10 best LED face masks for light therapy treatments at home, tried and tested

The CurrentBody LED mask is a celebrity fan-favourite and a go-to for red-carpet prep – it was even spotted in Emily in Paris. So, it’s safe to say we had high hopes, and we were not disappointed after six weeks of use.

Made from medical-grade silicone, it’s flexible on skin and moulds to cover most of the face, aside from eyes, lips and nostrils. A combination of red and near-infrared light work to stimulate collagen and elastin production, while encouraging new cell renewal, and the 10-minute treatment is incredibly easy to use. Powered through a rechargeable battery pack, it can be worn around the house, but as it’s quite bright, you will want to close your eyes (eye covers are also provided in case you are slightly sensitive).

Though the results aren’t immediate – you’ll have to practice consistent nightly use – we noticed that even our young skin looked plumper and the fine lines on our forehead minimised. What’s more, the mask works to boost the skin’s brightness and smooth any inconsistencies in texture; for us, this feature was particularly noticeable when paired with our usual retinols and exfoliating AHAs/BHAs, and left our normally bumpy cheeks looking smooth as a baby’s.

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The Silk’n dual LED mask popped onto our radar as a result of its four types of LED light all within one device. This is rare and some of the leading LED mask companies (Currentbody, for instance) require customers to buy an entirely separate mask to take advantage of the benefits of different light wavelengths. What’s more, this mask boasts three intensities for a stronger treatment – should you desire – plus the option to use the fourth blue light setting as a targeted spot treatment. How does this work? Well, the included handheld power pack doubles as a smaller LED device which, when faced with a breakout, allows the user to get up close and personal with the pimple for a shorter three-minute treatment.

For our tester, the Silk’n mask’s first setting was the most effective given that it uses three out of the four included wavelengths: red light at 630 nanometers (hereby referred to as nm), dark red light at 660nm and near-Infrared light at 830nm. Using this setting, the mask aims to minimise fine lines, boost elasticity, balance oil production and smooth the texture of the skin. After a whopping 15 weeks of testing, our reviewer had seen clear results in the latter department, with her previously bumpy and blackhead congested skin appearing clearer and less clogged.

In terms of consistency, our tester did find that any drops in usage affected the appearance of her skin and, as such, keeping up with mask usage three-five times weekly (if not daily) seems the best approach. The face mask was comfortable to wear, more so than the above Currentbody iteration, but the neck attachment acted somewhat like a brace, restricting movement and preventing relaxation while in use. Ultimately, the neck mask isn’t a worthwhile addition; however, given the fact that the price of both pieces rivals many of the entries in this edit and includes three extra light types, the device is great value for money.

There’s no denying LED face masks are pricey purchases but, at less than £150, we think this one offers great value for money. With four settings, each corresponding to a different coloured light, it boosts lymphatic flow, fights fine lines and wrinkles, battles blemishes and evens out skin tone and texture through 90 LEDs. It plugs into a small rechargeable controller, so you can wear it around the house while the 10-minute treatment (five minutes for beginners) truly gets to work.

One thing our tester both loved and loathed at the same time was the internal eye protection. As the mask is so bright, silicone strips line the eye holes to protect the eyes from any light, meaning you can see while wearing it, but, it isn’t as comfortable to wear as the Currentbody pick.

However, our tester started seeing results after just one use, noticing puffiness in their face reduce almost immediately. After using the LED mask every other day for around four weeks, acne marks started to fade and a more even skin tone was achieved, too.

Founded by Dr Maryam Zamani, one of the world’s leading oculoplastic surgeons, MZ Skin is an incredibly well trusted breauty brand and its LED mask really does impress. Not only does it look chic (in a rather scary, halloween mask kind of way), it comes complete with three different country adapters; a digitally timed controller, so you can see exactly how long you have to wear the mask for; and it’s flexible, so it fits to your face. Plus, perhaps unsurprisingly, it seems much softer on the eyes than many other options in this list, thanks to segregated eye holes, so you can actually see while wearing it.

Targeting different concerns, the mask has two different functions, the first being red and infrared for anti-ageing, helping to reduce wrinkles, stimulate collagen, boost luminosity and calm inflammation. The other function is red and blue for acne-fighting, which helps to unblock pores and increase blood flow to the face. So, whether you could benefit from one or both of these options, the two-in-one mask could be quite the game changer. Plus, we love how the brand shares incredibly detailed instructions on its packagaing and website, to help you become super comfortable with using your new tool.

