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Forget an Italian summer—for my next vacay, I’m booking a flight to Seoul. After one too many late nights doomscrolling TikTok, I have become fully convinced that the solution to every skincare concern of mine lives inside a bougie Korean med-spa. From snail mucin and PDRN (a.k.a. salmon sperm) to a multitude of advanced laser treatments, K-beauty continues to set the bar for skincare innovation—including social media’s most viral at-home beauty device: the Medicube Age-R Booster Pro. (Even Hailey Bieber, the queen of glowing skin, is obsessed.)
Unboxing this buzzy skincare tool felt almost sacred—like opening a portal to glass-skin glory. After so much fanfare surrounding it, I was eager to put it to the test—questions swirling. Does it help smooth fine lines? Will it really snatch my face to the gods? And my pores—will they truly shrink into oblivion?
Read on for my honest review. Spoiler: My other skincare tools are officially on notice.
What does the Medicube Age-R Booster Pro do?
The real question is–what doesn’t this device do? The six-in-one powerhouse works on all skin types and delivers everything from enhanced product absorption to toning and lifting. (For a routine tailored to your unique skincare needs, you can also tap into the AGE-R app for guidance and personalized settings.):
Four modes
- Air Shot: Targets pores
- Booster: Boosts radiance
- Microcurrent: Restores volume
- Derma Shot: Provides lift
Six functions
- Electroporation: Opens temporary channels in the skin to help active ingredients penetrate deeper.
- Electric Muscle Stimulation (EMS): Boosts facial muscle elasticity for a lifted look.
- Electric Needling: Mimics professional microneedling to smooth texture and refine pores—without actual needles.
- LED Light Therapy: Uses targeted light wavelengths to tackle everything from dullness to redness.
- Microcurrent (MC): Gentle electrical pulses that tone and lift for a naturally sculpted and firm appearance.
- Sonic Vibration: Increases circulation and enhances product absorption, leaving skin plump and dewy.
My review
After just a few days of consistent use, I started noticing results. For me, the biggest tell is waking up to skin that feels soft to the touch and looks like a blank canvas, ready to face the day. That said, when I first started using the Medicube Age-R Booster Pro, I felt a little lost—so naturally, I turned to social media for guidance. Had I started with the app, I likely would’ve cut my learning curve in half. Still, I found plenty of helpful tutorials—though interestingly, no two were the same. One person hovered the tool above their skin in Air Shot mode, while another held it flush to the face. In Derma Shot mode, one guide paused for three seconds before slowly gliding, while the next zipped it swiftly across the skin.
What I took away from this trial-and-error phase is simple: you’ll quickly figure out what feels good—and what doesn’t—on your own face. My advice? Understand what each mode is meant to do, then pay attention to how your skin responds.
For me, that meant starting slow. Each morning, I’d reach for the tool and ease into my routine. Air Shot mode feels like tiny zaps, so I limited it to just two or three times a week at a level-one setting to start. In Booster mode, I took my time gliding the device in sections across my face, letting my skincare fully marinate while I caught up on a series or indulged in a good book—multitasking at its finest. Microcurrent mode can feel intense if you’re not used to it—think subtle twitches in your facial muscles (don’t worry, that’s a good thing—basically a gym session for your face). Over time, I gradually worked my way up to higher levels.
My favourite mode? Derma Shot. I started on a lower setting until I felt completely comfortable, and with consistent use, I noticed a visible lift around my jawline and cheekbones that gave my face a more chiseled look—who doesn’t love that? A bonus: the LED light only activates when the device makes contact with your skin, thanks to its smart contact sensor.
Overall, I’d recommend the Medicube Age-R Booster Pro to any skincare enthusiast looking to zhuzh up their routine, take preventative measures against early signs of aging or even “turn back the clock” with clinically proven results. I’ve seen real changes: smoother texture, a sharper jawline and, yes, my pores have indeed shrunk. With the Medicube Age-R Booster Pro, my trip to Seoul can wait a little while longer.
The pros
In short, this little device has become my BFF. It’s travel-friendly, with battery life that lasts on a single charge after a few months of consistent use, and the intuitive controls make it easy to use—perfect for multitasking while binge-watching your favourite show. Some modes, like the Air Shot, are best reserved for a few times a week, but most others can be used daily (though, as always, go with what feels right for you). My skin feels hydrated and dewy, and the confidence boost is real—hello, cheekbones! Even friends have asked if I’ve been “doing something different” with my skincare. Well, there’s no gatekeeping here. The Medicube Age-R Booster Pro is like having a mini med-spa session in the palm of your hand—it’s my little not-so-secret-weapon that I can’t imagine going without.
The cons
With the way my skin looks and feels there’s no downside significant enough to stop me from using this device. That said, the $355 price point may feel steep for some. But let’s break it down: use it daily for a year, and it comes out to just 97 cents a day. Girl math never lies. And it would easily offset the cost of medical-grade facials. For those seeking a more approachable option, there’s also a mini version that delivers the same clinical results at a more palatable price point.
And a note on consistency—it truly is key. You’ll see results, but the more you use it, the longer those effects will stick around. Have I slipped and missed a few days here and there? Yes. Let this be your reminder that even with the occasional skip, your glow is still coming—just don’t make it a habit.
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