If your beauty cabinet is brimming with half-used anti-ageing products that once promised to be the next big thing in zapping wrinkles, you’re not alone.

But when eye creams and DIY facial massages just aren’t enough, beauty gadgets can be a pain-free alternative to needles.

But are such wonder gadgets too good to be true? Our skincare experts offer their take on the at-home treatments that claim to help hold back the years.

SLENDERTONE FACE

(£300, from slendertoneface.com)

The claim: A face lift from the inside out. Boosts muscle volume to lift and plump the skin and reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

Expert opinion: “This causes muscle stimulation which will increase tone and tighten the area, but only to a limited degree,” says Dr Patrick Bowler, medical director of Court House Clinics.

OLAY TOTAL EFFECTS MASK

(£18.99 for five, from Boots)

The claim: Fights seven signs of ageing. Reduces the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, and age spots.

Expert opinion: Dr Stefanie Williams, dermatologist at the European Dermatology London, says: “This mask does contain some ingredients that, in principal, make sense for improving age spots and fine lines. However, the main issue that I have with anti-ageing masks is that their contact with skin is neither long enough nor frequent enough to do any real good.”

THE NIFTY WRINKLE WAND

(£29.99, from theniftyfacelift.co.uk)

The claim: Banishes fine lines and wrinkles, dark circles, and under eye puffiness using electro therapy and muscle-stimulating technology.

Expert opinion: “As we have 32 different muscles in the face, a non-professional needs to have a clear understanding of the muscles that they will be working on,” warns Vicky Dallimore, senior instructor at The International Dermal Institute. We would highly recommend seeking professional treatments in this capacity to get maximum results.”

ORALIFT

(From £575, see oralift.com)

The claim: Reduces eye bags, lines around the mouth, eyes and face, and tightens and strengthens facial muscles.

Expert opinion: "Oralift, which fits into the mouth like a mouth guard, puts a load on the facial muscles to increase tone and circulation," explains Dr Mario Russo, cosmetic derma surgeon at The Rejuvenation Clinic.

"It is proven to work and improvements in skin tightening and rejuvenation have been documented, however, it is expensive and fairly demanding on time.”