If you searched for the ageLOC LumiSpa Essential Kit, you are almost certainly trying to answer a practical question: what do I actually have to buy to start using this thing? The kit name is one a lot of people half-remember from an older catalog, and searching it leads to a confusing mix of pages. Here is the plain answer.
What happened to the ageLOC LumiSpa Essential Kit
The Essential Kit is not a current product listing. We are not going to speculate about Nu Skin's reasons for changing how it packages the range, because we do not know them. What we can tell you is what is available now and what each piece is for. The good news is that the starter purchase today is simpler than the old kit name suggests.
What the starter purchase looks like now
Two things get you running: the device and cleanser. The ageLOC LumiSpa iO device comes with a cleanser, so a single order is enough to begin. The LumiSpa Treatment Cleanser is sold separately for when you need more, and that is the item you will repurchase over time. Everything else is a choice, not a requirement.
| Item | Essential or optional | What it is for |
|---|---|---|
| ageLOC LumiSpa iO device | Essential | The device itself, supplied with a cleanser |
| LumiSpa Treatment Cleanser | Essential over time | The consumable you restock; used with the device |
| Additional silicone treatment heads | Optional | Different head options, and spares or replacements |
| Accents and accessories | Optional | Add-ons listed individually in the collection |
Why there is more than one treatment head
This is the part that confuses people coming from the old kit name. The silicone head is the part that touches your face, and it is removable. More than one exists because preferences and faces differ: some people want a firmer feel, some a gentler one, and heads are sold separately so you can pick rather than accept whatever came in a box.
Two practical points follow from that. First, you do not need a collection of heads to start. The device arrives ready to use. Second, because heads are replaceable, you can swap one out later without replacing the device. If you are sharing a household, separate heads are also the tidier arrangement. You can see the current options on the LumiSpa heads and accessories page, where each listing describes what it is.
What the technology is called
You will see the device described as “sonic” in places online. That is not Nu Skin's term. The correct name is Micropulse Oscillation Technology. Here is the manufacturer's own wording, quoted so you can see precisely what is claimed and by whom.
“Award-winning ageLOC LumiSpa both treats and cleanses skin through its patented Micropulse Oscillation Technology, delivering seven clinically proven benefits for glowing, selfie-ready skin—all day, every day.” — Nu Skin
Nu Skin lists the seven benefits as softness, smoothness, radiance, clarity, firmness, purified skin, and reduced pore appearance. On the first use, the company's statement is “Instantly softer and smoother skin after one use,” and it says the device “Promotes dynamic skin renewal.” Anything beyond those words, including the multiplier figures that circulate on social media, did not come from Nu Skin and should not carry weight in your decision.
A sensible first order
If you want the shortest possible answer: buy the device, use the cleanser it comes with, and add a second cleanser when you can see the first one running low. Wait on extra heads until you have used it enough to know what you would change. Buying the whole range up front is how people end up with drawers of unopened skincare.
If you are still deciding between this and another device rather than working out what to buy, that is a different question and worth answering first.
Ordering from NuBodyRx
We are an independent US store. Every item is 100% authentic Nu Skin product and ships from the United States. You do not need a Nu Skin membership, an account with Nu Skin, or a distributor to order, which is the usual reason people end up searching for old kit names in the first place. There is free US shipping on orders over $99, and every order is covered by our own 90-day money-back guarantee, which is longer than standard.
Common questions
Is the ageLOC LumiSpa Essential Kit still available?
It is not a current listing. The equivalent today is the ageLOC LumiSpa iO device, which comes with a cleanser, plus the Treatment Cleanser and heads bought separately as you need them.
Does the LumiSpa iO come with a cleanser?
Yes. The device listing includes a cleanser, so one order is enough to start. The Treatment Cleanser is sold on its own for restocking.
Which treatment head should I choose?
Start with the head that comes with the device, then choose from the collection page once you know how it feels on your skin. If you have a diagnosed skin condition or very sensitive skin, ask a dermatologist before adding a device to your routine.
Do I need a Nu Skin membership or a distributor to order?
No. You can order directly from NuBodyRx with no membership, no Nu Skin account, and no distributor, and everything ships from the United States.