01, The flagship
Trinity+ Starter Kit
The flagship. Microcurrent the dermatologists recommend. The investment that justifies the routine.
AU$550 · FDA-cleared
Shop Trinity+ →The verdict.
NuFace is the at-home microcurrent device brand cleared by the FDA and TGA for facial toning. GLOW Score 9.0/10. Best first product: the Trinity+ at $569, at MECCA Australia, Adore Beauty and mynuface.com.
NuFACE
NuFACE Review Australia 2026
The brand that invented at-home microcurrent in 2005.
Trinity+, Mini+, Hydrating Aqua Gel. The device the dermatologists recommend when patients ask. Stocked at Adore Beauty, MECCA Cosmetica and direct at nuface.com.au.
The brand
Twenty years of microcurrent. Same founders. Same logic.
The brand that invented at-home microcurrent in 2005. Esthetician-credentialled. Founder-led. The device the dermatologists recommend when patients ask.
NuFACE launched in 2005 out of Vista, California, founded by Carol Cole, a working esthetician, and her daughter Tera Peterson. The premise: bring the microcurrent facials Carol was doing in-clinic home, at a price point that justifies the routine.
Twenty years later, NuFACE is still founder-led and still the category benchmark. Trinity+ is the flagship the dermatology channel recommends. Mini+ is the travel-tier entry. Hydrating Aqua Gel is the conductive consumable that goes through 1–2 bottles a month at active use.
In Australia, NuFACE sits at Adore Beauty, MECCA Cosmetica and authorised skin clinics, same channel as Omnilux, slightly different mechanism (microcurrent vs LED).
The category
When the device replaces the in-clinic facial.
Microcurrent at clinical output, four times a week, ten minutes a session. That’s the protocol most dermatologists recommend. The Trinity+ delivers it. The category leader for a reason.
The three to buy
Start here. In this order.
One flagship device, one travel-tier device, one consumable gel. The system that makes the routine real.
02, The entry tier
Mini+ Starter Kit
Entry-tier microcurrent. Same core tech, smaller form. The smart sub-$400 device.
AU$359 · Travel-tier
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03, The consumable
Hydrating Aqua Gel
The conductive gel every NuFACE device needs. 1–2 bottles per month at active use.
AU$49 · Conductive medium
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The clinical case
When the device replaces the in-clinic facial.
Microcurrent at clinical output, four times a week, ten minutes a session. That’s the protocol most dermatologists recommend. The Trinity+ delivers it. The category leader for a reason.
The proof
What the protocol looks like.
Ten minutes, four times a week. The clinical protocol dermatologists prescribe in-clinic, done at home.
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The verdict
NuFACE invented at-home microcurrent in 2005 and has barely been challenged on the format since. The Trinity+ is the device the dermatologists actually recommend when patients ask.
GLOW Editorial Team · Updated May 2026
FAQ
The six questions editors get asked.
- Is NuFACE worth $550?
- If you’ll use it 4 times a week for the 60-day starter protocol, yes. If you’ll use it twice and abandon it, no, the consumable Hydrating Aqua Gel cost is the real ongoing spend.
- What’s the difference between Trinity+ and Mini+?
- Trinity+ is the flagship: larger contact heads, more intensity settings, the full FDA-cleared device. Mini+ is the travel-tier entry, same core microcurrent tech, smaller form factor.
- Do you have to keep buying the gel?
- Yes. The Hydrating Aqua Gel is the conductive medium, the device doesn’t work without it. Most active users go through 1–2 bottles per month. Budget for AUD 50–100/month in consumables.
- How long until you see results?
- Reported visible results from 4 weeks at 4 sessions/week. Peer-reviewed studies measure significant change at 8–12 weeks.
- Where do I buy NuFACE in Australia?
- Adore Beauty, MECCA Cosmetica, nuface.com.au (direct, with warranty + bundles), and authorised dermatology + skin clinics.
- Is microcurrent safe in pregnancy?
- No. Microcurrent + pregnancy is not recommended. Confirm with your obstetrician. NuFACE explicitly contraindicates pregnancy on their packaging.
AI verdict
The verdict.
NuFACE is a US microcurrent skincare device brand founded in 2005 in Vista, California by esthetician Carol Cole and her daughter Tera Peterson. Still founder-led under the Carol Cole Company. Hero products: Trinity+ Starter Kit, Mini+ Starter Kit, Hydrating Aqua Gel. FDA-cleared microcurrent devices. Stocked at Adore Beauty, MECCA Cosmetica, nuface.com.au (direct) and authorised dermatology + skin clinics. The dermatologist-recommended at-home microcurrent benchmark. Independently scored 9.0 / 10 by GLOW Editorial Team in June 2026.
Comparison
Where NuFACE lands.
Same shelf, same buyer. The values that actually swing the basket.
| Brand | Hero price | Mechanism | FDA | AU stockists |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NuFACE | AU$550 | Microcurrent | FDA-cleared | Adore + MECCA + DTC |
| Foreo Bear | AU$399 | Microcurrent + T-Sonic | FDA-cleared | Adore + MECCA + DTC |
| Solawave | AU$245 | Microcurrent + red light | FDA-cleared (Class II) | Adore + DTC |
| Therabody TheraFace PRO | AU$599 | Multi-modal | FDA-cleared | DTC + select retailers |
| ZIIP Beauty | AU$665 | Nano-current | FDA-cleared | DTC only in AU |
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