Our Medicube Booster Pro review in one line: the Medicube AGE-R Booster Pro is a well-priced glow and skincare-absorption device, but it has no radiofrequency (RF), so it does not target the look of firmer skin. If firmness and lift are your goal, SKINFOUNDRY Halo is the better buy: RF for the look of firmer skin plus EMS for a lifted contour, in about 25 minutes once or twice a week, for $395 with a treatment gel and a 90-Day Promise.
Updated November 2026. Written by SKINFOUNDRY, maker of SKINFOUNDRY Halo. Medicube details come from Medicube’s own US website (medicube.us), checked November 5, 2026, and change often.
Medicube Booster Pro review at a glance
The Booster Pro is good at what Medicube built it for: glow, pores and helping your skincare sink in. It is not built to firm. Here is how it compares on the facts that decide a purchase.
| Medicube AGE-R Booster Pro | SKINFOUNDRY Halo | |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $230 sale ($249 regular) | $395, Lumis treatment gel included |
| Radiofrequency (RF) | No | Yes, bipolar RF (1 MHz) |
| Muscle toning | MC (microcurrent) and Derma Shot modes | EMS |
| Other functions | Booster (absorption), Air Shot (pores), sonic vibration, LED | Ultrasonic technology, sonic vibration, plus LED |
| Brand’s routine | Booster, MC, Derma Shot: 1 to 3 times a day, 5 to 10 min each; Air Shot 2 to 3 times a week | Full Treatment about 25 min, once or twice a week |
| Warranty | 1-year limited | 1 year |
| Returns | Refund or replacement only if damaged or defective, within 30 days | 90-Day Promise to try it at home |
| Best for | Glow and skincare absorption | Our pick: firmer-looking skin and a lifted contour |
What the Medicube Booster Pro is
The Medicube AGE-R Booster Pro is a handheld K-beauty device that Medicube sells as a “6-in-1 Korean Glow Facial Device.” Medicube lists six functions: Booster mode, MC mode, Derma Shot, Air Shot mode, sonic vibration and LED. It charges by USB, pairs with the AGE-R app over Bluetooth, and comes with the device, a user manual and a USB charging cable. Medicube’s own skin goals for it are a healthier-looking, more radiant complexion, refined-looking pores and a more defined look.
Medicube now also sells a newer Booster Pro X2 at $249 (regular $299), which adds AI, Dual and Mask modes to the same four core modes. This review covers the original Booster Pro.
The four modes, in plain English
- Air Shot: pore care. Used on clean, dry skin, 2 to 3 times a week for 5 minutes. Medicube says it creates tiny pathways on the skin’s surface to help ingredients absorb.
- Booster: the headline mode. It helps your serum or ampoule absorb, for a glowier look. Used 1 to 3 times a day for 5 to 10 minutes.
- MC: Medicube’s microcurrent mode, for a plumper, more defined look around the eyes and mouth. Same 1 to 3 times a day.
- Derma Shot: Medicube’s muscle mode, an update of its earlier Derma EMS Shot, with a frequency tuned for the facial muscles. Same 1 to 3 times a day.
There is no RF mode. That is the key gap for anyone shopping because of sagging. RF is the technology that gently warms the deeper skin for the look of firmer, smoother skin. See microcurrent vs radiofrequency for the difference.
The routine: little and often
The Booster Pro is built for daily use. Medicube suggests Air Shot first on dry skin, then Booster, MC and Derma Shot over your usual skincare, with the main modes up to three times a day. No special gel is needed. That suits people who enjoy a long daily skincare routine. It is a lot of minutes for anyone who wants results without a daily commitment. SKINFOUNDRY Halo’s Full Treatment is about 25 minutes, once or twice a week. More on pacing in how often to use a facial device.
Pros and cons
What the Booster Pro does well: a low price for a multi-mode device, works with the skincare you already own, an app to track modes and settings, and a 1-year limited warranty.
Where it falls short: no RF for the look of firmer skin, a routine built around daily sessions, and a strict return policy. Medicube refunds or replaces only items that arrive damaged or defective, within 30 days, and it does not refund partially used products. If it is not for you, you keep it.
The better buy for firmness and lift: SKINFOUNDRY Halo
Sagging is two problems: skin that has lost firmness and facial muscle that has slackened. The Booster Pro works on glow and on muscle. SKINFOUNDRY Halo works on both layers of sagging.
- RF plus EMS in one device. Bipolar RF (1 MHz) for the look of firmer, smoother skin, and EMS muscle toning for a lifted, defined contour.
- Five technologies. Ultrasonic technology and sonic vibration support deep cleansing and help skincare absorb, plus LED.
- Five guided five-minute modes: Clean, Import, Eye Care, Anti-aging and Lifting. The Full Treatment takes about 25 minutes, once or twice a week.
- A gel that treats your skin. Lumis ships in the box. It conducts the RF and EMS and carries niacinamide 3%, tranexamic acid 2%, vitamin C, a peptide and hyaluronic acid.
- Cordless, with a 1-year warranty and a 90-Day Promise. Ninety days to try it at home, against Medicube’s damaged-or-defective-only policy.
SKINFOUNDRY Halo costs $165 more than the Booster Pro on sale. For that, you get the one technology the Booster Pro leaves out, a treatment gel and three months to decide.
Shop SKINFOUNDRY Halo, $395, with the 90-Day Promise
Weighing Medicube against NuFACE as well? Our NuFACE vs Medicube comparison covers that matchup. For RF options, see the best at-home RF devices.
The verdict
The Medicube Booster Pro is worth it if your goal is glow, pores and better skincare absorption, and you like a daily routine. It is not the right device for firmness, because it has no RF. For the look of firmer skin and a lifted contour in one short weekly routine, SKINFOUNDRY Halo is the clear winner.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Medicube Booster Pro worth it? For glow and skincare absorption at $230, yes. For firmness it falls short, because it has no RF. For firmer-looking skin and lift, SKINFOUNDRY Halo is the better buy at $395.
Does the Medicube Booster Pro tighten skin? It has no radiofrequency, the technology most associated with the look of firmer skin. SKINFOUNDRY Halo pairs RF with EMS for firmer-looking skin and a lifted contour.
How often should you use the Medicube Booster Pro? Medicube suggests Booster, MC and Derma Shot 1 to 3 times a day for 5 to 10 minutes, and Air Shot 2 to 3 times a week for 5 minutes. SKINFOUNDRY Halo’s Full Treatment is about 25 minutes once or twice a week.
Does the Medicube Booster Pro need gel? No. Medicube says to use it with your regular skincare. SKINFOUNDRY Halo includes Lumis, a treatment gel with niacinamide, tranexamic acid, vitamin C, a peptide and hyaluronic acid.
Can you return the Medicube Booster Pro? Medicube’s US site offers a refund or replacement only for items that arrive damaged or defective, within 30 days. SKINFOUNDRY Halo comes with a 90-Day Promise.
What is better than the Medicube Booster Pro for sagging? A device that treats both skin and muscle. SKINFOUNDRY Halo combines RF and EMS in one cordless device. Read how RF and EMS work together.
SKINFOUNDRY Halo is a cosmetic device for home use. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Results vary. Medicube details are drawn from Medicube’s public US website as of November 5, 2026 and may change. Brand names belong to their respective owners.