NuFACE Mini vs Trinity, Which Should You Buy
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4 independent reviewers
Andrew Conrad Barile, PT, DPT
Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) | Licensed Physical Therapist (PT) | CEO and Founder, Xtreem Pulse LLC
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Dr. Andrew Conrad Barile is a Doctor of Physical Therapy and the CEO and Founder of Xtreem Pulse LLC, the engineering company behind PureLift. He earned his Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Daemen College and is a licensed physical therapist.
He brings over two decades of clinical and entrepreneurial experience across physical therapy, craniosacral therapy and medical device innovation, built on a working knowledge of human anatomy and muscle physiology.
For PureLift LAB he reviews how current is delivered across all ten levels, from sub-sensory nanocurrent and skin-level microcurrent to motor-level EMS, and how the Infuse pass fits into the same ten-minute routine.
Bertica M. Rubio, M.D.
Board-Certified Physician, Dartmouth Medical School | Medical Director, Antiaging Regenerative Medicine Clinic
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Dr. Bertica M. Rubio is a board-certified physician and Medical Director of the Antiaging Regenerative Medicine Clinic in Redlands, California. She earned her Doctor of Medicine from Dartmouth Medical School and completed her pediatrics residency at UC Irvine Medical Center.
With decades of clinical experience, she specialises in age management medicine, regenerative medicine, wound healing and growth factor therapies, and her practice integrates evidence-based medical science with advanced aesthetic treatment.
For PureLift LAB she reviews articles for medical accuracy across the whole dial, from the gentle nanocurrent and microcurrent settings through to muscle-level EMS and the Infuse pass.
Daniel Grinberg, MD, FACS
Board-Certified Otolaryngologist | Head and Neck Surgeon | Fellow, American College of Surgeons | Mount Sinai
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Daniel Grinberg, MD, FACS is a board-certified otolaryngologist and head and neck surgeon at ENT and Allergy Associates in West Nyack, New York. He earned his medical degree from Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons.
He completed his otolaryngology residency at New York University Medical Center, serves as Assistant Clinical Professor at Mount Sinai School of Medicine, and is a Fellow of both the American College of Surgeons and the American Academy of Otolaryngology.
For PureLift LAB he brings a wider clinical lens, connecting at-home facial stimulation from microcurrent to EMS to the anatomy underneath, with the same rigour we apply to every device specification.
Prof. Dr. med. Ivo Buschmann
Chair of Angiology, Medizinische Hochschule Brandenburg | Clinic Director, University Clinic for Angiology
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Prof. Dr. med. Ivo Buschmann is Chair of Angiology at the Medizinische Hochschule Brandenburg Theodor Fontane and Clinic Director of the University Clinic for Angiology at the Brandenburg University Hospital.
He trained at the University of Hamburg, was a Max Planck Society Fellow at the Max Planck Institute for Heart and Lung Research, and held senior consultant posts at the Charite Universitatsmedizin Berlin before his appointment as Chair in 2016.
One of Europe's leading authorities on arteriogenesis, with over 150 peer-reviewed publications and US and EU patents, he reviews for PureLift LAB how the evidence on electrical stimulation is read and where its limits lie.
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Buy the NuFACE MINI+ if you want a simple, compact device for the face and neck, and buy the TRINITY+ if you want more control, a Boost setting and attachments for the eyes, lips and fine lines.
This comparison covers every difference that matters, such as:
- price, starter kit against starter kit
- settings and the TRINITY+ Boost
- attachments for eyes, lips and lines
- size and session time
- which one suits you
and many more!
We make PureLift, a competing device, so this comparison sticks to what each brand publishes and says plainly where each one wins.
Key Points:
On NuFACE's site the MINI+ Starter Kit is $250 and the TRINITY+ Starter Kit is $395, with a TRINITY+ Complete Set at $595.
The MINI+ has three intensities, while the TRINITY+ has three frequencies and intensities plus a Boost that NuFACE says adds up to 25 percent power.
Only the TRINITY+ takes attachments, including a lip and eye attachment and an LED red light wrinkle reducer.
NuFACE describes about five minutes for a full routine on both devices.
Both use NuFACE's own gels, from $35, and neither publishes its output.
