Skincare-savvy brides are transforming their pre-wedding prep with the latest wave of beauty technology — smart devices designed to lift, tone, clarify, calm and illuminate the skin long before the big day. From deep-cleansing sonic brushes and under-eye sculpting tools to full-face LED masks and professional tri-wave systems, today’s welltech innovations deliver real results beyond what traditional skincare alone can achieve.

LED therapy in particular has become one of the fastest-growing movements in modern skincare, celebrated for its ability to boost collagen, reduce inflammation, refine texture and restore brightness — all without downtime. Paired with microcurrent, radiofrequency and advanced cleansing tech, here are the must-have beauty tech picks that offer brides a powerful, at-home (and in-clinic) toolkit for achieving that unmistakable bridal glow.

Haumea Anti-Ageing & Brightening Device

A sleek, sculptural device designed to deliver daily skin optimisation. Irish-owned welltech brand Haumea uses microcurrent, LED, and thermal technology to lift, firm and brighten. Brides love it for its subtle jawline definition and cheekbone lift, which photographs beautifully. Ideal if you want a tool that boosts elasticity while helping your serums penetrate more deeply.

Cosaint EMS RF LED Under-Eye Toner 

If late-night planning sessions have left your under-eye area looking a little less than bridal, this compact powerhouse combines radiofrequency, EMS muscle toning, and red LED to tighten, depuff and brighten the eye contour. Perfect for tackling fine lines, dark circles and pre-wedding fatigue. Your makeup artist will thank you.

SkinKrush Rejuvenating LED Mask

Developed by Irish skincare specialists and now available in Avoca stores, the Skinkrush LED mask is a high-quality, flexible, professional-grade mask that delivers red, blue, and near-infrared light. It targets breakouts, inflammation, dullness and ageing — all common concerns for winter brides. Use it for 10 minutes, 3–5 times a week, and it leaves skin glowing, calmer and visibly smoother. These LED masks are receiving rave reviews from skincare advocates and beauty industry insiders, including Dr Catriona Ryan from the Institute of Dermatology.

MySkincare The Lil’ Cleansing Brush

An ultrasonic cleansing brush that helps remove makeup, SPF and impurities more thoroughly than manual cleansing. Brides report smoother skin, smaller-looking pores and better product absorption — meaning your glow serums and moisturisers work twice as hard.

Shark Beauty LED Mask

Combining red & blue LED light with cooling cryo-technology under the eyes, this modern, lightweight mask, which is highly rated by lots of celebrities such as Vogue Williams and Joanne McNally. The Shark Beauty LED mask is ideal for brides who want rejuvenation, a boosted glow and blemish control in one powerful tool. It’s designed for comfort, and is light, making it easy to wear while multitasking — wedding spreadsheet in one hand, LED therapy on your face.

Déesse PRO Express LED Mask

One of the most respected LED masks in the industry, loved by dermatologists and celebrities alike. The Deesse PRO mask offers targeted red and NIR (Near-Infrared) light, a wavelength just beyond visible red light. It’s invisible to the human eye but penetrates much deeper into the skin than red LED light, reaching the dermis and even supporting tissue below. This mask will improve texture, fine lines and softness—a brilliant pick for brides with sensitive skin or those who love a fuss-free, high-impact routine.

Tri-Wave Professional LED Panel

Tri-Wave Professional LED Panel, available at the Ailsbury Clinic and Voza Skin & Lazer Clinic

This is the gold standard of LED delivering medical-grade wavelengths at intensities that at-home devices can’t match. Expect dramatic improvements in firmness, tone, radiance and texture, pore shrinkage and generally clearer skin with zero blemishes. Brides typically start treatments 3–6 months out for the best results. A great choice if you're serious about professional-level prep, and it only takes 20 minutes per session with an instant difference to skin visible after every treatment.

- Avila Lipsett