Can ice cubes - or the more expensive scoops of ice cream - revive puffy skin?

The hackUsing ice as a skincare tool is a huge viral beauty hack, but is a slippery cube the best way to deflate skin?

< p class="dcr-3jlghf"> The TestOld lipsticks turned into ice cream rollers, frozen cucumbers turned into facial massagers: the list of tricks for icy skin goes on. Why? Because applying something cold to the face feels good and can reduce puffiness. Cold water isn't a new idea, though - Marilyn Monroe splashed it on her face 15 times a night. Bella Hadid recently dunked her face in a bowl of ice cubes.

I put an ice cube in a small clear bag (to reduce the mess) and tried to use it as a facial massager. It lasted for a minute before becoming a dripping puddle.

That's where ice balls come in: they're cooling massage balls filled with a special antifreeze. Often made of glass or steel, globes are used in cryotherapy and hailed online for making skin glow.

I put on a Freshness globe (£59.99 ) in the freezer for 20 minutes. After washing my face (and before applying any products), I massaged my skin in circular motions for five minutes. It felt nice - you don't run the risk of ice burn or broken capillaries - and admittedly my skin looked a little less puffy.

The Verdict If you tend to retain fluid, an ice globe is worth trying — but only as a supplement, after your cleansing, serum, moisturizing and sunscreen routines. Yes, really.