I'll admit to being a little scared by this tool when I first took it out of its pretty pink and white box. Needles! Eek! And the fact they're visibly tiny sharp needles on a roller head didn't exactly soothe those fears either. But there was only one way to find out just how it would feel, and I was keen to try it for the benefits it is said to have. Softened lines, correcting uneven skin tone and enlarged pores - I'm here for it!
The roller is presented in a really cool clear case that helps keep the needles sharp as the head is elevated, with the case providing protection from germs once cleaned, which is crucial for anything that pierces the skin.
The instructions are very clear and easy to follow, stressing the point to allow the roller to roll over your skin without any downward pressure, side-to-side, up and down, before finally diagonally over each section. Much to my relief and enjoyment, I found the sensation really pleasant. My skin felt refreshed straight after, and in the following week, my skin tone looked more dewy and freshened. I'm not sure if it's helped soften the fine lines yet, but I'm very keen to keep using it as it feels like it reaches deep into those problem areas.
It is advised to be used up to x3 times a week, so I used it every second day, and I found myself looking forward to my micro-needle days.
Thank you for choosing me to trial this roller, BR team. I would have been too scared to buy it myself, but I love it and am a convert. I would absolutely recommend this simple and easy tool to anyone wanting something a little more intensive to revive their complexion.
I have tried a micro-needle roller in the past and quite liked it so I expected the SugarBaby roller to be the same. Firstly, the packaging is simple but eye-catching with the holo writing on the box - I can't resist cute packaging. When opening the box I was pleased to see the roller was sitting is a plastic storage case which was then hygienically packaged in a sterile pack. When using the Micro-needle roller I found that it stung slightly which I haven't experienced with rollers in the past, however it wasn't a super painful sting, more a bit of a tingle or prickly feeling. I also found that my skin tingled for a good 10-15 minutes after using it, but it wasn't overly uncomfortable and I had no redness from it. I really like that I could see and feel results straight away. My skin instantly looked smoother and more plump, and it felt so soft and smooth. Even better, my skin still felt smooth the next morning. The instructions on the packaging are easy to understand and follow, making the roller simple to get the hang of quickly. The SugarBaby facial roller is cheaper than other brands, which would probably make me want to repurchase this instead of the previous brand I've used, as they are very comparable to each other in terms of results and ease of use. It would be good if SugarBaby stated on the packaging how long you should use the facial roller for before you replace it, as I know facial rollers usually tend to have a lifespan of a few months before they no longer work as they should. I couldn't find anything on their website to give an indication of this either. Overall, I quite liked the SugarBaby Micro-needle facial roller and I would use it again in the future. I was happy with the instant results of soft, smooth skin,. The only downfall I would say is that if you have a low pain tolerance or can't handle prickly sensations then this may not be the tool for you, but it is to be expected when using small needles on your skin.
Tips: Always make sure to sterilise the roller with alcohol and let it dry, and keep it in the storage case when you're finished with it to keep it sanitary