NuFace Review

Overview

Here’s a novel approach to fighting the signs of aging: a battery powered skin toner! That’s just what NuFace is. This device is manufactured by the Carol Cole Company. In addition to NuFace, the company also sells a long list of moisturizers, peptides, eye creams etc. They also offer pre-packaged product sets that are specifically designed to take care of different skin conditions. These include a skin firming set, a delicate skin set and an intensive serum set. There is also an anti-aging set but, oddly, the NuFace device itself seems to be sold separately from this set.

The company is primarily known for their NuFace device, which makes use of “Microcurrent treatments.” The NuFace machine claims to send light electric pulses to the facial muscles, ultimately “reprogramming” them and relaxing them back into their more youthful configuration. This is based on the theory that wrinkles form as the result of repetitive muscles contractions. The NuFace device also claims to promote blood flow to the facial area, which results in a higher rate of collagen turnover and a rosier complexion. Similar devices have enjoyed a faddish level of popularity throughout the years, but Botox and research developments in wrinkle fighting peptides have made contraptions like the one offered by NuFace far less common than they once were. Perhaps sensing this trend, the order form for the actual NuFace device is currently listed as “under construction” while many other products remain available from the site.

Product Details

Obviously, we can’t list any ingredients for the actual NuFace device. We can, however, take a closer look at some of the anti-aging products offered for use with NuFace. For example, the company sells a NuFace Optimizing Mist that is specifically formulated to work well with the microcurrent device. This product is meant to be applied twice daily, once in the morning and again at night. The main active ingredients are the moisturizing agents Aloe Vera and Hyaluronic Acid.

The full list of ingredients found in NuFace Optimizing Mist is: Deionized Water, Rosemary, Chamomile, Glycerin, Sorbitol (skin tightening complex), Sodium PCA (moisturizer), Allantoin (healing properties), L-Ascorbic acid, Polysorbate 20 (conditioning agent), Fragrance, Panthenol, Algae extract, Phenoxyethanol.

The Good

• Some products are available for order online.
• Free shipping on orders over $50.00.
• Pre-selected, targeted product kits are available.

The Bad

• The main product, the NuFace microcurrent device, does not seem to be available for order online.
• No scientific studies are offered on the official website.
• No free trial offer.
• No money back guarantee.

The Bottom Line

We’re a bit confused by the way that Carol Cole seems to be marketing their NuFace products. The electrical Microcurrent device is clearly their signature product, but it does not seem to be currently available for order—all links about NuFace lead to a cryptic “coming soon” page. This means we have no way of knowing price points or other crucial info. The manufacturer also makes numerous other beauty care products, but again, very little information is offered. And even if the NuFace machine were available, we’d want to see a lot more science before we let electric currents anywhere near our face.