Do a 5-minute microcurrent treatment with TRINITY+ or MINI+ 60 to 90 minutes before you leave, after cleansing and before makeup. Work the jawline and neck first, then the cheeks, then the eye and lip area last. Lift is visible instantly, and definition builds over time.
Why December faces look puffier
It isn't your imagination. Salty appetizer spreads, a glass of something sparkling, less sleep than usual, and dry indoor heat all nudge your face to hold fluid. You wake up with a softer jawline and heavier eyes than you had the night before.
Microcurrent addresses both. It’s known to increase circulation, which helps support lymphatic drainage. It also tones all 69 face and neck muscles beneath the surface for visible lift and definition which gives you an instant refresh with strength that builds over consistent use.
When to do it
Give yourself 60 to 90 minutes before you walk out the door. That leaves time for the treatment, a few minutes for skincare to settle, and a clean canvas for makeup. Doing it right before foundation means applying over damp product; doing it the night before means missing the instant benefit.
If you're being photographed in the morning, do the routine the night before and again when you wake up.
The 5-minute routine
Prep. Cleanse with an oil-free cleanser or a Prep-N-Glow towelette. Microcurrent needs bare, product-free skin to conduct properly. Mist with Supercharged IonPlex Facial Mist.
Activate. Apply a mask-like layer of Aqua Gel Activator with the Clean Sweep brush, working in sections so it doesn't dry out before you get there. Generous is correct here—a mask-like layer is perfect. A thin layer is a common reason devices drag or a treatment underperforms.
Jawline and neck. Start low. Glide from the center of the neck upward and outward toward the ear, then along the underside of the jaw from chin to earlobe. Move slowly, roughly 1 inch every 2 seconds, and pause with a lift-and-hold at the end of each pass. Three passes per side. Focus here for visible definition along the jawline—this is the section that changes your profile in photos.
Cheeks and midface. Glide from the corner of the mouth up toward the cheekbone, then from the side of the nose out toward the temple. Hold at the top of each glide. You're working to lift fluid up and away from the lower face, so always finish toward the hairline.
Extra credit for extra lift
Eyes and lips. Switch to the FIX MicroWand or the Effective Lip & Eye attachment for TRINITY+ for this targeted precision. Trace the orbital bone, the brow line, and the outer corners. Follow your device manual on eye-area use and keep the device off the eyelid itself. For lips, when using the FIX MicroWand, use short passes along the border and up into the philtrum to plump lips for up to 8 hours. With the Effective Lip & Eye Attachment, lift and hold the lip area for strength that builds.
Hydrating Finish. Mist again, then eye cream, moisturizer, and SPF if there's any daylight left. Let everything absorb for 10 minutes before makeup.
A few ways to make it stick
Start the routine the night before too. Results build with consistent use, and an evening session sets you up for a shorter morning routine.
Keep IonPlex Hydra-Gel Power Patches in the fridge and put them on while you do your hair for a cooling, brightening addition that adds moisture.
Drink water earlier in the day rather than right before you leave and skip the late-night salt where you can to reduce puffiness.
Want more than a day-of lift?
A single treatment delivers visible lift instantly. Lift that lasts comes from consistency: five days a week for the first 60 days, then 2 to 3 days a week for maintenance. If a January event is already on your calendar, now is when to start your routine.
FAQ
How long does the depuffing last? Lift is visible instantly and builds with consistent use. For the eye area, FIX MicroWand delivers visible results that last up to 8 hours in just 3 minutes.
Can I do it twice in one day? The MINI+ and TRINITY+ are approved for daily use and the FIX MicroWand can be used up to twice daily.
Can I apply makeup right after? Wait 10 minutes so your moisturizer has absorbed. Makeup can separate over damp skin.
Is tingling normal? A light tingle can be normal, though many people feel nothing at all during a session. If it stings, you need additional activator. A mask-like layer should provide enough conductive moisture for an effective lift.
Can I use it around my eyes? Around the eye is fine, though never directly on the eyelid. Using the FIX MicroWand or Effective Lip & Eye attachment for the TRINITY+ are the best approach for targeted precision in tight places.
Do I need the branded gel? There’s no dupe for our Aqua Gel. You need a true conductive activator that stays moist through the treatment and the NUFACE Activators are the only FDA-cleared skincare to go past the skin to the muscle where effective strength is built.
