The Best LED Face Masks and Tools for Fine Lines, Acne Scars and More Skin Concerns at Every Budget
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If you’ve been keeping up with all of the latest and greatest high-tech beauty gadgets out there, then you’ve probably heard about LED (Light Emitting Diode) masks. Some of the best LED face masks and devices can help reduce the appearance of wrinkles, fine lines and scars; soothe rosacea; and treat inflammation, among other skin benefits.
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“The use of light on skin is not a new technology, but as LEDs have improved and become more efficient, so have LED-based technologies,” Mike Poling, president of Lightwave, and a 16-year innovator in the field, recently told The Hollywood Reporter. He explains that the usage of LED lights on the skin helps to re-energize cells: “This increase in energy helps our cells function more like they did when we were younger with the immediate effects being a release of endorphins, a reduction in inflammation, and an increase in lymphatic system activity to help detoxify the body.”
LED light therapy was first developed by NASA scientists in the early ’90s, first for plant growth experiments in space and thereafter to boost the wound healing of astronauts. The light’s wavelengths can go deep into body tissue to promote blood circulation and collagen production, which is why the skin-care industry jumped on the high-tech train to bring LED light therapy to top Hollywood spas.
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Today, the masks are more easily accessible and have quickly become an MVP among skin-care tools for at-home facials. Among the most popular LED face masks includes New York-based aesthetician Dr. Dennis Gross’ DRx SpectraLite FaceWare Pro LED mask — designed to reduce the appearance of wrinkles and treat acne — that went viral in 2020 after stars including Kris Jenner, Kim Kardashian, Lucy Hale and Halle Berry shared their lockdown selfies wearing the device.
While not all light therapy masks and devices are created equal, the colors typically treat the same concerns across the board: red light addresses wrinkles and increases cellular activity, blue light prevents and treats acne and green light helps even skin tone. Here, we’ve rounded up some of the best LED masks for a variety of budgets and skin-care goals — including some on sale during Amazon’s Big Spring Sale.
The Best LED Therapy Face Masks, At a Glance
BEST UNDER $100 SkinGym Wrinklit LED Mask, $99
BEST FOR DARK SPOTS Therabody TheraFace Mask, $539 (reg. $599)
BEST CLINICAL GRADE Lyma Laser, $2,695
BEST FOR ACNE Riki Loves Riki LED Silicone Patch, $105
BEST ON AMAZON Aphrona 7-Color LED Mask, $167 (reg. $180)
MOST VERSATILE MASK HigherDose Red Light Face Mask, $349
BEST UNDER $400 Omnilux Clear Face Mask, $395
BEST UNDER $500 Dr. Dennis Gross DRx SpectraLite FaceWare Pro, $455
BEST LED FACE & NECK TREATMENT LED Esthetics Glotech Face Mask with Collar, $609 (reg. $761)
BEST LED NECK MASK CurrentBody Skin LED Neck and Dec Perfector, $339
BEST LED MASK UNDER $100
Skin Gym Wrinklit LED Mask
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For a good entry-level option that won’t break the bank, try Skin Gym’s WrinkLit LED mask, which features three LED colors and wavelengths to treat different skincare concerns: blue to fight acne, red to help with wrinkles and orange to increase facial brightness. Skin Gym recommends wearing this mask for 15-20 minutes max per session.
BEST LED MASK UNDER $500
Dr. Dennis Gross DRx SpectraLite FaceWare Pro
Another celebrity favorite is the wildly popular DRx SpectraLight FaceWare Pro mask by Dr. Dennis Gross. (Kris Jenner, Rita Ora and Halle Berry and Lucy Hale snapped lockdown selfies wearing the mask). Standout features of this mask include 100 red LED lights to support collagen production and reduce wrinkles, 62 blue LED lights to target and prevent acne-causing bacteria and an adjustable head strap for a universal fit. Look forward to seeing results after 10 weeks of consistent use.
Pro tip: You can flip the mask upside down and use it on your neck and décolletage.
BEST LED MASK ON AMAZON
Aphrona 7-Color LED Mask
$166.99 $259.99 36% off
Aphrona’s LED face mask features a generous seven interchangeable color lights that offer a spectrum of benefits. Each color contains 150 narrow spectrum chips (which is apparently five times more than other masks) are is 100 percent UV-free, with the purple light mask being the least intense and the grey mask being the strongest. This mask also comes with a convenient remote to adjust the color, intensity and time to your liking.
MOST VERSATILE LED MASK
HigherDose Red Light Face Mask
Made of flexible medical-grade silicone, HigherDose’s Red Light Face Mask is equipped with 124 red and near infrared diodes for reducing fine lines and wrinkles, boosting collagen and elastin and minimizing redness. Choose 10- or 20-minute treatment times; the brand suggests using the mask three to five times a week to see results. Reviewers also love that the third head strap helps to keep the mask in place while moving, making this device one of the best LED masks to use while working out or doing chores.
