The 9 Best Gua Sha Tools for a Sculpted, Radiant Look

Best Overall

Wildling Empress Stone

$69 at Amazon $65 at Credo Beauty View on Wildling.com

Shape: Round/pointed

Crafted by esthetician Britta Plug, who’s well-known for her online demos on how to use gua sha tools, this pick is specially designed so that each of the four sides fits perfectly against the curves of the face. It’s also ergonomic and very easy to hold. Plus, unlike the standard rose quartz and jade options, this is distinct in that it’s made of Bian stone, which is composed of more than 40 healing minerals (and has a very sophisticated black hue).

There are so many things we loved about this product, but the biggest win was when people started to take notice of how toned and sculpted our face looked after continued use. We’ve even recommended this product to our family and friends after testing it out. What makes it unique from other gua shas on the market is that it has a combed edge, allowing for a deeper massage than your standard, smooth edge. 

Best Overall, Runner Up

Face Gym MultiSculpt

$66 at Sephora View on Facegym.com

Shape: Scalloped

There are a lot of things we love about the FaceGym Multi-Sculpt High-Performance Gua Sha—its unique shape is one of them. It has multiple sides to target multiple skin concerns, including softening fine lines, contouring, reducing facial tension, and more.

We loved that this product felt really cooling on the skin throughout each gua sha session. Because it’s made with 100% hypoallergenic and recyclable solid medical-grade stainless steel, it stays cool in your hand and on your face. We also love that we don’t have to worry about it breaking because it’s so strong and solid. 

Best Budget

Daily Concepts Gua Sha Facial Jade

View on Ulta $10 at Amazon $12 at Ulta

Shape: Heart-shaped

Interested in trying gua sha or just don’t want to shell out the big bucks on a tool? This is a top-tier affordable alternative. Despite the price tag, it’s still made of real jade (the kind used in popular jade rollers) and boasts a similarly effective and easy-to-use shape as its much more expensive counterparts.

After testing this gua sha out, we didn’t notice a huge difference in the way that our skin looked, but we did notice that our skin felt better. It didn’t significantly tone or sculpt the face, but after keeping it in the fridge, it provided a really nice, cooling, and soothing effect during each use. We noticed that the jade stone stayed cool for a long time after removing it from the fridge, too. 

Best Stainless Steel

Kitsch Stainless Steel Gua Sha

$12 at Amazon $27 at Target View on Mykitsch.com

Shape: Heart-shaped

There’s a lot to love when it comes to gua sha tools made out of stainless steel. First of all, they are non-porous and won’t trap bacteria and potentially transfer that bacteria onto your skin. Second, they are basically unbreakable and are super sturdy, unlike other gua shas made of real stone. 

We noticed significant short-term results after testing this pick from Kitsch, including decreased puffiness, lifting, and tightening, too. We loved how easy this gua sha tool was to clean, and that the stainless steel makes it look really expensive. 

Some folks have complained that the bottom edge of the tool feels a bit sharp on the skin. Make sure to use lots of oil or a slippery serum before putting pressure on your skin with this pick. 

Best Rose Quartz

Pink Moon Gua Sha Facial Tool

View on Pinkmoon.co

Shape: Heart-shaped

As a nod to her Chinese heritage, Pink Moon's founder Lin Chen created this beautiful rose quartz gua sha tool to help with lymphatic drainage. It also works to decrease puffiness in the face, promote elasticity, and offer a really nice massage for your muscles, too. 

We found that, overall, the tool was easy to incorporate into our morning routine. It felt nice when we glided it along our face with facial oil, and we noticed that it helped our eye area depuff faster. While our tester didn't notice any major long-term results, they did notice that it helped prevent a seasonal cold. Our tester would wake up with a tight throat and pressure in her ears, but after using the Pink Moon Rose Quartz Gua Sha, they felt less pressure due to the lymphatic massage.

One of the downsides of this gua sha tool is that it’s only available for purchase on the brand’s website. 

Best Jade

Skin Gym Jade Gua Sha Crystal

$32 at Ulta $32 at Nordstrom $32 at Nordstrom

Shape: Heart-shaped

This pick from Skin Gym is shaped like a traditional gua sha, making it pretty easy to figure out which sides of the tool to use where. As far as the stone goes, jade is known to block negative energy and promote calmness and peace. Use it before bedtime to help you chill out, both physically, mentally, and spiritually, too. 

We noticed depuffed cheeks after use with this tool, but didn’t notice a huge difference in terms of it sculpting our jawline. Unlike some of the other gua sha tools on this list (made with stainless steel), this pick might chip or break if you drop it on the ground, so be careful.  

Best Anti-Bacterial

Sacheu Beauty Gua Sha

$32 at Ulta $35 at Nordstrom View on Sacheu.com

Shape: Heart-shaped

We love this bestselling tool made from stainless steel because it stays cool (you can keep it in the freezer or use at room temperature) to deliver a cold sensation to your face that not only feels amazing, but also helps reduce puffiness.

We noticed less puffiness around the eye area after each use, and we felt that it helped a lot with breaking up congestion. We didn’t really notice that it “sculpted” our face a ton, but we did feel like it helped keep skin moisturized and more youthful with the extra boost of serum and circulation. 

Because this is made with non-porous stainless steel, it prevents bacteria build-up that can potentially pass onto your skin. Unfortunately, other gua sha tools made with jade and rose quartz, are porous and have the potential to transfer bacteria. That’s why it’s important to always wash your gua sha tool after each use.

Best Splurge

Yina Bian Stone Gua Sha

View on Yina.co View on Pinkmoon.co View on Thirteenlune.com

Shape: Rounded with point and ridges

This pricey gua sha tool was made with the whole body in mind. The size and shape are thoughtfully designed for massaging both the face and body, promoting circulation, helping to depuff swollen areas, and smoothing the skin. It's made of bian shi, a "micro-crystalline" stone containing upwards of 30 minerals thought to help regenerate healthy cells and boost energy. We love how thick the stone is, but bear in mind it might break if you drop it on tile floors.

One issue we found with this pick was that it felt a bit too big for use on the face. If you like to use a gua sha on both your face and body, we recommend this one, but if you only prefer to gua sha your face, you might want to opt for a different, smaller tool. 

We noticed a huge difference in how snatched our jawline looked after continued use with this product. We also noticed a lot of breakouts after using this pick. If you are acne-prone, make sure you are using non-comedogenic oils while swiping your gua sha across your face, and always wash your gua sha post-use.  

Best with Comb

Ginger Chi Jade Gua Sha Tool

$23 at Amazon View on Gingerchi.com

Shape: Dual points with comb

This is a really unique gua sha shape that works to target both your face and scalp. We thought the stone was super high-quality and liked how it fit into your hand without slipping. After consistent use, our face felt less puffy and lighter. 

We also loved how you can massage your scalp using this tool as well. Scalp massage has been proven to promote hair growth, so this might be a great option if you’re concerned about hair loss and need an extra boost.   

One of the downsides of this pick is that it’s only available on their website, so it’s not super easy to get. Also, if you don’t think you will be massaging your scalp with a gua sha, you might want to opt for a different tool on this list.