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Today’s best cryotherapy tools take facial icing to the next level, leaving old-school tricks like chilled spoons and ice cubes behind. These sleek, cooling skin-care devices are designed to de-puff, tighten, and revive tired complexions in minutes, minus the mess or melting. The cold shock effect helps improve elasticity and reduce the look of fine lines and under-eye bags by “causing blood vessels to constrict, firming and tightening the skin,” Connecticut-based board-certified dermatologist Mona Gohara, M.D., previously told Allure. “This temporary increase in localized blood flow enhances the performance of your skin-care products by helping actives to penetrate deeper.” In other words: Goodbye, bloated face.
Our Top Picks
- Best Overall: Therabody TheraFace Depuffing Wand, $170
- Best Face Mask: Shark Beauty CryoGlow Cooling & LED Face Mask, $349
- Best Kit: Harry's Cooling Eye Kit, $28
- Best Toner Pods: Sofie Pavitt Face Nice Ice Frozen Toner Pods, $68
- Best Cyro Globes: Angela Caglia Gold Cryo Facial Set, $125
Ice globes in particular promote lymphatic drainage—think of it as your skin’s version of waste removal. “We do know they provide an almost immediate deep de-puffing effect,” adds New York City-based dermatologist Joshua Zeichner, M.D. “Cold temperatures constrict blood vessels to help reduce inflammation, decrease swelling and excess fluid, and minimize redness.” This makes these tools especially helpful for individuals with acne-prone skin or those recovering from breakouts.
While the effects are temporary (a glow-up, not a miracle), the right cryo tool can help your products work harder—and your face look a whole lot fresher. We narrowed it down to these Allure-tested picks that deliver the kind of cold, hard refresh your skin will thank you for.
Best Overall: Therabody TheraFace Depuffing Wand
Why it’s worth it: From the makers of the viral massage gun, Therabody just gets what self-care should feel like—easy, effective, and a little bit luxe. The TheraFace Depuffing Wand is a sleek, two-in-one tool that uses heat and cold therapy to target under-eye bags, dark circles, and general puffiness. Unlike some cryo tools that need to be stuck in your freezer to cool down, the TheraFace Depuffing Wand is powered by tech, so it’s always ready when you are. Clinically proven to reduce swelling and brighten your complexion after just one use, this product features a curved tip that hugs tricky areas, such as the inner corners of your eyes. With three preset temperature settings, it boosts circulation, supports lymphatic drainage, and helps you fake a good night’s sleep in just a six-minute session.
More reasons we love it
It doesn’t just cool things down—it uses contrast therapy, where you can alternate between soothing heat (95–108°F) and refreshing cold (50–57°F) to help boost circulation, reduce puffiness, and enhance product absorption.
Tester feedback from shopping director Shanna Shipin
“I wake up looking like a marshmallow every day, and got into lymphatic drainage tools because of it. Let me tell you: The Depuffing Wand from TheraFace is your shortcut to a snatched face in the morning. It cools down (and heats up) so incredibly fast that you don't feel like you're any time at all by adding it to your routine. I love the cold setting for sculpting in the morning and the heat setting for the evening. When using the cool setting in the AM, I can immediately see a difference in my face, especially in helping carve out the hollows of my cheeks. I also love how soothing the heat setting is before bed, and the warmth is supposed to help with product absorption. The wand has a nice, tapered top and doesn't pull at my skin. I also don't have to run it over my face a million times, which is important with the cold steting (hello, brain freeze!).” —Shanna Shippin, shopping director
Tester feedback from Allure commerce editor Sarah Han
“I don't know what magic is in this Depuffing Wand, but it cools in seconds so I can wake up and tighten my undereyes, so any evidence of poor sleep is minimized. Plus, the tip itself is pointed and curved to perfectly fit the contours of my undereyes.” —Sarah Han, commerce editor
Product highlights
- 3 temperature settings
- Contoured applicator tip
- Travel cap
- Auto shutoff
- USB-C charging cable
How the brand tested this product’s efficacy
Therabody partnered with Media Lab Science for a clinical study. After just one use, participants saw measurable drops in puffiness (nearly 5% under the eyes) and even slight brightening of dark circles. Skin looked more radiant, too. But the real magic happened with consistent use: after four weeks, under-eye puffiness dropped by almost 8%, skin elasticity improved, and overall firmness held steady.
