This set is a resin gua sha board and a resin face roller for at-home facial massage. It does what facial massage does: it raises blood flow in the skin for a short time and it feels relaxing. It's made of resin, not jade or quartz, which keeps it light and the price low. It won't remove wrinkles, and lasting lifting isn't proven for any home tool.

Written by Faraz Khan, Èvoque Beauty. We sell this set. We haven't run our own tests on it, so everything below comes from published studies on facial massage.

Quick facts

Resin vs stone vs steel

No study has compared materials. The research is on the massage itself, so pressure, technique and regular use matter more than what the tool is made of.

What the research shows

• Blood flow goes up, briefly. In a 2018 study, 12 adults rolled one cheek for 5 minutes. Blood flow in that cheek rose about 20% and stayed up for the 10 minutes measured. The other cheek didn't change.
• Small changes after 8 weeks. A 2025 trial gave 34 women either a roller or a gua sha tool, 10 minutes a day, five days a week, for 8 weeks. Both groups showed facial measurement changes of about 2 to 3 mm. The gua sha group had lower facial muscle stiffness; the roller group had a 7.5% to 8.6% gain in a skin elasticity measure. The study compared the two tools with each other and had no untreated group, and it didn't use this set.
• Firm gua sha on the body. A 2007 pilot study of 11 adults found traditional, firm gua sha on the back raised surface blood flow about fourfold for roughly 25 minutes. That was firm pressure on the back, not gentle use on the face.

What it won't do

• It doesn't "detox" skin. There's no evidence for that.
• It doesn't remove wrinkles or build collagen. No study shows this.
• Any de-puffing or contour change is small and fades if you stop.

How to use it (about 5 minutes)

1. Start with clean skin and a few drops of face oil or moisturizer so the tools glide.
2. Hold the gua sha board almost flat against your skin and use light pressure.
3. Stroke outward: chin to ear along the jaw, nose to ear across the cheek, center to temple on the forehead. Repeat each stroke 3 to 5 times.
4. Roll the roller outward from the center of your face, about a minute per area.
5. Wash both tools afterwards.

Safety

• Pink skin that fades within minutes is normal. Small red dots or bruising mean too much pressure, so stop and go lighter next time.
• Skip broken skin, active breakouts, sunburn, rashes and flared rosacea.
• If you've had filler or Botox recently, ask your injector first, because pressure can move product that hasn't settled.
• If you bruise easily or take blood thinners, ask your doctor first.
• If you have rosacea or visible broken capillaries, use very light pressure or skip those areas.

Care

Wash both tools with mild soap and lukewarm water after each use, dry them, and store them dry. You can keep them in the fridge, though resin feels less cold than stone or steel. Don't share them.

Frequently asked questions

Is this real jade or rose quartz?
No. Both tools are resin. Many listings call resin or glass "jade"; we'd rather tell you what it is.

Does the material make a difference?
No study shows one material works better. Technique and regular use matter more.

Gua sha or roller: which should I use?
Both are in the set. In the 2025 trial, gua sha lowered facial muscle stiffness and the roller improved a skin elasticity measure, and both changed facial measurements slightly.

Will it lift or slim my face?
Expect a short-lived de-puffed look. The 8-week trial found changes of a few millimetres. Lasting lifting isn't proven for any home tool.

How often should I use it?
About 5 minutes most days. The studies used 5 to 10 minutes per session.

I'm also ordering the cleansing brush. Will they arrive together?
Usually not. The set ships from a US warehouse and arrives in about 3–5 days. The brush ships separately and can take a few days longer, so expect two parcels.

What if it arrives broken?
Contact us within 14 days of delivery and we'll replace it or refund you in full, your choice.

References

1. Ahn SH, Hwang UJ, Han HS, et al. Comparative effects of facial roller and gua sha massage on facial contour, muscle tone, and skin elasticity: randomized controlled trial. Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology. 2025;24(6):e70236. doi:10.1111/jocd.70236
2. Miyaji A, Sugimori K, Hayashi N. Short- and long-term effects of using a facial massage roller on facial skin blood flow and vascular reactivity. Complementary Therapies in Medicine. 2018;41:271–276. Tokyo Tech summary
3. Nielsen A, Knoblauch NTM, Dobos GJ, Michalsen A, Kaptchuk TJ. The effect of gua sha treatment on the microcirculation of surface tissue: a pilot study in healthy subjects. Explore. 2007;3(5):456–466. doi:10.1016/j.explore.2007.06.001

Further reading: Dermatology Times: Social media mythbusters, at-home facial gua sha

For external use only. This is general information, not medical advice.