How to Use Medicube AGE-R Boostre Pro: Complete Beginners Routine Guide

Our recommendation for best results is for your first step after opening your brand-new device is to download the “AGE-R” App onto your phone. It makes for easy tracking your use, getting new tips on how to use and gives you a place to store photos for progress to ensure your routine and products are benefiting you. It was designed by Medicube to track your device progress and works no matter what individual device you pick up. 

Most importantly, this allows you to adjust skincare settings that you can’t do on the device alone – allowing you to personalize sounds, adjust settings and LED colors on the go. There’s also check-in rewards, community pages, video tutorials and more.

The device does multiple techniques to improve your facial structure and appearance – but the most important thing it does is boost absorption. This device is ideally for boosting moisture, improving skin texture and improving the benefits of skincare products. It’s important to think about the effect of high-absorption will have on some products (and thus, what to avoid using).

You can keep using your favourite products, but there are some products you should not use with your device as it’s likely to lead to increased irritation. Avoid using exfoliating ingredients (such as AHA, BHA or PHA) with Booster Mode, along with Retinol, Vitamin C, Spicules, Azelaic Acid and sunscreens. This is because these ingredients are formulated carefully to absorb to a certain level of your skin for best effect – blasting it deeper is going to led to dryness, irritation and redness.  

This alone should start to help you divide your routine up – planning to use ingredients like retinol and vitamin C after your device and exfoliating ingredients on alternate days. 

The boosting mode should be used with any products you want to infuse deeper in skin. Think products that are hydrating and soothing – such as lightweight gels and moisturizers or serums that contain nourishing ingredients such as hyaluronic acid, collagen, panthenol, niacinamide, snail mucin etc. Anything that is low irritation and hydrating is a perfect way to go!

Do be aware however – that with an increased absorption of up to 600% you will be going through your favourite products faster than before (as each mode recommends a 5 minute application time and boy, that serum absorbs fast!) 

Use the device after cleansing face carefully (this step becomes far more important with electroporation so have good faith in your cleanser) - drying and after a good, gentle toner. If you are busy – I highly recommend adding the device to your evening routine. It’s deeply soothing and relaxes all the muscles in your face (and neck if you’re looking to boost tone). It is the perfect way to melt away stress at the end of the day, as well as deeply boosts moisture overnight to ensure you wake with glowy, hydrated skin. 

I would recommend testing out each of the modes for a minute on your first use – as it will quickly give you the idea of what each mode does, how much serum/moisturizer you need for good function and will help you characterize a routine for yourself. 

From there, follow the Medicube prescribed routine to ensure you are not over-using any mode and giving your skin the right amount of care. You can play around and increase modes based on what you are looking to improve (i.e. you can carefully increase Derma Shot mode to improve muscle definition or increase MC Mode to lift fine lines and jaw). What you are likely to do, however, is use the Booster Shot daily to enhance absorption of your favourite hydrating serums and moisturizers – as that gives an immediate improvement and tone-up of skin. 

It's the most important thing to remember that the Medicube AGE-R Booster Pro is a powerful device. It has to be used correctly as there are risks to improper use or preparation. Here are the key errors that beginners make when trying out the device:

Using the Medicube AGE-R Booster Pro on Too High a Setting
Beginners often underestimate the power of this device. It uses genuine electroporation and EMS stimulation of muscles, which can cause nerve twitches and irritation. If you over-use some of the more powerful settings (especially the Derma Shot mode), you can risk irritation of facial nerves and temporary damage to facial muscles. 

Always start your routines at low settings and only increase the power settings after a few weeks of use. Keep an eye out for muscle twitches, cramps or irritation which can show you are using the EMS function too much.

Using the Medicube AGE-R Booster Pro with irritating products
The Booster mode function is designed to enhance skincare absorption by +580%, which means any irritation that products can give you on the surface will now be multiplied and far more irritating. Only use gentle products with the Booster Mode - that are safe, hydrating and good for glow (such as peptides, PDRN, hyaluronic acid, ceramide, panthenol, vitamin E).

Using the Medicube AGE-R Booster Pro Outside of Caring for Mature Skin and Fine Lines
This device is designed for mature skincare and prevention of fine line formation - therefore has very limited benefit in youthful skin and young users.

This device has almost zero benefit in users less than 18 years old and limited benefit in users less than 25 years old. You are potentially risking damage to youthful skin and should wait until your skin is mature enough to handle more powerful skincare therapy.

Not Keeping your Medicube AGE-R Booster Pro Clean
It's vital to cleanse the device head in between uses. This can be achieved with a gentle body soap and rinsing well with warm water and drying with a cloth. You can also achieve the same effect with a device cleansing wipe (or cleansing face wipe as long as it is hypoallergenic).
 

Also keep the device head covered in between uses, either covered in a cloth, bag or with a Medicube device head. This prevents bacteria and dust from collecting on the device and being massaged into your skin. Hygiene is crucial for a device at this level.

This is the ideal function of the device and what it was originally designed for. Electroporation to infuse hydration into skin (especially using hyaluronic acid, collagen and PDRN) helps plump skin cells and helps them fill the space better, to reduce the appearance of dull skin and wrinkles. Follow it with weekly use of the Derma Shot mode to improve muscle definition and MC Mode to refresh fine lines.

