medicube Booster Pro vs. Pro x2: The key differences after testing both

If Kim Kardashian’s skin is enough to make you rethink skincare devices, medicube’s viral Booster Pro may be worth a closer look.The medicube Booster Pro has become one of the beauty world’s most talked-about skincare devices, thanks in part to its promise of helping your favorite serums work more effectively while targeting concerns like dullness and uneven tone.The handheld device uses electrical microcurrent technology to deliver different treatments.Depending on the mode you choose, it aims to improve product penetration, support firmer-looking skin and provide gentle facial stimulation.Its viral popularity — including plenty of attention from Kim Kardashian — helped turn the Booster Pro into a beauty-gadget must-have.Now, medicube has introduced the Booster Pro x2, a new-generation version designed to build on what made the original so popular.

With a focus on enhanced performance and more customizable treatments, the x2 is aimed at shoppers who want a more advanced at-home device without changing the basic appeal of the original.That raises the question: Is the newer model actually worth the upgrade, or is the original Booster Pro still the better buy?To answer the question, I put both models to the test to see how their modes, technology and real-world results compared.After all, Kim added thousands of eyes to the product when she used it on Instagram, so obviously I had to see if we still want to be “keeping up” with Kim K.If you’re trying to decide between the original Booster Pro and the newer Booster Pro x2, here’s exactly how I used both devices, the differences I noticed and whether I think they’re worth the investment.The medicube Booster Pro packs six technologies into four modes: Booster mode uses electroporation to enhance skincare absorption, Air Shot uses electric-needle technology to target the appearance of pores, MC mode uses microcurrent for elasticity and a more lifted-looking appearance and Derma Shot uses EMS to stimul...