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NuFACE Trinity+
NuFACE's FDA-cleared microcurrent facial toning device, sold as a $395 Starter Kit with two activator gels and a USB-C cable, now losing its companion app
Scored on the published rubric, from documentation, pricing and verified user reports.
Best for: Adults with no implanted electronic device, no seizure history and no pregnancy who want a five-minute daily microcurrent routine with a traceable FDA 510(k) record, and who accept a recurring gel cost and a companion app that NuFACE is retiring.
Verdict
The NuFACE Trinity+ is the facial microcurrent device with the clearest regulatory paper trail we have read: FDA 510(k) K201782, cleared January 22, 2021, under 21 CFR 882.5890 as a transcutaneous electrical stimulator for aesthetic purposes. The Starter Kit lists at $395 on mynuface.com as of October 17, 2026, with a 60-day money-back guarantee and a two-year warranty. This is a documentation review. We read the product page, the warranty page, NuFACE's help center and the FDA record; we did not run the device. Three findings shape the grade. NuFACE prints that 293 of the 487 reviewers behind its 4.1-star rating received a sample or took part in a promotion, which is honest and also means the rating is not a market signal. NuFACE's help center says the Smart App is being sunset, with devices continuing to work manually after a firmware update. And the Trinity+ device manual is not among the manuals NuFACE posts for download, so the contraindication list in this review comes from the previous Trinity manual. Buy it for the cleared microcurrent and the three-mode routine; do not buy it for the app.
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Where it is strong
- FDA 510(k) K201782, NuFace Trinity Plus Device, cleared January 22, 2021, product code NFO, regulation 21 CFR 882.5890, per the FDA database checked October 17, 2026
- Three treatment modes selected by button press (Instant Lift, Pro Toning, Skin Tightening), three intensity levels and a Boost button that NuFACE says adds up to 25 percent more microcurrent
- Five-minute daily routine with a dual-tone beep every five seconds and automatic shutoff after 20 minutes, per NuFACE's help center
- USB-C charging on the current model; battery level shown by three LEDs on a one-second press
- 60-day money-back guarantee and two-year warranty on US purchases from authorized sellers; HSA and FSA eligible per the product page
- NuFACE discloses on the page that 293 of 487 reviewers received a sample product or took part in a promotion
Where it falls short
- The NuFACE Smart App is being discontinued per NuFACE's help center; guided routines leave with it and the three modes must be unlocked by a firmware update before it goes
- Every session needs a conductive activator gel; the kit includes a 1.69 oz Aqua Gel and a Silk Creme sample, and refills start at $35 on mynuface.com
- The Trinity+ device manual is not posted on NuFACE's manual downloads page; the contraindication list below is from the previous Trinity manual
- NuFACE prints no battery runtime, charge time beyond a 10-hour first charge, or microcurrent output figure on the pages we read
- The 4.1-star rating from 487 reviews is mostly sampled: 293 reviewers received a sample or took part in a promotion, by NuFACE's own line
At a glance
| Technology | Microcurrent (transcutaneous electrical stimulation, aesthetic); two sphere electrodes |
|---|---|
| Modes | 3: Instant Lift, Pro Toning, Skin Tightening (one, two or three presses) |
| Intensity | 3 levels shown by LEDs; Boost button adds up to 25 percent more power (NuFACE claim) |
| Session | 5 minutes a day, 5 days a week for 60 days, then 2 to 3 days a week (NuFACE schedule) |
| Auto shutoff | 20 minutes |
| Charging | USB-C cable in box; charge 10 hours before first use; three-LED battery indicator |
| Water resistance | Water-resistant to humidity and light splashes; not waterproof, do not submerge (help center) |
| Consumable | Conductive activator gel required each session; refills from $35 |
| FDA status | 510(k) K201782, cleared January 22, 2021, product code NFO, Class II |
| Warranty | 2 years plus 60-day money-back guarantee, US authorized purchases |
| List price | $395.00 Starter Kit, checked October 17, 2026 |
| Pricing note | $395.00 for the TRINITY+ Starter Kit on mynuface.com, labeled Sale price (checked October 17, 2026); the Complete Set with attachments lists at $595 |
What the NuFACE Trinity+ actually is
The Trinity+ is a handheld microcurrent device: two metal spheres pass a low-level electrical current through a conductive gel into the skin and the muscles beneath. NuFACE's claim is that this lifts, tones and contours the face, and that the Trinity+ reaches 69 muscles in the face and neck.
It is regulated as a medical device. The FDA record lists 510(k) K201782, NuFace Trinity Plus Device, cleared January 22, 2021, under product code NFO, which the FDA names Stimulator, Transcutaneous Electrical, Aesthetic Purposes.
