LED face masks, compared
We compare 5 LED face masks, alphabetically: CurrentBody Series 3, Dr. Dennis Gross FaceWare Pro, Dr. Renú SpectraLift, Omnilux Contour and Shark CryoGlow. Wavelengths range from 415–1072 nm, sessions from 3 to 15 minutes, and two publish a numeric output. Every figure links to the manufacturer page it came from.
Comparison table
| Device | Type | Technology | Wavelength | Reported output | Session | Schedule (brand) | FDA 510(k) | Reference price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CurrentBody Series 3 | LED | LED light therapy mask | 415 · 532 · 590 · 633 · 830 · 1072 nm | Not found on checked page | 10 min | Four presets plus app-customised treatments; frequency not found on checked page | K260715 Possible match, unconfirmed | £499.99 Manufacturer UK page, 31 Oct 2026; EU page lists €589.99 |
| Dr. Dennis Gross FaceWare Pro | LED | LED light therapy mask | 415 · 630 nm | Not found on checked page | 3 min | Not found on checked page | K183247 Possible match, unconfirmed | US$455 Manufacturer US page, 31 Oct 2026 |
| Dr. Renú SpectraLift | LED | LED light therapy mask | 465 · 530 · 630–660 · 850 nm | Up to 50 mW/cm², by mode | 10–15 min | 3–4 times a week | K253712 Matched by model or device name | €299 Brand-supplied EU price, 31 Oct 2026 |
| Omnilux Contour | LED | LED light therapy mask | 633 · 830 nm | ≈30 mW/cm² | 10 min | Not found on checked page | K191629 Possible match, unconfirmed | €453.75 Manufacturer EU page, 31 Oct 2026 |
| Shark CryoGlow | LED | LED light therapy mask | 415 · 630 · 830 nm | Not found on checked page | Programme-dependent (8 min in baseline source) | Not found on checked page | K242796 Record names this device | US$349.99 Manufacturer US page, 31 Oct 2026 |
How the technology works
LED light therapy mask
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.
No heat-based injury; sessions are passive and hands-free.
LED light therapy mask devices here: CurrentBody Series 3, Dr. Dennis Gross FaceWare Pro, Dr. Renú SpectraLift, Omnilux Contour and Shark CryoGlow.
Each device
CurrentBody Skin LED Face Mask Series 3
LED LED light therapy mask · 415 · 532 · 590 · 633 · 830 · 1072 nm · £499.99
CurrentBody is a well-known name in at-home beauty technology, and Series 3 is its most comprehensive mask yet: six wavelengths from blue to deep near-infrared, 750 LEDs and app-customised sessions in a soft silicone design.
Suited to: Wanting one mask that spans blue, green, amber, red and near-infrared; Preferring a flexible fit over a rigid shell.
Strengths
- Six listed wavelengths, the widest spread among the five LED masks here
- 750 LEDs, the highest count among the five LED masks here
- Flexible silicone with a chin strap and app control
Watch-outs
- No numeric irradiance on the checked page, so dose cannot be estimated
- The FDA record found does not name “Series 3”
- Highest LED-mask reference price here
Dr. Dennis Gross DRx SpectraLite FaceWare Pro
LED LED light therapy mask · 415 · 630 nm · US$455
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.
Strengths
- 3-minute sessions, the shortest of the ten devices
- Includes 415 nm blue, the wavelength used in most blue-light acne studies
- Red and blue in one device
Watch-outs
- No near-infrared listed
- Rigid shell; fit depends on face shape
- No numeric irradiance on the checked page
Dr. Renú SpectraLift Advanced
LED LED light therapy mask · 465 · 530 · 630–660 · 850 nm · €299
Dr. Renú stands out for transparency: the SpectraLift Advanced publishes per-mode output figures that most brands leave out, and pairs red, near-infrared, blue and green light with a lightweight silicone fit and the lowest LED-mask reference price here.
Suited to: Wanting published output figures before buying; Comparing on price within the LED masks.
Strengths
- Spectrometer-tested on an EVERFINE HAAS-1200; publishes measured output of 26.9–50.0 mW/cm² by mode
- Lowest reference price of the five LED masks
- FDA record matched by the model number the brand cites
Watch-outs
- Blue channel is 465 nm, not the 415 nm used in most acne trials
- Green light has limited clinical evidence
- EU CE marking is under LVD/RoHS, not medical-device rules
Omnilux Contour Face
LED LED light therapy mask · 633 · 830 nm · €453.75
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.
