The Best Red Light Therapy Masks of 2026, Scored on Measured Light and Real FDA Records
We scored 24 LED face masks, from $179 to $1,700, on how much light an independent tester measured at the skin, whether FDA's own records cover the exact mask being sold, and what each brand's studies actually show.
Best overall:HigherDOSE Red Light Face Mask ($349, 8.3/10). Tested at about 26 mW/cm², about half its advertised 50; cleared by exact model; publishes its study.
Skip: masks with no published irradiance, and “FDA cleared” claims FDA's records don't tie to the model. 4 masks failed our claim-gap test (TheraFace Mask, Qure Q-Rejuvalight Pro, Foreo FAQ 202, Hooga Face Mask; see the gap).
Caveats: all measurements come from one affiliate tester, Light Therapy Insiders. 5 of our top 10 are untested: they're scored at a class-typical output and can't be flagged for a claim gap.
Our #1 pick8.3/10
HigherDOSE Red Light Face Mask
About 26 mW/cm² at the skin, measured by a third-party tester[1], from a mask whose FDA clearance names the exact model (K241933)[23].
It publishes a study of the mask itself[114] and offers 120-day returns[115]. The catch: its website says 50 mW/cm², and the tester measured about half that.
How we score:Measured output 25%FDA record match 25%Wavelengths 15%Clinical proof for this mask 15%Eye safety & build 10%Coverage & comfort 10%Full methodology ↓
The Dr. Axe Red Light Score (0–10) is our editorial judgment, not a medical or safety grade. A mask that measures under half of its advertised output, or lacks a wavelength band it advertises, is capped at 6.0, flagged “Claim gap” and kept out of the top 10.
Know your light
What red, near-infrared and blue light can (and can't) do for skin
Masks shine red, near-infrared and sometimes blue light into your skin. The leading theory: your cells' mitochondria absorb red and near-infrared and make more energy, helping the cells that build collagen[95]. Blue targets acne. Here's what skin studies show.
Blue, 415–465 nmStays near the surface and pores; used for acne[88]. Can darken skin types III–IV[96].
Red, 630–660 nmAbsorbed in the skin, where collagen is made; used for wrinkles[95].
Near-infrared, 810–850 nmInvisible, and reaches deeper[95]. Your eyes won't blink at it[104].
of home-mask users vs people using a look-alike placebo mask improved at least one crow's-feet grade after 12 weeks (9 minutes, 5 times a week; 59 people). Users' own ratings didn't differ, and the maker paid.
in inflamed acne spots with at-home red or blue LED devices than control, pooled from 5 trials (6 trials, 216 people reviewed). Cochrane still calls high-quality evidence lacking.
at most, compared with before treatment, after 8 sessions of 633 and 830 nm LEDs in a placebo-controlled trial of 76 people, with more collagen on biopsy. In a 90-person amber LED study, biopsies from 10 showed collagen up 28%. Both used clinic devices.
is the range one tester measured across 12 masks, a 140-fold spread, and price didn't predict it. A 2026 lab study of four masks also found “pronounced variability.”
LED skin studies checked the dose they delivered; 37% were sponsored by the maker. We found no pooled analysis for wrinkles, and in one acne trial 21 of 22 people said their acne flared again within 8 weeks of stopping.
PLoS One, 2025; Cochrane, 2016
Check any mask's FDA record
A real clearance has a K-number, and FDA's device database (GUDID) often names the model it covers. Search the brand or K-number; product code OHS means wrinkles and OLP means acne[72][70]. “FDA registered” is paperwork, not a review[77].
Start make-up free, as the Dior mask trial required, and wash off sunscreen[86]. Skip retinoids and other photosensitizers before a session; one FDA report describes blisters after a mask over tretinoin[75].
Use the timer and don't stack sessions. The placebo-controlled mask trial used 9 minutes, 5 times a week[83]; the Dior trial used 12 minutes twice a week[86]. Judge at 8 to 12 weeks.
Use the goggles or shields and keep your eyes closed, especially with blue. FDA's draft guidance calls for eyewear when there's a risk[78]; one woman who used a blue mask with open eyes developed retinal damage[100].
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What each mask is proven to deliver
“Output” is the tester's average at the skin in mW/cm²; “Vs. claim” is that as a share of the advertised figure (or the FDA summary's).
Score = the Dr. Axe Red Light Score, 0–10. Measuring under half the advertised output caps a score at 6.0. Full methodology ↓
Verified Matches the record, or in the box.Third-party tester (affiliate) Light Therapy Insiders (affiliate).Maker's data or partial Brand's claim, add-on or partial match.No data Nothing published.Fails or contradicts Under half the claim, missing or mismatched.
