These Are the Best Lifting and Sculpting Microcurrent Tools on the Market — Here's Why (2024)

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Microcurrent levels: 1 | Special features: Conductive gel serum formulated specifically to enhance the effectiveness of the microcurrent device; comes with a USB charging cord

This microcurrent device uses a low-grade electrical current to offer major firming benefits. It contours the face, lifts crow’s feet, promotes collagen production, tones and tightens, and helps reduce the appearance of wrinkles in five minutes a day. With regular use over time, you may even start to notice a tightening and lifting effect in the jowls, chin, and cheeks. The tool comes with a conductive gel serum that’s formulated with a combination of hydrating ingredients, including aloe vera and hyaluronic acid. We noticed an immediate tightening effect after using the device, with results fading as the day went on.

Microcurrent levels: 10 | Special features: App compatible; USB rechargeable with up to 90 uses per charge; made of bacteria-resistant silicone

Don’t be deceived by its cute looks: This tiny handheld microcurrent device does an excellent job of stimulating and toning facial muscles in just two minutes. The innovative microcurrent technology features a whopping 10 intensity levels so you can find the perfect match for you (we found 3 to be our sweet spot, but you can certainly work your way up to a higher intensity).

We were impressed by how defined our faces looked the morning after our first time using this powerful little tool. It has an anti-shock system that scans and measures skin’s resistance to electricity and automatically adjusts the intensity so you can safely treat your skin and reap the firming benefits. Other big perks? It’s made of bacteria-resistant silicone, is waterproof, and connects to an app so you can track your progress.

Microcurrent levels: 3 | Special features: App compatible

Shape loves the NuFace Mini+ Starter Kit because it's perfect for any microcurrent newbie. For starters, NuFace has an app you can download to help show you where to glide the device over your face and tell you how long you should use the device on each area of your face. The tool itself is also so simple to use. All you have to do is apply the included activating gel, then push the power button to turn it on and select your preferred intensity level (there are three to choose from, and the lights on the device will let you know what level you’re on). We used it for five to 10 minutes at a time on the highest intensity level and noticed slight lifting effects, which disappeared after a few hours.

Microcurrent levels: 1 | Special features: App compatible

We were seriously impressed with the immediate results we experienced after using the ZIIP Halo. This nifty little gadget left us with lifted brows and a more sculpted jawline. Our face felt smooth and lifted (or dare we say “snatched”) after only one use. This microcurrent device is pre-programmed with something called “The Lift,” a four-minute nanocurrent and microcurrent facial. These two wavelengths work together to stimulate the muscles in your face for lifting and sculpting (microcurrent) and to stimulate the production of adenosine triphosphate, a chemical that gives energy to your cells so they can repair themselves (nanocurrent). The device comes with a USB charger and a conductive gel, which we liked because it wasn’t sticky and didn’t dry too quickly. There’s also an app that offers guided tutorials and targeted treatment plans.

Microcurrent levels: 3 | Special features: App compatible; separate eye and lip attachments included with kit

“This is one of the most respected microcurrent devices on the market,” says Geeta Yadav, M.D., board-certified dermatologist and founder of FACET Dermatology. “The before and after images are remarkable.” This facial sculpting tool helps blur the appearance of fine lines and gives the treated areas a more sculpted look in five minutes a day. In addition to the main attachment for the face, this kit comes with an eye and lip attachment too, which you can use to tighten the area around your eyes and mouth as well as lift your brows. It also includes a hydrating gel activator and a firming and brightening cream activator.

The NuFace Trinity+ also has a convenient cradle charger that you can store the tool in. Plus, you can download the NuFace Smart App to access tutorials and track your progress. We like that there’s a timer feature on the app that tells you when to move on to the next section of your face. We saw slight lifting results immediately and noticed our skin looked somewhat tighter a few hours post-treatment.

