Goodbye to the grains: I try three antiacné devices that work | Comparative | Showcase

Hormonal alterations, stress, poor diet, scarce cleansing routines of the complexion … even little fluid intake! There are many factors that influence skin and health. And one of the most common consequences is Appearance of granites and acne outbreaks.

One of the latest trends to treat and eliminate them is phototherapy: Thanks to the emission of blue light and its penetration in the deep layers of the skin, bacteria causing acne can be eliminated and encourage the regeneration of the epidermis. And with these devices it is very easy to achieve results in a relatively short period of time.

How we have chosen and tested the products

For years I have had acne problems and, after trying many products and taking medication, I was diagnosed with rosacea. Right now I have it very controlled and only when a period of stress passes or when I am with menstruation, some granites in the cheekbones and in the chin mainly make their appearance. With a mixed skin, the tests have lasted a couple of months using each of the devices for several days in a row. To test them and value them, I have taken into account the following characteristics:

• Design. Although the Boli format predominates, there are differences in sizes, quality of the materials, construction … and all this derives in the comfort of use.
• Technology. Everyone has blue light, but some models complement it with other functions indicated to enhance the results.
• Application. As we said, the design of the different devices makes it more or less comfortable to use them. In this aspect, this variable has not only been taken into account if not, in addition, the different configuration possibilities, how control is carried out, if they have security measures, timers, their autonomy … In short, everything related to its use.
• Results. Finally, we have valued the results taking into account the recommendations of each of the manufacturers on the frequencies and modes of use.

210 Uses per load: Foreo Sword 2 Plus

Who is it for: for those who start in this type of devices.

Why do we recommend it: Before starting to use it, it is advisable to download the application to register the device and activate the guarantee (two years). In the package comes the device, a USB load cable, a quick use guide, the manual and the warranty itself. As I had never used such a device, I read the manual calmly to use it effectively. Once on and loaded (according to the manufacturer you can use it up to 210 times with a complete load), you have to clean the skin previously. In the instruction manual they recommend doing it with a cleaner and then apply a product of your brand. I washed my face with the cleaner I had at home and I diced it well. Then, its use is very simple: you just have to press the central button of the device, place the pointer on the area to be treated and keep it on the skin for 30 seconds until the timer sounds. It is possible to treat the same imperfection until twice in the same treatment.

At the time of the tests, I had some granites in the right cheekbone and in the chin so I was testing the device several days in a row, once a day. After a week I did notice an improvement in granites, in addition to the skin of that area was less inflamed and reddened. Once they disappeared, they did not leave until after a month approximately but with less strength and smaller. I also noticed that I had less open pores in that area and even the most smoothed skin. After each use you have to clean it with soap and clarify it with warm water (it is water resistant and the silicone that forms the device is antibacterial). It has a light indicator with two colors: if it is white, it is that the LED light is activated, while red indicates that it must be loaded again.

Your weak points: It depends a lot on the type of acne to notice short -term results.

Three modes: Bio Pen Q2

Who is it for: For those who have many scars caused by acne.

Why do we recommend it: This device serves mainly to eliminate scars caused by acne. And it has three work modes: microagujas to repair the skin and to strengthen hair, EMS microcurrent to multiply the effect of microagujas and revitalize the skin and treatment with LED light (in blue and red), which is the one that can be used for acne. The device comes with an inductive base that serves to pause it when it is placed on it and restart it at the time it is removed from the base. As for the operation, and although it has several modes, it is very intuitive and easy to use: it has a touch screen in which the three modes and the speed at which we want it to go. You just have to place the head that corresponds to each program to start using it.

In the case of LED light you just have to press the ‘LED’ button to choose one light or another. During the tests, it is the first way I used because I have several small scars on my face due to adolescence acne and wanted to prove its effectiveness. I used the blue light for a few days and the red light others (since it improves the circulation and repairs the skin) and over time I did notice that the scars had reduced something but not at all. They are mainly hidden more easily and the skin acquires greater firmness. I also made use of the other two ways and noticed a lower dilation of the pores, in addition to having more luminosity in the face. The battery status is also shown on the screen and, although it is loading with the cable, it can be used.

Your weak points: It has a slightly high price and does not serve to eliminate granites, only the scars caused by acne.

220 fotones: YLÉ THERAPY LED MASK GOLD

Who is it for: For those looking for a device that can be placed directly on the face.

Why do we recommend it: It is the model with the highest price of the entire comparison and has a different design: in the form of a mask. Manufactured in silicone, it occupies all the face and unlike what may seem not to be uncomfortable the time you have it. It also makes use of LED light in different wavelengths to treat different skin problems although the manufacturer advises its use if medication with a sensitizing effect is being taken, they have open injuries or is going through an infectious process. It has blue light, for acne or rosacea problems; Another red to offer luminosity to the skin and the combination of the red and the infrared that is directed to rejuvenation. To start using it, you just have to press a button on the side and that also serves to change mode (depending on the LED light desired). In my case, I started with the blue light to treat the granites that I had at the time of the tests (some scattered in both cheekbones) and the redness of the skin due to the rosacea.

It fits the face with a kind of headband that is located in the back of the mask and the treatment can begin after cleaning the skin and drying it well. All modes are preprogrammed by what last about 10 minutes. Although at first it was rare to move with the mask at home, it soon got used to myself since it is quite light. I was trying it once a day for about 10 days and over time I did notice an improvement in the skin since the granites disappeared and the skin noticed it softer and less reddened (in my case it is a plus). I also tried the other two modes of LED lights, as a complement, and what I most noticed with the use of this device was a greater brightness in the face since it penetrates the deepest layers of the skin by activating the collagen regeneration. It is loaded through a USB cable, it comes with a travel bag to save it, and to clean it it is only needed a cloth moistened in a little soap.

Your weak points: It has a slightly high price.

Other interesting antiacné devices

If you are looking for an economic one: Little Fairy Fang

It has a pen and a price of less than 30 euros.

If you are looking for one that cleanses the skin in depth: Yuu

Eliminates acne but also black points and skin fat.

*All purchase prices included in this article are updated on March 15, 2025.

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