If you have spent any amount of time on K beauty TikTok you will know the Medicube AGE-R Booster Pro on sight. That little wand gliding across someone's cheekbones has been responsible for more "wait what is that" comments than almost any device in recent memory. Now there is a new version in town and it is not a quiet update. The Booster Pro X2 turns the original four mode device into a genuine 7 in 1 skin tool. It has already picked up a steady run of hands on coverage, including reviews from Marie Claire, Coveteur and NewBeauty. 

So the real question for anyone deciding between the two: is the X2 actually better or just newer? We think better. Here is why plus how to build it into a full Medicube routine using the range we stock at SkinShop. For more on where K beauty fits into an Irish skincare routine, our K-beauty Ireland guide is a good place to start.

Before we get into the upgrade it is worth remembering why the original Booster Pro became a cult favourite in the first place. It combined four treatments into one handheld device:

• Booster Mode: uses electroporation to push your serums, ampoules and creams deeper into the skin
• Air Shot Mode: uses gentle electric needles to refine pores and smooth texture
• Microcurrent Mode: helps volumise and support facial contours
• Derma Shot Mode: uses EMS to firm and lift

It is a genuinely clever piece of tech and it remains one of our most requested devices. If you already own the original Booster Pro it still holds its own. It simply is no longer the newest device in the Medicube AGE-R lineup.

The Medicube AGE-R Booster Pro X2 keeps all four original modes and adds three more taking the device from a 4 in 1 to a genuine 7 in 1:

• Dual Mode: run two treatments at once instead of switching between them for a faster, more targeted routine
• Mask Mode: built specifically to boost absorption when used over a sheet mask
• AI Mode: pairs with the AGE-R app to read your usage patterns and recommend a routine tailored to your skin

On top of the new modes the hardware itself has been reworked. The treatment head is 1.3 times larger, so it covers more surface area per pass. The power output has been doubled too. In practice that means fewer passes to treat the full face which matters when you are trying to fit a facial style treatment into a Tuesday morning before work. Most people build it into their routine in ten to fifteen minutes a session, a few times a week rather than daily, so it is worth planning that time in before you commit.

In short yes. The core technology has not changed. Electroporation, microcurrent and EMS are still doing the heavy lifting but the way you access it has become faster, more flexible and more personalised. Dual Mode alone is the kind of update that makes sense the moment you try it: instead of doing a full Booster Mode pass and then going back over your skin with Microcurrent Mode you get both in one go. For anyone who has ever abandoned a skincare device because it took too long that is a meaningful difference.

The larger head and stronger output are not just marketing language either. A bigger treatment surface means less time spent on repetitive strokes which is often the reason facial devices end up gathering dust on a shelf rather than becoming a habit. AI Mode is optional, but a useful entry point for anyone who finds the idea of picking a mode, an intensity and a duration a bit overwhelming.

The original Booster Pro is still a strong device. The X2 is simply the more efficient, more advanced version of the same idea which is exactly what you would hope for from a second generation product.

A device is only as good as what you pair it with and this is where the Medicube ecosystem really earns its cult status. A few pairings we would recommend if you are shopping the Medicube AGE-R Booster Pro X2 at SkinShop:

• Booster Mode: pair with Medicube Collagen Jelly Cream to push hydration and collagen support deeper into the skin for a genuinely plump, bouncy finish
• Mask Mode: save it for a Medicube Collagen Night Wrapping Mask evening. The device will help the mask do more of its job in less time
• Air Shot Mode: follow with Medicube Zero Pore One Day Serum to keep pores looking refined between treatments
• Prep step: sweep over with Medicube Zero Pore Pad 2.0 before your device session to clear away excess oil and texture first

If you already own the original Booster Pro these pairings work just as well. The device you use matters less than building the habit around it.

The Booster Pro X2 earns its keep as part of a full Medicube routine. That is exactly what we stock. Alongside the device you will find the Zero Pore range, the Collagen Jelly Cream, the Night Wrapping Mask and the Deep Vita C edit, all available from SkinShop.ie in one order. Both the original Booster Pro and the Booster Pro X2 are in high demand at the moment, so it is worth checking back if you find either sold out.

Browse the full Medicube collection at SkinShop.ie for the complete range including pads, creams, masks and devices.

If you are new to the Booster Pro world entirely start with the X2. There is no reason to look for the older model when the newer version does more for a comparable investment. If you already own the original and love it, the upgrade is worth considering if speed and personalisation matter to you, but it is not an urgent swap. Your current device is still doing real work.

Either way this is the kind of device that rewards consistency far more than intensity. Three short sessions a week, paired with the right K beauty staples, will get you closer to smoother, more radiant skin than one heavy handed session ever will.

Ready to add the Booster Pro X2 to your routine? Shop the full Medicube collection at SkinShop.ie.