9 Best LED Face Masks For 2026 As Recommended By Dermatologists & Vogue Editors
In the last five years, LED face masks have gone from an obscure, in-salon treatment to one of the most sought-after at-home beauty tech devices. The red light therapy devices are so popular now that the market is constantly evolving. There are now ones designed specifically for the eyes, neck, and hands as targeted treatments, as well as the classic full-face, now ubiquitous mask.
From celebrity selfies to TikTok reviews, LED face masks are everywhere you look. Not just that, they’re universally loved and lauded by famous faces including Victoria Beckham and the Kardashians, facialists, dermatologists and, of course, editors, for their ability to treat a range of concerns, from acne to wrinkles and hyperpigmentation, and even hair loss.
’s pick of the best LED face masks at a glance:
The way they work is fairly simple: by delivering different wavelengths of light to the skin, which ultimately stimulates cellular activity in different ways. And that’s what makes them so popular and easy to incorporate into an existing skincare regimen. “LED light therapy is an effective, painless and non-invasive aesthetic treatment,” confirms consultant dermatologist, Dr Jinah Yoo.
With all that being said, do LED face masks actually work? And how long does it take to see results? Although many LED face masks are much more affordable than they were five years ago, they’re still an investment to be considered carefully. To help make your decision a little easier, we spoke to the experts to find out everything there is to know about LED face masks, from how they work to the best tips and tricks on how to get the most out of them, as well as our reviews of the best LED face masks on the market.
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How I test the best LED face masks
Since LED light therapy is incredibly popular right now, choosing your device can be a bit of a daunting task – there are a lot on the market, and it can be confusing to understand what all the technical jargon means. Each mask in our edit has been put to the test by our editors for at least one full skin cycle – we’ve only included those we really rate. As new models are released, the expert team puts them through their paces to find out if they’re worthy of joining our curated selection of the most advanced and effective LED masks on the market.
Several staffers can attest to their efficacy and to the effortless way they can be introduced. “Since incorporating LED in my skincare routine, I’ve seen significant improvements in the clarity and texture of my acne-prone skin,” says beauty writer Tracy Achonwa. “With regular use, the deep bumps I used to struggle with have disappeared, and new breakouts are a rarity.” contributing beauty editor, Lauren Murdoch Smith, also swears by red light therapy for its rejuvenating effects. “10 minutes each day is all you need to brighten, plump and reduce the appearance of wrinkles,” she says.
CryoGlow Clinic Face + Body
- Why it’s -approved: The Shark CryoGlow Clinic is more powerful than the original CryoGlow. The face mask alone has 510 LED bulbs (versus the previous 480), and these are tactically placed around the crow’s feet and nasolabial folds, which are common areas of concern. In the same well-fitting hardshell design, the brand has layered the LEDs so that there is seamless coverage across the face (which is not always possible with a silicone mask). The brand says there is higher radiance too, which delivers faster results. Importantly, the wavelengths remain the same, as they are clinically proven.
- Where this device stands out when compared to its predecessor is greater power and thus faster results, the addition of heat to the cooling eye pads for contrast therapy and, most excitingly of all, the brand’s first foray into a neck LED mask. But this is no ordinary LED neck mask. This is a multitasking LED mini panel that doubles up as an LED hand mask, and after over a decade of gel manicures, I am thrilled to add this to my red light therapy routine. Yes, I have a red light therapy routine.
- Shark has teamed up with an army of dermatologists and skin scientists to create a gadget that is designed to minimise visible signs of ageing, firm the skin, stimulate collagen production, boost elasticity and combat sagging. Clinical testing from the brand has reported an improvement in the appearance of fine lines on the forehead, lips, neck, chest and hands, as well as crow’s feet and frown lines – and all this through just one device.
- There are three programs: Wrinkle Repair, Balance & Clear and Skin Sustain, which are offered on both masks. Wrinkle Repair is a six-minute treatment that harnesses red and infrared light and is designed to be used daily for eight weeks. Balance & Clear is the spot-fighting option with blue light as the star and, according to the brand, can help clear blemishes in just a month of usage. Skin Sustain is to keep up the results of the previous treatments. These can be paired with either Under-Eye Revive, which, much like the original CryoGlow, uses soothing InstaChill Technology to depuff or the Dual-Temp Restore contrast technology mentioned above. You can mix and match any of the above treatments; for example, I use Balance and Clear on my face but Wrinkle Repair on the neck at the same time. Helpfully, everything is controlled via the remote, so there is no need for any storage-filling companion apps.
- Key specs:
- Red (633nm), near infra red (830nm), deep near infra red (1072nm), blue (415nm)
- Device type: Face mask
- Target area: Face, hands and neck
- Best for: Being consistent with a programme
- Full coverage LEDs
- Face, neck and hands in one device
- Easy to be consistent with the programmes
- Needs regular charging
Ellie Davis testing the Shark CryoGlow Face + Body with an LED panel
LED Red Light Therapy Face Mask: Series 3
Why it’s -approved: CurrentBody has unveiled its Series 3 face mask and has made some major changes from the previous iteration. Most notably, it adds inflammation-calming yellow, pigmentation-minimising green, and blemish-busting blue light alongside the previous collagen-boosting red, NIR, and deep NIR. It also comes with an accompanying app. While I’m not a fan of companion apps, this one is well worth the download. On the platform, channelling Windows’ Paint, you can colour in where you want certain lights to be. For example, if you have a hormonal breakout on the chin, you can ensure that there is blue light there, but not necessarily on the other parts of the face; the same goes for areas of hyperpigmentation. It’s entirely customisable. You could even do every single light all over the face at the same time, and the algorithm will automatically adapt the quantity of light so that you are not overloading the complexion but are maximising efficacy. The brand calls this My Dose technology, and it was created because the skin can only absorb so much light. You can create presets and even share these with friends. If you’re not sure where to start, there are existing clinician-approved presets. The mask has the same silicone design as the Series 2, complete with a chin strap. Where CurrentBody stands out on the market is through its quantity of independent studies. These showed that in eight weeks of usage, there was a reduction in hyperpigmentation, redness and wrinkle volume, as well as an increase in hydration, elasticity and skin brightness.