Best Face Mask: Shark Beauty CryoGlow Cooling & LED Face Mask
Why it’s worth it: Unlike traditional cryo sticks or rollers, the Shark Beauty CryoGlow Cooling & LED Face Mask offers full-face cryotherapy without effort, mess, or manual massaging needed. Just strap it on and let the 59°F chill work its magic, visibly tightening pores, reducing puffiness, and calming redness in just 10 minutes. While the cooling effect delivers that instant, ice-facial glow on the surface, the built-in red and blue LED light settings go deeper, helping to soothe inflammation, enhance radiance, and support clearer, healthier-looking skin over time. It’s an effortless facial while you catch up on your latest show.
More reasons we love it
Adjustable Velcro straps (one around the head, one over the top) keep the mask securely in place, so you can sit back while the chill does its thing. Treatments last just five to eight minutes, making it an easy way to work cryo benefits into your routine.
Tester feedback from Allure shopping market editor Angela Trakoshis
“[When I’m using this LED mask], I’m also cranking its cryotherapy settings to the most intense temperature setting since I like the cooling, calming feel as I bask in the mask’s LED lights. Another reason I love this mask so much is that I can actually see through it, thanks to the silicone-covered eye holes that block out the LED light.” —Angela Trakoshis, shopping market editor
Product highlights
- FDA-cleared
- Clinically tested iQLED therapy
- Four modes
- Red light (630nm), blue light (415nm), infrared (830nm)
- InstaChill under-eye cooling with three adjustable temperature levels
- USB‑C charging
- Wireless charging cradle
- Auto shut off
- Remote control
How the brand tested this product’s efficacy
The CryoGlow mask was developed in collaboration with dermatologists, cleared by the FDA, and tested in a 12-week study specifically focused on acne. In the trial, 59 participants used the eight-minute Skin Clearing mode once a day. After just four weeks, they saw noticeably clearer, smoother skin. That’s pretty impressive for something you can use from your couch in under 10 minutes a day. While Shark hasn’t released stats beyond that one-month mark, the early results suggest this mask is a legit option for tackling breakouts head-on.
Best Kit: Harry's Cooling Eye Kit
Why it’s worth it: Once under-eye bags arrive, they tend to overstay their welcome—but Harry’s Cooling Eye Kit is here to evict them (politely, of course). This two-step refresh features a stainless steel roller to boost circulation and visibly de-puff, plus a cooling balm packed with skin-loving ingredients. Think: caffeine to tighten and brighten, seaweed extract to smooth and hydrate, and niacinamide (vitamin B3) to even out tone. Pro tip: Pop the whole kit—balm included—in the fridge for an extra cooling, depuffing punch.
More reasons we love it
We love the lightweight, fragrance-free Cooling Eye Stick—especially for sensitive skin—but the beauty of the massaging tool is its versatility. You can easily pair it with your favorite serum or moisturizer for an extra soothing, circulation-boosting upgrade to your usual routine.
Tester feedback from Allure senior director of audience development Lexi Herrick
“Though my fiancé has claimed this tool as his own, it's quickly become one of my go-tos in the mornings when my eyes are feeling especially puffy. The application couldn't be easier (you simply hold the soft, chilly metal under each eye), and results are almost instant. It's easy to store and clean, and perfect for a gentle wake-up call that brings my eyes back to life!” —Lexi Herrick, senior director of audience development
Product highlights
- Harry’s Cooling Eye Stick ingredients: caffeine, seaweed extract, niacinamide
- Fragrance-free
- Includes stainless steel facial massage tool and Harry’s Cooling Eye Stick
How the brand tested this product’s efficacy
To evaluate the effectiveness of the Cooling Eye Kit, Harry’s conducted a four-week clinical study with 33 participants who used the kit twice daily. The results speak for themselves: 81% of users noticed visible improvements in puffiness, and eight out of 10 reported that their under-eyes looked healthier and more refreshed. Nearly 70% experienced a reduction in visible signs of aging, while 75% reported that the massage tool helped accelerate the depuffing process.
