The skincare world is always looking out for the next best thing. In the past we had microcurrent devices that broke down barriers to make professional skincare treatments more accessible and affordable; in more recent years, toner pads have totally changed the game for how we start our post-cleanse routine and the versatile ways you can use them. The thing that has skincare lovers going absolutely crazy right now? Booster shots. Make no mistake, they’re not just your standard skincare booster: booster shots take the microneedling treatment and deliver it in liquid form that can be used every day without the need for a dermatologist appointment. Read on to discover what the booster shot is, the top products we’d recommend, and to find the perfect formula for your skin needs.

VT

VT - Reedle Shot 100

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The VT Reedle Shot 100 broke the internet when it first launched; everyone was in awe of this innovative formula and the benefits it claimed to provide. This ampoule consists of Cica-tipped microneedles that penetrate the dermis to deliver active ingredients such as Cicahyalon™, Green Propolis extract, and Niacinamide. By reaching the deeper layers of skin, these active ingredients are more effective in soothing and hydrating the complexion, plus the creation of pathways into the dermis enhances absorption of the preceding steps of the routine. The booster is intended for use right after cleansing, and it helps to plump up the skin, balance oil-water levels, and brighten skin tone - essentially a dermatology treatment you can get at home without breaking the bank.

VT - Mild Reedle Shot 50

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VT has launched several iterations of the Reedle Shot, introducing the 300, 700 and 1000 versions that feature higher Reedle counts for more intense treatment. For those who find their skin too sensitive for Reedle Shot 100 and above, the brand recommends the Mild Reedle Shot 50 that has been specifically made for ultra-sensitive complexions and Reedle Shot beginners in mind. Not only does it feature a lower Reedle count to reduce the potential for irritation, but it’s also appropriate for use during the day to support the blah-to-wow skin transformation.

VT - Collagen Reedle Shot 100

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The Reedle Shot family has expanded to different product types, like moisturizer and sheet mask, but even sticking to boosters you have your pick of the lot. Bid saggy and fatigued skin goodbye with the Collagen Reedle Shot 100 that incorporates Milk Protein Concentrate and Tocopherol into the formula for a dramatic increase in skin bounciness, plumpness and smoothness.

VT - Reti-A Reedle Shot 100

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Get your Vitamin A fix in the hands of the Reti-A Reedle Shot 100, marrying Retinol and Bakuchiol with the Reedle Shot booster to refine rough and wrinkled complexions. As it intensely moisturizes the skin, it unclogs pores and irons out any texture for a dewy, smooth face. By coupling the soothing effects of Centella Asiatica with Retinol, it minimizes irritation of the potentially aggravating latter ingredient.

VT - Pro Cica Reedle Shot 100

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If you’re nursing a compromised skin barrier, it may seem counterintuitive to treat it with a microneedling treatment. However the Pro Cica Reedle Shot 100 takes a focused approach to treat sensitive skin with key ingredient Cica Hyalo-gene™, comprised of several types of Centella Asiatica extracts, 3 kinds of Hyaluronic Acid, and the original Cicahyalon™ component. The emphasis on calming ingredients helps enhance skin barrier function to heal and strengthen the skin, leaving you with a calm and rejuvenated complexion.

VT - Vita-Light Reedle Shot 100

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Calling all glow-getters: the Vita-Light Reedle Shot 100 is the booster you need this season. On the ingredients lineup are Vitamin C (encapsulated in Vita capsules to increase stability), Niacinamide and Glutathione for illuminating a dull complexion, brightening dark spots, and overall evening out your skin tone.

Read more about the VT Reedle Shot family here.

Isntree

Isntree - Onion Newpair Booster Shot 2000

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VT has certainly ignited the hype for the booster shot, but it doesn’t end with their collection. Isntree’s latest arrival is the Onion Newpair Booster Shot 2000, an extension of their fan-fave Onion Newpair family. Promising invisible pores and a visible difference in just 2 weeks, it features a blend of blemish-fighting Red Onion extract and Panthenol, Hyaluronic Acid and Collagen shots. You’ll also experience an improvement in elasticity, hyperpigmentation and skin texture.

medicube

medicube - One Day Exosome Shot Pore Ampoule 7500

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No matter your skin type, medicube invites you to incorporate the medicube One Day Exosome Shot Pore Ampoule 7500 into your daily ritual. This ampoule is inspired by the principles of microneedling treatments and enriches the skin with a whopping 15 million patented Exosome shots, delivering active ingredients like Lacto Exosome, skincare acids, Niacinamide and Panthenol to the deep layers of the dermis. Consider it a liquid microneedling treatment that can be performed in seconds in the comfort of your own home, and at a fraction of the price. Sensitive skin and beginners users can go for the medicube One Day Exosome Shot Pore Ampoule 2000 as a gentler entry into the world of booster shots.

MEDIPEEL+

MEDIPEEL+ - Phyto Cica-Nol B5 3,000 Shot Serum

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It’s high time you made a dry, dull and inflamed complexion a thing of the past, and the MEDIPEEL+ Phyto Cica-Nol B5 3,000 Shot Serum will get you there. This booster is packed with Cica Nol Complex-enriched spicules and Centella Asiatica ingredients to intensely calm and relieve irritated skin. As the spicules penetrate the skin, it exfoliates away dead skin cell buildup and staves off early signs of aging, alongside boosting your skin’s natural radiance and undoing environmental damage. The result? A smooth, refreshed complexion in the long run.