The short answer
MINI+ if you are new to microcurrent, travel often or want the lowest cost way into NuFACE.
TRINITY+ if you want more settings, the Boost, or the option to add attachments for the eye area and lips.
Every figure comes from the brand's own website or listings, checked in October 2026. Prices change often, so confirm before you buy.
Side by side
| NuFACE MINI+ | NuFACE TRINITY+ | |
|---|---|---|
| Price on NuFACE's site | $250 Starter Kit | $395 Starter Kit, $595 Complete Set |
| Settings | Three intensities | Three frequencies and intensities, plus Boost |
| Attachments | None listed | Lip and eye attachment, LED wrinkle reducer |
| Routine time | About 5 minutes | About 5 minutes |
| Size | Compact, travel size | Full size |
| FDA 510(k) | K191672 | K212947, K201782 |
| Published output | Not published | Not published |
| Gel | NuFACE gels from $35 | NuFACE gels from $35 |
Settings and Boost
The MINI+ has three intensity levels. The TRINITY+ has three frequencies and intensities, and its Boost adds up to 25 percent more power, according to NuFACE.
More settings help if you want to adjust by zone, but neither model publishes the current behind each level. Why that matters is in our article on publishing output.
Attachments
The TRINITY+ is built around interchangeable heads. NuFACE lists a lip and eye attachment and an LED red light wrinkle reducer, sold in the Complete Set or separately.
The MINI+ has a single fixed head for the face and neck. If the eye area and lips are a priority, that difference alone can decide it.
Size and routine
The MINI+ is small enough for a handbag, which NuFACE pitches to frequent travelers. The TRINITY+ is larger and easier to hold for longer sessions.
Both take about five minutes for a full routine, according to NuFACE.
What both cost to run
Both are designed around NuFACE's own gels and activators, starting at $35. Add replacements to the yearly cost. See our gel for NuFACE article.
Results
No study compares the MINI+ and TRINITY+ against each other, and the results you see depend more on consistent use than on the model.
A randomized controlled trial by Kavanagh and colleagues, published in 2012, measured the effect of facial electrical stimulation after twelve weeks of regular use. What NuFACE results look like is in our NuFACE before and after article.
Our full reviews are in our NuFACE Mini review and our NuFACE TRINITY+ review.
If neither fits, a third option
Both devices share gaps that matter to some buyers: neither publishes its output, both need NuFACE's own gels, and neither offers a stronger EMS setting.
We make PureLift, so weigh this accordingly. Our devices run nanocurrent at level 1, microcurrent at level 2 and EMS from level 3 to 10 on one dial, publish their output at a stated load, up to 7 mA at 500 ohms on PureLift Face, and work with any water-based conductive serum. PureLift Face is $499 and cleared under K190269.
If the two devices above suit you, buy one of them. If you want a stronger setting or a published output, see our direct comparisons: PureLift vs NuFACE, PureLift vs ZIIP HALO, PureLift vs FOREO BEAR and PureLift vs Medicube Age-R.
Safety
Do not use any facial current device if you have a pacemaker or other implanted electronic device, if you are pregnant or if you have epilepsy, and skip broken or irritated skin. The full list is in our safety article.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better, NuFACE Mini or Trinity
The TRINITY+ offers more settings, a Boost and attachments. The MINI+ is simpler, smaller and costs less. Neither has been shown to give better results than the other.
What is the price difference between NuFACE Mini and Trinity
On NuFACE's site the MINI+ Starter Kit is $250 and the TRINITY+ Starter Kit is $395.
Does the NuFACE Mini have attachments
No attachments are listed for the MINI+. The TRINITY+ takes a lip and eye attachment and an LED wrinkle reducer.
Is the NuFACE Trinity stronger than the Mini
NuFACE says the TRINITY+ Boost adds up to 25 percent power, but neither device publishes its output.
Are both NuFACE Mini and Trinity FDA cleared
Yes. The MINI+ is covered by K191672 and the TRINITY+ by K212947 and K201782.
This article sits inside our full map of the category, where we set out all 33 devices we track, what each one carries and what each brand publishes: Nine Technologies on One Dial, What the Rest of the Market Actually Carries.