Get younger eyes and lifted brows with Foreo's on-sale 'better than Botox' device
If you're looking for a way to tackle tired, sagging eyes or want a Botox-like lift to your brows but don't want to get any work done, you're in luck. Foreo's Bear 2 Facial Toning Device is designed to target areas that show signs of ageing and deliver the appearance of filler without the need for expensive and intrusive Botox.
And what's more, this gadget is currently up for grabs for a massive £75 off, making it more affordable than ever to get a facelift from the comfort of your own home.
Wave goodbye to needing brow lifts and lip fillers. This Bear 2 Eyes and Lips device gives you all the same clinically proven benefits without the needles and scalpels. Perfect for eliminating eyebags and wrinkles, plumping and highlighting lips, and toning and lifting the brow area, this gadget promises a snatched appearance that'll have people questioning whether you splurged on Botox treatments.
This device uses up to 270 uA of microcurrent to tone and firm the muscles in your face. It also works to increase collagen and elastin production, tightening skin and improving fine lines and wrinkles around the eyes and mouth. Plus, the Bear 2 massages the skin to naturally and painlessly fade crow's feet and smile lines.
The microcurrent plus T-Sonic massage plumps the skin by stimulating microcirculation, helping to emphasize the lips and reduce hollowness under the eyes. This gadget also improves lymphatic drainage, which helps to reduce fluid retention and eliminate toxins, which can significantly decrease the appearance of puffiness.
And the device's prowess doesn't stop there, as it stimulates microcirculation, it also delivers oxygen and essential nutrients to cells, accelerating the skin renewal process, resulting in faded dark spots and pigmentation, while boosting the skin's radiance for a rejuvenated and nourished complexion.
Although the Bear 2 Eyes and Lips device promises no needles, scalpels, or risks, it's worth noting that it must be used with a conductive serum.
One thrilled customer who picked up this device has been singing its praises, leaving a glowing 5-star review that reads: "I'm absolutely loving it! The effects are amazing, and it's so gentle on the skin. Plus, it fits perfectly in my hand, feels really comfy to use. Such a fab device to help keep those early wrinkles at bay and keep my skin looking fresh and youthful."
While another satisfied shopper says: "I'm absolutely loving it! The effects are amazing, and it's so gentle on the skin. Plus, it fits perfectly in my hand, feels really comfy to use. Such a fab device to help keep those early wrinkles at bay and keep my skin looking fresh and youthful."
And a third chimes in: "Feels like an at home treatment but with the long-term saving, so worth the investment. Mainly use around my eyes and skin feels tighter and smoother. Makes my skin feel plump as well!"
This buyer also beams: "Very pleased with it, use it quite often without the app as I'm used to the treatments and don't need a guide anymore. It's very effective, doesn't take up too much time to get the treatments done, and it generally is a great addition to my makeup prep routine. It plumps up my lips nicely and provides a nice wide-awake look to my eyes early in the morning."
And another shopper adds: "I've had this for a couple of weeks and have stopped using lip plumpers entirely since then, because the lip treatment really gives my lips a fuller look, and seems to be ironing out the fine lines around my mouth. I've also used it around my eyes and it does a good job there too!"
Normally retailing for a steep £189, this skincare gadget can be picked up from Lookfantastic for the majorly reduced price of £113.40 while this deal lasts. For other discounts, Foreo is offering the same Bear 2 for the discounted price of £154.48 and Sephora is currently selling it at £160.65.
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