Lifting, firming, and sculpting your skin used to be an exclusively professional endeavor. But these days, facial devices have become as commonplace on the bathroom shelf as serums and moisturizers. That’s because the best at-home face lifting devices can give a sculpted look, encourage muscle tone, and boost collagen production…all in one multi-functional gizmo.
That usually means three to five times a week (but consult a device’s specific user guide for exact guidelines), every week. After months of use, we narrowed it down to six standout gadgets that truly made a difference. The Medicube Booster Pro X2, which has seven modes for a wide range of benefits, is easy to use, pairs with a smart app that creates custom routines for your specific skin needs, and is priced at a competitive $249.
Whether you're on the hunt for depuffing, sculpting, or red-light therapy, there are plenty of other strong options ahead. Best Overall: Medicube Booster Pro X2, $249 Best for Mature Skin: ZIIP Halo, $399 Best for Contouring: NuFace Trinity Starter Kit, $250 Best for Depuffing: Therabody TheraFace Depuffing Wand, $170 Best with LED: Shark CyroGlow LED Face Mask, $350 Best K-Beauty: THOME The Glow Signature, $299 What we love: What could improve: User-friendly Easy to accidentally change modes because of where the buttons are located Targets a variety of skin concerns, powerful intensity As a high-tech skin-care tool, the original Medicube Age-R Booster Pro, was already a smart addition to your routine, but it got a major new upgrade with the X2. The handheld device delivers the original’s electroporation (read: helps products penetrate deeper by functioning as microneedling without the needles), microcurrent, muscle stimulation, and pore refining), plus an additional three modes that include a mask mode (you can use this over top of sheet masks!), dual mode and AI mode.
Dual mode means you can now use two modes at once, allowing you to maximize results and efficiency; while AI mode provides an app-guided routine. It also has deeper intensity levels, and the device head itself is larger for better coverage. The seven modes, including air-shot, booster, EMS, and microcurrent, might feel overwhelming, but the paired app simplifies routines, making it as easy and seamless to get sculpted and glowing ASAP, and adjustable intensity levels and voice guidance make it surprisingly user-friendly.
Those looking for a lift (and who isn’t?) should try the Derma EMS Shot mode, which targets muscle stimulation and visible firming, and then follow with the microcurrent setting (MC X2 mode) for an extra lifting boost. But don’t just take our word for it: The lifting device is ranked number one on Amazon for ‘Wrinkle & Anti-Aging Devices.’ “What I appreciate about the Medicube Booster Pro X2 is its approach to addressing multiple aspects of skin appearance rather than focusing exclusively on lifting,” says Dr. Dendy Engelman, a New York-based board-certified dermatologist at Shafer Clinic Fifth Avenue in NYC.
Best for Contouring: NuFace Trinity Starter Kit What we love: What could improve: Intuitive to use Bulkier than other options Additional attachments add to the versatility In the nearly two decades since its debut, the NuFace Trinity has become one of the most recommended microcurrent facial device options by dermatologists and estheticians alike. Michelle Henry, MD, a board-certified dermatologist in NYC, and Carmen Castilla, MD, a board-certified dermatologist at New York Dermatology Group, both back the device for its effectiveness. It works by delivering gentle electrical currents to stimulate facial muscles, lifting and contouring the skin over time.
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