The SKINFOUNDRY Halo Essentials routine is three modes, five minutes each: Clean with cleanser on damp skin, then Import and Lifting with Lumis. That is 15 treatment minutes, twice a week, plus a few minutes to prepare and clean up. Read the full instructions and cautions supplied with the device before your first session.
Reviewed September 2026. The manual excludes use during pregnancy, on wounded skin and with certain medical conditions; see who should not use SKINFOUNDRY Halo. If you are unsure, ask a professional before starting.
Before you start
Charge SKINFOUNDRY Halo by USB-C as directed (a full charge takes 3 to 4 hours and lasts 60 to 80 minutes of use). Keep your cleanser, Lumis Activating Treatment Gel and a clean cloth nearby.
Learn the two controls: the power and mode button turns the device on and selects the mode, and LEVEL changes intensity. Check the lit mode name, and start at Level 1. Do not lengthen a session just because more settings exist.
Step 1: Clean (5 minutes)
Use cleanser on damp skin. Lumis is optional in this mode. Select Clean, keep the device moving with upward and outward strokes, and let the five minutes run. Then rinse off the cleanser and pat the skin dry, because the next mode starts on clean, dry skin.
Step 2: Import (5 minutes)
Apply Lumis to clean, dry skin, enough for a smooth glide, and reapply if the device starts to drag. Select Import, confirm the level, and follow the movement pattern in the guide. Unlike most conductive gels, which only help a device glide, Lumis is a treatment gel with five actives: niacinamide, tranexamic acid, peptides, vitamin C and hyaluronic acid.
A tingle is normal for some people, but it is not a measure of results. If anything feels uncomfortable, stop, lower the level, and check the instructions.
Step 3: Lifting (5 minutes)
With Lumis on the skin, select Lifting and use upward strokes, keeping the device moving. Complete the five minutes without extending the session to chase a stronger sensation. That finishes Essentials.
What about Eye Care and Anti-aging?
These are the two RF modes, and they are separate options with their own directions, not compulsory extra steps. Eye Care uses Level 1 and very light pressure around the orbital bone, never on the eyelids. Anti-aging uses Lumis on prepared skin. Keep the device moving in both.
For a longer session, the Full Treatment uses Auto Mode to run all five modes in sequence with a 30-second pause between them: about 25 minutes, once or twice a week. For what each mode does, see RF, microcurrent and LED explained.
How often?
Essentials is twice a week; the guide allows two to three sessions a week. Give it at least four weeks of consistent use before judging. See the full facial-device schedule.
Cleaning and storage
Switch the device off before cleaning. Wipe it with a damp towel or tissue; do not use alcohol, alkaline lotion, volatile oil or other chemical cleaners. Store it somewhere cool and dry, away from children.
Quick reference
- Five minutes = one mode. Fifteen minutes = the three-mode Essentials routine.
- Clean uses cleanser on damp skin. Import and Lifting use Lumis.
- Essentials is twice a week. Start at Level 1.
The permanent How to Use page has the current public routine. Comparing devices? See NuFACE Trinity+ vs CurrentBody RF vs SKINFOUNDRY Halo or Does NuFACE really work? The device is here: SKINFOUNDRY Halo.
Frequently asked questions
How long does a SKINFOUNDRY Halo session take? The Essentials routine is 15 treatment minutes (three five-minute modes), plus preparation and cleanup. The Full Treatment is about 25 minutes.
Which modes use Lumis? Import, Eye Care, Anti-aging and Lifting. Clean uses cleanser on damp skin, with Lumis optional.
Can I use a different gel or serum? Use Lumis as directed. The instructions do not establish compatibility with other products.
What level should I start at? Level 1. Increase only if it stays comfortable, and use Level 1 for Eye Care.
How much Lumis comes in the box? A 30 ml starter. Full-size Lumis is 80 ml, sold separately.
SKINFOUNDRY Halo is a cosmetic device for home use. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Results vary. Always follow the instructions and cautions supplied with the device.