This jade roller is giving calm, expensive and like its owner drinks green juice and has their life together. It promises lymphatic drainage, depuffing, and a moment of serenity before your coffee kicks in . Will it change your life? No. Will it make your bathroom feel luxurious and your skincare routine feel divine? Absolutely!
Facial rollers such as jade rollers and Gua Shas are popular tools in skincare routines due to their association with facial massage and lymphatic drainage. While they are often marketed with claims of depuffing and sculpting, dermatology experts generally agree that the effects are temporary and largely cosmetic. Understanding what these tools can and cannot do helps set realistic expectations.
What Are Jade Rollers Supposed to Do?
- lymphatic drainage
- depuffing
- sculpting
- improved circulation
- move excess surface fluid
- increase blood flow briefly
- help products spread evenly
- provide a relaxing massage
How Lymphatic Drainage Actually Works (and Why Pressure Matters)
- light touch
- slow strokes
- barely any pressure
My Experience
I bought my first Jade roller around 5 years ago from Chemist Warehouse, in fact they still sell it to this day for only $11.99. I have a round face shape and my cheeks make up 80% of my face, chipmunks would be jealous. I was hoping the jade roller can help depuff my face especially in the mornings.
Every morning after I brushed my teeth and washed my face I would use the jade roller, focusing on rolling outwards towards my lymph nodes. I definitely felt liquid moving in my face. This sensation is commonly associated with lymphatic stimulation which can temporarily reduce fluid build up but may not be visually apparent and does not permanently alter facial structure. After many years and many purchases of that same jade roller from Chemist warehouse I finally gave it up.
There was no material difference to the volume of my cheeks, in fact using your hands or cold spoons to massage your face would have the same impact.
Pros and Cons
Pros:
- relatively cheap facial tool
- relaxing, especially if chilled in the fridge overnight
- feels effective you can feel liquid moving out of your face
Cons:
- no visual changes
- not durable, breaks every time you drop it
- time consuming, when I’m rushing to get to work on time this is not relaxing
Overall, the benefits of jade rollers are largely sensory and short-lived which may still appeal to users who enjoy ritual-based skincare rather than result-driven routines.
Final Thoughts
If you are using the Jade roller because you want to have a relaxing and indulgent morning, go for it! If your goal is to depuff and slim down your face you will be disappointed.
To be honest after many years of using the Jade roller and based on personal experience, noticeable changes in facial shape are more commonly linked to overall body composition, sleep, sodium intake, hormones and fluid retention rather than skincare tools. Ever since I started going to the gym and weight lifting I noticed my face is more angular even though I wasn’t overweight before I started going to the gym. Factors such as genetics, lifestyle and fluid retention all play a role in facial appearance.
In the context of a skincare routine, tools like jade rollers are best viewed as optional enhancements to the overall experience rather than an essential step.
Other comments
Summary of the 1 star reviews from popular online retailers:
- Not effective
- Received broken tool
This blog is for informational purposes only and does not replace professional dermatological advice. Individual skin responses may vary.