Medicube Booster Pro Modes Explained, and How to Use Each One
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4 independent reviewers
Andrew Conrad Barile, PT, DPT
Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) | Licensed Physical Therapist (PT) | CEO and Founder, Xtreem Pulse LLC
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Dr. Andrew Conrad Barile is a Doctor of Physical Therapy and the CEO and Founder of Xtreem Pulse LLC, the engineering company behind PureLift. He earned his Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Daemen College and is a licensed physical therapist.
He brings over two decades of clinical and entrepreneurial experience across physical therapy, craniosacral therapy and medical device innovation, built on a working knowledge of human anatomy and muscle physiology.
For PureLift LAB he reviews how current is delivered across all ten levels, from sub-sensory nanocurrent and skin-level microcurrent to motor-level EMS, and how the Infuse pass fits into the same ten-minute routine.
Bertica M. Rubio, M.D.
Board-Certified Physician, Dartmouth Medical School | Medical Director, Antiaging Regenerative Medicine Clinic
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Dr. Bertica M. Rubio is a board-certified physician and Medical Director of the Antiaging Regenerative Medicine Clinic in Redlands, California. She earned her Doctor of Medicine from Dartmouth Medical School and completed her pediatrics residency at UC Irvine Medical Center.
With decades of clinical experience, she specialises in age management medicine, regenerative medicine, wound healing and growth factor therapies, and her practice integrates evidence-based medical science with advanced aesthetic treatment.
For PureLift LAB she reviews articles for medical accuracy across the whole dial, from the gentle nanocurrent and microcurrent settings through to muscle-level EMS and the Infuse pass.
Daniel Grinberg, MD, FACS
Board-Certified Otolaryngologist | Head and Neck Surgeon | Fellow, American College of Surgeons | Mount Sinai
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Daniel Grinberg, MD, FACS is a board-certified otolaryngologist and head and neck surgeon at ENT and Allergy Associates in West Nyack, New York. He earned his medical degree from Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons.
He completed his otolaryngology residency at New York University Medical Center, serves as Assistant Clinical Professor at Mount Sinai School of Medicine, and is a Fellow of both the American College of Surgeons and the American Academy of Otolaryngology.
For PureLift LAB he brings a wider clinical lens, connecting at-home facial stimulation from microcurrent to EMS to the anatomy underneath, with the same rigour we apply to every device specification.
Prof. Dr. med. Ivo Buschmann
Chair of Angiology, Medizinische Hochschule Brandenburg | Clinic Director, University Clinic for Angiology
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Prof. Dr. med. Ivo Buschmann is Chair of Angiology at the Medizinische Hochschule Brandenburg Theodor Fontane and Clinic Director of the University Clinic for Angiology at the Brandenburg University Hospital.
He trained at the University of Hamburg, was a Max Planck Society Fellow at the Max Planck Institute for Heart and Lung Research, and held senior consultant posts at the Charite Universitatsmedizin Berlin before his appointment as Chair in 2016.
One of Europe's leading authorities on arteriogenesis, with over 150 peer-reviewed publications and US and EU patents, he reviews for PureLift LAB how the evidence on electrical stimulation is read and where its limits lie.
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The Booster Pro's Booster mode helps skincare absorb, Air Shot targets pores on dry skin two or three times a week, MC is its microcurrent mode for areas prone to sagging, and Derma Shot is a stronger definition mode, while the X2 adds AI, Dual and Mask modes.
This guide explains each mode, such as:
- what each mode does in plain terms
- which technology sits behind each one
- how and how often to use each mode
- the order to use them in
- what the X2 adds
and many more!
We make PureLift, a competing device, so every detail about this device comes from the brand's own pages and published reviews.
Key Points:
Medicube lists Booster, MC, Derma Shot and Air Shot modes on the original Booster Pro, plus sonic vibration and LED.
A Protoclinical guide describes Booster as electroporation, MC as microcurrent and Derma Shot as mid-frequency EMS, and Medicube's Air Shot as an electric-needle technology.
Medicube recommends Air Shot two or three times a week for five minutes, and the other modes one to three times a day for five to ten minutes.