†On the highest of three settings; the default low setting measured about 3.3. *Read directly over the LEDs. “Exact” means FDA's records tie the clearance to the model sold. Shaded rows are masks outside our top 10.
Full reviews
The 10 best red light therapy masks, ranked
Each review lists the proof behind its key numbers and how it fits your face and routine. One model per product line; siblings like Omnilux Clear and Omnilux Men appear in the guides below.
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$349Not a sale price. 120-day money-back guarantee, return shipping covered.
8 of 15[1]tester's zone-coverage score; lips, chin and jaw get little light
−11.41%[114]expert-graded wrinkles at 8 weeks, 28 women, no comparison group
The best combination of measured light and paperwork we found. Light Therapy Insiders measured about 15.6 J/cm² in the default 10-minute session, which works out to about 26 mW/cm²[1], and FDA clearance K241933 names this exact mask, model MK66-L, for full-face wrinkles[23][116]. It's one of only three brands in our top 10 that publishes a study of its mask: 28 women aged 45 to 65 used it four times a week for 8 weeks, and expert grading found fine lines and wrinkles 11.41% lower, with no comparison group[114]. The catch is the headline: HigherDOSE advertises 50 mW/cm² (26 red plus 24 near-infrared), which matches the red 20 and “infrared red” 30 in its FDA summary, and the tester measured about half that[113][23][1]. Coverage is the other weak spot: the tester scored it 8 of 15, with little light on the lips, chin and jaw, which costs it on coverage[1]. Red and near-infrared only, with goggles in the box and a corded controller.
Best forWrinkles and firmness from a tested mask whose clearance names the exact model; a long return window
Skip ifYou want blue light for breakouts, or more LED coverage
Session & schedule10 or 20 minutes; the study used 10 minutes, 4 times a week for 8 weeks
CoverageFace only; 66 dual-chip LEDs (132 diodes); zone coverage 8 of 15 (tester); the Neck Enhancer is $349 more
Eye protectionGoggles in the box; no blue light
Power & buildFlexible silicone with straps; rechargeable controller on a cord
Warranty & returns1 year (per the tester); 120-day money-back, return shipping covered
Wavelengths: 630 · 830 nm (confirmed by the tester)FDA: Cleared: K241933 names this mask (MK66-L)
See score breakdown & sources
Measured output8.2
FDA record match10.0
Wavelengths10.0
Clinical proof for this mask5.0
Eye safety & build10.0
Coverage & comfort4.5
Output scored from the tester's 26 mW/cm²; that's 52% of its advertised figure (50 mW/cm²). FDA record base 10. Coverage −1.5: the tester scored its zone coverage 8 of 15 or lower.
Independent testerLight Therapy Insiders (Alex Fergus). HigherDOSE mask review (Nov. 8, 2025): about 15.6 J/cm² in the 10-minute default session [about 26 mW/cm², our calculation]; 630 and 830 nm confirmed; zone coverage 8 of 15 (lips, chin and jaw under-lit); corded controller; 1-year warranty, 120-day returns. Affiliate discount code. Open source · [1]
Public record / studyFDA 510(k) K241933: HIGHERDOSE Red and Infrared Light Mask (MK66-L), applicant Shenzhen Kaiyan (Sept. 27, 2024), full-face wrinkles; irradiance table: “Red 20mw/cm², Infrared Red: 30mw/cm²” (doses “Red 12, Infrared Red: 18 J/cm²”); IEC 62471 testing. Open source · [23]
Maker's dataHigherDOSE. Intertek test report 230808105GZU-001 (Oct. 11, 2023; models MK66-L mask and ZLD-75W neck; manufacturer Shenzhen Kaiyan). A test report, not an ETL listing. Open source · [116]
Maker's dataHigherDOSE. Red Light Face Mask page ($349; “Total Irradiance: 50mw/Cm2” = 630 nm 26 + 830 nm 24; 66 dual-core LEDs; goggles and corded controller in the box; “FDA-cleared”). Open source · [113]
Maker's dataHigherDOSE. Clinical study summary (Validated Claim Support, Oct. 2024): 28 women completed, age 45–65, 4× a week for 8 weeks, one group with no comparison; expert-graded fine lines and wrinkles −11.41% at week 8. Open source · [114]
26 mW/cm²[3]measured directly over its red and near-infrared LEDs (tester)
87%[119][3]of its 30 mW/cm² red + near-infrared figure
K250581[25]clearance naming this mask for wrinkles and acne
Pass[25]IEC 62471 eye-safety test in its FDA summary
Strong measured output, a matching clearance and blue light for breakouts. Light Therapy Insiders measured 26 mW/cm² (15.6 J/cm² in 10 minutes), taking the reading directly over the red and near-infrared LEDs, so the average across your face is likely lower[3]. FDA's 2025 clearance K250581 names this mask, model KALA-01, for full-face wrinkles and for acne, and its summary reports an IEC 62471 eye-safety pass[25]. The tester found gaps in coverage under the eyes and along the jaw, and measured the blue at 460 nm[3]. Kala's page lists red at 630 nm in its specs but 660 nm in its FAQ, and says Kala devices deliver “2x the light strength” of typical home devices[119]; its FDA summary lists 30 mW/cm², the same as the device it was compared with[25]. Goggles are in the box, and Health Canada licenses it too[82].
