Medicube Booster Pro: what it does and how to use it

What does Medicube Booster Pro do?

The four modes have different cosmetic targets and application requirements. The six in one name counts LED and vibration alongside the four modes, so the marketing department has at least shown its arithmetic.1

What does the Medicube Booster do?

On the Booster Pro, Booster means the mode intended to enhance skincare absorption. Medicube describes the device as using electroporation, an electrical method for temporarily increasing skin permeability. The outermost skin layer normally limits what passes through it; absorption enhancement changes that barrier rather than simply spreading serum around.34

What results should you expect?

Treat Booster Pro as a cosmetic tool for changes in appearance, not a replacement for a clinic treatment. Home beauty devices use lower energy outputs than medical devices. Research across home devices suggests some improvement in signs of aging, but confidence in the size and durability of those improvements is limited by small studies and short follow up.2

General red light guidance is more measured: changes can be subtle to noticeable, require regular use and take time. Those expectations apply to red light as a category, not to all four Booster Pro modes. Plan around the device's directions rather than a promised date for smoother or firmer skin.5

How do you use Medicube Booster Pro?

1. 1Start with clean skin. If using Air Shot, keep the skin dry and use that mode before applying skincare.
2. 2Apply a light serum or ampoule, then use Booster mode.
3. 3Follow with a thicker cream or gel.
4. 4Use MC and Derma Shot with the product remaining on your skin. Medicube says you can add product if the intensity feels too low.
5. 5Adjust session frequency and duration to your skin's condition rather than automatically using every mode at the maximum frequency.

Medicube's schedule is 5 minutes per Air Shot session, 2 to 3 times weekly. For Booster, MC and Derma Shot, the listed schedule is 5 to 10 minutes per session, 1 to 3 times daily. The directions specify frequency rather than a required morning or evening session.6

Medicube says no special gel is required: use Booster Pro with your regular skincare. The device does not require its own special gel, which is one less supporting character in the bathroom cabinet.6

Medicube permits all four modes around the eyes and specifies level 1 around thin skin, including the eyes, nose and mouth. Avoid direct eye exposure if product on the head causes the LED to operate without skin contact. You can switch the LED off through the app.6

Who should be careful?

Medicube lists dry, combination, oily and sensitive skin as suitable skin types. That is a broad intended audience, not a reason to continue through irritation. A voluntary adverse event report describes intense facial nerve pain, persistent irritation and inflammatory breakouts after a first use, with medical attention required. The frequency and cause of such reactions remain uncertain.67

Stop using the device and seek medical advice for intense facial pain, persistent irritation or an inflammatory breakout after use. Do not treat pain as evidence that a stronger setting is working.7

For the light component, speak with a dermatologist before use if you have a condition that makes skin sensitive to light, such as lupus, or take medication that increases light sensitivity. Darker skin tones can be more sensitive to visible light and develop persistent dark spots. Follow any eye protection requirements in the device manual; sunglasses are not a substitute for protective goggles.5

What should you check before buying?

The US listing shows a price of US$333 and offers pink and black versions. The box contains the Booster Pro, a user manual and a USB charging cable. The US store does not ship devices to Canada, so the checkout has a geographical opinion worth checking before you choose a colour.6

The AGE R app offers guide videos, a calendar, skin tracking and controls for settings including vibration and LED colour. Smart Care records modes, intensity and other session settings, which can help you track what you actually used.6

For a red light device, check for an explicit FDA clearance statement on its packaging or device information. Clearance concerns safety, not how effective the device will be. Do not use the existence of clearance for other red light devices as a reason to assume Booster Pro has the same status.5