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Microcurrent.

NuFACE etc · daily use

Consensus score

72 %
Depends

30 gurus on record

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The verdict spread

Across 30 gurus, the overall verdict is 72% “depends.”

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Worth it
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What the gurus are saying

Most gurus testing these devices saw real lifting and puffiness reduction, but the effects fade fast, often gone by day's end or when you stop using them regularly. Several experts questioned whether meaningful longer-term changes stick around, and a few found them uncomfortable to use with their own skin. Those who love them treat them more as a temporary boost than a lasting fix.
Synthesized from 30 expert reviews

What each guru said

30 gurus on record
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Doctor Youn
Doctor Youn
5.5M subs
~Depends
“do these work well there are a lot of videos of people using microcurrent devices like this one where you can actually see a lifting effect of the skin of the face and these devices do appear to be very safe and there are even in office devices that are very similar that are much more powerful but the big question with devices like this this and one that has never truly been answered to my knowledge is just how long do these results last”
Hyram
Hyram
4.3M subs
Worth it
“If you don't know that advice, it essentially sends microcurrens into the skin to help stimulate your skin, reduce puffiness. It could also help to prevent premature aging. I personally like using microcurrent in my Metacube device because it has like multiple modes rather than new face which kind of only focuses on microcurrent technology.”
Doctorly
Doctorly
3.6M subs
~Depends
“Now other ways you can strengthen muscle you have microcurrent which is almost like subclinical activation of muscles sometimes where depending on the strength of the machine and which device you're using it generates ATP energy blah blah blah blah blah it doesn't strongly contract the muscles.”
Dr. Aanchal MD
Dr. Aanchal MD
3.5M subs
~Depends
“I don't think anything about them. I don't know if they're doing that kind of muscle stimulation that they're supposed to do.”
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Dr Dray
Dr Dray
2.7M subs
~Depends
“I did notice a subtle Plumping firming effect of my skin but it was short-lived by the end of the day it was kind of gone”
Cassandra Bankson
Cassandra Bankson
2.5M subs
~Depends
“I liked it On First Impressions it feels like a good moisturizer right and it kind of comes out in a pump top but I noticed that over time this wasn't firming and it didn't even leave my skin feeling that silky”
Dr. Shereene Idriss
Dr. Shereene Idriss
1.7M subs
Worth it
“it delivers low level electrical currents to your muscle and your tissues in your face allowing for ATP to be generated and for your skin cells to function most efficiently so it keeps you looking younger and Youthful and More Alive for longer as long as you use it you will see benefits in terms of looking quote unquote more snatched having less puffiness”
James Welsh
James Welsh
1.6M subs
~Depends
“I barely use this tool to be honest with you and I've only used on like level one and with a beard it's not very comfortable so I personally do not use this tool that often it's also not great for my rosacea but a lot of people love this product a lot of people have seen great effects of it”
Mixed Makeup
Mixed Makeup
1.5M subs
Worth it
“my skin feels so good you know what it feels like somebody went under my skin and massage the muscles underneath my skin like not just on top but underneath it like my skin feels like it's lifted my face feels like it's lifted”
HotandFlashy
HotandFlashy
1.2M subs
Worth it
“it really does amazing things for my skin like I have been testing another device I was having a hard time doing the new device at night so I was trying to do it in the morning and so I let this slip a little bit but oh my gosh I got to tell you when I stop using my new face is when I notice how much I love the new face and what it does for my face”
Dr. Vanita Rattan
Dr. Vanita Rattan
1.2M subs
~Depends
“It's got microcurrent technology and that's what's giving me that weird kind of tingly sensation and it's a reason I don't like new face either. It sort of stings a little bit and I don't like pain. But it is actually good for skin of color too. So if you want to use this product and you're braver than me, it's fine to do.”
Dr. Sam Ellis
Dr. Sam Ellis
862k subs
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“It's not been my experience nor is there evidence that some of these microcurrent devices or things like Zip or new face lead to Lasting changes in the Skin”
