GlowLift^™ Infinity vs Medicube Age-R Booster Pro: Which Fits You?

The Medicube Age-R Booster Pro and our GlowLift™ Infinity face sculpting device are built for different goals. The Booster Pro centers on skincare absorption, pore care and a plump-looking glow, with Booster, Air Shot, microcurrent and EMS modes plus LED and sonic vibration (Medicube, 2026). GlowLift™ centers on a defined-looking contour and a de-puffed look, with warm and cold contrast therapy, EMS and a gua sha edge. Choose by the result you want most.

A plain disclosure first: Radiant makes GlowLift™ Infinity. We wrote this comparison from both brands' published information and say where each device is the stronger fit, including the goals where the Booster Pro suits you better than GlowLift™.

How did we compare the two devices?

We compared the Medicube Age-R Booster Pro and GlowLift™ Infinity only on facts each brand publishes: modes, technologies, intensity levels, suggested session time, list price, warranty and returns. Medicube facts come from Medicube's own US product, guide and help pages, accessed on October 5, 2026. GlowLift™ facts come from our product records.

We did not run a side-by-side trial, and we did not measure results on skin, so this guide makes no claim that one device "works better" than the other. Where we mention research, it covers the techniques the devices use, not either finished product. Prices change often, so treat every price here as the list price at the time of writing (October 2026) and check the brand's page before you buy.

What is the Medicube Age-R Booster Pro?

The Medicube Age-R Booster Pro is a handheld Korean facial device that Medicube describes as a "6-in-1" tool: four care modes (Booster, Air Shot, MC and Derma Shot) plus sonic vibration and LED light. It works with your regular skincare, needs no special gel and connects to Medicube's AGE-R app for guided routines and tracking.

On Medicube's mode guide, MC mode is microcurrent and Derma Shot mode is EMS (electrical muscle stimulation), and every mode has five intensity levels (Medicube mode guide, 2026). Booster mode is the absorption mode: Medicube says it "enhances the absorption of active ingredients," and Air Shot mode targets the look of pores in the T-zone and U-zone. Medicube lists EP (electroporation), EMS and RF among the technologies its devices use. The LED switches on only when a skin-contact sensor touches the skin, and it can be turned off in the app.

At the time of writing, Medicube listed the Booster Pro at $249, on sale for $230 on its US site. The brand also sells a newer Booster Pro X2 with seven modes and a larger dual head (Medicube Booster Pro X2, 2026).

How do the Booster Pro and GlowLift™ specs differ?

Side by side, the Booster Pro offers more electrical modes, five intensity levels and an app, at a higher list price. GlowLift™ Infinity offers warm and cold contrast therapy and a sculpted gua sha edge, three intensity levels per mode and a shorter fixed routine. Both carry a 1-year warranty; their return terms differ.

Feature	GlowLift™ Infinity	Medicube Age-R Booster Pro
Main focus	Defined-looking contour, de-puffed look, serum glide	Skincare absorption, pore look, plump-looking glow (Medicube)
Technologies	Warm mode, cold mode, EMS, LED light, high-frequency vibration, stainless-steel gua sha edge	Booster mode, Air Shot mode, microcurrent (MC), EMS (Derma Shot), sonic vibration, LED
Intensity levels	3 per mode	5 (Medicube guide)
Suggested use	5–7 min per session, 5–7 sessions a week	Booster, MC, Derma Shot: 5–10 min, 1–3 times a day; Air Shot: 5 min, 2–3 times a week
Warm and cold modes	Yes	Not among its listed functions
App	No	AGE-R app
Gel needed	No; glides over serum, oil or cream	No; used with regular skincare
List price at time of writing (Oct 2026)	$89 on be-radiant.co	$249 list, $230 sale on medicube.us
Warranty	1 year	1-year limited warranty, replacement for manufacturer defects (Medicube Help Center)
Returns	30 days from delivery, opened devices included if clean, in good working condition and returned with the original packaging, instructions and accessories; buyer pays return shipping (Radiant refund policy)	Change-of-mind refund within 30 days for sealed, unopened devices; buyer pays return shipping (Medicube Help Center)

GlowLift™ Infinity is a 5-in-1 at-home face sculpting device that combines contrast therapy (warm and cold modes), EMS muscle stimulation, LED light, high-frequency vibration and gua sha-inspired sculpting to support firmer-looking, more defined skin. It is FDA-cleared, cordless and charged by USB-C, and it is not waterproof, so it should never be submerged.

Is either device backed by clinical research?

Not directly: the research supports the techniques both devices use, not either finished device. Facial EMS and gua sha each have small randomized trials, electroporation is well studied as a lab and drug-delivery method, and most at-home microcurrent studies test devices that combine several energies. Reviews describe at-home device evidence as modest, with small samples and short follow-up.

• EMS (both devices). In a 12-week randomized controlled trial of 108 women, a facial EMS device was used 20 minutes a day, five days a week. Cheek-muscle thickness rose 18.6% on ultrasound, with no increase in the control group (Kavanagh et al., 2012).
• Gua sha (GlowLift™). In an 8-week randomized trial of 34 women, 10 minutes of facial gua sha five times a week reduced facial contour distances by 2.23 to 2.40 mm (Ahn et al., 2025).
• Electroporation (Booster Pro). A pharmaceutical review describes electroporation as a brief opening of cell-membrane structure by high-voltage pulses, which raised transdermal drug delivery in research settings (Denet et al., 2004). That research used laboratory and drug-delivery settings, not a consumer facial device, so its findings do not transfer directly.
• Microcurrent (Booster Pro). Home-device trials often bundle microcurrent with other energies. One 8-week split-face trial of 36 Korean women tested a device emitting light, radiofrequency, microcurrent and ultrasound together (Choi et al., 2024), so the microcurrent share cannot be isolated.