Clearance means NuFACE showed the device is substantially equivalent to a predicate, not that the FDA judged the results.
The Starter Kit, at $395 on mynuface.com as of October 17, 2026, includes the device, a 1.69 oz Aqua Gel Activator, a Silk Creme Activator sample, an applicator brush and a USB-C cable.
Attachments for the lip and eye area and an LED Wrinkle Reducer are sold separately or in the $595 Complete Set.
The device is the third model in a line. The original Trinity carried K181008 from 2018; the Trinity+ added a Boost button, three button-selected modes and, until now, an app.
Who the Trinity+ is best for
NuFACE's schedule and the device's regulatory class define the right buyer.
- Adults who can commit to five minutes a day, five days a week for 60 days, which is NuFACE's own protocol
- People who want a microcurrent device with a traceable FDA 510(k) number rather than a logo
- Buyers who accept a gel every session as part of the routine and the cost
- Users who are content with three modes and three intensity levels selected by button, without an app
- Anyone whose skin tolerates the Aqua Gel; NuFACE's manual asks for a patch test first
- Shoppers who value the 60-day money-back window to test the routine on themselves
Who should skip it
The exclusions here are stronger than for a cleansing brush, because current is involved.
- Anyone with an implanted electronic device (pacemaker, defibrillator, neurostimulator), a history of epilepsy or seizures, recent surgery, or who is pregnant, per the Trinity manual's do-not-use list; consult a clinician
- Anyone under 18, which the manual also excludes
- People who want guided treatments on a phone; the app is being sunset
- Buyers who want zero consumables
What is in the box, and what each kit changes
The $395 Starter Kit, per the What's Included block: TRINITY+ device, Aqua Gel Activator 1.69 oz, Silk Creme Activator sample, applicator brush, USB-C charging cable. The help center confirms the latest Trinity+ charges by USB-C rather than the cradle the previous Trinity used.
The $595 Complete Set adds attachments; the $432 Lift + Brighten Kit pairs the device with skincare. The MINI+ Starter Kit at $250 is a smaller device with its own clearance, not a discounted Trinity+. All figures from mynuface.com, October 17, 2026.
The gel is the recurring line. Aqua Gel Activator refills list from $35 in 1.69, 3.3 and 10 oz sizes. NuFACE's manual says to apply a mask-like layer section by section and reapply if the skin dries, because oil-based products block the current.
How the pricing is structured (as of October 2026)
The sticker is $395, labeled Sale price on the page without a struck-through figure beside it on the day we read it. NuFACE lists the device as HSA and FSA eligible, which matters for US buyers with those accounts.
The running cost is the gel. By editorial arithmetic, a daily five-minute routine for 60 days then three times a week will use several 1.69 oz tubes a year; NuFACE does not print a sessions-per-tube figure, so we cannot give an annual number with confidence.
Against the rest of our skin-device cluster: the Braun Silk-expert Pro 5 costs $469.99 with no consumable, and the FOREO LUNA 4 has no consumable at all. The Trinity+ is the only one of the three with a recurring purchase built into the routine.
Ease of use: what the 3.8 is built from
The routine is short and well specified. Per the help center: select a mode by pressing the power button one, two or three times before turning on; hold two seconds to start; adjust intensity with the front button (one, two or three lights); press the upper Boost button for 25 percent more power on areas that need it; move on each dual-tone beep every five seconds; the device shuts off after 20 minutes.
The deductions are the gel step and the app transition. Every session starts with cleansing, drying and gelling, and ends with cleaning the spheres. And owners must run one firmware update through the app before it disappears, or lose button access to the second and third modes.
The beeps cannot be turned off, per NuFACE's general information article. That is a small thing until it is 6 a.m.
Features: what the 4.0 is built from
Three modes, three intensities, a Boost button, a 20-minute cutoff, USB-C charging, a three-LED battery indicator and magnetic attachments that the device refuses to run unless they are seated. That is a coherent feature set for a $395 device.
What NuFACE does not print on the pages we read: the microcurrent output in microamps, the waveform, battery runtime per charge, or a full charge time beyond the 10-hour first charge.
The previous Trinity manual quoted one to two weeks of 20-minute daily use per charge and a 12-hour charge; NuFACE has not republished equivalents for the Trinity+.
The app features were real and are going. NuFACE's help center says the app will no longer host guided routines and that NuFACE decided to sunset it to focus on core device technology. Devices keep working manually. We score the device on what remains.
