From Men's Health · Sean Zucker · · 2m
LED Face Masks for Men: 7 Best Tested for 30 Days
Men's Health tested 7 LED face masks for 30 days to see if they improve acne, wrinkles, and redness.
In brief
Men's Health tested 7 LED face masks for 30 days to see if they improve acne, wrinkles, and redness. Men's Health tested 7 LED face masks for 30 days and found Shark CryoGlow as best overall for acne, wrinkles, and redness. Originally reported by Men's Health.
What LED Face Masks Do
LED face masks use specific wavelengths of light to penetrate skin and trigger cellular changes.
“LED face masks combine the firming power of anti-aging products, the depuffing of eye cream, the energizing boost of moisturizers, and the breakout-fighting strength of acne washes”
Dermatologist Expertise
Dermatologists Dr. Hannah Kopelman and Dr. Brian Toy warn about LED mask quality and effectiveness variations.
“Dermatologist dr brian toy md warns that the market is flooded with led face masks that vary greatly in quality and effectiveness”
Best Overall LED Mask
Shark CryoGlow LED Face Mask offers four treatments for acne, wrinkles, redness, and eye puffiness.
“The better aging setting uses red and infrared light to reduce wrinkles and firm skin”
Sturdiest LED Mask
Dr. Dennis Gross DRx SpectraLite FaceWare Pro is sturdiest with rigid design and three-minute sessions.
“Dr. kopelman has been recommending this led mask to patients for years”
Best Massaging LED Mask
TheraFace Mask provides vibrational massage and red, blue, and infrared light therapy.
“After the very first time i used it, my skin felt softer, and my pores looked smaller”
Best LED Mask for Eyes
Lumin Luminator Eye Mask is cheapest and best for eye puffiness and dark circles.
“I naturally have darker circles, but after consistent daily use for about a week, i saw a noticeable difference in the brightness and overall alertness of my eye area”
Easiest to Clean LED Mask
FAQ 202 has flexible design and includes cleaning spray for sensitive skin.
“For anyone with sensitive or breakout-prone skin, keeping the mask clean is essential”
Best Value LED Mask
Qure Q-Rejuvalight Pro LED is under $400 with three-minute sessions for acne and aging.
“I'm also approaching 30 (yikes), so i've been using the red led light setting as well to help combat fine lines and reverse skin aging”
Best Fitting LED Mask
CurrentBody Skin LED Light Therapy Mask Series 2 molds to face contours and includes neck attachment.
“This mask offers the most flexibility, with a silicone design that easily molds to the contours of any face”
LED Treatment Types
Red light reduces wrinkles, blue light fights acne, near-infrared light promotes healing.
“Blue light is used to fight acne and reduce future breakouts”
Treatment Lengths
Sessions range from three to 25 minutes depending on the mask and skin concerns.
“Some are as long as 25 minutes, while others can be as short as three minutes”
FDA Clearance
All masks are FDA-cleared but not FDA-approved; no LED masks have FDA approval.
“Currently, no led face masks on the market have achieved fda approval”
How We Selected
Dermatologists and Men's Health testers evaluated masks for effectiveness and comfort over 30 days.
“We consulted with a panel of dermatologists on which devices were legit and which they recommend”
Cleaning Frequency
Clean LED masks after every use to prevent bacteria and oil buildup.
“If you don’t, bacteria, oil, and product residue can build up on the surface and transfer back onto your skin”
Skin Preparation
Use on freshly cleansed, dry skin; avoid photosensitizing products before treatment.
“Be sure to skip any products that might react to light”
In short
Men's Health tested 7 LED face masks for 30 days and found Shark CryoGlow as best overall for acne, wrinkles, and redness.