BEST FOR ACNE
Riki Loves Riki LED Silicone Patch
Designed specifically to spot-treat acne, Riki Loves Riki’s Riki Miracle LED patch uses red and blue lights to reduce inflammation and kill bacteria. All you need is six minutes, and the device turns off automatically when the treatment is done. We like that the travel-friendly device comes with a recharging battery case, too.
BEST CLINICAL-GRADE LASER DEVICE
Lyma Laser
While nothing can replace a pro treatment at a medical spa, the Lyma Laser is a close second. (Model Amber Valletta is a celebrity ambassador for the brand, and Hollywood facialist Joanna Czech regularly uses it on her celebrity clients.) According to the company, it’s the first FDA-cleared clinic-grade laser skin-care device that can reach the base laser of the skin, and it’s 100 percent more powerful than other LED tools. Clinical trials show that the Lyma noticeably improves face and body skin texture and elasticity, and targets signs of aging, scars, blemishes, pigmentation and redness. It’s effective in reducing the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, scars and blemishes with regular treatments ranging from 15 to 45 minutes per day for three months.
It boasts a two-hour battery life on a single charge and a 10-year lifespan. Lyma recommends using the device daily with its Oxygen Mist and Glide skin-care products; laser purchases include a free 30-day supply, and skin-care subscriptions are $149 per month.
BEST LED MASK UNDER $400
Omnilux Clear Face Mask
Paris Hilton told Who What Wear that she loves using Omnilux’s Contour Face mask in her morning and evening routines. For those looking to specifically target acne, Omnilux has another fan-favorite for this exact purpose: Omnilux Clear. This LED mask has passed FDA, TGA and CE regulations for treating acne and offers dermatologist-grade treatments from the comfort of your home by way of blue light that targets and kills acne bacteria and red light that aids in the production of new collagen while reducing inflammation. Recommended length of use: four 10-minute treatments for six weeks.
BEST MASK WITH NECK COLLAR
LED Esthetics Glotech Mask Pro
$609 $761 20% off
Customers have seen results in two weeks after using LED Esthetics’ Glotech Mask Pro for 10 minutes per day, six times per week. Cleared by the FDA for class II medical use (meaning the product is safe and effective for its intended use as marketed) the device features red, near infrared and blue light treatments that are clinically proven to visibly reduce the appearance of wrinkles and pigmentation, boost collagen production, enhance skin texture, minimize pore size and reduce or eliminate acne.
According to the company, Chrissy Teigen, January Jones, Madonna and Jessica Alba are among the stores who have shared their experiences using the LED mask on social media.
BEST LED NECK MASK
CurrentBody Skin LED Neck and Dec Perfector
While aging is beautiful, some of us may not be ready for the speed at which visible signs begin to show. In addition to fine lines and wrinkles appearing on the face, which the above LED face masks aid in treating and preventing, our neck also needs similar TLC. This is where CurrentBody’s Skin LED Neck and Dec Perfector steps in. (Kim Kardashian posted herself on Instagram using the brand’s LED face, neck and hand masks on Christmas and revealed that she “gave them as gifts this year.”)
This mask uses red and near-infrared light to reduce the appearance of wrinkles and promote firmer skin. To use, apply a serum of your choice, secure the mask on your neck and decolletage and wear for 10 minutes. (Letitia Wright and Naomi Watts have reportedly used the device.)
BEST LED MASK FOR DARK SPOTS
Therabody TheraFace Mask
Therabody’s latest and greatest skin-care tool, the TheraFace mask contains 648 medical-grade red, infrared and blue LED lights plus vibration therapy to help produce smoother, brighter and firmer skin after eight weeks of treatment. Following a 12-week study conducted by third-party company, participants noticed a range of improvements to their skin, including lightened dark spots.
It’s currently sold out at Therabody’s website and other retailers; however, the best deal on the TheraFace Mask is at Bloomingdale’s, which is offering $25 off every $150 spent.
BEST INVESTMENT LED MASK
Shani Darden by Déesse Pro LED Light Mask
Given that Hollywood aesthetician Shani Darden is a go-to for stars including Jessica Alba and Shay Mitchell, it’s no surprise that success follows any product that her name is attached to. The actresses, along with Kate Hudson and Kim Kardashian, have turned up on social media looking like members of the Jabbawockeez while wearing the bestselling Shani Darden by Déesse Pro LED mask.
Inspired by her iconic facials, Darden’s mask features dual-diode LEDs that deliver the highest dose of red, blue and near-infrared light therapy to support collagen production, reduce the appearance of wrinkles and blemishes and target pigmentation. Bonus: This mask also comes with a custom-designed neck attachment to target fine lines and wrinkles on the decolletage.
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