What Do Those High-Tech Beauty Products Really Do?

Looking for the next big beauty innovation? We put together a full list of the hottest high-tech beauty items on the market, ranging from acne-fighting lights to illuminating teeth whiteners. Click through the gallery to see our roundup of must-have products for any tech-savvy beauty buff.

Tanda Zap Acne Treatment Device

May the force be with you! This illuminating gadget fights off causes of acne, and opens pores to expose blemishes to the blue bacteria-killing LED light.

$50; sephora.com

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GLO Brilliant Personal Teeth Whitening Device

This iPod-shaped device uses GLO's patented guided light optics to brighten your teeth by eight shades without causing sensitivity.

$275; sephora.com

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Romi Digital Foundation Kit

Consider this a hybrid between your tried-and-true Clarisonic, and a foundation airbrushing system. Pop in one of the skin-colored ampules to impart a flawless HD finish in just one sweep.

$90; hsn.com

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Baby Quasar Red Light Therapy Device

The red light gently warms up skin and stimulates your complexion's underlying layers to diminish fine lines and dark spots.

$350; beautybar.com

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CHI Touch-Screen Hair Dryer

The innovative touch screen allows you to choose a custom setting specific to every hair type, while the high-wattage cuts your drying time in half.

$200; ulta.com

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Florame USB Diffuser

Your old-school Glade plug-in just got a 2012 upgrade. Plug this compact diffuser into your computer's USB port to fill your room with a delicate scent.

$19; aromatic-provence.com

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Remington Touch Control Beard and Stubble Trimmer

Pick up this high-tech groomer for the guy in your life, which uses a touch-screen to adjust its settings, and charges in your computer's USB port.

$55; remingtonproducts.com

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