I’ve been a fan of Lauryn Bosstick’s The Skinny Confidential’s Him & Her Podcast for quite some time now. From the best tips and tricks on all things beauty and wellness to financial literacy, productivity hacks, and self-reflection, the podcast teaches you so much about improving your life. I listened to more than 100 episodes, and one of the few treatments Bosstick repeatedly swears by is a facial massage. After undergoing two jaw surgeries and dealing with inflammation and swelling for years, she realized that facial massages and ice rolling helped her most. Bosstick created her own facial roller after realizing that nothing on the market was up to her standards, and when the Skinny Confidential Hot Mess Ice Roller ($63, originally $79) came out, I knew I had to try it.
Facial massages and ice rolling have become an essential part of my skin-care routine as well. The practice wakes me up and de-puffs my face in the mornings, and it relaxes me and calms my skin before bedtime. Bosstick advises her listeners to always incorporate moments of self-care into their routines, and ice rolling is the perfect blend of self-care and skin care. Keep reading for my review of the Skinny Confidential Hot Mess Ice Roller.
What I Like About the Skinny Confidential Hot Mess Ice Roller
The Skinny Confidential Hot Mess Ice Roller is an all-aluminum ice roller that gets cold quickly. It has a sturdy silicone handle that’s easy to grip and maneuver. The aluminum-based roller is significantly larger than traditional facial-massage tools and covers more surface area. There’s no weird, annoying squeaky noise when you roll. It’s easy to clean and maintain — just wipe it down with a soapy washcloth and rinse. The roller has some weight to it, adding a bit of pressure for a nice glide — perfect for a facial massage. The roller feels smooth and elegant on the skin; you don’t really need an oil for extra slip. But if you want it (because why not pamper yourself?), The Ice Queen Face Oil ($46), which contains vitamin C and vitamin A, is a great option for restoring your skin’s moisture barrier.
What to Note About the Skinny Confidential Hot Mess Ice Roller
Yes, it’s a splurge, but in my opinion, the Skinny Confidential Hot Mess Ice Roller is worth it. I’ve purchased a fleet of rollers, massagers, and viral beauty tools, from stunning jade and rose-quartz rollers to affordable, popular picks from Amazon. The Skinny Confidential Hot Mess Ice Roller is by far my favorite on the market. It stays refreshingly cold for a longer time than most other tools I’ve used — I can roll my face and neck continuously for about 25 to 30 minutes before the refreshing cold feeling starts to disappear.
The ice roller is also quite durable. Semi-precious stone facial rollers may look beautiful, but they shatter and break if you drop them once. In true hot-mess fashion, I’ve dropped the Hot Mess Roller many times, and the roller just pops back into place without a dent or scratch.
One thing to note is that, since it retains cold so effectively, I highly recommend that you just keep it in the fridge. If you do decide to store it in the freezer, be very careful, as it can be a bit too extreme for your skin and can cause burns.
Who Is the Skinny Confidential Hot Mess Ice Roller Best For?
The roller is great for anyone who needs help soothing irritation, whether from inflamed, dry skin or stuffiness and itchiness from spring allergies. I deal with migraines quite often, and the Hot Mess Ice Roller eases my tension headaches and provides cooling relief. It also helps massage out muscle tension and neck pain. I even use it to cool down areas I’ve waxed and threaded.
But, of course, if you’re just looking for a lifted, sculpted appearance, it’s great for that, too. The ice roller helps reduce the appearance of puffiness and swelling in my complexion, especially in my undereye area. I even use this on top of sheet masks and undereye gels to give the treatments a cooling, rejuvenating touch.
Where Is the Skinny Confidential Hot Mess Ice Roller Available to Shop?
The Skinny Confidential Hot Mess Ice Roller is available to shop on Amazon and the Skinny Confidential site.
Rating:
★★★★★
Anvita Reddy is a former assistant editor for PS Shopping. She has a passion for products and is an avid reviewer of everything including furniture, mattresses, home gadgets, cookware, tech, and more. Having dealt with acne as a teenager and into adulthood, her expertise lies in beauty. She has tried and tested plenty of skin care, makeup, hair care, and countless other beauty products.
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