<p>For those that may be unfamiliar with this handheld facial-like product, <strong>microcurrent devices use “low-level electrical currents to improve circulation and promote lymphatic drainage</strong>,” says <a href=”https://www.drjenniferlevine.com/” target=”_blank”>New York City-based double board-certified plastic surgeon Jennifer Levine, M.D.</a> “It also can help with collagen and elastin production and wound healing as well as reduces inflammation.” They are best when used consistently: “Remember that at-home microcurrent devices need to be used often, roughly five times per week, to be most effective,” adds <a href=”https://www.mdcsnyc.com/provider/brendan-camp-md” title=”https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.mdcsnyc.com/provider/brendan-camp-md__;!!Ivohdkk!gmJFFyra1gGuXTRegn36FhHEcaNqIpvAFLkZoINaeVYazf3qRAusY0Tw4n8KsFauy3QcsnZGb_mmx-_jiv1G$” target=”_blank”>New York City-based double board-certified dermatologist Brendan Camp, M.D.</a> </p><p>The <a href=”https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/institute/about-the-institute/a19748212/good-housekeeping-institute-product-reviews/” target=”_blank”>Good Housekeeping Institute</a> Beauty, Health & Sustainability Lab has tested countless skincare and anti-aging products over the years, including microcurrent devices. In the Lab’s anti-aging devices test, they <strong>evaluated, collected and analyzed a total of 2,430 data points</strong> to determine the top-performing picks on the market. This list includes a product from that test, bolstered by expert- and editor-approved picks along with online reviewers’ favorites. <br></p><p>You can read more about how we picked the best microcurrent devices — plus everything you need to know to shop for the perfect one — at the end of this guide. Looking for more skincare gadgets? Check out our guides to the <a href=”https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/beauty-products/g41213734/red-light-therapy-at-home-devices-tools/” target=”_blank” data-vars-ga-ux-element=”Hyperlink”>best at-home red light therapy tools</a> and the <a href=”https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/beauty/anti-aging/g39047346/best-gua-sha-tools/” target=”_blank” data-vars-ga-ux-element=”Hyperlink”>best gua sha tools</a>.</p>” />
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Best Value Microcurrent Device
Skin Gym Microcurrent Wand
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Best Value Microcurrent Device
Skin Gym Microcurrent Wand
Pros
- Can deliver temporary immediate results
- Affordable compared to other microcurrent devices
Cons
- Conductive gel sold separately
Lift your face for less with this pink microcurrent device. Like taking your face to the gym (hence the brand name), it can help contour and tone in the areas you want most, like your jawbone. “I saw instant results after each time I use it,” a reviewer writes, though note that these may be temporary effects as you need to use any microcurrent device consistently over time for best results. Keep in mind that the conductive gel needed to make this product most effective is sold separately.
| FDA cleared | Unspecified |
|---|---|
| Suggested use | Unspecified |
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Best Dermatologist-Recommended Microcurrent Device
Trophy Skin RejuvatoneMD Facial Toning System
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Best Dermatologist-Recommended Microcurrent Device
Trophy Skin RejuvatoneMD Facial Toning System
Pros
- Microcurrent gel is included
- Relatively well-priced
Cons
- Device’s buttons are sensitive
Dr. Camp recommends this option for helping “improve definition by toning facial muscles,” he says. Unlike some other devices, it features not just one but two settings — lifting and toning — to maximize effects. Compared to other microcurrent devices, this one is competitively priced; additionally, included in the purchase is a microcurrent gel, so you don’t have to buy one separately. Note that the buttons on the control panel of the device can be sensitive to touch and may accidentally be turned off.
| FDA cleared | Yes |
|---|---|
| Suggested use | Every day for the first few weeks of use, alternating between Lifting and Toning settings each day |
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Best Easy-to-Use Microcurrent Device
Foreo Bear
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Best Easy-to-Use Microcurrent Device
Foreo Bear
Pros
- Easy to hold
- Includes exercises to follow along
Cons
- Have to download an app for the exercises, but it’s simple to use
Are you a microcurrent device beginner? This option from Foreo is simple to use; the brand has built a straightforward app that guides you through how to use the handheld device effectively. It features a collection of simple exercises that “are a piece of cake to follow along,” says GH Home & Apparel Reviews Analyst Amanda Constantine. “Although I wasn’t excited to download another app in order to use the tool, I was pleasantly surprised by it.” She also notes how easy it is to hold and adds, “When I use the tool consistently, I notice my feels looks and feels less puffy (results don’t last if you stop using it).”
