The Best Ultrasound Gel for Face in 2026: 5 Picks for At-Home Devices
At-home ultrasound devices only work properly with a water-based layer between the head and your skin. Here are the best ultrasound gels for the face, what each costs, which devices they suit, and cheaper options that work.
The short answer
The best ultrasound gel for most at-home devices is a plain, water-based gel that stays put for the whole session. If you own a Quadthera Titan or MiniTitan, our pick is FORHERTZ 3D Booster Mask Gel ($26, or $79 for a 5-pack), the gel Quadthera used in its 4-week study; Quadthera says any water-based conductive gel works too. glow.m owners can use the Moisture Booster Gel ($18.99 sale), and THOME owners its Boost Ampoules ($22.90 each). The cheapest functional option is a plain medical ultrasound gel such as Parker Aquasonic 100. Avoid oils.
We haven’t tested these products hands-on; prices were seen on each brand’s site on October 24, 2026. Still choosing a device? See the best at-home ultrasound device for face. For microcurrent, LED and RF, see gels and serums for every device.
Quick picks
- Best ultrasound gel for Quadthera devicesQuadthera devices are Class I listed, not FDA-cleared. Disclosure: GlowLab Reviews and Quadthera US have common ownership. We may benefit financially from purchases of Quadthera products. Learn more.$26 (5-pack $79) at Quadthera
The gel Quadthera sells with the Titan and used in its 4-week brand-commissioned P&K study. The 5-pack works out to $15.80 a tube.
- Gel that doubles as skincare (pre-order)Quadthera devices are Class I listed, not FDA-cleared. Disclosure: GlowLab Reviews and Quadthera US have common ownership. We may benefit financially from purchases of Quadthera products. Learn more.$34 pre-order at Quadthera
A 100 mL jelly mask gel with 5% niacinamide and three types of hyaluronic acid, made for the Titan and MiniTitan; Quadthera says it ships by Nov 15.
- Best for glow.m devices$18.99 sale ($30 regular), 100 g
The gel glow.m bundles with its Booster Sonic and Cryo Sonic Pro.
- Best for THOME devices$22.90 each at THOME
THOME designs The Glow’s routines around its five Boost Ampoules.
- Plainest, cheapest optionVaries by retailer
The medical ultrasound transmission gel: completely aqueous, water-soluble, paraben- and formaldehyde-free, with no skincare actives.
Ultrasound gels compared
| Gel | Made for | Type | Size | Price seen | Where to buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FORHERTZ 3D Booster Mask Gel† | Quadthera Titan, MiniTitan (any water-based gel works, per Quadthera) | Booster mask gel | Single tube; 5-pack | $26; $79 for 5 | Quadthera devices are Class I listed, not FDA-cleared. Disclosure: GlowLab Reviews and Quadthera US have common ownership. We may benefit financially from purchases of Quadthera products. Learn more.See the gel |
| FORHERTZ Vita Mask Gel† (pre-order) | Made for Quadthera Titan and MiniTitan; also worn alone | Jelly mask gel: 5% niacinamide, 3 hyaluronic acids, madecassoside | 100 mL jar | $34 pre-order | Quadthera devices are Class I listed, not FDA-cleared. Disclosure: GlowLab Reviews and Quadthera US have common ownership. We may benefit financially from purchases of Quadthera products. Learn more.See the pre-order |
| glow.m Moisture Booster Gel | glow.m Booster Sonic, Cryo Sonic Pro | Device gel; glow.m says it resists drying out or dripping | 100 g | $18.99 sale ($30 regular) | Check price |
| THOME Boost Ampoules | THOME The Glow, Twenty Up | Ampoules (Hyaluron, PDRN, Exosome, Peptide, Niacinamide) | Per ampoule | $22.90 each | Check price |
| Parker Aquasonic 100 | Medical ultrasound (diagnostic and therapeutic) | Plain aqueous transmission gel | Several sizes | Varies by retailer | — |
| NuFACE Aqua Gel | NuFACE microcurrent (water-based gel activator) | Microcurrent gel activator | 1.69 / 3.3 / 10 oz | $35 / $55 / $80 | Check price |
† FORHERTZ is Quadthera’s gel brand. GlowLab Reviews and Quadthera US have common ownership. We may benefit financially from purchases of Quadthera products. Prices checked October 24, 2026.
