Borboleta Sculpting Gua Sha: my take on the chrome tool
Gua sha tools come in stone, jade and metal, and Borboleta went with mirror-chrome stainless steel. It has a curved edge and rounded tip, a laser-engraved Borboleta logo along the curve, and it arrives in a black velvet drawstring pouch.
What convinced me on paper
The official page says it’s designed to sculpt, lift, soothe and refresh the skin while alleviating tension, and to cool, calm and de-puff. It’s described as a daily ritual for tension relief and post-brow care. The material is simple: just stainless steel, so it’s sleek and durable, and it’s easy to clean with soap and water or a disinfectant wipe after each session.
Stainless steel stays cool, and the brand’s suggestion is to chill it before use for an extra cooling boost, which is a nice, free upgrade if you like a de-puffing feel in the morning. It also has a rounded tip for sensitive areas and tension points near the brows or sinuses.
What testers and reviewers say
Borboleta’s own page has no reviews yet, so I looked at the Amazon listing:
- Early signals only: Borboleta’s own page has no reviews yet, and on Amazon it shows 4.9 out of 5 from 17 ratings when I checked, with 89% five-star and the rest four-star.
- What one reviewer says: in a five-star Amazon review from May 2026, a buyer says it arrived exactly as pictured, helps sculpt the whole face, and that she likes using both sides of the tool. She mentions pairing it with Borboleta’s Glow Up Elixir.
- Caveat: that’s a small number of ratings and I found no independent test or negative review text, so I’d treat this as a promising but young record.
Why I think you’ll love it
- Cool to the touch: stainless steel feels refreshing, and you can chill it.
- Easy to clean: soap and water or a disinfectant wipe after each session.
- Two shapes in one: a flat curved edge for brows, temples and cheekbones, and a rounded tip for tension points.
- Giftable: a laser-engraved logo and a velvet pouch.
My tip to use it
Start with clean, dry skin. Use gentle upward strokes with the flat edge along the brows, temples and cheekbones. For deeper relaxation, use the rounded tip on tension points near the brows or sinuses. If you like, put the tool in the fridge first for a cooling boost.
Pair it with a facial oil or serum so the tool glides, and keep the pressure light. The brand’s own ritual suggests the Glow Up Elixir.
Who it’s for
It’s for you if you like a quick, relaxing ritual, you enjoy a cooling de-puff in the morning, or you want a hygienic metal alternative to stone. If you don’t enjoy facial massage at all, this won’t change that.
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
What is the Sculpting Gua Sha made of?
Mirror-chrome stainless steel.
How should you use it?
On clean, dry skin, glide the flat edge with gentle upward strokes along the brows, temples and cheekbones. Use the rounded tip on tension points near the brows or sinuses.
How do I clean it?
With soap and water or a disinfectant wipe after each session.
Can I chill it?
Yes. The brand suggests chilling it before use for a cooling boost.
What comes with it?
A black velvet drawstring pouch for storage.
Where can I buy the Borboleta Sculpting Gua Sha in the US?
On my Curated store, delivered in the US.
Reviews
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