The Nu-Gen beauty and wellness gadgets you didn't know you needed (but will change your life)
Beauty tools and gadgets are designed to make our lives that little bit easier - and who isn't all about that life?
From the low-key to the high-tech, the nu-gen of gadgets including the upcoming Neutrogena MaskiD, a sheet mask 3D printer that'll hit shelves by the end of the year, increasingly intelligent mirrors allowing us to analyse our skin, clever hair curlers that make styling effortless, and oh-so-much more, making every lazy girl's dreams come true.
Check out which nu-gen gadgets are on the GLAMOUR editors' lust list...
Smart Kegel Trainer, £169, Elvie
The pelvic floor muscles have been shown to support the internal organs, help prevent urinary incontinence and vaginal prolapse as well as increase sexual pleasure, so it's pretty great that there's now a smart trainer than not only allows you to strengthen the muscles, but also to track progress via your smartphone.
MaskiD Sheet Mask 3D Printer, Neutrogena
Although not yet available, this sheet mask 3D printer from Neutrogena is firmly on our shopping lists. The device allows you to print a bespoke mask, with the best skincare ingredients to treat different areas of your face. Oily chin and dry nose? No problem, MaskiD has you covered.
Smart Body Scale, £111, HiMirror
Personal trainers and nutritionists all say "don't weigh yourself", insisting to go on how you look and feel. They obviously haven't heard about these Smart Scales, which are able to accurately measure weight, body mass index, basal metabolic rate, total body water, skeletal muscle and bone mass, as well as muscle to fat ratios. The certified IEC standard medical device uses a 4-point tactile electrode system - pretty impressive.
Personal Air Purifier, £69.95, Airtamer by Filterstream
Air pollution is no joke, especially for those who live and work in city environments. And while we've equipped our houses with various filtering devices, we're still at risk when about our daily business. Luckily, the Airtamer Personal Pollution Device provides a solution to that problem, creating a portible filtering system that cleanses a 3 foot sphere of air around you by emitting a constant stream of negative ions, able to counteract harmful pollutants, viruses, pollen and dust particles.
Muse 2 Multi-Sensor Meditation Device, £239, Muse
We all know how amazing mindfulness is for our overall wellness, and there's proof to show that it lowers our stress levels and improves memory, but there's no denying that many of us struggle with the discipline. Whether it's wandering thoughts or distracting noises, mindfulness can be a seemingly impossible feat. Enter Muse 2, a wearable meditation-aiding device that use provides real-time feedback on your brain activity, heart rate, breathing, and body movements to help you focus and stay motivated. When your mind is calm, you'll hear peaceful sounds of nature, and when your brainwaves are signaling distraction or a jump in activity, it'll switch to thunder storms to draw you attention back. There's also guided meditation sessions available on the app, where you can track your progress.
Airwrap Styler, £400, Dyson
Able to curl, wave, smooth and add volume while drying you hair and without using extreme heat, this wondrous tool is a must-have in any beauty addicts arsenal.
Simplehuman Wide View Sensor Mirror, £299, cultbeauty.co.uk
You may wonder 'how clever can a mirror really be?!' Well, we'll tell you. This mirror may be pricey, but it has motion-activated lights, can act as a morning alarm to wake you up, and has adjustable sides so you can see your 'do from all angles. Ok so it may not be a 'need', but it's definitely a 'want'.
Sonicare Diamond Clean Toothbrush, £299, Philips
The smart way to brush your teeth, no bathroom sink would be compete without a Philips toothbrush. The latest version is able to sync to your phone and track your brushing habits to make sure you are cleaning thoroughly. Plus, it's chic - and that's no mean feat for a toothbrush.
The Perfume Genie, £99, Rituals
Are you fed up of your scent diffusers running out so fast? If so, you really need this Scent Genie - it can be synced up to your phone, so you can switch it on when you're on your way home. Waste not, smell great.
