Can the NuFace FIX MicroWand *Really* Give Me a Face Lift in 3 Minutes? Let’s Find Out

• Value: 18/20
• Functionality: 20/20
• Ease of Use: 19/20
• Portability: 20/20
• Face Lift Capabilities: 18/20
• Total: 95/100

Whether you’re into red light therapy masks or microcurrent devices, skincare tools are everywhere these days. One brand that PureWow readers can’t seem to get enough of has a new product in their lineup, so naturally, we needed to investigate. Let me introduce you to the NuFace Fix MicroWand, a tool small enough to fit in your bag (or slip into your pocket). It’s designed to smooth fine lines and tighten skin—basically, providing a surgery-free facelift—in under three minutes, and here at PW we don’t take these claims lightly. PureWow’s Senior Manager and Content Lead Kate Kesselman tested the skincare wand to see if it’s actually worth it, chronicling her experience with original before/after photos and video.  

Kesselman has never used a NuFace device before, however, she is very familiar with trying out buzzy skincare gadgets, from face sculpting tools to smart facial-cleansing devices. After researching the FIX MicroWand, she was curious to give it a shot. She’s been using the wand every other day for the last two weeks or so. “I find using it in the morning helps my skin look and feel more awake,” she tells me. “I like that it’s very small, lightweight and can easily be taken places. Bigger devices can cover more skin, but this one feels like it can really target specific wrinkles and get into small crevices.”

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Once you finish cleansing your face and applying the FIX Line Smoothing Serum, choose a treatment mode depending on what you’re focusing on first (eyes, lips or lines). The tool has a built-in timer, so you know exactly how often to run it along each area. When it comes to depuffing, the brand suggests using it along the under-eye, as well as using it to reduce the appearance of crow’s feet, fine lines and any lines in-between the brows. If you’re using it for your lips, run the tool around the lip line, smile lines and any fine lines around the area. You can also use it on your forehead to buff any lines forming there. 

The MicroWand also has an auto shut-off feature to prevent anyone from overusing the device. Kesselman tells me, “The device is very easy to use and works at the press of a button. I also love that there are different types of settings for every area of my face. The only deduction I give is that if you have sensitive skin, you need to be gentle, as the electromagnetic currents may sting a bit in certain areas.” (On that note, don’t forget to use an even layer of the smoothing serum to prevent irritation.)