For those who are incredibly serious about their skincare and happy to invest a lot of money in an LED face mask, let us introduce you to the Déesse Pro. Although all LED face masks are expensive, the Déesse Pro sits in its own separate price bracket, coming in at close to £1,500. However, that price tag becomes a bit more understandabe once you learn this mask is the closest in design to a salon option.

Housing 770 LED bulbs, which is much more than the others on this list, this hard plastic mask has six different settings and four different lights to promote wound healing, reduce acne, fine lines and wrinkles, even skin tone and texture, stimulate collagen and boost circulation. It really does do it all. The downside to such a powerful bit of kit is it has to be plugged into the wall, and it’s not as comfortable as the soft silicone options we tried.

However, we did notice an immediate brightness in our skin after just one use and felt like we were receiving a salon-quality procedure every time we used this mask.

If you’re someone who loves tech, look no further than the FAQ 202 silicone mask. Working alongside an app, it combines eight types of light to deliver tailored treatments. All you have to do is pick from a selection, as you would at a spa – eg, brightening, anti-wrinkle, oil balancing or repairing – and allow the mask to get to work. No need to worry about manually setting the time or working out which kind of light you need.

Plus, our tester found it incredibly handy to be able to have the mask info in one place – no more working out which light does what. With eight settings available, it does everything from targeting oil to brightening and reduced inflammation. The only downside is the shape of the mask means that the nose and eye area is left bare, so, it’s definitely best for those looking to focus on the rest of the face.

For starters, the Omnilux contour face is incredibly comfortable – so much so, our tester almost fell asleep in it, although, we wouldn’t recommend this. Made from soft silicone, it wraps around the face like many of these other options, but the nose cut-out makes it much more breathable; perfect for those who get a little claustrophobic. There are also two head straps instead of one, which kept it nice and secure across all areas of the face.

With 132 medical-grade LEDs, and both red and near-infrared wavelengths, it’s designed to firm skin, brighten the complexion and reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles – which our tester did start to see. It’s easy to use, not too bright, and even comes with four types of plugs – meaning you can travel with it incredibly easily. The only downside we found was that our tester’s face was just a touch too small for it, meaning they had to stretch out their jaw if they wanted the lights to sit on their chin, instead of it poking out of the lip hole.

Similar in many ways to the Omnilux mask, this Rio LED face mask makes the beauty procedure incredibly easy. In soft silicone, it also wraps around the face, with one strap keeping it secure at the back of the head. For those more sensitive to light, handy eye guards are included, to block it from view even further, so you can crack on with work, reading or even watching TV while being pampered.

Designed to improve skin texture, reduce the appearance of wrinkles and stimulate collagen and elastin production, a lot is gained from the quick 10-minute treatment. The brand states you can use it three times a week with visible results after just one month, combining red and near-infrared light to stimulate collagen and blood flow. We used it for a slightly shorter amount of time and still think we can see results, reducing redness and fine lines on our forehead, which is a huge plus point.

To sweeten the deal, it also comes with four types of plugs, so you can use it almost anywhere in the world but note, for those with long faces, this LED mask may be a little bit small.

This one is not a face mask but hear us out. It’s often our necks and hands that show the first signs of ageing, even if we have a standout skincare routine and other more hardcore help, so, it’s unsurprising that we’re now seeing a surge in LED masks for both of these areas. They work just the same as they do for the face and are tailored to reduce wrinkles, improve elasticity, skin tone, texture and more.

Sitting like a thick choker, the Silk’n neck mask wraps around the front of the neck with an adjustable elastic back that’s surprisingly comfortable. By simply plugging it into the rechargeable controller, it can be worn around the house, or at the same time as your face mask if looking to do a full DIY beauty procedure.

There are four light settings – red, blue, yellow and purple – which work to produce different results, as explained by Dr Nyla above, and can be used for 10 or 15 minutes between one and five times per week. What really sold us on this mask is it can be used on any body part, as it’s one solid block of light, so, we found it worked a dream on chest and back acne too.

This one may make you look a bit like Robocop, with a bright white mask covering your hand and forearm but, sadly, it doesn’t shoot laser beams. Instead, you’ll be treated to four types of light – including red, yellow, purple and blue – to help reduce wrinkles, even skin tone and texture. With all of the same settings as the brand’s neck mask, it works the same way yet comes in a more hand-friendly shape.

Although we are still scratching our heads as to why blue light (the type that reduces bacteria and tackles acne) has been included in this hand mask, we still enjoyed using it. Our tester particularly liked using this LED mask to tackle dark spots, a core issue for hands that are often in the sun.