The Best Cheap Microneedling Products
Above-average ratings, below-average prices, no fake reviews.
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Microneedling can reduce the appearance of scar tissue and make skin look younger. It sounds like a beautician’s form of snake oil: Stick small needles in your face to rejuvenate your skin, but microneedling is a legitimate medical treatment that is supported by clinical research. A recent article published in the Journal of Dermatologic Surgery called microneedling “safe, minimally invasive, and effective.” Other medical papers specifically discuss the benefits of dermarollers, stamps and pens.
How Does Microneedling Work?
“Skin microneedling uses pen-shaped or roller devices armed with fine needles to make minuscule, evenly spaced punctures in the skin. The small wounds created by the needling devices, which sometimes allow a pinprick of blood to rise to the surface, induce the skin to start a wound healing response. The body rushes to patch up the injury by growing fresh collagen and elastin,” explains Dr. Kenneth Arndt, medical editor of the Harvard Special Health Report Skin Care and Repair. Dr. Arndt continues “Collagen and elastin are what give your skin its strength and ability to stretch and make it appear more youthful.”
Is Microneedling Safe?
Ask your doctor about microneedle products that you’re considering: The length, quantity and material of the needles found in dermarollers varies greatly. Additionally, some microneedle patches are designed to deliver anti-aging serums within the skin. It’s impossible to know whether the chemicals within these patches are safe or effective for every skin type: There are too many variables to analyze.
How Much Does Microneedling Cost?
Microneedling stamps and pens cost hundreds of dollars, but there are products available for much less. A good derma roller (with verified, above-average reviews) costs approximately $18, according to a 12-month analysis of price trends. Those same microneedling tools cost around $12 while on sale: an average discount of 33%. Here are the best inexpensive microneedle-at-home products for the money:
Methodology for Selecting Products
I use data science to discover above-average products that are selling for below-average prices. To find microneedling products with below-average prices, I first assemble a list of candidates, then organize those products by their 12-month average sale price, determine the median value and then exclude any product with a price above the mid-point.
To find derma rollers with above-average reviews, I measure the relationship between 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 star ratings and flag outliers that fall outside of a normal statistical distribution. I also discount paid, sponsored and unverified reviews as well as unhelpful review behaviors from verified customers. Products with an average adjusted rating of less than 3.9 out of 5 are excluded; in the end, fewer than 10% of the analyzed products remain.
Dermaroll Lite 2.0 by Prosper Beauty
Good Value: $13 | Great Deal: $10
Prosper’s second-generation derma roller is ergonomic and it works well in conjunction with serums, according to several online customers. Some reviewers say that the roller is squeaky; others caution that the cost of replacement heads can add up quickly. A few customers wish the included case was more secure.
Love & Pebble Microneedle Dermaroller Kit
Good Value: $24 | Great Deal: $20
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Love & Pebble’s inexpensive microneedling kit is well packaged, easy to use and it reduces the visibility of wrinkles, scars and pores, according to several online customers. Some reviewers complain that this derma roller causes redness, irritation or breakouts; others say that the roller handle is made from cheap plastic.
Ora Facial Microneedle Roller System 0.5mm
Good Value: $30 | Great Deal: $21
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Ora’s dermaroller stimulates the skin and reduces acne scars with minimal redness, itching and soreness, according to several online customers. Some reviewers say the needles hurt or irritated their faces.
Note: This microneedle roller is also available in a white/aqua color combination.
Roselyn Boutique Derma Roller Cosmetic Beauty Instrument
Good Value: $12 | Great Deal: $6
This affordable dermaroller is effective at reducing the visibility of acne scars, according to several online customers. A handful of reviewers complain that their roller arrived broken (or broke shortly after using it).
Note: This item was heavily discounted on Black Friday and Amazon Prime Day.
Ora Facial Microneedle Roller System 0.25mm
Good Value: $30 | Great Deal: $18
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This short-needle dermaroller makes skin smoother and allows topical products to absorb more completely, according to several online customers. Some reviewers say this roller irritated their skin; others say that this roller is best suited as an introduction to microneedling because it isn’t as effective as longer-needled rollers.
Note: This microneedle roller is also available in a purple/black color combination.
Remmi 0.25mm Microneedle Roller
Good Value: $14 | Great Deal: $7
Remmi’s budget dermaroller has clear instructions, hygienic packaging and it leaves skin looking smoother and more vibrant after use, according to several online customers. Some reviewers complain of irritation.
Note: This item was heavily discounted on Amazon Prime Day.
Prosper Beauty Derma Roller Microneedle 5 Piece Kit
Good Value: $27 | Great Deal: $24
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Several online customers say their skin looked and felt tighter after a week of using this dermaroller. Some reviewers felt discomfort the first time they used the roller; others complained of a rash or irritation.
ZustBeauty Derma Roller Kit
Good Value: $28 | Great Deal: $20
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This well-packaged microneedling kit makes skin feel smooth and look radiant, according to several online customers. Many reviewers wish the kit included a larger bottle of serum; others complained of a burning sensation after applying the serum to their recently derma-rolled skin.
Note: This item was heavily discounted on Black Friday.
Lolysenta Microneedle Derma Roller
Good Value: $10 | Great Deal: $8
Lolysenta’s travel-friendly dermaroller helps increase the absorption of skincare creams and serums, according to several online customers. Many reviewers (even happy ones) say this product makes an annoying squeaking sound. A few customers wished they had bought a roller with longer needles.
Linduray Skincare Derma Roller Microneedling Kit
Good Value: $19 | Great Deal: $6
Linduray’s microneedle roller reduces the appearance of acne scars and hyperpigmentation, according to several online customers. Some reviewers didn’t see results after several treatments; others say the needles dull quickly. Many customers praised the included hyaluronic acid serum.
Sdara Skincare Derma Roller Cosmetic Needling Instrument For Face
Good Value: $20 | Great Deal: $5
This dermaroller helps reduce the appearance of acne scars, according to several online customers. Many reviewers say this roller makes an annoying squeaking sound; a few customers say the needles on this roller are too short to be effective on their skin.
Healthy Care 540 Derma Roller Microneedling Instrument
Good Value: $13 | Great Deal: $5
This inexpensive dermaroller reduced the appearance of acne scars and wrinkles, according to several online customers. Many reviewers (even happy ones) say that the roller’s squeaking drives them insane. Some customers complained about a lack of instructions and skin irritation from their subsequent misuse.
About the Author: John DeFeo was formerly the creative director of Debonair Magazine. During that time, he had journalistic access to aestheticians and other skincare professionals. Additionally, he worked in collaboration with the editorial team that published Elle and Woman’s Day.