Medicube recommends level 1 for thin-skinned areas such as around the eyes; the original has five levels and the X2 six.
The X2 adds AI Mode, Dual Mode and Mask Mode, and some of these need the AGE-R app.
The modes at a glance
| Mode | What Medicube says it is for | Technology, per Protoclinical | How often, per Medicube |
|---|---|---|---|
| Booster | Helping active ingredients absorb | Electroporation | 1 to 3 times a day, 5 to 10 minutes |
| Air Shot | Wide-pored areas such as the T-zone | Electric-needle technology | 2 to 3 times a week, 5 minutes |
| MC | Areas prone to sagging, around the eyes and mouth | Microcurrent | 1 to 3 times a day, 5 to 10 minutes |
| Derma Shot | Areas that need more definition | Mid-frequency EMS | 1 to 3 times a day, 5 to 10 minutes |
Every figure comes from the brand's own website or listings, checked in October 2026. Prices change often, so confirm before you buy.
Booster mode
Medicube says Booster mode enhances the absorption of active ingredients. Apply a light serum or ampoule first, then glide the device in circles or from the center of the face outward.
How electroporation compares with microcurrent is in our microcurrent vs nanocurrent article.
Air Shot mode
Medicube says Air Shot activates with one point of contact and is for wide-pored areas such as the T-zone. Protoclinical notes Medicube's instructions call for clean, completely dry skin and a sweeping motion with the edge of the head.
Use it two or three times a week, not daily, and skip it on sensitive or irritated skin.
MC mode
MC is the Booster Pro's microcurrent mode. Medicube describes it for areas prone to sagging, around the eyes and mouth. Keep the full head in contact and move upward from the inside of the face outward.
How microcurrent works is in our article on what a microcurrent device is.
Derma Shot mode
Medicube describes Derma Shot for areas that need more definition. Protoclinical describes it as mid-frequency EMS and advises moving slowly and pausing only one to two seconds on chosen areas.
How EMS differs from microcurrent is in our EMS versus microcurrent article.
Sonic vibration and LED
Medicube lists sonic vibration and an LED that lights only when the head touches the skin. The LED can be turned off in the app.
The order to use them
Air Shot first, on clean dry skin, on the days you use it.
Apply your serum, then Booster to help it absorb.
MC and Derma Shot over your skincare for lifting and definition.
Finish with moisturizer. Our general order is in our microcurrent before or after skincare article.
Intensity levels
Protoclinical says the original has five levels, and Medicube's X2 page lists six. Medicube recommends level 1 for thin-skinned areas such as around the eyes.
What the X2 adds
Medicube lists AI Mode, which adapts to your skin, Dual Mode, which runs two care modes at once, and Mask Mode, for use over essence sheet masks only. Some features need the AGE-R app. See our Booster Pro X2 review.
Is the Booster Pro the right device for you
It suits people who want skincare absorption, pore care and a microcurrent step in one device. We found no FDA clearance for it.
Comparisons are in Medicube vs NuFACE, Medicube vs ZIIP HALO and Medicube vs FOREO BEAR 2.
Do not use any facial current device if you have a pacemaker or other implanted electronic device, if you are pregnant or if you have epilepsy, and skip broken or irritated skin. The full list is in our safety article.
Frequently asked questions
What are the Medicube Booster Pro modes
Booster, Air Shot, MC and Derma Shot on the original, plus sonic vibration and LED. The X2 adds AI, Dual and Mask modes.
What does MC mode do on Medicube
MC is the microcurrent mode, which Medicube describes for areas prone to sagging such as around the eyes and mouth.
How often should I use Air Shot
Medicube recommends two or three times a week for five minutes, on clean, dry skin.
Which Medicube mode is EMS
Protoclinical describes Derma Shot as mid-frequency EMS.
What level should I use on Medicube Booster Pro
Start at level 1, which Medicube recommends for thin-skinned areas such as around the eyes.
This article sits inside our full map of the category, where we set out all 33 devices we track, what each one carries and what each brand publishes: Nine Technologies on One Dial, What the Rest of the Market Actually Carries.