Medicube Booster Pro Is the Next Best Thing to In-Office Skin Care Treatments

As hard as I’ve tried, I’m not a skin care device girl. I have all the latest bells and whistles (the perks of being senior beauty editor at Glamour) but nothing has ever landed a permanent spot in my routine. From LED masks to microcurrent devices, most tools usually end up collecting dust underneath my bathroom sink.

To clarify: It’s not that skin care devices don’t work. I’ve tried plenty of tools that can deliver results after consistent use. But those are the key words: consistent use. Picking up a device and making it a daily part of my routine has always been the biggest hurdle. It’s great if you have the time (and money) to invest in your devices every night. But the truth is, most people can’t sit around waiting for a device to fully charge or spend 15 to 25 minutes wearing an LED mask. Personally, I don’t have the patience to decipher a manual and watch online tutorials to learn how to use my tool.

A skin care device has only ever worked for me when it fulfills two criteria: it’s handheld and user-friendly. I want to be able to turn it on and off with ease and use it while I’m watching T.V. or scrolling through my phone. I don’t want to push too many buttons or remember setting combinations. My nighttime routine is the rare time where I get to decompress and take care of my mind and body. I don’t want to complicate things by piling on another chore.

I’ve written about my love for the Solawave Radiant Renewal Wand, a no-frills, straightforward wand with galvanic current and red LED light therapy, which de-puffs my face and brightens my complexion after immediate use. However, I’ve recently been introduced to a new device that checks all my boxes and then some: The Medicube Age-R Booster Pro.

What is the Medicube Age-R Booster Pro?

I first heard of the South Korean skin care brand Medicube last year through model Hailey Bieber. In a Get Ready With Me video posted on TikTok, the Rhode founder shared her love for the first iteration of the Booster device, the Booster-H. Like most trends and products Bieber approves, the device quickly went viral.

As the number one-selling skin care device in South Korea, the Medicube Booster-H claims to increase skin care product absorption by 490% to improve texture and brightness. It also promises a noticeable change in your skin’s appearance with just five minutes of daily use.

Given all the hype, the Booster-H sat on my device wishlist until this February, when I heard news about a new and improved version: The Age-R Booster Pro. It has all the skin-boosting benefits of the first model, but with an additional five settings targeting various skin concerns. In total, the Booster Pro is a 6-in-1 device, featuring electroporation, microcurrent, EMS, electric needles, LED, and sonic vibration.

How does the Medicube Age-R Booster Pro work?

Booster Mode, as shown in Bieber’s video, features purple light and electroporation (quick high-voltage pulses) to create “temporary fine holes” in the skin to absorb actives. If you’re looking to smooth facial lines and increase volume, Microcurrent Mode uses green light and low-voltage electricity to stimulate the muscles and skin, while Derma Shot Mode utilizes mid-frequency energy currents to increase elasticity and contour. Lastly, Air Shot Mode creates “non-damaging passageways” in the skin with electric needles, to improve pores and target acne. Each setting also has a custom vibration pattern to assist with the targeted skin care concern.