ZIIP Part 1: Who Needs It, Is it Worth It, And How To Get The Best Deal
This website is called This You Need, but please know, I’m not telling you that you necessarily NEED everything I recommend. What I’m imagining with this site is that you have a problem, you need a solution, and I, your friend, answer your plea with, “THIS, you need.” I’m providing this disclaimer because, while I absolutely love my ZIIP, you do not need a microcurrent device. However, if you have been thinking about getting a microcurrent device, or want to know if I think it’s worth your while, I have a lot to tell you — so much so that this is a two-parter. Today I’ll go over the cost, what microcurrent is and who should use it, and how to get the best deal on your microcurrent device.
First off, you need to figure out if a microcurrent device (NuFace, ZIIP, any of them) is right for you. There are a few things you should ask yourself first:
Are you going to use this gadget consistently? At least three times a week, and ideally more often than that?
What kind of results are you expecting? What would you be using the device for?
Can you afford this device? Or, what would your cost per use be (callback to the all important question 1)?
You should have rock solid answers to these questions before you purchase any microcurrent device. Here’s mine, for example.
I will plan to use my ZIIP most days, and if I miss a day(s) here or there, that’s fine. (I typically use it 3-5 times a week)
I’m not expecting to look like I’ve had a facelift, but I would like to see some results. I’m planning to look my age (or “good for my age,” a pointless statement) my whole life, and this is a step towards that. Aging is a privilege, after all! (I ended up getting some results I wasn’t expecting, and those results are why I am infatuated with my ZIIP. I’ll elaborate in part 2!)
My financial motto is basically, if you don’t need it to survive, you can’t buy it on a payment plan. I can afford a ZIIP outright, plus I’m a good shopper and I know you should never buy any of these products or their accessories for full price (again, more on that later).
Also, a microcurrent device is just a tool in your kit, not a cure-all. You still have to wear sunscreen every day, see a dermatologist at least once a year, and take care of yourself and your skin. Microcurrent is best used by people who already do all these things, and like to spend time on this stuff. It’s extra.
There are two big names in micro/nano current devices: NuFace and ZIIP. Initially I had only heard of NuFace, but after I researched (here’s a great resource) I realized ZIIP was the one I really wanted. My main consideration was this: NuFace is initially cheaper ($339, or $209 for mini), but to get all the benefits and programs you need to buy attachments (Complete set: $525). ZIIP is all in one ($495), plus it uses an app on your phone to choose the program you want to do, AND that app is updated regularly. ZIIP also uses microcurrent and nanocurrent, while NuFace only uses microcurrent. What does that mean? Nanocurrents get deeper into the skin, and therefore can treat more issues. Really, all I know is, if I’m spending hundreds of dollars, I want all I can get.
I provided full prices, but you should NEVER pay those prices. There are sales all the time, influencers have coupon codes, and you should also shop around for any added perks you can add to this investment. Here’s how I did it: I signed up for text alerts on the ZIIP website. (They do not text often, and when they do it’s to tell you about a sale.) They regularly have 20% or 25% off sales, and around Black Friday/Cyber Monday it was 30% off. I knew I wanted a ZIIP, got the text that there was a 25% off sale, and… I went to Nordstrom’s website. Nordstrom will honor any sales that are directly from that item’s website (ie, they’ll honor a sale on ZIIPbeauty.com, but not Amazon). I’m a Nordstrom card holder, so I got the sale price AND Nordstrom points on my purchase. BUT WAIT, THERE’S MORE! Nordstrom was offering a free full-size Silver ZIIP Gel with the purchase of a ZIIP device (it already comes with one bottle of gel). So I got my device and a gel for 25% off, plus a free bottle of gel, plus Nordstrom points. Including tax, my purchase total was $408.75. That’s still a lot of money! BUT the full value of all I got was $545, AND I got Nordstrom points on top of that.
I also bought this travel case for my ZIIP, after the little storage pouch it came with fell in my toilet tank. Yes, the tank, I don’t want to talk about it. I tried airing out the pouch and letting it dry, but it wasn’t that nice in the first place, and I decided to just replace it with a newer, better case. It appears that the ZIIP now comes with this neoprene case, which is much better that what I got, and worth paying extra for if you didn’t get it in the first place.
One added feature to the ZIIP that I didn’t expect to get to review is their customer service. This ZIIP review has been in the works for awhile, but my ZIIP broke. Technically, it just stopped charging, but it was unusable and I was bereft, not only because I loved it but because it was expensive. I reached out to ZIIP, got connected with a lovely person, and after a few emails, sending in some photos and my sales receipt, I was sent a new ZIIP device (mine was still under the 2 year warranty). It was so easy and fast, I almost forgot to mention it even happened! I will say… having my ZIIP break made me realize that if my ZIIP ever stopped working after the warranty expired, I would absolutely buy another one. It’s that good.
Now that we’ve established that I am obsessed with my ZIIP, if you should get one and what you should pay (NEVER full price!)… it’s time for Part 2. Next I’ll tell you about the results I’ve seen from my ZIIP, why I love it, and how it works. As always, if you have any questions, just ask! I love talking about the things I love, and if you need a rationale to justify buying a $400 skincare doodad, I can definitely help with that too.
