1. ANSR Beam

• What it is: Light-based phototherapy for anti-aging and acne

• Why it’s innovative: Boasting breakthrough phototherapy technology, the ANSR Beam Device emits red LED light to stimulate collagen and cell renewal or blue LED light to safely kill blemish-causing bacteria.

• Expert opinion: The ANSR beam is the ultimate in skin-improving innovation. This effective, multitasking tool provides professional, proven results without pricey treatments or painful side effects.

2.   Personal Microderm Tool Kit

• What it is: At-home microdermabrasion

• Why it’s innovative: You can now achieve the renewing effects of microdermabrasion in the comfort of home. This easy-to-use kit includes two attachments with different grits for a personalized level of exfoliation. Its vacuum action draws skin into the rotating disc to bring blood flow to the surface while gently sloughing away dead skin cells. This restorative process stimulates collagen while enhancing skin’s ability to absorb the active ingredients in your favorite skincare products.

• Expert opinion: The holidays leave little time and money for expensive spa visits or professional treatments. With regular use, this versatile tool can brighten dull skin, soften fine lines, reduce the appearance of scars and acne, shrink pores and reverse sun damage including hyperpigmentation and discoloration.

3. Clarisonic Skin Care System

• What it is: Electronic skin brush for deep cleansing from head to toe

• Why it’s innovative: This electronic cleansing system contains two brushes to thoroughly cleanse the skin from head to toe: A stationary outer brush and oscillating inner brush move at sonic speeds to remove the deeply embedded dirt and oil that normal cleansing leaves behind. Plus, these brushes enhance the ability of pores to absorb the active ingredients in your skincare regimen.

• Expert opinion: The Clarisonic Skin Care Brush System Kit delivers fresh, silky smooth skin. It boasts effective results for all skin types and can be used in conjunction with your favorite products for personalized, enhanced skincare all over.

4.   Baby Quasar Power Pack

• What it is: Light-based phototherapy for anti-aging and acne

• Why it’s innovative: The Baby Quasar Power Pack is an advanced light therapysystem that features two powerful LED light tools to separately tackle acne and aging. For aging, the Baby Quasar Red penetrates pores to stimulate the production of collagen, visibly reducing the appearance of lines and wrinkles. For acne, the Baby Quasar Baby Blue shines with shades of blue to kill stubborn, blemish-causing bacteria.

• Expert opinion: The Baby Quasar Power Pack offers more than gorgeous skin — it gives the gift of time. Professional skincare results can be achieved in just a few minutes per day in the comfort of home.

5. Silk'n SensEpil Hair Removal Device

• What it is: Light-based tool for hair removal

• Why it’s innovative: The Silk'n SensEpil delivers smooth, silky skin. It features advanced Home Pulsed Light technology to remove unwanted facial and body hair in minutes.

• Expert opinion: Whether it’s your upper lip or underarms, this innovative epilator effortlessly removes hair with results comparable to clinical laser hair removal — at a fraction of the cost. Also, the Silk'n SensEpil boasts a commitment to safety: Every device features a sensor to ensure that it’s only used on appropriate skin types.

6. Emjoi Emagine Epilator

• What it is: Advanced epilator for head-to-toe hair removal

• Why it’s innovative: This advanced epilator features 72 tweezer heads that are arranged on one fixed disc and two sliding discs that move using innovative Glide Technology. Unique "middle lifting fingers" gently lift flat and short hairs to prevent ingrown hairs while Silver Ion Technology prevents bacterial infections.

• Expert opinion: With the Emagine from Emjoi, you can toss your razors. The tweezer heads effortlessly remove hair for up to six weeks. Unlike other electronic epilators, Emagine is also safe to use on sensitive areas including the upper lip.

7.   Evis MD Platinum Blue

• What it is: Light-based phototherapy for acne

• Why it’s innovative: The Evis MD Platinum Blue used advanced LED technology to treat acne and prevent future outbreaks. Specifically, it kills P. acnes bacteria and also heals existing blemishes.

• Expert opinion: The Evis MD Platinum Blue is an easy-to-use handheld tool that employs science-based technology for visible results — without any side effects. It’s also great for most skin types.

8. LightStim Light Therapy

• What it is: Light-based phototherapy to treat rosacea, acne and aging

• Why it’s innovative: LightStim uses LED technology for a non-invasive treatment that targets the most common skincare concerns:

• LightStim Rosacea Light: The LightStim Rosacea Light blends blue, red and infrared LEDs to alleviate the redness, enlarged pores, small blood vessels and small bumps caused by rosacea.

• LightStim Acne Light: The LightStim Acne Light combines red and blue LED lights to blast blemish-causing bacteria, reduce redness and restore skin tone.

• LightStim Anti-Aging Light: LightStim's Anti-Aging Light emits amber, red and infrared LEDs to naturally boost the production of collagen and elastin deep within the skin. With regular use, you’ll observe tighter skin with fewer lines and wrinkles.

• Expert opinion: LightStim provides fast and proven results with no downtime. It’s also safe for all skin types and has been touted as the "biggest beauty breakthrough of the decade."

9. HairMax LaserComb

• What it is: Electronic comb for at-home hair restoration

• Why it’s innovative: HairMax LaserComb produces powerful energy that targets the hair follicle where it boosts cellular metabolism and blood flow. This creates the ideal environment for hair growth while preventing further hair loss.

• Expert opinion: This fast and effective hair loss treatment has passed rigorous clinical testing and offered visible hair growth in over 90 percent of users. And results can be seen in as little as three months.

10. NuFace Device

• What it is: Micro current-based tool for anti-aging

• Why it’s innovative: The NuFace Device uses Micro Dermal Tone technology to deliver gentle micro currents to rehabilitate and tighten muscle cells. This process reprograms the contour of your face to its almost original shape by increasing blood flow, cellular turnover and the production of collagen, elastin and connective tissue.

• Expert opinion: In just five minutes per day, you’ll achieve healthier, more radiant skin. And the longer you stick with it, the better your results.

Whether you celebrate Hanukkah, Christmas or Kwanzaa, these tools are the perfect gift for yourself or a loved one this holiday season.

See also:

Clarisonic Mia Sonic Cleansing System: Glowing Skin on the Go

8 Innovative Tools to Add to Your Arsenal

Top 5 Ways to Winter-Proof Your Skin and Hair

Holiday Gift Guide for Women 2009