Microcurrent · Handheld

NuFACE TRINITY+

Name: NuFACE TRINITY+
Brand: NuFACE

US microcurrent face device, used with conductive gel.

NuFACE

Manufacturer claimLift and contour

Technology evidence

Plausible mechanism, weak cosmetic evidence

Product evidenceNo public product-level study found

Research protocol matchUnknown

RegulatoryMedical device (incl. overseas clearance)

Decision snapshot

Price$395

Technology categoryMicrocurrent

Technology evidenceD

Product evidenceUnknown

Dose disclosureNone (0/3)

Protocol matchUnknown

Time burden5.0 h / 12 weeks

Consumable lock-inUnknown

ManufacturingUnknown

Separate signals only — no combined score.

Technology

Microcurrent · general tech evidence D

Micro-ampere currents intended to stimulate facial muscle and cells

Dose transparency · None (0/3)

Current (µA/mA)Not disclosed

WaveformNot disclosed

FrequencyNot disclosed

Undisclosed values are never estimated; “Not disclosed” is itself information for comparison.

Evidence

Microcurrent D — Cell studies and small before/after series exist, but controlled randomised trials on skin ageing are scarce and protocols vary; reviews conclude more rigorous trials are needed.

Product grade (studies of this model only): A ≥2 independent RCTs (30+ each) · B one RCT or two controlled studies · C uncontrolled, small or maker-linked. Without them the technology grade is shown, except for multi-function devices and LED without published wavelengths. Without a published dose, study results cannot be assumed to apply to this product.

Technology evidenceD

Product evidenceUnknown (no study of this model)

Research protocol matchUnknown

Can the effect be attributed to one technology?Yes — Microcurrent

Protocol match detail

FrequencyUnknown

CurrentUnknown

Treatment timeUnknown

Treatment frequencyUnknown

Actual output is not published, so the technology evidence cannot be assumed to apply to this product. Multi-function device studies are never reused as evidence for a single technology.

Clinical studies

Studies of this model

No public product-level study found. We will add any public study the maker points to.

Related studies — other models (not used for this grade)

Engage Clinical Study (BCS 11-029) (2011)

Study typeRelated / different-device study

Device testedNuFACE Trinity + Facial Trainer attachment

FundingManufacturer-fundedMaker-published summary. Single centre, non-randomised, single arm

Sample56

Duration8.6 weeks

Control · randomised · blindedNo · No · Unknown

MeasuredContour, tone, wrinkles — clinical grading of VISIA photos

ResultAfter 60 days 85% showed improved contour, 77% looked more toned (share of people improved, not size of change)

Source

Marketing claim vs evidence

ClaimManufacturer claim“Facial lift”

Evidence8.6 wk / 56 people / maker-funded

Measured result60 days · 56 people · no control · earlier Trinity · 85% improved contour

Independent replicationNone

Mechanism vs result

Mechanism shownPartial

Biological effect shownUnknown

Visible cosmetic result shownUnknown

An immediate “lifted” look may be muscle stimulation or swelling change; persistence is mostly unmeasured.

Outcome susceptibility to placebo / natural variation

High

This does not mean the product has no effect. It shows how easily the reported result could be influenced by expectation, time, swelling, hydration or measurement conditions.

No study compared against a control, so reported change cannot be separated from the factors below.

Natural skin variation · Hydration · Swelling · Lighting · Camera angle · Make-up · Weight change · Sleep · Menstrual cycle · Skincare used alongside · Massage effect

Before / after reliability

Unknown

A: controlled conditions + objective device measurement + blinded assessment · B: mostly controlled · C: partly · D: large lighting/angle differences · F: marketing image. Only photos checked for lighting, camera, angle, expression and distance are graded; photos alone never confirm an effect.

OWNER REALITY

What owners actually experienced

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Topic	What the evidence says	What owners say
Effect Satisfied with performance	Product evidence unknown · technology D 60 days · 56 people · no control · earlier Trinity · 85% improved contour	No data
Use Actual use (median)	Recommended 5 min × 5×/week	No data
Price Owner fair price (median)	Price not disclosed	No data
Service Satisfied with support	Warranty unknown	No data

Not enough owner data yet.

Have you used this product? Share your experience. Answers are shown only as aggregates and no personal details are collected.