Pro Tip: Carefully use 2 minutes of MC Mode, to draw upwards across your neck to gently refresh and lift lines that accumulate there. 

If you are battling fine lines, don't forget to start your routine 2-3 times a week with Air Shot mode as it acts an in-hand microneedling effect to promote natural collagen regeneration and to smooth texture. 

Acne-prone skin? Yeah, we’re familiar with the struggles – it's important to wield the Booster Pro with care as we all know acne-prone skin loves to react to any kind of change. It’s important not to use the device over any damaged or irritated skin (be sure to wait until your skin has calmed down to a safe level before using as it’s more likely to disrupt your skin further at this stage). 

The Blue LED and Air Shot Mode are vital – to help refresh pores and reduce bacteria count; but should always be used on alternate days to AHA, BHA or Azelaic acid and retinol. Make sure you have a great acne-friendly cleanser to start with and refreshing toner.  

The device should be used with acne-friendly and soothing serums – such as green tea, tea tree, neem extract, centella asciatica and mugwort. Don’t forget to use a gentle moisturizer too! Breakouts can be common with using the device and this is for a few reasons – firstly, make sure you are cleaning your device properly after every use, make sure you are using a great cleanser and also make sure you aren’t overusing products. 

As the device boosts absorption, it’s easy to over-saturate skin which can imbalance your skin and lead to breakouts. Use your serums with care and only use a small coin-sized amount of moisturizer to finish your routine. Don’t use anything too occlusive to finish your routine (i.e. an overnight mask, barrier cream) and make sure to continue your usual acne care outside of the device use. 

It's vital to ensure you clean your device after every use. Letting bacteria or dust linger on the device risks impurities being introduced to your glowing skin barrier – risking acne breakouts or irritation. After using your device, gently wipe the head over with a damp cloth. Finish with a spritz of alcohol spray or hand sanitizer, before gently drying with a clean towel. Place device somewhere clean and dry, away from sunlight and keep clean either using a head cover or placing in a bag to store.

All that’s left to do is mark your progress. Skincare is a journey and there are always twists and turns – take note of what works, what doesn’t and take note of your before and after over the course of 8 weeks and you’ll see the difference that deep absorption can make! What’s more – join the Medicube community on the app for a world of before and after pics as well as tips that can boost your glow. 

Curious about the different modes and How to Use the Medicube AGE-R Booster Pro? Read our Guide and see the before-and-after of this awesome skincare device!

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How do you use the Medicube AGE-R Booster Pro for fine lines? 
The device is designed to boost natural hydration and refresh fine lines through deep absorption, microneedling as well as facial muscle stimulation. Through using the device via Medicube’s recommended schedule and adding deeply hydrating and refreshing ingredients (such as collagen, hyaluronic acid, ceramides, ectoin and PDRN) - you’ll see an immediate boost from your usual skincare products that will help plump and firm skin quickly. 

How do you use the Medicube AGE-R Booster Pro for acne? 
If you are struggling with active acne, the device is not designed to help calm whiteheads and spots during an immediate break-out. However, once your skin has calmed, the device Air Shot mode can help clear pores and reduce future outbreaks, whilst the Blue LED helps reduce bacterial growth on skin surface. This device is also perfect to help reduce hyperpigmentation and acne scars, via deep absorption of active ingredients and plumping agents to reduce spots. Use with glutathione, kojic acid and gently trace over old acne scars to improve collagen production and re-plump damaged skin. 

How do you use the Medicube AGE-R Booster Pro for glass skin? 
Glass skin comes from deep hydration, which is perfectly aligned with the Booster Pro’s effect of 600% absorption improvement of your skincare. Be sure to purchase good, hydrating serums for your skin type and seal your routine with a refreshing moisturizer that you can leave on overnight for maximum effect. With using the Booster mode every day (especially with hyaluronic acid, panthenol, glycerin and allantoin rich products), you’ll start to notice a big difference in skin texture softness and blur. 

What Products Should NOT be used with the Medicube AGE-R Booster Pro?

This is important to consider, as whatever products you apply are now going to absorb deeper than before and risk higher levels of irritation. From data, it's not highly recommended to use products high in essential oils (especially in oily or acne-prone skin), retinol (higher risk of burns) as well as exfoliating agents (AHA, BHA, PHA) or spicules.

Which AGE-R Booster Modes are Best for Fine Lines and Lifting?

Majority of the AGE-R Booster Pro modes are designed to improve fine lines and deliver deep hydration for plump, glassy skin. Don't neglect to use the Derma Shot mode to instantly lift and tone your facial muscles and use MC Mode to smooth out visible fine lines with gentle stimulation.

How Often Should You Use the Medicube AGE-R Booster Pro?
You should customize the schedule of the device based on your unique skincare needs and how your skin responds to the device. If it tolerates the modes well, you can increase use higher - but if you are getting any irritation, take a step back and start slower.

There's a few schedule recommendations on the Medicube AGE-R Booster Pro App, but the standard schedule is suitable for a broad variety of skin types (to test out the different modes).