At around $395, these three devices do three different jobs. NuFACE Trinity+ tones facial muscle with microcurrent. CurrentBody Skin RF firms skin with radiofrequency. SKINFOUNDRY Halo combines radiofrequency with EMS muscle toning in one cordless device. The right choice depends on whether your concern is muscle, skin, or both, and how much time you will give it each week.
Reviewed September 2026. Prices, routines and policies are taken from each brand’s US website at that date and change often.
The three devices at a glance
| NuFACE Trinity+ Starter Kit | CurrentBody Skin RF | SKINFOUNDRY Halo | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $395 | $385.99 | $395 |
| Main technology | Microcurrent | Radiofrequency | Bipolar RF and EMS |
| Also includes | LED available as a $160 attachment | None | Ultrasonic, sonic vibration, LED |
| What it targets | Muscle tone, for a lifted look | Skin firmness | Skin firmness and muscle tone |
| Recommended routine | 5 min a day, 5 days a week for 60 days, then 2 to 3 times a week | Once a week for 8 weeks; full face about 70 minutes | Essentials: 15 min, twice a week. Full Treatment with RF: 25 min, once or twice a week |
| Power | Cordless | Corded | Cordless, USB-C |
| Gel | Aqua Gel, $35 for 1.69 oz (about a month) | RF gel, $39.99 (3.3 oz included) | Lumis treatment gel, 30 ml included; 80 ml $54.99 |
| Returns | 60-day money-back | Money-back with conditions (proof of use, 10% deduction) | 90-Day Promise |
| Warranty | 2 years | 2 years | 1 year |
| Track record | Since 2005, FDA cleared in 2007, millions of users | Large UK brand best known for its LED mask | New brand, few reviews so far |
NuFACE Trinity+: best for a daily muscle-toning habit
NuFACE is the best-known name in at-home microcurrent. Microcurrent stimulates the facial muscles so cheeks and jawline look more lifted. The lift shows right after a session and builds with consistent use, but NuFACE’s own guidance is five sessions a week for 60 days, then ongoing maintenance, and the effect fades if you stop. Microcurrent does not heat the skin, so it does not address skin laxity. It is a strong choice for someone who likes a quick daily habit and whose main concern is a softer, less lifted face. More detail: Does NuFACE really work?
CurrentBody Skin RF: best for skin firmness, if you have the time
CurrentBody’s RF device uses radiofrequency to warm the deeper skin, the technology most associated with a firmer look. Its schedule is gentle on frequency (once a week for eight weeks) but long per session: CurrentBody states that a full face takes about 70 minutes at five minutes per area, and the device is corded. It has no muscle-toning mode. Its product page also lists a long set of reasons not to use it, including Botox or fillers in the last three months and retinoids in the last six months, which rules out many people over 45. Check that list before buying.
SKINFOUNDRY Halo: best for skin and muscle in one device
SKINFOUNDRY Halo is built for sagging that involves both layers: skin that has lost firmness and muscle that has lost tone. Bipolar RF (1 MHz) gently warms the deeper skin for the look of firmness. EMS works the facial muscles for a lifted look. Ultrasonic and sonic vibration support cleansing and circulation, and LED is included as a supporting step. It runs five five-minute modes (Clean, Import, Eye Care, Anti-aging, Lifting), and the Essentials (Clean, Import and Lifting) is 15 minutes, twice a week and does not include RF; the Full Treatment adds the two RF modes (Eye Care and Anti-aging) and runs about 25 minutes, once or twice a week. It is cordless and charges by USB-C.
It is used with Lumis. 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. The honest trade-offs: SKINFOUNDRY is a new brand, it has far fewer reviews than NuFACE or CurrentBody, and its warranty is 1 year rather than 2. The 90-Day Promise gives you the longest window of the three to decide.
Which one should you choose?
- Choose NuFACE Trinity+ if your concern is muscle tone, you want the most established brand, and a five-minute daily habit suits you.
- Choose CurrentBody Skin RF if your concern is skin firmness only, you prefer a once-a-week session, and a 70-minute corded full-face routine is realistic for you.
- Choose SKINFOUNDRY Halo if your concern is sagging along the jawline or neck, where skin and muscle both play a part, and you want one cordless device whose Full Treatment covers both in about 25 minutes, once or twice a week.
For the science behind the two main technologies, read Microcurrent vs radiofrequency. For more options, see NuFACE alternatives.
Frequently asked questions
Is NuFACE or CurrentBody RF better? They do different things. NuFACE tones muscle with microcurrent; CurrentBody RF firms skin with radiofrequency. Pick by your main concern, or choose a device that combines RF with muscle toning.
How long does the CurrentBody RF take? CurrentBody states about 70 minutes for a full face, five minutes per area, once a week for eight weeks.
Which of the three has the shortest routine? Per session, NuFACE at five minutes. Per week, NuFACE takes about 25 minutes (five sessions), SKINFOUNDRY Halo's Full Treatment with RF takes 25 to 50 minutes (once or twice a week), and CurrentBody RF takes about 70 minutes. SKINFOUNDRY Halo's 15-minute Essentials routine does not include RF.
Can I use one brand’s gel with another brand’s device? Use the gel each maker recommends for its device. A shared word like “conductive” does not mean two gels are interchangeable.
Which has the best return policy? SKINFOUNDRY Halo’s 90-Day Promise is the longest window of the three. NuFACE offers 60 days. CurrentBody’s money-back guarantee requires proof of use and deducts 10%.
SKINFOUNDRY Halo is a cosmetic device for home use. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Results vary. NuFACE and CurrentBody details are drawn from their public US websites as of September 2026 and may change. Brand names belong to their respective owners.