Best Toner Pods: Sofie Pavitt Face Nice Ice Frozen Toner Pods
Why it’s worth it: They’re not exactly a “tool” in the traditional sense, but Sofie Pavitt Face Nice Ice Frozen Toner Pods earn their spot in any cryo lineup. These single-use toner cubes are designed to be popped in the freezer, then gently applied to clean skin (with the help of a cotton pad so you don’t freeze off your fingers) for an instant cooling effect that depuffs, soothes, and leaves your face looking visibly more awake. Made with niacinamide and green tea extract, they don’t just chill—you’re getting legit skin-care benefits in every swipe. Keep a stash in your freezer for post-facial icing, pre-makeup prep, or anytime your skin needs a refresh.
More reasons we love it
We also love that each pod is packed with glycerin to hydrate and ashwagandha to help soothe stressed-out skin. We also love that the melting process forces you to slow down, giving you a moment of chill (literally).
Tester feedback from Han
“I love taking one of these out of the freezer in the morning and depuffing my undereyes, but really, just waking myself up all over. Make sure they're on a flat surface in said freezer; otherwise, they end up slanted and won't be easy to use. My only gripe (and reviewers seem to agree) is that the lids are quite hard to open. Even when I thought I had opened it, there was still a thin layer of film to break through.” —Sarah Han, commerce editor
Product highlights
- Key ingredients: niacinamide, glycerin, ashwagandha, green tea
- 12 individually packed pods
Best Cyro Globes: Angela Caglia Gold Cryo Facial Set
Why it’s worth it: As if at-home cryotherapy wasn’t already a luxe way to add self-care to your routine, let’s add gold to the mix. The Angela Caglia Gold Cryo Facial Set features gold–plated wands that bring serious chill. Store them in the fridge or freezer, then glide the cool, contoured tools over your face to help depuff, tighten pores, and boost circulation. Their shape hugs the cheekbones, jawline, and under-eyes for a sculpting effect that feels like a five-star facial from Angela Caglia herself.
More reasons we love it
The brand recommends applying a facial oil first to help the globes glide effortlessly in upward strokes across your face, neck, and décolleté.
Tester feedback from Allure contributor Jenny Berg
“The inside of the box lid has a facial map to guide the movement of the tool, which I found very handy. The cooling globes have a hefty weight that gives the massage a nice pressure. For several hours after my mini cryo session, my skin just looked brighter, as if the gold had transferred some of its luminosity. I also felt more awake.” —Jenny Berg, Allure contributor
Product highlights
- Two gold-plated freezable gel-filled wands
- Ergonomic shape to contour your face
- Prolonged cooling therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
Does at-home facial cryotherapy actually work?
At-home cryotherapy facial tools—whether you’re using ice rollers, chilled spoons, or fancy globes—can give your skin an instant wake-up call. “The main benefit of at-home facial cryotherapy is the immediate improvement of swelling,” says Claire Wolinsky, MD, a board-certified dermatologist of Spring Street Dermatology in New York City “At-home cryotherapy facials can aid lymphatic drainage if done correctly. Cryotherapy is particularly helpful for the undereye area, especially first thing in the morning to depuff.” While the results (less redness, a firmer feel, a temporary glow) are short-lived, it’s a satisfying, skin-refreshing step, especially when your face needs a little extra help looking awake.
How long do cryo facial results typically last?
Cryotherapy can deliver quick perks like reduced puffiness, firmer-looking skin, and a fresh glow, but the effects don’t stick around for long. “Results are only temporary from cryotherapy facials, however, when paired with effective lymphatic drainage, it could last longer,” says Dr. Wolinsky. For more lasting results, regular treatments or additional skincare steps are key.
Meet the experts
- Claire Wolinsky, MD, a board-certified dermatologist of Spring Street Dermatology in New York City
- Mona Gohara, MD, a board-certified dermatologist in Hamden, Connecticut
- Joshua Zeichner, MD, a board-certified dermatologist and the director of cosmetic and clinical research of dermatology at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City
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