This Stainless Steel Face Roller Feels Extra Cooling on Skin (2024)

A sharp jawline or cut cheekbones don't seem too far off when jade rollers exist. Like a mini massage for your face, these face rollers are sculpting tools with complementary rollers at each end that work into the contours of the face. Sculpting tools like jade rollers and gua shas actually trace back centuries to their origins in China, says Joyce Park, M.D., a board-certified dermatologist. Since then, the trend's evolved as a skincare ritual often paired with a serum or a moisturizer and praised for its relaxing benefits.

Typically made from jade or quartz stone, jade rollers promote lymphatic drainage, which makes skin look depuffed and tighter, according to Sabina Wizemann, the Good Housekeeping Institute Beauty, Health & Sustainability Lab's senior chemist. Rather than count on any healing properties from the stones, focus on the technique, which can "relax facial muscles and provide a cooling sensation on skin, [while] the massage could have a firming benefit over time." So, to help you get a leg up on your skin gym, we rounded up a handful of options tested by staffers, plus top-rated picks from online reviews. Here are the best jade rollers of 2022.

Our top picks:

Read on for everything you need to know when shopping for your perfect skincare companion at the end of this guide.

As one of the most searched models out there, the Mount Lai jade roller features two rounded ends — a traditional size for sweeping across the forehead and jawline, plus a mini size for fitting into those tighter contours like the under-eyes and nose. The female, AAPI-owned brand is rooted in Chinese culture as it was inspired by esthetician and founder Stephanie Zheng’s grandmother, whose jade roller and gua sha use goes back decades. "This thing is AMAZING for relieving the pain of TMJ and certain headaches," said one Sephora reviewer. "Set the big roller against your masseter muscles and go to town. The small one fits neatly into the hollow of the temple. It’s a godsend."

Revlon makes some of our favorite beauty products, including drugstore makeup and haircare, so it's only fair that we appreciate its skincare, too. The brand touts the roller's real jade material — impressive considering its affordable price tag. If you're looking for a calming massage effect, the retailer recommends running the roller under warm water for a few seconds. "I especially like the little end of the roller because it's ideal for rolling [below] the under-eyes," said one Walgreens reviewer. "It also aids the absorption of moisturizer into my skin." Meanwhile, some reviewers noted no major difference in the puffiness of their skin.

A face roller has never been cooler. Sacheu's stainless steel roller offers an extra soothing sensation. One product and reviews editor enjoys that, unlike other roller options, there's no need to stash this one in the fridge for added cooling benefits. "I use it after cycling through my skincare routine — serums and all. It glides along the contours of my face so smoothly." Plus, it comes with a black velvet pouch for easy stowing. Keep in mind that the roller feels heavier compared to others on this list, though that does make it easier to grip.

If a gua sha suits your face sculptor fancy, this heart-shaped tool is perhaps one of the most popular out there. It claims to leave the face looking radiant with its smoothing and lifting benefits. One Sephora reviewer said as much: "I definitely see my face more defined and slimmed after use." Another wrote, "I love the heart shape and the different ways I can use the tool to massage my face, jaw and neck." Those with sensitive skin types may want to stick to a traditional jade roller, as you can incidentally apply more pressure with a gua sha.

Consider this a souped-up jade roller. Solvasa's rose quartz wand features a vibrating feature that boosts circulation. Depending on your preference, the gentle vibration can be turned off. Wizemann finds the curved rectangular end versatile as it nests right above the cheekbone for optimal eye lymphatic massaging. Since it can only be purchased with its accompanying serum, it retails at $120, but Wizemann finds the tool useful for any skincare routine.

With over 2,000 reviews on Amazon, this jade roller boasts a 4.6-star rating. "It's a very pleasant sensory experience," says one Amazon reviewer. "More mental care than skincare. I tend to tense my jaw from stress, and this reminds me to relax those muscles." Its traditional roller end and mini roller end are designed to glide across the cheeks, forehead and under-eyes with ease. Keep in mind that the brand says it's made of jade quartz, so not exactly the sturdy real jade that dermatologists recommend.

Complete with a jade roller, a gua sha and a guide, this set's got you covered. Its included e-book walks you step-by-step on how to use the tools. To make the most out of it, the brand recommends using it daily for a number of weeks and applying upward sweeping pressure. Some Amazon reviewers noted it's easy to hold and great for lymphatic massages. What's more, the brand also claims each tool is made from real jade, a sturdy stone type that is less likely to break when it's dropped. However, some reviewers reported that the material felt a bit rough around the edges, so it may not glide as smoothly across skin.

This pocket-sized roller does just the trick for a quick pick-me-up around the eye area. One editor keeps it handy during trips because of its travel-friendly size. They also found it rolls best when used with a serum. However, its mini end means it covers less surface area.

Level up your routine with this more advanced jade facial roller. Along with the traditional smooth roller end, the jade roller from Amazon also includes a studded end that the brand claims stimulates circulation and helps products penetrate better. It's said to be made from xiuyan jade to which the brand attests its high quality. One Amazon reviewer noted, "It’s well made and appropriately heavy." Other reviewers said that the rollers squeak slightly when rolling on skin, though.

This face sculptor offers a deeper massage that feels oh-so-good. Its v-shaped roller ball ends are specifically designed to help sculpt and define the neck. The brand recommends rolling the massager along the base of the neck and the shoulders for a relaxing kneading sensation. Then, simply move it upward and outward across the contours of the face. Just take note that some Sephora reviewers noted its handle is fragile, which may mean that it's not made from real jade.

The Good Housekeeping Institute's Beauty Lab runs extensive testing across every beauty category, including skincare products to makeup products like beauty blenders. We rounded up the best picks out there after researching popular options and scouring online reviews. Based on our product expertise, we also included a few that our staffers and experts adopted into their own routines.