The 2010s Called — Facial Cleansing Brushes Are Back

Welcome to Skimm Tested, a series where we put viral products to the test and then give you our honest, unfiltered reviews.

What I Tested…

• Foreo Luna 4 Mini ($129)

• Foreo Luna 4 Hair ($199)

Why I Tested…

How I Tested…

I integrated both of these skincare tools into my daily routine over the last six weeks. I paid attention to any improvements in my skin’s texture, scalp balance and hair growth, irritation, and if these tools could seamlessly be added into my day-to-day routine.

Test Results…

• Foreo Luna 4 Mini: Of the two products I tested, this is the one you should buy. It has one button. Press once for a minute-long routine that’ll buzz in 15 second intervals to prompt you to move the device to different parts of your face. Press twice for one 30-second “Glow Booster” setting for days where you’re short on time. It’s waterproof, so you can keep it in the shower and it’s made of a soft, hygienic silicone that won’t get moldy. It connects to a corresponding app via Bluetooth, where you can adjust its built-in timer routine based on your needs. The app will also show you the device’s battery status. When using the Foreo Luna Mini, I was impressed at how smooth my skin was after. It felt like I used a powerful scrub with beads, without the irritation or damage to my skin barrier.

• Foreo 4 Hair: This is the brand’s new scalp-care device. In addition to the same waterproof silicone base, it also has red light therapy and pulsations to stimulate blood flow. The pulsations are also meant to help with exfoliation, cutting back on flaking and promoting hair growth. Just like other Foreo devices, you can select from a variety of routines and make timer adjustments based on your needs via the app. The brand says that you can use this on dry hair in areas where you need exfoliation or want to stimulate hair growth, or in the shower to distribute shampoo and conditioner. I used this mainly on dry hair along my part and my hair line. I have fine hair, but a lot of it, though I’ve noticed some slight changes to my part in the last year. In terms of immediate results, I noticed that the blood stimulation to my scalp would add a bit of temporary volume on dry hair. Using it in the shower to distribute shampoo and conditioner didn’t create any noticeable results. Instead, it just felt like an extra, unnecessary step in my haircare routine.

Sidenotes…

• Foreo Luna 4 Mini: I used the Luna Mini three-to-four times a week, but it’s definitely gentle enough for everyday use. The front has thinner nodes, while the back has thicker ones. For my sensitive skin, I used the front side of the device. My skin didn’t look brighter per se, but I felt a noticeable texture difference when applying my skincare after. I love how it sloughed off the dry skin around my nose.

• Foreo Luna 4 Hair: To me, this device isn’t worth the $200 cost, as I didn’t notice a huge difference in the two-ish months that I tested this product. I know that hair goes through a 90-day growth cycle, so I might need more testing time. That said, if you want to use a red light therapy device for the entire body, I love this one from Solawave that’s a fraction of the cost.

The Fine Details…

• Foreo Luna 4 Mini ($129)

• Foreo Luna 4 Hair ($199)

• Shop Foreo at Foreo.com, with select products at Sephora, Ulta, and Amazon.