There are a few at-home dermaplaning options to choose from, ranging from Sephora's Level Setter Razors, $8, to Tweezerman's Bright Complexion Facial Dermaplaner, $100, to the Dermaflash 2.0 Luxe Facial Exfoliating Device, $189. I opted for the Dermaflash, which is a pretty high-tech option that was developed specifically for the sensitive, delicate skin of a woman's face (you can thank estrogen levels for that). It's basically nick-proof and its primary goal is to remove that corneal layer of skin we talked about earlier. Consider the peach fuzz removal a bonus.

Setting up the device was simple enough. You just insert the Dermaflash into the charger until it's ready to go. Regarding preparation, both estheticians said it's important to start with a clean, bare face as well as clean hands. Skin should be completely clean, so wash twice if you need to, and completely dry before beginning.

Grous also says to "avoid going over same areas repeatedly as this might cause irritation, and to use a toner with antiseptic properties [since] it's important to maintain a clean complexion." Also — never use the same blade twice.

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Honestly, I was pretty hesitant to do this. While I'm a sucker for trying new treatments — even those that require major upkeep — I wasn't sure if the subtle results would be worth my time and the potential for stubble is hella annoying. I continued to feel nervous even mid-stroke on that first pass over my cheek, but as I watched the removed fuzz accumulate, I finally started getting into it.

The whole process only took about 10 to 15 minutes and was completely painless. I'd describe the sensation as dry exfoliation or "dry shaving" (basically what it is), which I thought might irritate my skin. However, even immediately after finishing, my skin looked glowy and not red or inflamed. I followed up with a thick moisturizer and literally had to command myself to stop touching my face for the rest of the day. Even sitting here typing this — days later — it feels incredibly soft to the touch.

Some people who dermaplane note that their jaws look more defined but I have to admit, I didn't notice that. Maybe it's because I didn't have a ton of peach fuzz to begin with, or maybe my jawline is just hopelessly undefined. My primary takeaway was super soft skin and makeup that definitely glides on more easily. I have yet to deal with any annoying grow-back (the Dermaflash isn't as blunt of a removal as some, so that helps) and plan to repeat the process in a month because...why not? It's 10 minutes of my time, the results are soft and bright skin, and the expensive products I slather on my face are absorbed more efficiently. Sounds like a total win to me!

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