6 Best Microcurrent Devices 2025, Tested & Reviewed by Experts

Much like red-light therapy or LED face masks, the best microcurrent devices deliver pro-level antiaging results at home—think sculpted cheekbones, lifted brows, and a more defined jawline.

Over the past few years, I’ve tested dozens of at-home skin care tools, and microcurrent gadgets are some of my favorite. These devices use low-level electrical currents to stimulate facial muscles, enhance tone, and reduce sagging—quickly and painlessly. “They’re safe, noninvasive, and effective for improving facial contour and firmness,” says Michelle Henry, MD, a board-certified dermatologist. Personally, I find they help me look instantly more awake—especially helpful on puffy mornings or before an important event.

To help you find the best of the best, we consulted top dermatologists and skin care experts, plus tapped our editorial team for their favorites. During evaluations, we put nearly a dozen devices to the test, rating each for ease of use, portability, features, and overall performance.

The best microcurrent devices, at a glance

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1. Best Overall: NuFace Trinity Starter Kit

Best for: Those who want a tried-and-true dedicated microcurrent device that can provide other beauty benefits with additional attachments (sold separately)

In the nearly 20 years since its launch, the Trinity has become a staple in estheticians’ in-office arsenals, and many dermatologists, including Dr. Henry and Carmen Castilla, MD, a board-certified dermatologist at New York Dermatology Group, recommend it for its stellar reputation.

For her NuFace Mini review, Glamour contributor Deanna Pai incorporated the tool into her routine for a few weeks and was floored by both the immediate and gradual results. “After doing half my face, I could see my brow looked more lifted and my cheek less puffy,” she says. “I have more definition along my cheekbones and jawline too. But what really impressed me is that after 10 or so days of consistent use, my nasolabial folds look less noticeable.”

For those who specifically want to improve the look of wrinkles around the eyes and mouth, additional attachments like a smaller head for lips and eyes or a red-light therapy tool can also be purchased for more customized treatments.

2. Best Budget: Skin Gym Microcurrent Wand

Best for: Beginners who want results but don’t want to spend a ton

Skin Gym offers a great option for newbies who don’t want to shell out a ton for a new beauty gadget but still expect to see results. Beyond price, it’s compact and easy to hold, so you don’t have to be a rocket scientist to figure it out. Hold the power button to turn it on, then toggle through five levels of intensities. We do wish it came with conducting gel or activator, but I used aloe vera instead and had no issues.

I’ve tested much pricier microcurrent devices (I’m talking three times the price or more) and was impressed by this one’s power. On the highest intensity (500 uA), I definitely felt those tingling sensations that indicate the tool is delivering that facelift you want, but I didn’t experience any pain. On the downside, it does require batteries, but overall, I think this is a solid value pick that’s great for beginners.

3. Best for Sensitive Skin: Ziip Halo

Best for: Anyone with sensitive skin—especially beginners to microcurrent devices

The Ziip Halo is a bit different because it works through a combination of technologies: nanocurrent (a very low-level current) and microcurrent. This means the pulses are very gentle—you likely won’t feel anything at all—and ideal for those with sensitive skin.

“I couldn’t feel a single sensation as I swiped it along my face,” says Glamour contributor Mary Honkus. “Yet by the end of the four-minute express treatment—which is already preprogrammed into the tool—my entire face appeared to be lifted and the lines along my eyes softened.” The brand has also curated an extensive collection of thorough in-app tutorials that make it an exemplary pick for newbies with at-home skin care devices.

4. Best With Red-Light Therapy: Solawave Radiant Renewal Skincare Wand

Best for: Someone who wants an affordable but versatile tool

Considering the second-gen Solawave Wand combines four technologies—red-light therapy, facial massage, warmth, and galvanic current (which is similar to microcurrent)—the price is really a bargain compared to many other microcurrent devices. Rebecca Marcus, MD, a board-certified dermatologist at North Dallas Dermatology, is a fan, and not just because of the affordability. With continued use, she says, it can “stimulate collagen and tighten skin.”

Glamour commerce writer Alanna Martine-Kilkeary says this facial-toning device has found a permanent home in your beauty routine. “Where you’ll find me on a Sunday night? On my couch, preferably with the Syfy channel on, using this renewing facial wand,” she says. “I’ve been using the Solawave nonstop for a few months now every week, and my skin has never looked more even-toned and smooth. This little handheld wand makes it easy to incorporate microcurrent into your routine without committing to a bigger device. It gently vibrates as you pull it along your skin and gives off a warming sensation. My skin almost immediately looks plumper and fresh, and my fine lines are way less noticeable than they ever were before.”

5. Best Multiuse: Medicube Age-R Booster Pro

Best for: Someone who wants to be guided through the whole process and a device that does it all

This device is an upgrade to the Medicube Booster-H, which started trending after Hailey Bieber used it in a #GRWM vid on TikTok. It’s different from other microcurrent devices because it operates in four different modes: an air-shot mode you brush against dry skin two to three times per week to improve pore elasticity; a booster mode to be used in tandem with serums to help them better penetrate skin; an EMS (electric muscle stimulation) mode for firming; and—yes—the microcurrent mode for smoothing fine lines and wrinkles. Each mode can be set to different power levels, ranging from one to five (one being the lowest, five the strongest).