FORHERTZ 3D Booster Mask Gel
Quadthera devices are Class I listed, not FDA-cleared. Disclosure: GlowLab Reviews and Quadthera US have common ownership. We may benefit financially from purchases of Quadthera products. Learn more.This is the gel Quadthera includes with the Titan, and the one P&K Skin Research Center used alongside the Titan in Quadthera’s 4-week, 20-person study (commissioned by Quadthera), which reports +32.2% surface firmness and +49.3% visible skin density (Quadthera results). It’s $26 a tube, or $79 for five ($15.80 each). Quadthera also says any water-based conductive gel works with its devices, so you’re not locked in.
FORHERTZ Vita Mask Gel (pre-order)
A bouncy jelly mask gel in a 100 mL jar with 5% niacinamide, three types of hyaluronic acid (sodium hyaluronate, hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid and hyaluronic acid) and madecassoside, with golden capsules that burst as you massage. Quadthera says it’s made for the Titan and MiniTitan and can also be worn alone as a day cream or overnight mask, with no wipe-off needed. The formula also includes botanical oils, including mentha arvensis leaf oil for a cooling feel. $34 on pre-order; Quadthera says it ships by November 15.
glow.m Moisture Booster Gel
The gel glow.m bundles with its Booster Sonic and Cryo Sonic Pro. glow.m says its “Moisture Holding System” keeps it from drying out or dripping during a device routine. $18.99 on sale ($30 regular) for 100 g. Comparing glow.m devices? See glow.m vs THOME.
THOME Boost Ampoules
THOME sells five Boost Ampoules (Hyaluron, PDRN, Exosome, Peptide and Niacinamide) at $22.90 each, and its Complete Ampoule Set was $368.60 on sale. THOME recommends them for The Glow; they’re the priciest option per session here. See our THOME The Glow review.
Parker Aquasonic 100
The ultrasound transmission gel used for medical imaging. Parker Laboratories describes it as completely aqueous and water-soluble, bacteriostatic, non-irritating and non-sensitizing, and free from formaldehyde and parabens. It has no skincare ingredients, so think of it as a functional glide layer. It’s sold in several sizes by medical and online retailers, and prices vary.
How to use ultrasound gel
- Cleanse and dry your face.
- Apply a generous layer over the area you’re treating first, so it doesn’t dry out before you get to it.
- Glide slowly with the head flat on the gel, as your manual directs. Quadthera suggests gliding from the inner face outward and from the bottom up.
- Re-apply when the head starts to drag.
- Finish by massaging in or rinsing off the leftover gel, depending on the formula, then your usual skincare.
Want to know what the gel and device can realistically do? Read does at-home ultrasound work?
Frequently asked questions
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Can I use NuFACE gel with an ultrasound device?
Can I use oil or a cream with an ultrasound device?
Sources
- FORHERTZ 3D Booster Mask Gel (Quadthera)†
- FORHERTZ 3D Booster Mask Gel 5-pack (Quadthera)†
- FORHERTZ Vita Mask Gel pre-order (Quadthera)†
- Quadthera FAQ (any water-based conductive gel)†
- Quadthera results page (brand-commissioned P&K Skin Research Center)†
- glow.m Moisture Booster Gel
- THOME Hyaluron Boost Ampoule
- THOME Complete Ampoule Set
- Parker Laboratories: Aquasonic 100 Ultrasound Transmission Gel
- NuFACE Aqua Gel Activator
† GlowLab Reviews and Quadthera US have common ownership. We may benefit financially from purchases of Quadthera products.
