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11 New Beauty Gadgets You Never Knew You Needed

From a makeup brush cleaner to a portable makeup artist (yes, that's a thing!). These are the beauty gadgets you won't be able to live without!
By Virginia Lowman · Updated October 27, 2020
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Brush Pearl

Cleaning is never fun, but when it comes to your makeup tools it’s a must. Brush Pearl takes the hard work out of cleaning your makeup brushes so you can spend your Saturday doing more productive things like catching up on the Shondaland shows you missed during the week. Simply fill the Brush Pearl basin with 1 cup of water and a teaspoon of the cleaning solution provided and let the machine do the rest.

$99, at brushpearl.com

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JeNu Ultrasonic Infuser

Most skincare takes 8 weeks of consistend use to yield results; the Jenu Ultrasonic Infuser speeds up the process of absoprtion so that you can maximize the potential of those skincare products that you pay so much for. The sonice waves help boost the efficacy of your products while also aiding with dryness, wrinkles, fine lines and crows feet, and so much more. The best part? You get to keep your skincaare regimen instead of betting on a whole new system.

$249, at jenu.com

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Doll 10 BlendSmart Rotating Foundation Brush

Beauty novices, rejoice! There’s finally a brush that will blend your foundation for you. If you just can’t seem to master the art of blending, we feel your struggle and now there’s a rotating makeup brush to help you with all of your foundation woes. Apply your foundation as you normally would, turn the brush on and move the brush in circular motions to create an airbrush effect in half the time and half the hassle!

$59.98, at qvc.com

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Luminess Air Epic 2 Airbrush System

These days, everyone is looking for that blurred, filter-finish look when it comes to their makeup. Airbrush machines generally get a bad wrap, because they look much more difficult to use than they are. Enter Luminess Air’s newest product, Epic 2. Now, beauty novices can watch quick tutorials on everything from how to airbrush their own makeup to tips and tricks on covering up fine lines, airbrushing eyeshadow and so much more. It’s like having your own personal makeup artists to coach you through creating killer, professional-grade beauty looks. The starter kist comes with the airbrushing tool as well as various shades of pigment to create a flawless face.

$359.99, at luminessair.com

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Hairmax Laserband 82

If you’re stuggling with thinning hair, this may be just the tool you’ve been looking for. Hairmax’s Laserband82 is clinically tested and proven to reverse the process of thinning hair. The best part? The band has 82 medical grade lasers that stimulate growth in as little as 90 seconds when used up to 3 times per week. Results can be seen in as little as 6 months.

$795.00, at hairmax.com

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Lilumia

It’s essentially a super chic washing machine for your makeup brushes, all you have to do is add water and soap; Lilumia will take care of the rest.

$119, at lilumia.com

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Clarisonic Mia Fit

If you’re like us, you’re addicted to your facial brush. And, while we know the bond between a woman and her wah regimen is sacred and we’d never suggest that you sever ties with you trusty Clarisonic brush, the new Mia Fit may be worth considering having an open relationship with your traditional Mia 2. It’s small, mush for travel-friendly, super cute and gives your all of the onic cleansing power that you love from a Clarisonic.

$189, at sephora.com

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Nail Bliss LED Lamp

Forget about expensive nail appointment for those gel manicures that you love so much. Nail Bliss just launched a One Step Gel Polish collection that allows you to get salon-worthy manicures in half the time, right from the comfort of your own home. Now you can save that mani money and put it towards something more cost-effective…like shoes!

$39.99, sallybeauty.com

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Temptu Air

Airbrushing makeup made easy. Temptu is a potable airbrushing device that’s travel-friendly and delivers flawless results in minutes. In fact, it’s so good, that makeup artists backstage at fashion week rely on it to ensure model’s walk the catwalk with flawless makeup.

$305, at temptu.com

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GLO Science GLO Brilliantâ„¢ Teeth Whitening Device- PINK

Brighten your smile up to five shades from the comfort of your own home in just 5 days, without sensitivity. Need we say more?

$220, sephora.com

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Homedics Air Compression + Shiatsu Foot Massager with Heat

Who doesn’t love a good foot massage at the end of a long day? The new Homedics Air Compression + Shiatsu Foot Massager is like having your own personal masseuse at home 24/7. Medium to Intense pressure is applied to the feet in addition to heat to relieve stress and provide maximum comfort to tired feet, so you can find your zen and live to fight another day!

$79.99, at homedics.com

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