Rob Griffiths.

Ten common beauty-device marketing claims checked against ASA rulings, CAP guidance and published trials, with an honest verdict on every one.

Red, near-infrared and blue LED do different cosmetic jobs. What each wavelength is for, how deep it reaches, and which mask modes are worth having.

Which facial devices can share one routine, the order to use them in, and why IPL needs an evening of its own. A practical device-stacking guide.

How long at-home IPL takes to show results, what a typical session schedule looks like, and why IPL means hair reduction rather than permanent removal.

An honest guide to red light therapy at home: what red and near-infrared light really do for your skin, and which marketing claims to ignore.

Which Fitzpatrick skin types at-home IPL suits, what Philips, Braun and Ulike state about their own limits, and how to use IPL safely on darker skin.

LED face masks are everywhere, but are they worth the money? An honest look at the evidence, realistic results, and who is likely to be happy with one.

What microcurrent facial devices do, what they don't, and how to start - an honest beginner's guide to the temporary lift, evidence and commitment.

LED face masks and red light panels both use red light for skin - so which suits you? An honest comparison of coverage, convenience, cost and results.

The honest answer to whether at-home IPL works on blonde, red, grey or white hair, why it depends on pigment, and what actually works instead.