Shark just release a game-changing new gadget in its range of beauty products. Hot on the heels of its CryoGlow LED face mask, the new FacialPro Glow is designed to give you that hydrofacial finish, without the $100-per-session cost.
I got a first look at the FacialPro Glow when I visited Shark HQ a few months ago, and I had far too much fun extracting a mix of dead skin and pore gunk from my face, then soothing my newly-cleansed skin with the Depuffi attachment. Now I can finally start using it in my own home, I may never go to the beauty salon again.
But what is the FacialPro Glow, how does it work, and what does it cost? Here's everything you need to know about Shark Beauty's latest release.
Meet the Shark FacialPro Glow
The FacialPro Glow comes with everything you need to get started with both the exfoliation and hydration tool, but also the DePuffi attachment, which uses hot and cold contrast therapy to boost circulation, contour, or improve product absorption.
The DePuffi will be available to buy on its own in future, although we don't yet know when this will be.
“With Shark FacialPro Glow + DePuffi, we’ve combined cutting-edge technology with dermatologist-developed skincare to deliver a facial experience that’s fast and effective for all skin types.”
Kleona Mack, Shark Beauty CMO
The Shark FacialPro Glow + DePuffi is designed to remove impurities from your pores, which will in turn reduce pore size. It uses a dual-pump system to lightly exfoliate and extract from the pores. It feels like a tiny, gentle vacuum on the face, making a light sucking noise when you pull it away. Weird, but satisfying.
According to Shark, the tool works to both exfoliate and also infuse the skin with moisture, and is clinically tested to increase skin hydration by 128%. The brand says that it takes just 10 minutes to "extract, hydrate and depuff at home for a radiant glow."
You'll need to use Shark's Derm Detox and Hydro Infuse formulas alongside the FacialPro Glow. The brand worked with a Korean beauty lab to develop the Derm Detox Exfoliating Gel using glycolic acid and salicylic acid for gentle chemical hydration.
The Hydro Infuse Hydrator utilises hyaluronic acid and a firming peptide complex to flood the skin with moisturizing and calming ingredients.
I'm a bit of a skincare buff, and while I was a bit surprised to hear that Shark was bringing out actual skincare products (a bit like when Dyson brought out a haircare line), I can confirm that these formulas tick all the right boxes. Korean skincare is some of the most sought-after in the world, and the ingredients used are all go-tos for exfoliation or hydration.
Both are included in the box, but you will need to repurchase these formulas for continued use.
The four-step system
How would you use the FacialPro Glow? Shark lays out the four steps as follows:
1. Cleanse: Prep skin with the Derm Detox AHA + BHA Exfoliating Gel, a 3-minute treatment mask to loosen dead skin cells.
2. Extract: Fill the clean tank with cold water and begin the extraction process to exfoliate and cleanse.
3. Hydrate: Empty the clean tank and fill with the Hydro Infuse BHA Hydrator to infuse hydration while continuing extraction.
4. Depuff: Use the Shark DePuffi attachment for instant hot and cold contrast therapy to boost circulation and provide a sculpted look.
The proof is in the tank
I think Shark has done something clever here. When I tested the tool for myself, the water went cloudy and discolored from a mix of old makeup that my cleanser hadn't removed and the other buildup that the tool extracted from my pores.
With a lot of beauty tech, you need to put in hours of regular use to see a difference, but you can't argue with a tank of murky water full of nasties that've just been extracted from your face. It's like a air quality sensor on an air purifier, or an illuminating laser on a vacuum cleaner. You can literally see it working in real time, which is always satisfying.
I'll be testing the Shark FacialPro Glow over the next few weeks, but if you couldn't already tell, my first look has me very excited.
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