Owner answers are user reports, not findings. Verified and unverified answers are separated; under 10 responses only counts are shown, under 30 a small-sample note is added.

Treatment burden

Per session5 min

Sessions per week5

Initial protocol8.6 weeks

Total over 12 weeks5.0 h

SourceMaker study protocol (5 min a day, 5 days a week, 60 days)

Must you keep using it to maintain results?Unknown

Consumable lock-inUnknown · Conductive gel · generic substitute not stated

If the effect is small, this time is a cost too. Maintenance needs are shown only when sourced.

Pricing

Retail price$395Official store

Estimated markupNot shown — no BOM or factory-cost basis

Starter kit; complete set $595 · 2026-10-02

“Estimated markup” is used only with a real BOM or factory-cost basis. This product has none, so no number is invented. The price premium above is a ratio of real retail prices.

What is inside typical build · estimated

Micro-ampere current generator
Metal electrodes (spheres or bars)
Skin-impedance sensing (some models)
Control MCU
Li-ion battery
Housing
Conductive gel (consumable)

The usual build of devices using this technology — not a teardown of this product. The parts total (BOM) is not computed without a basis.

What are you paying for?

HardwareUnknown

CertificationClearance cost incurred (amount undisclosed)

BrandUnknown

MarketingUnknown

DistributionUnknown

ConsumablesRequired · cost unknown

Gap to cheapest in categoryUnknown

Not a cost breakdown. Undisclosed items stay “Unknown”.

Cheaper products in the same technology category

No cheaper product in this technology category yet.

Comparable technology category; dose similarity is mostly unknown. Output, wavelength and extras may differ. Equal grades mean neither side has stronger evidence.

Total ownership cost

Not disclosed

Cost per studied protocol

No study of this model, so no cost per studied protocol is shown.

Cost per result is compared directly only between studies with the same endpoint, measurement method and duration. Ratios across different studies are not computed.

BUYING GUIDE

What to check before buying

Microcurrent

An immediate lift is not a lasting effect. Check the current and the consumables.

Current (µA)Whether it is published is itself comparison information.

Conductive gelCheck whether it is required and whether substitutes are allowed.

Maintenance useFew studies measure whether effects last after stopping.

Evaluation criteria, not a product ranking.

Country · OEM/ODM

Brand🇺🇸 USA

HQUSA

Made inUnknown

ManufacturerUnknown

Battery made inUnknown

OEM / ODMUnknown

Brand nationality and country of manufacture can differ. Country and OEM are shown only when confirmed by product notices, manuals or import data; OEM structure is never inferred.

Safety · electrical

KCUnknown

KC is electrical/radio conformity and is not a Korean medical-device approval number.

Official warnings not yet checked from the manual. Items to check for this technology: Pacemaker / implanted electronics · Use during pregnancy · Skin irritation

Medical device regulatory status

Korea MFDSNot confirmed — database not searched

FDAStated by maker/retailer

CEUnknown

ClassMedical device (incl. overseas clearance)

NoteFDA-cleared per maker. Korean status not confirmed

Clearance or certification is not proof of effect.

Clinical evidence

Studies of this model (graded)None

Claims and related-device studies1

Product evidenceUnknown

Issues

Report charging, battery, overheating, burns, app, electrode, LED, weak output, shutdowns or consumable recognition problems. Reports are reviewed before publishing and makers can reply.

Report a problem

A/S

WarrantyUnknown

Korea serviceUnknown

Repair availableUnknown

International warrantyUnknown

Return policyUnknown

Return difficultyUnknown · window ?d · opened Unknown · customer pays return Unknown · hygiene exclusion Unknown

Disclosure0/5

ASK OWNERS

Ask owners

Personal details are rejected automatically. Answers are owner experiences, not facts confirmed by AMS.

Sources

NuFACE — TRINITY+ · Manufacturer (official)
NuFACE — Clinically tested (BCS 11-029) · Manufacturer (official)
NuFACE — Real results (BCS 11-029 design and protocol) · Manufacturer (official)
Microcurrent therapy for skin rejuvenation: efficacy, safety and future directions (preprint review) · Peer-reviewed

Checked 2026-10-02 · The same criteria apply to every product. Send corrections through the report page.