If you want to buy the Kitsch Lymphatic Contour Face Brush, here’s a honest review from a stay at home mom who tested and compared this Depuff tool with a cheap Amazon alternative.
The lymphatic contour facial brush by Kitsch has been trending on TikTok. I had already bought a similar contour face brush from Amazon about a month ago and honestly, it was working for me. So when I saw the Kitsch one, I couldn’t help wondering if maybe the bristles were better or if there was something special about it.
What better way to find out than to buy it and test it myself?
I was lucky enough to be among the first batch of customers who ordered the brush directly from the official website. (It’s currently sold out) Mine took about 10 days to arrive, and I’ve been putting it to the test ever since.
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About Kitsch Lymphatic Contour Face Brush
Kitsch is a beauty and self care brand that makes hair care, accessories and skincare tools. I wasn’t completely new to the brand before trying this brush because I’ve actually used their shampoo bar before, and I really liked it. So I already had a good impression of Kitsch before this purchase.
The Lymphatic Contour Face Brush is basically a facial massage brush with soft bristles and a curved plastic handle. Kitsch says it is designed for facial lymphatic drainage and to help reduce the appearance of puffiness. It can be used with facial oils or serums, and the company recommends gentle upward and outward movements across the face and down the neck.
I paid $20 for mine when I bought it, which is what made me even more curious about how it would compare with the $9 brush I already owned.
My experience using this Lymphatic drainage face brush
Honestly, I expected a bigger difference between the two brushes. There is a difference, but it is a small one.
The Kitsch brush has really soft bristles and, unlike my Amazon brush, mine doesn’t have any stray bristles sticking out. It just feels a little more neatly finished.
But when it comes to actually using it on my face, I can’t say that it works dramatically better than my $9 Amazon brush.
I usually apply my creams and facial oils in the morning and then use the brush for gentle massage. I really like how my face looks afterwards, especially around my eyes. When I wake up feeling puffy, I can see the puffiness around my eyes decrease after using the brush.
For me, it gives my face that refreshed, awake look in the morning.
I also like that it doesn’t irritate my skin. The bristles are soft and the plastic handle doesn’t dig into my face.
There is one thing you need to get right though, and that is the angle.
If you don’t keep the brush upright and use it at the wrong angle, the bristles can scratch your skin. The handle itself isn’t sharp because it is plastic, but holding it incorrectly can definitely feel uncomfortable.
So I would not recommend rushing through it. Slow and gentle movements work much better for me.
How to Use
Here’s how I use my lymphatic contour brushes;
I keep my routine very simple.
First, I apply my usual face cream or a little facial oil so the brush can move easily across my skin.
Then I start with gentle strokes around my face, moving upward and outward rather than dragging the brush back and forth.
I pay extra attention to the areas around my cheeks, jawline and under my eyes because those are the areas where I notice morning puffiness the most. I then continue down toward my neck using slow movements.
The important thing for me is light pressure. You don’t need to press hard to feel like you’re doing something. In fact, pressing too hard is where I think you can end up making the brush uncomfortable.
Kitsch also recommends using light pressure and sweeping upward and outward from the centre of the face, followed by movements down the neck toward the collarbone. (KITSCH)
Comparing the $20 Kitsch Lymphatic Contour Face Brush With the $9 Amazon Alternative
The Kitsch brush is nicer, but it isn’t $12 better.
The Kitsch bristles are softer and more neatly finished. I also haven’t found any stray bristles on mine. But the actual experience of using both brushes is surprisingly similar.
Both help me with that morning facial puffiness, both are easy to use and both work well with my creams and oils.
If you already own this $9 Amazon brush and you’re happy with it, I personally don’t think you need to rush out and buy the Kitsch one just because you’ve seen it all over social media.
But if you’re buying your first lymphatic contour brush and you like Kitsch as a brand, I can see why you would choose this one.
Pros
- Soft bristles
- No stray bristles
- Easy to use
- Doesn’t irritate my skin
- Works well with facial creams and oils
- Helps reduce the appearance of morning puffiness
- Lightweight and easy to handle
Cons
- It is very similar to cheaper alternatives
- You need to get the angle right or the bristles can feel scratchy
In Conclusion
I actually like the Kitsch Lymphatic Contour Face Brush. I’ve been using it in my morning routine and I really enjoy the way my face looks afterwards, especially when I wake up feeling puffy.
But I’m also glad I had the $9 Amazon brush to compare it with because it helped me keep this review honest.
The Kitsch brush is better finished and the bristles are definitely nicer. But I wouldn’t tell someone who already owns a good $8 alternative to throw it away and spend $20 on this one.
For me, this is one of those products where the viral hype made me curious, but testing it myself showed me that the cheaper alternative was actually pretty good too.
So yes, I like the Kitsch brush. But no, I don’t think you absolutely need it if you already have a similar one that works for you.