I wish this deal for the Medicube Booster Pro was around when I got one | The VergeSkip to main contentThe homepageThe VergeThe Verge logo.The VergeThe Verge logo.TechReviewsScienceEntertainmentAIHamburger Navigation ButtonThe homepageThe VergeThe Verge logo.Hamburger Navigation ButtonNavigation DrawerThe VergeThe Verge logo.Login / Sign UpcloseCloseSearchTechExpandAmazonAppleFacebookGoogleMicrosoftSamsungBusinessCreatorsMobilePolicySecurityTransportationReviewsExpandLaptopsPhonesHeadphonesTabletsSmart HomeSmartwatchesSpeakersDronesScienceExpandSpaceEnergyEnvironmentHealthEntertainmentExpandGamesTV ShowsMoviesAudioAIVerge ShoppingExpandBuying GuidesDealsGift GuidesSee All ShoppingCarsExpandElectric CarsAutonomous CarsRide-sharingScootersOther TransportationFeaturesVideosExpandYouTubeTikTokInstagramPodcastsExpandDecoderThe VergecastVersion HistoryNewslettersExpandThe Verge DailyInstallerVerge DealsNotepadOptimizerRegulatorThe StepbackArchivesStoreSubscribeFacebookThreadsInstagramYoutubeRSSThe VergeThe Verge logo.I wish this $169 deal was around for the viral TikTok skincare wand when I got oneComments DrawerCommentsLoading commentsGetting the conversation ready...GadgetsCloseGadgetsPosts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed.FollowFollowSee All GadgetsVerge ShoppingCloseVerge ShoppingPosts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed.FollowFollowSee All Verge ShoppingBlack FridayCloseBlack FridayPosts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed.FollowFollowSee All Black FridayI wish this $169 deal was around for the viral TikTok skincare wand when I got oneI thought I was cool for getting one for $215, but you can be even cooler with this $169 bundle deal.I thought I was cool for getting one for $215, but you can be even cooler with this $169 bundle deal.by Victoria SongCloseVictoria SongSenior Reviewer, Wearable TechPosts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed.FollowFollowSee All by Victoria SongNov 29, 2025, 4:00 PM UTCLinkShareIf you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics statement.I’m so salty this wasn’t available when I decided to splurge two years ago. Image: AmazonPart OfThe Verge’s guide to Black Friday 2025see all Victoria SongCloseVictoria SongPosts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed.FollowFollowSee All by Victoria Song is a senior reporter and author of the Optimizer newsletter. She has more than 13 years of experience reporting on wearables, health tech, and more. Before coming to The Verge, she worked for Gizmodo and PC Magazine.I’m a skincare dork. So much so that two Black Fridays ago, I bought Medicube’s viral fancy pants skincare wand for $215. In the dark ages of 2023, you couldn’t even buy Medicube’s products on Amazon so I felt pretty, pretty slick getting 40 percent off of a $330 luxury skincare device.RelatedThe best Black Friday deals you can still getThese are the most popular Black Friday deals with Verge readersMedicube Booster Pro + TXA Niacinamide serum$169$30044% off$169$169 at AmazonWell, I sure do feel salty now because Amazon has a deal on a fancier, limited edition version of the Medicube Booster Pro plus the company’s TXA Niacinamide serum for $169. Or, 44 percent off the list price. To rub even more salt in the wound, my version of the wand only has one mode. This one has four.Listen, I’m going to use my version until it dies out of sheer bitterness and principle. But if you’ve got a Korean skincare nerd in your life, sighing at night, doomscrolling because TikTok keeps shoving influencers yapping about how Hailey Bieber uses this into their feed? 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This article, penned by Victoria Song, details a reflective purchase made regarding the Medicube Booster Pro skincare wand. Song recounts a past decision to acquire a version of the device at a higher price point ($215) due to its viral popularity on platforms like TikTok. She expresses a sense of “saltiness” at the current offer of $169, which includes a bundle with the TXA Niacinamide serum. The key distinction highlighted is the limited edition version’s lack of multiple modes compared to the newer offering. Despite this, Song frames the current deal as a worthwhile purchase for those interested in Korean skincare products and susceptible to influencer marketing trends. The article focuses on a personal anecdote and consumer regret, leveraging the product's TikTok-driven popularity as a core element of its narrative. It serves as a commentary on impulsive purchases fueled by social media hype and provides a relatable perspective for those who’ve experienced similar “doomscroll” moments. The overarching tone is lighthearted and self-aware, prioritizing a personal reflection over a rigorous product review. Song uses her experience to illustrate the impact of social media's influence on consumer behavior, positioning herself as a skincare enthusiast susceptible to trends.