Medicube · Skincare · Reviewed by Dr. Sarah Sheu · Published 2026-04-25
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The reviewer concludes that the Medicube Booster Pro is not a magical anti-aging device but can be a "little shortcut to hydration" for individuals with dry or inadequately moisturized skin, potentially making fine lines less noticeable. For those with combination/oily skin or who already achieve adequate hydration, major differences are unlikely.
This video reviews the Medicube Age-R Booster Pro device after a full year of split-face testing by a medical dermatologist. It also analyzes Medicube's own research data on the device's effects on skin hydration and brightness, discussing its potential benefits for different skin types.
The Age-R Booster Pro serves as a useful shortcut to hydration for those with dry skin, but it is not a magical anti-aging solution. Clinical evidence from the company's own studies revealed minimal differences in skin brightness and moisture, with a 0.4% increase in brightness and a 4% increase in moisture over four weeks. However, in one study, using the device with cream immediately boosted skin moisture levels from 50% to 65% and helped retain more moisture an hour later compared to cream alone. If you struggle with dry skin or find your current routine insufficient for hydration, this device could be beneficial. If you already achieve good hydration with your current regimen or expect dramatic age reversal, you will likely be disappointed.
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reviewer_claimpositivet=04:12–04:25
The reviewer states that the device works well with pretty much all her existing skincare, eliminating the need for ongoing product costs.
Source location: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cCKijeN_ugI
specification_claimneutralt=04:26–04:45
The device has a list price of $480, but the reviewer notes it's usually available for around $200, or even less during major sales.
Source location: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cCKijeN_ugI
expert_opinionnegativet=05:07–05:22
The reviewer highlights that Medicube's device studies are small, typically involving only about 20 people, and short-term, with the longest duration being just one month.
Source location: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cCKijeN_ugI
measurement_testneutralt=05:51–06:05
Medicube's study showed that after 4 weeks, skin surface moisture increased by 8% when using serum with the Booster device, compared to 4% with serum alone.
Source location: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cCKijeN_ugI
measurement_testneutralt=06:05–06:17
Medicube's study indicated that skin brightness increased by 0.7% with the serum plus Booster, versus 0.3% with serum only after 4 weeks.
Source location: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cCKijeN_ugI
reviewer_claimnegativet=06:17–06:23
The reviewer states she personally would not notice a 0.4% difference in skin brightness, suggesting the observed improvements are too small to be meaningful for her.
Source location: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cCKijeN_ugI
measurement_testpositivet=07:34–08:00
A Medicube study on immediate effects showed surface moisture readings went up by 65% when using cream with the Booster device, compared to 50% with the cream by itself.
Source location: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cCKijeN_ugI
measurement_testpositivet=08:00–08:18
One hour after exposure to dry weather, moisture levels dropped to 35% in cream-only areas but only to 55% in areas treated with cream and the Booster device.
Source location: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cCKijeN_ugI
expert_opinionpositivet=09:05–09:20
The reviewer concludes that the device's value lies in being a "little shortcut to hydration" for people struggling with dry skin where skincare alone isn't enough.
Source location: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cCKijeN_ugI
expert_opinionnegativet=09:25–09:30
The reviewer explicitly states that she does not believe the Medicube Booster Pro is a magical anti-aging device.
Source location: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cCKijeN_ugI
reviewer_claimpositivet=10:14–10:29
The reviewer's mother-in-law, who has very dry skin, loves the device because it makes her skin look less dry, causing her fine lines to appear more filled out and less noticeable.
Source location: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cCKijeN_ugI
hands_on_demonegativet=11:58–12:44
After using the device on the left side of her face for six months (following an initial six months on the right), the reviewer concluded she was still asymmetrical and observed no magical anti-aging effect.
Source location: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cCKijeN_ugI
reviewer_claimpositivet=12:44–13:00
The reviewer's overall impression is that her skin feels more hydrated, less tight in dry areas, and has a little extra glow when she uses the device.
Source location: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cCKijeN_ugI
reviewer_claimnegativet=13:00–13:08
Despite using the device for a year, the reviewer states she hasn't noticed any major changes and still looks her age, which is close to 40.
Source location: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cCKijeN_ugI
reviewer_claimneutralt=13:25–13:51
The reviewer attributes her less significant results to having combination/oily skin and already using multiple products to maintain hydration, suggesting others with drier skin or simpler routines might see more impact.
Source location: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cCKijeN_ugI
The reviewer, a medical dermatologist, states that while the device is marketed for anti-aging, her personal year-long split-face test showed no magical anti-aging effects. She also critiques Medicube's own small, short-term studies, which showed only minor improvements in brightness and moisture that she wouldn't personally notice as significant anti-aging.
The reviewer mentions the device has a list price of $480 but notes that she has "never seen anyone buy it for this price since it's pretty much always on sale." Consumers can "usually get it for around $200, sometimes even less than that around major sales like Black Friday."
Medicube's studies showed that using the Booster with cream increased immediate surface moisture by 65% compared to 50% with cream alone, and helped retain more moisture an hour later. The reviewer also personally felt her skin was "a little more hydrated" and "less tight," calling it a "little shortcut to hydration" for those with dry skin.
The reviewer specifically highlights that one of the things she likes most about the device is its ability to "work well with pretty much all of my existing skin care." She appreciates that users "can just use it with the skin care you already have" rather than incurring ongoing costs for special accompanying products.
The reviewer states that if the device helps achieve well-hydrated skin, fine lines and wrinkles can become less noticeable because dry skin makes them appear more prominent. Her mother-in-law, with very dry skin, found her fine lines looked more filled out. However, the reviewer's own year-long split-face test did not show a "magical anti-aging effect" or direct wrinkle reduction.
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Dr. Sarah Sheu provides a one-year follow-up review of the Medicube Age-R Booster Pro, having used it on different sides of her face for six months each. She examines Medicube's internal studies, noting small improvements in moisture and brightness, and critiques the methodology. While she didn't see major anti-aging effects personally due to her skin type, she suggests it's beneficial for those with dry skin who need an extra hydration boost. She also addresses the Bell's Palsy controversy, concluding it was likely a coincidence.
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