A review of 18 clinical studies concluded that "corresponding research reports are limited" for home facial devices, citing small samples and short follow-up (Bu et al., 2024). A 2026 review adds that at-home results are "more gradual and less pronounced" than in-office treatment because home devices run at lower intensity (Layne and Weiser, 2026). For the full mechanism difference between the two currents, see our guide to EMS vs microcurrent.

What the studies did not test

None of these trials tested GlowLift™ Infinity or the Booster Pro, and the EMS trial used a different device in 20-minute sessions. Medicube publishes results from testing by a named institute on its product page. We did not find a peer-reviewed trial of the Booster Pro itself in PubMed, and GlowLift™ Infinity has no product-specific published trial either. Read all of it as evidence for the techniques.

What are the honest drawbacks of each device?

Each device has trade-offs. GlowLift™ Infinity has no absorption mode, no microcurrent, no app and fewer intensity steps. The Medicube Age-R Booster Pro costs more, has no warm or cold modes among its listed functions, asks for more steps across its modes and accepts change-of-mind returns only when the device is unopened.

GlowLift™ Infinity: the cons

• No absorption or pore mode. It helps serum spread and settle as you glide, but it has nothing like Booster or Air Shot mode.
• No microcurrent and no app. If you want app-guided routines or microcurrent specifically, it is not the right tool.
• Three intensity levels. Fewer steps than the Booster Pro's five.
• LED is an accent. Its light marks each mode; it is not a light therapy device.
• Not waterproof. Wipe the head clean; never submerge it.

Medicube Age-R Booster Pro: the cons

• Higher list price. $249 list ($230 on sale) at the time of writing.
• No warm or cold modes among the functions Medicube lists, so it does not offer a contrast-therapy routine.
• More steps. Air Shot runs on clean, dry skin before skincare, two to three times a week, and the other modes follow with skincare.
• Return terms. Change-of-mind refunds apply only to sealed, unopened devices within 30 days.

Which device suits your skin goals?

Pick the Medicube Age-R Booster Pro if your priority is serum absorption, the look of pores or app-guided routines, and the higher price fits your budget. Pick GlowLift™ Infinity if your priority is a more defined-looking jawline, a de-puffed morning look and one short daily ritual that pairs warmth, cold and EMS.

Your main goal	Better fit	Why
Help serums absorb	Booster Pro	Booster mode is designed for absorption
Look of enlarged pores	Booster Pro	Air Shot mode targets the pore look
Defined-looking jawline and cheekbones	GlowLift™ Infinity	EMS plus a gua sha edge in one upward glide
Morning puffiness	GlowLift™ Infinity	Cold mode for a refreshed, de-puffed look
Microcurrent specifically	Booster Pro	GlowLift™ has no microcurrent mode
Budget under $100	GlowLift™ Infinity	$89 at the time of writing

If pores and texture are your main concern, a topical step matters as much as any device: our Texture Refining Treatment 10% niacinamide serum is made for refined-looking texture, and our guide on how to get rid of textured skin explains which actives suit which concern. For jawline goals, see what really helps jowls at home.

How do you use GlowLift™ in a daily routine?

A GlowLift™ Infinity routine takes five to seven minutes, five to seven times a week. Cleanse, apply serum, use warm mode along the jaw and cheekbones, then EMS on Level 1 along your contours. End with a cold-mode pass under the eyes, then moisturizer, and sunscreen in the morning.

1. Cleanse and dry your skin. Start with a clean, bare face.
2. Apply a serum. In the morning, our Radiant C-F Glow Drops vitamin C + ferulic serum gives the device an easy glide and a brighter-looking finish.
3. Warm the skin for 2–3 minutes. In warm mode, glide GlowLift™ upward along the jawline, cheekbones and neck.
4. Sculpt with EMS for 2–3 minutes. Switch to EMS on Level 1 and follow your contours upward and outward. Keep EMS away from the eyelids.
5. Finish cool for 1–2 minutes. In cold mode, sweep outward under the eyes and over puffiness-prone areas.
6. Moisturize and protect. Seal in with your moisturizer, and add broad-spectrum sunscreen in the daytime.

Do not use an EMS device if you are pregnant or have a pacemaker, implanted defibrillator or other active electronic implant, or on broken, irritated or infected skin. If you have epilepsy or a diagnosed skin condition, check with your doctor first.

When is a dermatologist the better first step?

See a board-certified dermatologist before buying either device if you have a diagnosed skin condition, active acne or rosacea flares, or a new or changing spot. The same applies to marked sagging that appeared quickly or on one side. At-home devices are cosmetic tools; they do not diagnose or treat skin conditions.

A dermatologist can also tell you whether in-office options would serve your goal better than any home device, and which settings suit sensitive skin. If you have a question about GlowLift™ before or after you buy, reach us through our contact form.

The bottom line

The Medicube Age-R Booster Pro and GlowLift™ Infinity serve different goals, so the right pick depends on yours. Choose the Booster Pro for absorption, pore care, microcurrent and app guidance at a higher price. Choose GlowLift™ Infinity, our five-to-seven-minute warm, EMS and cold ritual, for a more defined-looking contour and a de-puffed look. Whichever you pick, expect gradual change with steady use, and browse our at-home skincare and beauty devices if you are still deciding.

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