Dr. Dennis Gross FaceWare Pro vs Omnilux Contour
Dr. Dennis Gross FaceWare Pro and Omnilux Contour compared on published specifications. Both use the same technology (LED light therapy mask), so the differences are in wavelengths, output, form, routine and price. Dr. Dennis Gross FaceWare Pro: 415 · 630 nm, session 3 min, US$455. Omnilux Contour: 633 · 830 nm, session 10 min, €453.75.
Side by side
| Dr. Dennis Gross FaceWare Pro | Omnilux Contour | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | LED | LED |
| Technology | LED light therapy mask | LED light therapy mask |
| Wavelength | 415 · 630 nm | 633 · 830 nm |
| Reported output | Not found on checked page | ≈30 mW/cm² |
| Form and coverage | Full-face rigid shell, 100 red + 60 blue lights | Full-face flexible silicone mask, 132 LEDs |
| Session | 3 min | 10 min |
| Schedule (brand) | Not found on checked page | Not found on checked page |
| Reference price | US$455 | €453.75 |
| FDA 510(k) | K183247 Possible match, unconfirmed | K191629 Possible match, unconfirmed |
Key differences
- Both are LED masks using LED light therapy mask.
- Wavelengths: Dr. Dennis Gross FaceWare Pro 415 · 630 nm; Omnilux Contour 633 · 830 nm (none shared).
- Sessions: Dr. Dennis Gross FaceWare Pro 3 min; Omnilux Contour 10 min.
- Reported output: Dr. Dennis Gross FaceWare Pro Not found on checked page; Omnilux Contour ≈30 mW/cm².
- Reference price: Dr. Dennis Gross FaceWare Pro US$455; Omnilux Contour €453.75 (different currencies, not converted).
- FDA record: Dr. Dennis Gross FaceWare Pro K183247 (possible match, unconfirmed); Omnilux Contour K191629 (possible match, unconfirmed).
What the differences mean
Both use the same technology (LED light therapy mask), so the differences are in wavelengths, output, form, routine and price.
An LED mask covers the face with many light-emitting diodes. The light is not intended to heat skin. Red and near-infrared light are studied for photobiomodulation, which may increase collagen; 415 nm blue light is studied for acne because it affects acne bacteria.
Dr. Dennis Gross FaceWare Pro
Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare is a dermatologist-founded brand, and the FaceWare Pro is built around speed: red and blue light in a three-minute session, the shortest listed treatment among all ten devices compared here.
Suited to: Wanting both red and blue light in one routine; Prioritising the shortest session time.
Omnilux Contour
Omnilux comes from clinical LED therapy: its 633 and 830 nm combination was studied on the Omnilux clinic system in 2005, years before home masks were common, and the Contour Face brings that same pairing into a flexible silicone mask.
Suited to: Wanting the red and near-infrared pairing used in early clinical LED studies; Preferring a simple, focused mask.
Research matching both
- A sham-controlled trial of a red LED mask: two sessions a week seemed enough Randomised, sham-controlled, double-blind · 2025
- Red and near-infrared light and cancer risk: what a systematic review found Systematic review · 2023
- Red and amber LED light both reduced eye-wrinkle volume by about 30% Randomised split-face trial · 2023
- Low-level light therapy: a reasonable evidence base, with gaps Review · 2021
- What 31 randomised trials say about LED light for skin Systematic review of 31 RCTs · 2018
- Home laser and light devices: what dermatologists found in the evidence Literature and FDA database review · 2015
- Red light increased collagen density against an untreated control Randomised controlled trial · 2014
Frequently asked questions
What is the main difference between Dr. Dennis Gross FaceWare Pro and Omnilux Contour?
Both use the same technology (LED light therapy mask), so the differences are in wavelengths, output, form, routine and price.
Which is cheaper, Dr. Dennis Gross FaceWare Pro or Omnilux Contour?
Their reference prices are in different currencies (US$455 and €453.75) and we do not convert them. Check current prices on the manufacturer pages.
Which has more research behind it?
Of the studies we explain, 9 match Dr. Dennis Gross FaceWare Pro’s technology and wavelengths and 9 match Omnilux Contour’s. Matching studies did not necessarily test these models.