Strengths
- 633 + 830 nm, the combination tested in several clinical studies
- Published output, ≈30 mW/cm²
- Flexible silicone fit
Watch-outs
- No blue light for acne
- Two wavelengths only
- FDA record found lists a different device name
Shark CryoGlow FW312
LED LED light therapy mask · 415 · 630 · 830 nm · US$349.99
Shark brought mainstream engineering to LED masks: the CryoGlow combines blue, red and near-infrared light with a cooling under-eye panel no other device here offers, and its FDA record names the CryoGlow family directly.
Suited to: Wanting blue, red and near-infrared in one mask; Interest in under-eye cooling.
Strengths
- Blue (415 nm), red and near-infrared in one device
- Under-eye cooling, unique among the ten
- FDA record names the CryoGlow family (K242796)
Watch-outs
- Rigid shell; fit varies
- No numeric irradiance on the checked page
- Programme lengths vary; check the manual
Compare two LED masks
Side-by-side pages for every pair of LED masks, built from the same fields.
- CurrentBody Series 3 vs Dr. Dennis Gross FaceWare Pro
- CurrentBody Series 3 vs Dr. Renú SpectraLift
- CurrentBody Series 3 vs Omnilux Contour
- CurrentBody Series 3 vs Shark CryoGlow
- Dr. Dennis Gross FaceWare Pro vs Dr. Renú SpectraLift
- Dr. Dennis Gross FaceWare Pro vs Omnilux Contour
- Dr. Dennis Gross FaceWare Pro vs Shark CryoGlow
- Dr. Renú SpectraLift vs Omnilux Contour
- Dr. Renú SpectraLift vs Shark CryoGlow
- Omnilux Contour vs Shark CryoGlow
Research on LED masks
- Does adding red light to blue help acne at home? A 2026 trial Open-label randomised controlled trial · 2026
- 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
- A commercial three-wavelength LED mask tested on men Open-label study of a commercial mask · 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
- 830 nm, 633 nm or both? A double-blind, sham-controlled LED trial Randomised, placebo-controlled, double-blind, split-face · 2007
- The early clinic study behind red plus near-infrared LED masks Clinical study, no control group · 2005
- Blue plus red light against acne: the classic randomised trial Randomised trial, observer-blinded · 2000
Frequently asked questions
How many LED masks does Cutis Lux compare?
5: CurrentBody Skin LED Face Mask Series 3, Dr. Dennis Gross DRx SpectraLite FaceWare Pro, Dr. Renú SpectraLift Advanced, Omnilux Contour Face and Shark CryoGlow FW312, in alphabetical order.
Which LED mask is cheapest?
Reference prices are in different currencies and are not converted: CurrentBody Series 3 £499.99, Dr. Dennis Gross FaceWare Pro US$455, Dr. Renú SpectraLift €299, Omnilux Contour €453.75 and Shark CryoGlow US$349.99. Check the manufacturer page for current prices.
Do LED masks work?
Cutis Lux summarises 12 studies relevant to LED face masks: four with a sham, untreated or inactive control, two comparing two active treatments without an inactive control, two with no control group and four reviews. The evidence is moderate for acne and weaker for wrinkles: a 2018 systematic review of 31 randomised trials gave LED a grade B recommendation for acne and grade C or D for other uses, including rejuvenation. Most trials used clinic LED panels, not the home masks compared here.
Which LED masks include 415 nm blue light for acne?
CurrentBody Series 3, Dr. Dennis Gross FaceWare Pro and Shark CryoGlow list 415 nm blue light, the wavelength used in most acne trials.
Which LED masks publish their light output?
Dr. Renú SpectraLift (Up to 50 mW/cm², by mode) and Omnilux Contour (≈30 mW/cm²). The other three do not publish a numeric irradiance on the checked page, so their dose cannot be estimated.
Are LED masks safe?
In the 12 LED-relevant studies summarised here, side effects were few or absent where reported: five abstracts describe them and none reports a serious adverse event. A 2023 systematic review found no clinical trial linking red or near-infrared light with new or recurrent cancer, but its author is LYMA’s scientific lead and trials were not designed to detect rare cancers. Seven abstracts do not report side effects.
Do LED masks hurt?
No. LED masks are non-thermal at home-use output, so sessions are passive. Some masks warm slightly from their electronics.