Cost: At-home microcurrent devices are on the more expensive side. If you want to purchase a microcurrent device, be prepared to spend hundreds of dollars or wait for a sale. However, an at-home microcurrent device is less expensive than several professional treatments but may not offer results that are as fast or noticeable.
FDA approval: The FDA protects the public’s health by regulating human drugs, food, medical devices and more. According to the agency, a manufacturer must demonstrate with “sufficient, valid scientific evidence that there is a reasonable assurance that the devices are safe and effective for their intended uses.” By ensuring that your microcurrent device is FDA-approved, you can be assured that it is safe to use.
Features: Do you want your microcurrent device to have three intensity levels or more? Do you want it to also be able to massage your face, like the FOREO BEAR 2 or TheraFace Pro? Are you interested in LED light therapy, which the TheraFace Pro also has? What about nanocurrent, which the ZIIP HALO has? Before purchasing a microcurrent device, consider what you want it to be able to do for you.
Included accessories: After my testing, I found that I preferred devices that come with a stand — especially if it has a built-in charging port, like the NuFACE. However, if you don’t have the bathroom countertop space for a stand, perhaps a device without a stand, like the ZIIP HALO, is better. Something else you will want to consider is if the conductive gel is included or must be purchased separately.
App: If you want helpful tutorials to follow, you will want to make sure you like the app that comes with the microcurrent device. Of all the ones I tested, my favorites were the NuFACE and ZIIP apps.