| FDA cleared | Yes |
|---|---|
| Suggested use | Two minutes per day |
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Best Multitasking Microcurrent Device
Therabody TheraFace Pro
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Best Multitasking Microcurrent Device
Therabody TheraFace Pro
Pros
- Comes with lots of attachments for a full skincare experience
- Saves space with just one device rather than having separate products
Cons
- Pricey
Bring the spa home to you with Therabody’s all-in-one facial device. Inspired by the Theragun, the Theraface is, well, for your face. It features red light, blue light, percussion, heating, cooling, cleansing and microcurrent thanks to a set of included attachments, all tucked into a petite travel bag. “I love that it’s such a multitasker,” notes our Beauty Assistant. “Rather than needing several different devices to do each task, I can do almost everything with this one. It’s a great space saver.” Like many other microcurrent devices, it’s on the pricier side, but it does do quite a few jobs, making the investment go a little further.
| FDA cleared | Yes |
|---|---|
| Suggested use | Eight minutes per day |
How we choose the best microcurrent devices
The Good Housekeeping Institute Beauty Lab has tested anti-aging devices, which included microcurrent devices. In this test, they evaluated, collected and analyzed a total of 2,430 data points to determine the top-performing anti-aging devices. Our scientists took into consideration factors such as ability to firm skin, reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin evenness, radiance and skin texture.
Other products included come from editor and expert recommendations along with top-reviewed online picks.
What to look for when shopping for a microcurrent device
✔️ FDA-cleared: For the safest experience, Dr. Levine recommends buying only FDA-cleared microcurrent devices.
✔️ Conductive gel: If your at-home microcurrent device doesn’t include a conductive gel, make sure to purchase one separately. “The device needs a gel carrier in order to transmit the energy,” says Dr. Levine.
✔️ Microcurrent: There are both microcurrent and galvanic current devices available on the market, and some products use the two terms interchangeably. Though the two types devices may create the same effect, they are fundamentally different in the way the current flows through them, so note that advice in this story is solely for microcurrent devices.
Are at-home microcurrent devices worth it?
They can be, but commit to using them routinely. “Most of the effects are temporary,” says Dr. Levine. “You may notice some immediate lifting and depuffing. There may be some benefit after using them consistently with firming and plumping.”
It’s important to use them “regularly for at least several months to get peak results,” advises GH Beauty Lab Executive Director Birnur Aral, Ph.D. She recommends using five times per week for the first 60 days, then two to three times per week after that to maintain results.
Why trust Good Housekeeping?
GH Beauty Assistant Catharine Malzahn works closely with the Good Housekeeping Institute Beauty Lab to help deliver fact-based, science-backed beauty coverage. Over the years, she has interviewed experts, written product reviews and tested hundreds of skincare products. including professional and at-home devices, including microcurrent and red light therapy.
She interviewed double board-certified plastic surgeon Jennifer Levine, M.D., and double board-certified dermatologist Brendan Camp, M.D., for expert advice and product recommendations.
In addition to her 15 years of leading clinical and consumer testing in the Beauty Lab, GH Beauty Lab Executive Director Birnur Aral, Ph.D., has R&D experience through her seven-year stint at Unilever U.S. She has contributed to content in countless beauty categories, including anti-aging products.
Beauty Assistant
Catharine (she/her) is the beauty assistant at Good Housekeeping, Woman’s Day and Prevention, working closely with the Good Housekeeping Institute Beauty Lab to write science-backed beauty content. She was previously an assistant beauty editor at Group Nine Media and returned to Hearst in 2022 after having held editorial internships at Harper’s Bazaar and CR Fashion Book. Catharine received a B.A. in journalism from the University of Southern California’s Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism.
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