I Tested A Popular Facial Exfoliating Tool, And Here Are My Thoughts

(Valérie Sardin)

Taking care of your skin has become more than just a daily routine — it’s now a true ritual that combines hygiene, relaxation, and sometimes technology. In recent years, facial skincare devices have gained attention, offering alternatives to traditional cleansing, exfoliation, and stimulation.

This text is a translation from Noovo Moi.

The GUGUG Facial Skin Scrubber is one of those innovations. To determine whether it’s worth your hard-earned dollars, I decided to put it to the test. Here are my honest impressions after using it.

Features

This skin scraper comes with two interchangeable silicone heads designed to adapt to different areas of the face and provide precise, comfortable care. With four usage modes — Deep Cleansing, Ionic Stimulation, Product Absorption, and Lifting Massage — it claims to purify the skin, remove impurities, and help restore a radiant complexion.

The device uses very gentle vibrations combined with ionic technology. Designed for safe at-home use, it also includes an automatic shut-off after five minutes.

How It Works

Using the skin scraper is fairly simple, but it does require several steps to get the most out of it. Start by dampening your face, then apply a cleanser or toner. Activate the Cleansing + Ion+ mode, which uses gentle vibrations and positive ions to help remove impurities and excess sebum.

Next, switch to Ion- mode to help your serums and creams penetrate the skin more effectively. Finally, the Lifting mode massages and tones the skin, creating a refreshing and stimulating sensation.

With consistent use, this tool promises deeper cleansing and smoother skin over time.

My Honest Impressions

After testing the device, I found that using it involves quite a few steps, making the process fairly long and difficult to incorporate into a skincare routine two to three times per week, as suggested.

In addition, the effect on my skin was rather irritating. After each use, I noticed redness and increased sensitivity. This surprised me, as my skin usually tolerates treatments and facial products very well. I especially disliked the sensation when using the spatula on its own, without the silicone attachment. I can’t even imagine how uncomfortable it might feel for someone with sensitive skin.

Here are a few photos taken afterward — you can see the redness on my skin (even though the camera lens softens the effect).

In my opinion, a good traditional exfoliant is more effective and practical for regular use. Ultimately, this device feels more like a superficial gadget than an essential addition to a daily skincare routine. I wouldn’t recommend it.

That said, here are a few great exfoliants you may want to consider for your beauty routine.