The Ziip Halo Microcurrent Skin Device Is My Morning Saviour – And It’s In The Black Friday Sale

When it comes to beauty and skincare, I’m a staunch minimalist. Willing to incorporate products on a case-by-case basis, if they’re recommended to me or I feel an absolute need to use them (hyaluronic acid to aid my dry skin, for example), my skincare routine is pared-back and simple. Ditto my make-up formula.

I’ve dabbled with beauty devices over the years: CurrentBody’s LED face mask is a pre-bedtime ritual, I gua sha as and when, and in the past, I’ve used a Foreo to exfoliate. Hearing about the wonders of the ZIIP Halo convinced me to welcome yet another tool into my line-up – and I can confirm that it’s worth the hype.

Using the Ziip Halo device after applying the Electric Complex gel.

Alice Cary

A facialist first introduced me to frequency-centred skin technology, but at the time I’d never tried an at-home device. For the uninitiated: the ZIIP Halo uses low-level electrical currents (microcurrent and nanocurrent) to stimulate muscles in the face to contract and relax. Many online reviews compare the process to lifting weights in a gym, since the end goal is to tone your facial muscles – but for many reasons, it’s nothing like working out. There are a handful of similarities: the more you use the device, the better the outcome, but the results are generally more immediate than a quick gym session.

The long-term and short-term benefits are very much dependent on the two types of current that are exposed to your skin. The microcurrent is the instant hit – like, say, doing press-ups then having pumped arms for the course of the day. I found that after using the ZIIP Halo in the morning, my face looked tighter and brighter. It felt more “awake”.

Unlike the gym, though, you’re not “building” muscle as such – so don’t expect your face to witness anything dramatic. But the nanocurrent does have lasting effects: the lower current can activate skin cells to aid collagen production and thus, regeneration, improving the appearance of your skin after consistent usage.

In my eyes, it’s kind of a win-win. My skin looked noticeably better after the first use; therefore, every time I use it, I’m reassured I’ll look less sleepy – and the fact that it works on my cells in the background is a bonus. Plus, it’s influenced me to be more attentive to my skin in general. Mornings used to be a little rushed, involving just a cleanse and application of hyaluronic acid and moisturiser – maybe with a mini face massage if I felt indulgent. Now, I plunge my face into an ice bath (a natural remedy for puffiness) and treat myself to a moment of self-care with my 3-minute ZIIP Halo session. If nothing else, it’s slowed me down. Keen for an overview on why you should consider investing? Scroll on for the details.

How does microcurrent and nanocurrent technology work?

The ZIIP Halo utilises “dual waveform” technology (26 in total), combining microcurrent and nanocurrent. These penetrate multiple skin layers, offering both long-term and short-term benefits. Microcurrent is a low-level electrical current that operates at high frequency, stimulating muscle activity to deliver immediate results. The skin can feel lifted, toned and bright for up to 72 hours. Nanocurrent, meanwhile, is a low-level electrical current that supports the production of collagen and regeneration in the skin cells. These results will take several weeks to show.

How to use the ZIIP Halo

As I mentioned, I’m a skin-imalist who favours low-maintenance care – and luckily, the ZIIP Halo is just that. Applying the Electric Complex gel is probably the most labour-intensive aspect, given that you have to make sure you get it all over your face to ensure the device glides smoothly (I’d also advise washing your hands afterwards to get a good grip). The process of using the device is relatively straightforward and self-explanatory, and there’s a guided three-minute routine you can follow on a brochure in the box, but once I did it a couple of times, I felt confident to intuitively go in the directions I wanted. For self-care purposes, I’d recommend doing it while you look in the mirror to give yourself a breather before you start the day, but you could technically do it while you’re moving around the house, running last-minute errands.