Independent Editorial Review

NuFACE Mini+

NuFACE's microcurrent in a palm-sized body: five-minute guided sessions, three intensity levels and about two weeks per charge, at a lower entry price than the Trinity+. The tradeoff is room to grow: no Boost mode and no attachments.

Cleared (K201680) for face and neck stimulation

Five-minute sessions, three intensity levels

About two weeks of daily use per charge

Compact design for the core NuFACE routine

Celliara Score
8.0 /10

VERY GOOD

Results & Effectiveness 8.0
Product Quality & Capability 8.0
Ownership Experience 8.0
Usability & Routine Fit 8.0
Value for Money 8.0
Purchase Confidence 8.0
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NuFACE Mini+

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Quick Verdict

Choose the NuFACE Mini+ for the core NuFACE routine at a lower price.

Our Verdict

Right for a first microcurrent device if you want NuFACE's core face and neck toning routine, app guidance and a body that travels. Skip it if Boost or the Lip & Eye and LED attachments are in your plans: the Trinity+ takes them, and the Mini+ cannot add them later.

Purchase strength Celliara Score 8.0/10 VERY GOOD

Buy This If

  • First-time microcurrent buyers who want NuFACE's core routine at a lower entry price.

  • People who want a compact, app-guided device for 5-minute toning sessions.

  • Buyers who don't need the Trinity+'s Boost Button or attachment system.

Skip This If

  • No upgrade path

    No Boost mode and no attachments, and neither can be added later; the Trinity+ offers both.

  • Evidence is from the Trinity

    NuFACE's outcome study used the larger Trinity, a different applicator, not the Mini+.

  • Refunds are direct-only

    NuFACE's 60-day money-back guarantee applies if you buy directly from NuFACE; otherwise the seller's terms at checkout apply.

Why It’s Worth It

  • Lower-cost NuFACE entry

    The same maker's microcurrent for less than the Trinity+.

  • Five-minute sessions

    A short routine with adjustable intensity on a compact device.

  • About two weeks per charge

    NuFACE states about two weeks of daily 5-minute use per charge.

Editor’s Scores

8.0/10 VERY GOOD
Results & Effectiveness 8.0/10

Same-maker microcurrent in the 5-minute sessions NuFACE studied on the Trinity.

Product Quality & Capability 8.0/10

Adjustable 70–335 µA output, three intensity levels and a 20-minute auto-shutoff.

Ownership Experience 8.0/10

Wipe clean after use, about two weeks per charge; keep activator gel in supply.

Usability & Routine Fit 8.0/10

Five-minute sessions on a compact device; depth modes need the app.

Value for Money 8.0/10

Lower entry price than the Trinity+; budget for activator every session.

Purchase Confidence 8.0/10

NuFACE two-year warranty for authorized-seller purchases; the 60-day money-back covers NuFACE-direct orders only.

Before you decide

Is this right for you?

Match your goal and routine to what this device actually does.

  • Toning goal

    Facial and neck toning

    Core purpose

    Cleared under K201680 for facial and neck stimulation (OTC cosmetic use); toning is its single job.

  • Gel dependency

    Ongoing activator cost

    Every session

    A conductive activator goes on before every session; NuFACE publishes no bottle lifespan, so plan it as a running cost.

  • Frequency

    A regular habit

    5 days a week

    5 days a week for 60 days, then 2–3 times a week; any effect is maintained only with continued use.

  • App and routine

    Guided sessions

    App optional

    Works without the app, but depth modes, tutorials and reminders need it.

  • Attachments

    Expanding later

    Not expandable

    No attachment system and no Boost Button; the Trinity+ offers both.

Specifications

At a glance.

Taken from manufacturer documentation and the regulatory record. Where a range is published, we report the range.

Technology

Modality
Microcurrent
Output
Up to 335 µA
Boost Button
No — Mini+ does not have Boost

Use & routine

Session Length
5 minutes per session
Frequency
5 days a week for the first 60 days, then 2–3 times a week; 24 hours between sessions (NuFACE manual)
Treatment Areas
Face, neck, jawline, cheeks, brow
Conductive Medium
Activator gel required every session (check kit contents on the listing)
App
NuFACE Smart App (iOS & Android, Bluetooth)
Attachments
None — no modular attachment system
Form Factor
Compact, palm-sized, travel-ready
Charging
Rechargeable via mains power adapter; about 4 hours to charge (NuFACE)

Safety & regulatory

FDA 510(k) clearance
K201680 — facial and neck stimulation (OTC cosmetic use)

Ownership & support

Warranty
2 years, replacement-only; void if bought from an unauthorized seller
Returns
60-day money-back, NuFACE-direct orders only

Source: NuFACE

Chapter 1 · Buying consideration

Same-Maker Microcurrent in a Smaller Device

What we know

Output
70–335 µA, user-adjustable, three levels
Applicator
Two conductive spheres; smaller head than Trinity
Session
5 minutes; 5 days a week, then 2–3 (NuFACE manual)

Why it matters

Same maker and same 5-minute session as the studied Trinity, through a smaller, different applicator. The compact size is a convenience trade-off, not a proven equivalent.

What this means for you

You get NuFACE's microcurrent in the same 5-minute sessions as the studied Trinity, in a body that fits in your palm. The smaller head means more passes and more deliberate placement rather than a longer session, and