App dependence is a pattern across the counter, not a NuFACE quirk. The Philips Norelco i9000 Prestige shaver pairs with the GroomTribe app over Bluetooth, which is why we grade hardware and app separately on every device.
Value: what the 3.3 is built from
$395 for a cleared microcurrent device is mid-market for the category, and the 60-day money-back guarantee lowers the risk of the first purchase. The value score is held down by three things.
First, the gel is a permanent line item that NuFACE does not quantify per session.
Second, the app that was part of the pitch is being withdrawn, so a buyer today gets less than a buyer two years ago at the same price. Third, the owner rating is mostly sampled, so it cannot stand in for independent evidence.
The value case improves if you already own activator gel or if you use an HSA or FSA, and it collapses if your clinician rules you out under the contraindications. Read that list before the price.
Support and warranty: what the 3.9 is built from
NuFACE's warranty page is specific: every TRINITY+, MINI+ and Trinity PRO device sold includes a 60-day money-back guarantee and a two-year warranty covering manufacturer-related problems from everyday use, for US purchases from authorized sellers with a receipt. International buyers follow the retailer's policy. Disassembly, misuse and unauthorized modification void it.
The help center is organized and current, with articles on charging, modes, the serial number location and the app transition. That earns points.
The deduction is the missing manual. NuFACE's downloads page lists manuals for the Wrinkle Reducer, the lip and eye attachment, the FIX wand, the NuBODY, the Trinity Mini and the Legacy Trinity, but not the Trinity+ device itself as of October 17, 2026.
For a cleared device with a contraindication list, the manual should be a click away.
The warranty structure is simpler than Braun's. The Braun Series 9 Pro+ reaches five years only with registration inside 90 days; NuFACE's page ties its two years to a receipt from an authorized US seller rather than to a registration step.
What owners report
The product page shows 4.1 out of 5 from 487 reviews as of October 17, 2026. Directly beneath it, NuFACE prints that 293 of 487 reviewers received a sample product or took part in a promotion. That is 60 percent, by editorial arithmetic.
We credit NuFACE for the disclosure; the FTC's endorsement rules require it, and many brands bury it. But a rating in which three in five reviewers were given the product is a satisfaction survey of recipients, not a market verdict. We do not quote individual reviews.
NuFACE's own results figures on the page come from consumer post-treatment questionnaires, 15 minutes after treatment and after 60 days of use, per the footnotes. Those are self-reports, not measurements.
Safety: what the manual says, and which manual
NuFACE does not post a Trinity+ device manual. The Legacy Trinity manual on the same downloads page lists do-not-use conditions: a history of epilepsy or seizures; recent surgery; an implanted electronic device such as a defibrillator, neurostimulator, pacemaker or ECG monitor; pregnancy, because the safety of electrical stimulation in pregnancy has not been established; and age under 18. It adds: consult your healthcare provider if any apply.
The same manual says to apply stimulation only to normal, intact, clean skin; not to use in the eye area within the orbital rim, on the temples or the breast; not to use while driving; and that some users notice a metallic taste or a light flicker, which lowering the intensity may reduce.
The help center adds that the device is water-resistant to humidity and splashes, not waterproof, and must not be submerged. None of this is medical advice. If any condition above is close to yours, ask a clinician before buying, not after.
Limits stated by the vendor, and what the page leaves out
Stated: $395, three modes, three intensities, Boost plus 25 percent, five-minute daily protocol, 20-minute shutoff, USB-C, 10-hour first charge, two-year warranty, 60-day returns, 510(k) number via the FDA, sampled-review disclosure.
Not stated as of October 17, 2026: microcurrent output, battery runtime, full charge time, gel sessions per tube, an app end date, and a Trinity+ device manual.
The pattern is a company that documents its policies well and its hardware less well. For a cleared electrical device, we would like those numbers reversed.
Alternatives
Choose the FOREO LUNA 4 if your goal is cleansing with a firming massage as a bonus, you want no consumable, and a two-year warranty is enough. It is a cosmetic brush with no regulatory claim. Our FOREO LUNA 4 review and the LUNA 4 vs Trinity+ comparison lay out the differences.
Choose the NuFACE MINI+ Starter Kit at $250 if you want NuFACE's microcurrent in a smaller body and are willing to accept fewer features; we have not reviewed it.
Choose the Braun Silk-expert Pro 5 if the actual goal is hair reduction rather than toning; it is a different device for a different job, reviewed here.
The best at-home skin and hair-removal devices guide ranks all three.
Bottom line
The NuFACE Trinity+ earns its place on the counter for one reason above the rest: it is a microcurrent device whose FDA clearance you can look up by number. The three-mode, five-minute routine is clearly specified, the warranty and returns are generous, and NuFACE is honest about its sampled reviews.