Allie Glines
Allie Glines
830k subs
Worth it
“the microcurrent Smooths Fine Lines over time red light therapy is one of my favorite therapies ever it helps with hyperpigmentation it helps with collagen production it's a whole thing so this is like a magical little wand”
Gothamista
Gothamista
685k subs
Worth it
“I love all the modes even though you can use every single one in a single routine I don't do that all the time I will always use two though”
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Nipun Kapur
Nipun Kapur
401k subs
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“microcurrent devices or any of these devices that promise you that you'll have a chiseled jawline...don't waste your money because they're expensive”
Dr. Somji Skin
Dr. Somji Skin
358k subs
Worth it
“the M face is fantastic you can also do it across the whole face you can get get a brow lift at the same time as well and you can also get an improvement within their neck so it's a great new treatment”
Dr. Jenny Liu
Dr. Jenny Liu
318k subs
~Depends
“I think we definitely still need more literature on the true efficacy and as far as I comparing LED devices to microcurrent I definitely feel there's more evidence in LED light devices”
Dr. Mamina
Dr. Mamina
279k subs
Worth it
“I'm also a huge believer that facial manipulation with massage, microcurrent, or gouacha can move fluid around to give you a more lifted look.”
The Style and Beauty Doctor
The Style and Beauty Doctor
220k subs
~Depends
“So, it's a lift while you use it, but if you stop using it, you know, you not you're not going to see the lift.”
Sincerely Miss Ash
Sincerely Miss Ash
195k subs
Worth it
“I really love my experience with the zip Halo I've talked about this quite a bit on my channel if you've been with me for a while you know that I used to use the new face Trinity I still have it I just don't use it anymore because I think this is a lot better the results last longer with this in between treatments”
Nadine Baggott
Nadine Baggott
165k subs
Worth it
“it heats the skin to exactly 43 degrees C which is the optimum temperature for collagen production it basically boosts collagen and elastin production and hyaluronic acid levels”
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Dr. Aleksandra Brown
Dr. Aleksandra Brown
131k subs
~Depends
“I do think they're good if you add them into your skincare that is already evidence-based and that you're consistent with.”
Tea with MD
Tea with MD
107k subs
~Depends
“I just don't really know whether that's effective or not I haven't reviewed the data on it but apparently this is a device that she likes”
Kelly Driscoll
Kelly Driscoll
90k subs
Worth it
“I think microcurrent is a another one that is really picking up in popularity now as well”
No BS Beauty
No BS Beauty
89k subs
~Depends
“I liked it but this was another one kind of like the nebuli or not the nebul the new face where you need to commit to doing every day and I just couldn't do that but I still like this device”
Dr. Whitney Bowe
Dr. Whitney Bowe
74k subs
Worth it
“all therapy is another device that I also use to help get my patients ready and I love all therapy especially when it comes to giving a little bit of a subtle lift to the lateral brow and the and droopy eyelids”
Doctor Anne
Doctor Anne
55k subs
~Depends
“I say in theory because a) the data on their effectiveness is sparse and b) they take time and commitment to use and if you don’t invest that time, they don’t even stand a chance of having an effect.”
Darnell Cox | 50+ Healthy Aging Expert
Darnell Cox | 50+ Healthy Aging Expert
54k subs
Worth it
“microcurrent is a really good way to lymphatically drain the area and if we're puffy right here we're going to have more jowls right and so you can lymphatically drain that by pushing the fluid with microcurrent out towards up and out towards where those drainages are on your behind your ear here”
Skin Obsessed Mary
Skin Obsessed Mary
33k subs
Worth it
“it uses very low electrical current to stimulate ATP production which is the cellular energy that enables cell regeneration and synthesis of Skin's support tissues it helps to tighten it helps to smooth and to lift the skin”
Beyond50Skin
Beyond50Skin
31k subs
Worth it
“think of doing your nanocurrent routine your 10-minute routine like masking we're using the nanocurrent to gently drive in all these great products you're sitting you're relaxing for 10 minutes with your mask you're running the nanocurrent over your face and getting an amazing treatment that's very gentle for the skin but that's going to work over time”
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