Shark’s at-home facial device delivers spa-ready skin in 10 minutes

Shark has launched the FacialPro Glow, an at-home facial system that offers a spa-level glow in 10 minutes and beauty writer Tiffany Lo tested it out

Whether I’m testing a 7-step skincare routine or keeping it simple, I always treat my skin to a detox once a month. This usually involves a trip to the beauty salon for a Hydrafacial, a non-invasive treatment that cleanses, extracts and hydrates the skin.

As much as I love the pampering, facials can be pricey and time-consuming. However, things took a turn for the better when Shark launched the UK’s first at-home facial with pore extraction, FacialPro Glow.

This at-home facial system promises a spa-level glow in just 10 minutes. Following the success of the CryoGlow LED Mask, this facial system was developed with dermatologists and can be easily achieved in five steps. The FacialPro Glow is available for purchase at £299.99 on the Shark website, Boots, and Cult Beauty.

There are similar tools on the market, such as Sarah Chapman’s Skinesis Pro Pore Refiner, currently discounted from £132 on LookFantastic. Instead of being hydro-fuelled, this wand device operates using ultrasonic vibration, reports Birmingham Live.

Elsewhere, Medicube’s Age-r Booster Pro Pink is a four-in-one device for skin glow, line volume, facial contour, and skin tightening. The brand is loved by Meghan Markle, who uses the Medicube Collagen Jelly Cream (£26) to achieve the much-desired “glass skin” look.

Back to the Shark FacialPro Glow, I must admit, I was slightly overwhelmed when I unboxed the new gadget – it comes with a power unit base, two attachments (an exfoliation attachment and a Depuffi attachment), two sets of hydro-fueled tips, a detox gel and hyaluronic acid serum.

However, after a quick read of the quick-start guide, I got the hang of it. The concept is to extract impurities such as blackheads, whiteheads, or makeup residue using hydra-abrasion tips and sculpt the face for a radiant, defined look.

Just like any facial, it’s best to start with a clean, bare face. I applied the Derm Detox Exfoliating Gel and filled up the water tank before attaching a wide suction tip. With three intensity levels to choose from, it’s recommended to start with the lowest and gently glide the device across the jaw, cheeks and forehead in a horizontal direction.

Then it’s time to switch to a narrow tip to target the T-zone, which is effective in trapping sebum and dead skin cells, and the machine flushes out the impurities into the ‘gunk tank’. The process is straightforward and virtually painless, although it did leave some red marks on my face that vanished shortly afterwards.

The result is both disgusting and satisfying – the waste tank is murky with tiny white bits floating around, and according to the ‘gunk chart’, it has removed excess oil and whiteheads. After exfoliation, I moved on to hydration, and Shark recommended applying their Hydro Infuse, a BHA hydrator, to rejuvenate the skin.

The next step involves sculpting and reducing puffiness. The metal-plated DePuffi offers instant hot or cold contrast therapy to tighten pores and reduce swelling under the eyes. I set it to ‘chill’ to soothe any redness on my skin, and that concludes the entire 10-minute facial.

The Shark FacialPro Glow may not be clinical-grade equipment, but I’m chuffed with the outcome. However, I ponder whether using mineral water instead of tap water might enhance the benefits.

There’s a filter fitted in the exfoliation attachment, and I’m uncertain if it will need replacing eventually. On the plus side, it’s certainly saved me hundreds of pounds on trips to beauty salons for pricey facials.