and off. The slim metal handle is easy to hold at the recommended 45-degree angle to effectively remove peach fuzz. We wish your initial purchase bought more than a single blade, especially considering the cost of refills, but each one is sharp enough to last several uses—about a month in our opinion. We also love that Stacked makes precision replacement blades. They’re smaller than the standard ones and the most effective we tried to touch up small areas like the nose, upper lips, and eyebrows.