As the old advertising adage goes, a message needs to be seen at least three times before it truly registers. In the case of micro-infusion, it crossed my desk, showed up on my TikTok FYP, and finally landed in an email from my editor asking whether I’d be open to trying it. My initial reaction was an immediate no, but after speaking with dermatologists about why the technology is actually quite safe, I decided to take a stab at it (are puns corny now? Have they always been corny? I am who I am).
Originally, I had microinfusion confused with dermarollers, which I wanted to stay far away from after trying an at-home version once that was less than satisfactory. Unlike dermarollers, which can become unhygienic and dull over time, Qure uses a fresh head with each treatment. Each head contains multiple 24K gold-plated, EO-sterilized needles, which I paired with the wrinkle serum, since I’m trying to stave off Botox for as long as possible.
The first step, as with most things, is to patch test. I don’t always do this with skincare, but I went into this a little nervous and wanted to make sure I wouldn’t react. I also followed the brand’s recommendation to use the tool at night. From there, I applied it to clean skin, double cleansing beforehand with an oil cleanser, followed by a traditional cleanser.
My biggest concern going in was pain. I’d only done microneedling once before, in-office in Seoul, where my face was fully numbed, so I didn’t know what to expect. I was pleasantly surprised to find that it didn’t really hurt at all. You start at the center of the face and work outward, covering the entire face. The first pass is barely perceptible, and while there’s a bit of sensitivity during the second pass, it’s nothing I’d describe as ouch.
There’s enough serum for up to three passes, but I like to focus on the areas I’m most concerned with, like crow’s feet, smile lines, and my forehead. I then press whatever serum remains into my skin, being careful not to waste a single pricey drop. My skin looked slightly red afterward, which is to be expected, but it fades within a few hours. Since I do it before bed, I don’t really mind. The entire process takes about five minutes, which I appreciate, especially compared to other at-home devices that feel like a full-time job with no overtime pay.
The brand recommends using the tool every two weeks, so results are gradual, but I actually prefer that pace. Slow and steady wins the race, and I like not having another nightly step to keep up with. In between treatments, my skin looks hydrated, dewy, and like I exclusively consume whole foods and get eight hours of rest.
After a few uses, those subtler benefits start to add up. My skin looks more even-toned and balanced overall, which matters to me deeply, as winter has completely drained me of my life force and left me looking like a dry ghoul. That said, it’s important to be realistic. Unlike in-office microneedling or customized injectables like PRP, at-home micro-infusion isn’t meant to be a replacement. It’s a maintenance tool, not a miracle, and when you approach it that way, it does exactly what it promises.