I Tested 6 Microcurrent Devices for 2 Months. This Is Best One for Firmer Skin in 2026

Skin Gym Microcurrent Wand: Unfortunately, this device is not FDA approved, so I would not feel comfortable recommending it. If you buy it, I would pay attention to the intensity and eye area, as it caused spots to briefly appear on my vision during use. The instructions for this device say nothing about using it on the sides of the neck, so I avoided that area. It also requires batteries and cannot be recharged, which I personally don’t find ideal. The device itself seemed lighter and less expensive than other devices, which makes sense since it costs $99. As for the gel, like many others I tested, it did not last for the entire duration of the treatment.

Médicube Age-R Booster Pro: Although I enjoyed using the device and think it has a great design, it is not FDA approved. This is probably because it is made in Korea and not the United States. It is designed to create a glass skin appearance. It has four modes, each with five intensity levels: Booster (electroporation for radiant skin), MC (microcurrent for volumizing lines), Derma Shot (electric muscle stimulation for facial contouring) and Air Shot (electric needles to tighten pores). It also offers LED light therapy. I wish the device had more information about what specifically happens when each mode is used. Instead, I had to do my research to learn more and feel safe and confident while using the device.

For microcurrent specifically it says you don’t need conductive gel and can use regular skincare, but I haven’t found this to be the case. If I used my regular moisturizer, it wasn’t long-lasting and smooth enough for treatment. I started at intensity level one and worked my way up, but found the sensation intense enough to warrant a conductive gel, so I used my ZIIP. I would be careful around the eyes with higher intensities.

As for the AGE-R app, it offers a tracking schedule, visual progress tracking, guided videos, and personalized device settings. However, the guided videos called “Shorts” were more like social media videos, and I wish they were more organized and involved specific voice instructions.

I liked the design of the device with its screen and found it easy to hold and maneuver on the face. There’s also a voice that indicates the mode you’re using, the intensity, and the number of minutes elapsed during the treatment, which is a great accessibility feature. No stand is needed since the device can stand on its own, and I like that the charger connects to the top of the device so it can still rest on a counter when charged.

A recent viral TikTok video claimed that this device could cause Bell’s palsy, which is paralysis or weakness on one side of the face caused by nerve damage. Medicube responded, calling the claim “misleading” and stating that the device’s electrical stimulation cannot cause nerve damage because it operates at a low output level between 7 mA and 14 mA, which is lower than other devices and cannot cause nerve damage or paralysis.