Medicube AGE-R, decoded: which device is right for your skin?

Korean skincare has always been about layering lightly and doing it consistently. Medicube's AGE-R line takes that idea one step further: handheld devices designed to work with your serums and creams, bringing a spa-style step to your bathroom shelf. But with several models and up to seven modes, choosing one can feel more like reading a manual than a beauty routine. So we decoded it.

The four core modes, explained

Most AGE-R devices are built around the same four technologies. Here's what each one is designed to do, in plain words:

• Booster mode (electroporation): used over your serum or cream to help skincare absorb better. Think of it as your glow step, for a more hydrated, radiant and dewy look.
• MC mode (microcurrent): gentle currents aimed at a bouncier, more defined look, especially around the cheeks and jawline.
• Derma Shot mode (EMS): works on the facial muscles with slower movements and short pauses, for a more sculpted, balanced look.
• Air Shot mode: used on clean, dry skin with no product, 2 to 3 times a week, to refine the look of pores and uneven texture.

Most models add LED light and sonic vibration on top, and the bigger devices connect to the AGE-R app for guided routines.

The three devices worth knowing

1. AGE-R Booster Pro: the all-rounder

The device that made AGE-R famous. It brings together all four core modes plus LED and sonic vibration, with app connectivity. If you want one device that covers glow, pores and definition, this is the one we'd start with.

Best for: anyone who wants the full routine without extras they won't use.
At MiiN: Booster Pro Pink Edition, €189.99 (was €239.99) at the time of writing.

2. AGE-R Booster Pro X2: the upgrade

Everything the Booster Pro does, with a dual head, six intensity levels and three new features: Dual mode (two modes at once, to save time), Mask mode (used over a sheet mask to make the most of its essence) and app-based AI recommendations.

Best for: beauty-tech fans who want faster, more customisable sessions.
At MiiN: Booster Pro Pink Edition X2, €239.99 (was €259.99) at the time of writing.

3. Mini Booster Pro Plus: the easy start

A compact device that focuses on helping your skincare absorb better, with LED colour modes and vibration. It's simpler, lighter and the most affordable way to try beauty tech.

Best for: beginners, travel, or anyone who mainly wants a glowier skincare step.
At MiiN: Age-R Booster Pro Mini Plus Pink, €139.99 at the time of writing.

Our verdict

• Best overall: Booster Pro. The four modes cover almost every goal, and it's the best balance of features and price.
• Best for power users: Booster Pro X2, if you'll actually use Dual and Mask modes.
• Best first device: Mini Booster Pro Plus, for a simple glow boost with your favourite serum.

How to fit it into your routine

1. Cleanse and dry your face completely.
2. Air Shot (optional, 2 to 3 times a week) on dry skin, before any product.
3. Tone and apply your serum, for example a PDRN serum.
4. Booster mode over the serum, gliding slowly from the centre of the face outwards.
5. MC or Derma Shot on the areas you want to define.
6. Seal with a cream and, in the morning, sunscreen.

Need the skincare steps too? Our tutorials show how to apply each product.

Before you start: safety first

Always read and follow the device manual. As a general rule, devices with currents like these are not recommended if you have a pacemaker or another implanted electronic device, and they should not be used on broken, irritated or infected skin, directly on the eyelids, or over the thyroid area. If you are pregnant, have a health condition or are under medical treatment, check with your doctor first.

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