Buy it with eyes open. The app is going, the gel is forever, the manual for this exact model is not posted, and the contraindication list is long enough that a clinician should see it first.
At $395, it is a fair price for what remains; it is not a bargain.
For the rest of your bathroom, see the best electric toothbrushes, the Oral-B iO Series 9 review for another device whose app features we grade separately from the hardware, and the Oral-B iO 9 vs Sonicare 9900 comparison.
The same read-the-paperwork method runs through our note on what the ADA Seal and a pressure sensor tell you and the Philips Sonicare 9900 Prestige review.
Buy it if
- You want microcurrent with a 510(k) number you can look up - K201782 names the Trinity Plus Device, which most cheaper wands cannot match.
- You will do five minutes a day for 60 days - NuFACE's own schedule is daily for two months, then two to three times a week; results claims assume that commitment.
- You are fine with a gel every session - the activator is not optional, and refills are a recurring cost.
- You do not need the app - the device works manually with button-selected modes once the firmware is updated.
Skip it if
- You have a pacemaker, defibrillator, neurostimulator or other implanted electronic device, a history of epilepsy or seizures, or you are pregnant - the Trinity manual lists all of these as do-not-use, and a clinician should be consulted.
- You want zero running costs - the FOREO LUNA 4 needs no consumable.
- You were buying for the guided app routines - NuFACE is sunsetting the app.
Frequently asked
Is the NuFACE Trinity+ FDA approved?
It is FDA cleared, not approved. The FDA database lists 510(k) K201782, NuFace Trinity Plus Device, applicant Carol Cole Company dba NuFACE, decided January 22, 2021, product code NFO, regulation 21 CFR 882.5890. Clearance means substantial equivalence to a predicate device, not an FDA finding of effectiveness.
How much does the NuFACE Trinity+ cost?
The TRINITY+ Starter Kit lists at $395.00 on mynuface.com as of October 17, 2026, labeled Sale price. The Complete Set with attachments lists at $595, the Lift + Brighten Kit at $432 and the smaller MINI+ Starter Kit at $250. Activator gel refills start at $35.
Is the NuFACE app being discontinued?
Yes, per NuFACE's help center as of October 17, 2026. NuFACE says it decided to sunset the app and focus on core device technology. Devices continue to work for manual treatments; TRINITY, MINI+ and Classic devices need a firmware update through the app to access all three modes by button. No end date is printed.
How often should you use the NuFACE Trinity+?
NuFACE recommends at least five minutes a day, five days a week for the first 60 days, then two to three times a week to maintain results, per the product page. The device shuts off automatically after 20 minutes. The previous Trinity manual adds a 24-hour gap between treatments.
Who should not use the NuFACE Trinity+?
NuFACE does not post a Trinity+ device manual on its downloads page. The previous Trinity manual lists do-not-use conditions including epilepsy or seizures, recent surgery, implanted electronic devices such as a pacemaker or defibrillator, pregnancy and age under 18, and tells readers to consult a healthcare provider. This is not medical advice.
What is in the NuFACE Trinity+ Starter Kit?
Per the What's Included block on mynuface.com, checked October 17, 2026: the TRINITY+ device, a 1.69 oz Aqua Gel Activator, a Silk Creme Activator sample, an applicator brush and a USB-C charging cable. No charging cradle is listed for the current model.
What warranty does NuFACE give?
NuFACE's warranty page states every TRINITY+, MINI+ and Trinity PRO device sold includes a 60-day money-back guarantee and a two-year warranty covering manufacturer-related problems from everyday use, for US purchases from authorized sellers with a receipt. Disassembly or misuse voids it. International purchases follow the retailer's policy.
Sources
- NuFACE TRINITY+ Starter Kit product page - checked October 17, 2026
- NuFACE Returns & Warranty policy - checked October 17, 2026
- NuFACE help center, TRINITY+ How to Use - checked October 17, 2026
- NuFACE help center, Battery & Charging - checked October 17, 2026
- NuFACE help center, Why is the app being discontinued? - checked October 17, 2026
- NuFACE device user manual downloads (Trinity manual, previous model) - checked October 17, 2026
- FDA 510(k) K201782, NuFace Trinity Plus Device - checked October 17, 2026
Update history
- October 17, 2026 - First published from mynuface.com product and warranty pages, NuFACE help center, the Legacy Trinity manual and FDA 510(k) K201782, all read October 17, 2026.
- October 17, 2026 - Title shortened to 60 characters or fewer; links to unpublished cluster pages held until those pages go live; three internal links added.
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