I have fallen into the black hole that is Japanese game shows on YouTube -- I'm asking "Why?!," unable to look away as the obstacles get progressively more bizarre. And I'm just as riveted by these freakish Japanese beauty face gadgets. Shocked? Kind of. Terrified? Completely. And yet, my eyes are still glued to the computer screen.
But regardless of my apprehension, all of these beauty gadgets swear to deliver jaw-dropping results, without anesthesia, scalpels, and scars. But the thought of shoving silicone rods up my nostrils or stretching my face with a serial killer facemask still leaves me hesitant. (And the faces the models are making in a few of the product shots don't really help, either.) Ready to feel extremely thankful for your straightforward anti-aging cream? Click ahead.
But regardless of my apprehension, all of these beauty gadgets swear to deliver jaw-dropping results, without anesthesia, scalpels, and scars. But the thought of shoving silicone rods up my nostrils or stretching my face with a serial killer facemask still leaves me hesitant. (And the faces the models are making in a few of the product shots don't really help, either.) Ready to feel extremely thankful for your straightforward anti-aging cream? Click ahead.
The rosy pink color isn't entirely convincing, but rest assured, this terrifying mask isn't an accessory for the murderous. The Facewaver is intended to increase blood circulation in your face and gently stretch the skin and muscles in several directions to tighten the face and knead out wrinkles and lines. All it takes is five minutes of "training" a day, a.k.a. pulling the mask over your face and making various facial expressions�preferably in the privacy of your own home and far, far away from small children.
"Do you have a complex about your nose?" the makers of this product ask. If so, skip the plastic surgery and insert this silicone pronged gadget into your nostrils instead! Leaving this nasal clip in for 20 minutes a day will allegedly straighten your nose and help you get that "graceful" nose and "perfect nasal profile" in no time.
The Beauty Lift High Nose takes the Hana Tsun Nose Straightner to the next level. Not only is the treatment time cut down to a mere three minutes a day, but this nose gadget vibrates. Just slip it on to your nose, turn on the switch, and you'll receive gentle electric vibrations that promise to make your nose firmer and higher.
For $61, you can own your very own pair of oversized clown lips, which are apparently the cure to sagging facial muscles. Just pop in the mold and make various mouth movements (the makers of this product recommend vowel sounds) three minutes a day for face-slimming effects. If you can execute proper form without laughing, the mold also claims to work the facial muscles around your eyes to prevent wrinkles and ultimately create a more youthful, vibrant face.