Microcurrent levels: 5 | Special features: Battery-operated

Want to lift your skin on the go? You don’t have to worry about lugging a charger with you when you use this microcurrent device from Joey Healy, celebrity eyebrow specialist, which stimulates collagen production and reduces the appearance of fine lines. That’s right: This tool is battery-operated and has a sleek, compact design that makes it travel-friendly. We like the shape of the device (it fits in our hands comfortably) and how lightweight it is. Although this tool has multiple power settings, we were satisfied with using the lowest one and noticed brighter, less puffy skin (although we didn’t notice a ton of changes when it came to sculpting). Keep in mind that the brand recommends using it for 10 to 15 minutes, which did feel like quite a long time. Bonus: This device comes with a full-size tube of conductive gel.

Microcurrent levels: 2 | Special features: App compatible; comes with hands-free masks and disposable electrodes that you can use for targeted treatment on different areas of your face

We appreciate that this microcurrent device comes with so much extra stuff. In addition to the microcurrent tool, you also receive the conductive gel needed to use it and hands-free masks for the lips, jowls, forehead, and neck. These masks are meant to be applied with the included disposable electrodes so you can receive targeted firming treatment while you go about your day. The device is slim, so it fits nicely in our hands. We saw the short-term effects we were expecting during our five- to 15-minute sessions (namely, our face looked more chiseled than usual post-treatment). However, the effects did wear off after a couple of hours.

Something else worth noting? The MyoLift QT Plus Facial Toning Device is compatible with the brand’s app, which features personalized treatment options, live webinars, tutorials, and 1-on-1 access to an esthetician with premium membership. You get a 30-day free trial to the app, and if you want to keep your access, you can upgrade to a monthly, yearly, or lifetime membership once your trial is over.

Microcurrent levels: 1 | Special features: Solar-powered handle; platinum-coated, anti-tarnish rollers

This solar-powered microcurrent roller helps create a contoured look and tighten and tone skin for less visible puffiness. You can use it on your cheeks, jawline, smile line, under your eyes, the sides of your head, and your decolletage. Here’s where things get really cool: There’s a solar panel built into the handle that converts available light into microcurrent. Plus, the rollers are platinum-coated, which can help decrease irritation and also prevent tarnishing. You don’t need to use a conductive gel with it, so we used it after we moisturized our face, which was enough to help the device glide easily. The rollers also move, which helps it glide even better. The results weren’t drastic, but we were satisfied with what we did see, including less puffiness, a slightly more sculpted jawline, and slightly lifted cheeks.

Microcurrent levels: 1 | Special features: Red light therapy

Besides microcurrent, red light therapy is one of the most popular skincare treatments right now. Red light therapy is having a moment because it can help minimize the look of wrinkles and blemishes. This slim, handheld wand combines the power of microcurrent technology and red light therapy. It also provides a gentle massage to help combat puffiness and boost your glow. Each session lasts 12 minutes, and the wand vibrates while in use, then briefly stops when it’s time to move on to the next area of your face. Our skin looked plumper and smoother immediately after use, especially around our cheekbones and jawline. We were particularly pleased with how it de-puffed our under-eye bags. It also helped temporarily minimize some redness and discoloration on our faces.

Microcurrent levels: 3 | Special features: LED light attachments (red, blue, and infrared); cleansing ring attachment

“My favorite at-home microcurrent device is currently the TheraFace Pro,” says Natalie Aguilar, esthetician and dermatological nurse in Los Angeles and founder of N4 Skincare. “I love that this device is backed by clinical trials and is one device I feel confident about recommending to my clients,” she says. Aguilar is a fan of all of its features, attachments, and visible effectiveness. The attachments include three for percussive therapy to relieve tension; a microcurrent ring to firm skin; and an LED light therapy ring to diminish wrinkles around the eyes, blue light therapy to help with mild acne, and infrared light to help ease wrinkles around the eyes. It also comes with a conductive gel and a cleansing ring to remove dirt and oil buildup from the skin.

We liked that there was so much you could do with this tool. We used the LED lights to help target acne and lines. Each session takes about five minutes, depending on the setting. We noticed that our face was much more toned after using the microcurrent ring, and the blue light helped with our acne. Additionally, Aguilar says the TheraFace Pro can be combined with the brand’s cold and hot therapy when purchased separately.

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