- Key specs:
- Red (633nm), near infra red (830nm), deep near infra red (1072nm), blue (415nm)
- Device type: Face mask
- Target area: Face
- Best for: Mixing and matching different wavelengths for a personalised treatment
- Range of programmes
CurrentBody LED Hair Growth Helmet
- Why it’s -approved:
If hair growth is a concern for you, then this is the LED mask you should try. Clinically proven to increase hair growth rate by a huge 128 per cent in 12 weeks, it may look a little out-of-this-world, but the results it delivers more than make up for it. Emitting a spectrum of red light (from 620-660nm), it supercharges energy in the hair follicles, reduces inflammation (which is responsible for so many of our hair and scalp issues) and boosts scalp blood flow, thereby promoting hair growth.
It works especially well when paired with hair growth treatments – make sure you use it for 10 minutes a day for optimal results. “Hair thinning is something that has affected me since having children, and as anyone who has experienced it will tell you, it can be really demoralising. I love that this is simple to use but has such efficacious clinical trials behind it. I wear mine while watching a box set in the evening and barely notice it is on.” – contributing editor, Georgia Day
Key specs:
- Red (between 620 and 660nm)
- Really effective for hair growth
- Easy to wear
- Excellent scalp coverage
- You can only use it on your head
Read more: I Tried The Currentbody LED Hair Growth Helmet – Here’s What Happened After 6 Months
Why it’s -approved:
“Our goal was to make it more accessible”, explains Tim Roberts, head of science at Therabody. The TheraFace Mask Glo is significantly cheaper than its TheraFace Mask predecessor (£299 vs £579), and yet it has maintained the high dose of light therapy even with fewer lights (the original has 648 vs 504). This has been achieved by upping the treatment time to 12 minutes, but it’s an entirely hands-free device, so it remains easy to slip into a regular routine. I wear mine sitting in front of the TV, scrolling on my phone. There are two buttons on either side of the mask, one to start the cycle of red, red and infrared and blue light, and the other for three varieties of vibration. This massage function is unique and was designed to enhance relaxation. The lights switch after four minutes for skin rejuvenation with such benefits as improving the appearance of dark spots, wrinkles, uneven skin tone and firming. These results have been clinically tested in the largest trial of a commercially available mask, done on a broad range of skin types, in a controlled environment. There were also visible improvements on the jowls and jawline from the residual light.
Key specs:
- 504 medical-grade LEDs – red, red+infrared or blue light
- Hard shell rigid
- Device type: Face mask
- Target area: Face
- Best for: The TheraFace Mask Glo has the largest clinical study in the LED mask space, with 104 subjects
- Good to know: Kendall Jenner is a fan of this mask and a brand ambassador
- Expansive clinical trials
- Entirely hands-free
- Close to skin coverage
- Lower price point compared to the previous Therabody mask
- I personally don’t find the vibration relaxing
- Longer treatment
Read more: This Is The LED Mask Kendall Jenner Has Been Secretly Using
LED Light Therapy Face Mask Pro
Why it’s -approved:
Keskine distinguishes its LED face mask from the crowd with its sheer variety of wavelengths. Anti-ageing red light is typically included in its competitors, but this brand takes it to the next level by also including yellow to calm skin and even out the complexion, blue to remove acne-causing bacteria and brightening orange. The rigid mask design is full coverage, meaning no part of your face is not treated to the smoothing, skin-clearing benefits – which should be noticeable in two weeks to a month. It also has the most LEDs (352!) and a money-back guarantee if you're not happy with the results.
- Key specs:
- Red, yellow, purple and orange
- Device type: Face mask
- Target area: Face
- Best for: Mix and matching different light combinations
- Good to know: Calming and redness-reducing benefits as well as breakout-busting and fine line-fighting
Pro LED Light Therapy Mask
Why it’s -approved:
Modestly priced compared to its counterparts, Sensse Pro’s mask is our pick for LED therapy on a budget. It is flexible, comfortable and easy to use, with a whopping four wavelengths included to rejuvenate skin. There are the usual suspects – red and blue – to boost collagen and banish acne, but with added yellow and purple treatment modes that help promote lymphatic drainage and brighten blemishes too.
Key specs:
- Red (630nm), blue (465nm), yellow (605nm), purple (combination of red, blue and near-infrared)
- Purifies, rejuvenates and repairs skin as well as addressing signs of ageing
- Slim and lightweight silicone is comfortable to wear
- Easy to wipe clean after each use
- Doesn’t break the bank
- Needs patient, consistent use over several months to see the best results
Why it’s -approved:
Omnilux’s dermatologist-approved red light mask works on a cellular level to reduce fine lines, sun damage and visible signs of ageing. Using two wavelengths of light – red 633nm and near-infrared 830nm – to stimulate collagen, you will see improved skin tone and firmness within four to six weeks (the brand recommends using the mask three to five times a week for four to six weeks to see the best results.)
The brand also makes a designated face mask for men (£348).
Key specs:
- Good for travel
- Flexible design
- Does not include blue LED light