Quick answer: Yes — you can care for mature skin without Botox or fillers, and in this video Nikol shares the exact at-home tools she uses to do it. Her lineup mixes tech devices (microcurrent, radio frequency, and a laser) with simple patches, boosters, and balms. Her real secret isn't any single gadget — it's using them consistently. And she's careful to say that skipping injectables is her personal choice, not a rule for anyone else.
Key takeaways
- Skipping Botox and fillers is Nikol's personal decision after her own experiences — she fully supports whatever choice makes you feel confident.
- Her at-home toolkit includes a microcurrent/nanocurrent device, a radio-frequency device, a targeted laser, facial patches, a steamer, and reusable eye patches.
- Consistency matters more than any single tool — she compares it to working out, a few minutes most days.
- She keeps it honest: some tools have quirks she doesn't love, and at-home devices are not a substitute for professional treatments.
- For anything invasive, she urges researching a qualified professional and remembering that every person's skin reacts differently.
Hey ladies — if you want glowing, healthy-looking skin as you age but you're not into Botox and fillers, this one's for you. Nikol opens up about her own path with injectables, why she stepped away, and the at-home tools she actually reaches for now. Think of this as a look inside her real routine — honest quirks and all — not a promise that any device replaces professional care.
Why did Nikol stop Botox and fillers?
Nikol is candid about her history. She started Botox around age 30, largely because of a growth in her orbital area that was eventually removed, and she continued for a while afterward. In 2021 she stopped — emotionally, it simply stopped feeling right for her. She also tried filler once and had reactions she later needed removed, which left some pigmentation and redness. That experience, plus a shift in how she sees aging after working on women in their 60s, 70s, and 80s for her Fierce Aging series, led her toward a more natural path. She's emphatic that this is her personal choice: if injectables make you feel confident, she says go for it.
Which at-home tools does Nikol actually use?
This is a roundup of the devices in her real routine, with her honest take on each. Everything here is a third-party tool she's tried herself — start slow, patch-test where relevant, and always follow the instructions that come with any device.
- Microcurrent + nanocurrent device (Ziip Beauty Halo): Her favorite tech tool, used for years. It pairs with a guided app and conductive gels, and she likes the longer weekly session to help tone and lift. She notes it's light in the hand and the gel rinses off easily with water.
- Radio-frequency device (Current Body): She uses this to support collagen, concentrating on her forehead. Honest downsides in her experience: it has to stay plugged in, and there's no beep or easy-to-see indicator, so she once overdid a session and her skin got too warm — she suggests setting a timer.
- Targeted laser (Nira): She reaches for this mainly for pigmentation. There's a wider Pro head and a smaller, more precise version. As with any device, ease in gradually and follow the guidance provided.
- Facial patches (Frownies): Used for about two years on her frown-line area to help those muscles relax overnight. She's tried colloidal-style patches and face tape, and found they didn't work as well for her — but notes everyone's experience differs.
- Facial steamer: A small, inexpensive steamer she finds relaxing for an at-home facial session.
- Reusable silicone eye patches (These Bags Are Designer): Her own reusable patches. She layers an eye balm and a booster underneath, then wears them for five to ten minutes in the morning.
What skincare does she pair with the tools?
Tools work best on well-prepped, hydrated skin, so Nikol layers in a few supporting steps. She uses a booster called Volufiline, mixing a drop at a time into her eye cream — she read the clinical studies and felt the potential upside was worth it for her, while being honest that the effect is subtle. For hydration she likes eye balms from La Mer and Hourglass, a Caudalie Beauty Elixir and a rose water mist, Boum-Boum Milk for glowy makeup-free days, and a drugstore Burt's Bees eye cream with bakuchiol as a gentler alternative to retinol. As always, patch-test new products and introduce active ingredients slowly.
What does Nikol want you to know before trying treatments?
Nikol keeps this real: at-home devices are gentle helpers, not miracle workers, and they won't match what you'd get from injectables or in-office procedures. She also shares that she reacted badly to professional radio-frequency microneedling, with severe inflammation in one area — a reminder that everyone's skin is different. Her biggest advice is to research a qualified dermatologist or plastic surgeon, never choose a provider on price alone, and remember that just because a friend loved a treatment doesn't mean your skin will respond the same way. Patch-test, follow instructions, and consult a licensed professional before anything invasive.
The bottom line
Great skin is the foundation for great makeup — as Nikol puts it, no foundation looks its best on skin that hasn't been cared for. Whatever you decide about injectables, a consistent, gentle routine can help your skin (and your makeup) look its healthiest. When you're ready to put makeup on that well-cared-for canvas, explore makeup made for mature skin, browse our face collection, or start with our best sellers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Nikol do Botox or fillers?
She did in the past. Nikol had Botox from around age 30, partly for a medical reason, and tried filler once. By 2021 she had stopped both. The filler caused reactions she later had removed, so it was not right for her. Today she prefers a no-injectable, at-home approach, and stresses it is a personal choice, not a rule for anyone else.
What at-home skincare tools does Nikol use for mature skin?
In this video she walks through a microcurrent and nanocurrent device, a radio-frequency device, a targeted laser tool, facial patches for the frown lines, a small facial steamer, and reusable silicone eye patches she designed. She pairs them with boosters and hydrating balms, and uses them consistently rather than all at once.
What is the difference between microcurrent and radio frequency?
In Nikol's experience, microcurrent devices send low-level currents that aim to tone and lift facial muscles for an immediate refreshed look, while radio frequency uses gentle warmth intended to support collagen over time. She sometimes uses both, depending on her goals. Always follow the instructions that come with any device.
How often should you use at-home beauty devices?
Nikol's biggest message is consistency. She treats it like a workout for the face, a few minutes most days, and says that if you will not use a device regularly it is not worth buying. Results build gradually, and she has used some of these tools for a couple of years.
Are at-home tools a replacement for Botox, fillers, or in-office treatments?
No. Nikol is clear that at-home devices will not match Botox, fillers, or professional procedures. She sees them as a gentler, natural-leaning option for people who prefer to skip injectables. For anything more invasive, she urges you to research a qualified dermatologist or plastic surgeon before booking.
Should you patch-test or talk to a professional first?
Yes. Nikol shares that she reacted badly to in-office radio-frequency microneedling, which is why she reminds viewers that everyone's skin is different. Patch-test new products, follow each device's instructions, and speak with a licensed professional before starting treatments, especially invasive ones.
