SugarBaby Glow Your Own Way Micro-Needle Facial Roller

I’ve tried actual micro-needling treatments at the Caci Clinic before, which do really give great results, but it’s very painful and super expensive! So these micro-rollers are a much gentler and more affordable at home option. I used this with my favourite anti-aging serum and subsequent night cream which helped the products to soak into my skin overnight. Micro-rollers really do encourage the natural production of collagen. I’ve really seen a difference with my skin and my face looks brighter and smoother in the morning after I’ve used the micro-roller the night before. I’ve previously used a micro-roller from Skin Smiths and it was a 0.3mm one, I’ve found that I much prefer this Sugar Baby roller which is 0.25mm. I just find I get better results with this one!

I was sent this as a review product, and was really excited to try it. I've seen the Manicare version of this product and what I liked about this one is that it came with much more thorough instructions.

I've got sensitive skin, and had no issues with using the roller. It feels a little weird but you get used to it. I've tried it with a couple of different serums (that I used before starting the roller) and I do feel like it's improving my skin and helping rug serum do more.

The price point is really decent, I've been recommended in salon derma timing in the past but I haven't been able to justify it. This is a good alternative for those that are happy to try an at home option.

I've also noticed less acne spots. It's too soon to see if I'm going to get big big results, but I'll keep up using it.

So far it's been tested on general skin areas including old acne scars, but the next test will be on scarring I've sustained recently through a dog bite. When I start working on those areas I'll update my review.

First up packaging doesn’t really appeal, pink and silver which looks a little old fashioned. Don’t know what you are buying from the front of box. Gadget is similar size to a large ladies razor, plastic silver handle. Quite cheap looking. Instructions only on outside of box, no pamphlet inside. Using gadget it feels like prickly heat or mild goosebumps. Works like a spiked roller aerating a lawn. After 8 days my face feels hot from the inside, but not hot to touch. It feels softer but prob from the extra cleansing and moisturising as recommended. So far I find little to make me want to use this gadget long term.

A Beauty Vault purchase, I was super intruiged to try a microneedle home option. This SugarBaby roller seemed like a good starting point, and I am so glad I got it! It comes in a White & Pink box which has good info, inside is a hard plastic case to keep the roller in. The tool itself seems quite cheap looking, and is about the size of a personal razor. The instructions are very clear about use in regards to how often, way to do it, cleaning skin and ensuring the micro needle roller is cared for to avoid infecting your own skin. First time I used it was a night, I trialed just one side of my face, the back of one hand, and my decollatage. skin went a pink and felt quite hot on my face and chest, but not uncomfortably so. The needling itself, a little prickly, but didn't really bother me. Popped an overnight collagen mask on that I'd been using awhile, and went to bed. The next day I had to double take in the mirror. The side of the face I had treated looked so different! Plump, smoother, more alive somehow, fresher. I actually thought this was how I'd look if I was airbrushed. While results only lasted a couple of days, after using 2-3 x a week for a month, I am starting to see longer term improvements. Skin seems to repair more easily, no longer looks so tired, the crinkly look of my sun-damaged decollatage has gone, plus I've noticed small patches on the backs of my hands have started to look smoother again. While it isn't reversing age and sun damage, it is improving the texture, vitality and appearance of my skin. A great tool that I'll continue to use until I need to upgrade to another.

…not going to lie, the name of this just automatically got Fleetwood Mac stuck in my head! So starting off on that good note:

What I loved: the packaging! An embossed matte box felt really lux and something a little special. This roller comes in its own clear storage case and it was sealed - especially in this current climate and as this product contains (tiny) needles, it felt sterile and safe to use from the get go.

The product: honestly I can’t say whether it has done much for my skin - but that’s not to say it’s bad. Rather, I expect this is more of a long-term skincare routine situation to see noticeable results. It didn’t hurt to use at all and hasn’t irritated my sensitive skin so far. So that’s a win in my book!

Will I keep using it? Sure - it hasn’t had any negative effect. However I will likely use it more on my hair than skin - I had read somewhere that rollers like this can help stimulate hair growth. So dual purpose makes this even better!

I am loving this dermal roller! The sleek silver design is very chic. The potential benefits of dermal rolling are immense and I'm excited to see if I will get the great results too. I have used this roller twice and it's super easy. After rolling in a criss cross fashion by skin was red and inflamed - I was crossing y fingers that it would not be the case in the morning! Luckily, redness had passed and I was good to go! I am yet to see any real difference to my skin so will continue to use twice a week and see what happens in a few months time.

I have been using this roller every three days as directed and as instructed have been rolling each direction up to five times on all the recommended areas. My routine consisted of cleansing, patting dry and applying serum and then immediately used the roller, resisting the temptation to press in and just letting the weight of the roller be the guide. I am glad that I didn’t press it in as the gentle rolling method recommended on the box was just enough to puncture the skin allowing it to absorb the serum and then the night cream. Even so my skin did slightly redden and tingle a bit for about 30 minutes - alerting me to the fact that I had used it correctly and also realising why the under eye area is off limits ! Already my skin is starting to feel well nourished and tighter, and some of the finer wrinkles are looking hydrated and less obvious, plus a welcome glow that I haven’t seen for a while. So, would I recommend it to a friend - yes I would as even though its early days I can see a very welcome improvement and more to follow.

Skincare has been a bit of a foreign topic for me my whole life, however, since hitting my 30's, i have been more invested how I'd like my skin to be. Bring very pale, i have some acne scarring, uneven skin tone & my skin is generally super sensitive. Currently I am using the COSRX Honey Glow kit, & within a week and a half of using these products together (only used the dermal roller twice so far) I have noticed a bit of a difference. My acne scars appear lighter, pores are noticeably smaller, & my skin feels really fresh. My current skincare routine has been given a bit of extra 'oomph' adding the micro needle roller to it!

I would like to see a little cleaning kit come along with this product, as having to purchase products to sterilize the roller was a bit of a hassle, & ideally, a 3-4 week trial period before having to make a review would have been more suitable, as I can only imagine how much better my skin will be by then.

All in all though, I'm happy so far & recommend anyone skeptical should definitely give this a go.

I love Micro-needling. It’s like a shakti mat for your Face. For me it’s relaxing and I also love knowing it’s doing good things for my face. Yes it leaves red marks, but they dissipate after half an hour to an hour, so it’s best done at night or early morning. The wee pricks allow skincare products to absorb into skin more so than when not using the roller.