Best forWrinkles plus occasional breakouts, from a tested mask with an exact-model clearance
Skip ifYou want even coverage under the eyes and along the jaw
CoverageFace only; 66 triple-chip LEDs (198 chips); gaps under the eyes and jaw (tester); Neck Rejuvenator $399.99
Eye protectionGoggles in the box
Power & buildSilicone; corded to a battery controller
Warranty & returns2 years; 30-day money-back
Wavelengths: 630 · 830 · 465 nm (the FAQ also says 660)FDA: Cleared: K250581 names this mask (KALA-01)
See score breakdown & sources
Measured output8.2
FDA record match10.0
Wavelengths9.0
Clinical proof for this mask3.0
Eye safety & build10.0
Coverage & comfort5.5
Output scored from the tester's 26 mW/cm²; that's 87% of its advertised figure (30 mW/cm²). FDA record base 10. Coverage −1.5: the tester scored its zone coverage 8 of 15 or lower. Wavelengths −1 for a contradicted listed wavelength.
Independent testerLight Therapy Insiders (Alex Fergus). Kala mask review (July 21, 2025): 26 mW/cm² measured directly over the red and near-infrared LEDs; blue at 460 nm; coverage gaps around the jaw and under the eyes. Affiliate. Open source · [3]
Maker's dataKala Therapy. Red Light Face Mask U.S. page ($399.99; “Max. output optical power density: Red: 20 mW/cm², Near-Infrared: 10 mW/cm², Blue: 10 mW/cm²”; FAQ mentions “Red (660nm)”; goggles in the box; 2-year warranty; 30-day money-back; “2x the light strength of typical at-home devices”). Open source · [119]
Public record / studyFDA 510(k) K250581: KALA Red Light Face Mask (KALA-01), applicant Shenzhen Kaiyan (May 30, 2025): red + near-infrared for full-face wrinkles, blue for acne; 20 + 10 mW/cm²; IEC 62471 pass; “Clinical testing was not needed.” Open source · [25]
Licence / certificateHealth Canada Medical Devices Active Licence Listing, licence 114160 (Kala Therapy, KALA-01, Oct. 20, 2025) and 111403 (Shenzhen Kaiyan). Open source · [82]
TN19G[55][26]model number FDA's device database ties to clearance K191629
132[4]LED chips, tied for the fewest in our top 10
The closest match between label, measurement and FDA record. Light Therapy Insiders measured 16 J/cm² in the fixed 10-minute session, about 26.7 mW/cm² and 89% of the ~30 mW/cm² Omnilux states, at 630 and 830 nm[4][120]. FDA's device database ties this model (TN19G) to clearance K191629 for full-face wrinkles; the same device is also sold as Déesse Pro Express, faceLITE and at least three other names[55][26]. Two things hold it back. Only 132 LED chips cover the face. And its “Clinical proof” block shows 96% of users saying their skin felt firmer, next to a citation of an acne study of a different Omnilux mask[120], so we take a point off; the Contour's own study summary sits behind a login. No blue light; Omnilux says no eye protection is needed and sells eyewear separately.
Best forAnti-aging with a mask whose output, label and FDA record line up
Skip ifYou want acne light, neck coverage in one device, or a free return
Power & buildFlexible silicone; battery in a corded controller that can't run while charging
Warranty & returns2 years; 30-day returns with a $15 return fee
Wavelengths: 630 · 830 nm (sold as 633/830)FDA: Cleared: K191629 (GUDID ties model TN19G)
See score breakdown & sources
Measured output8.3
FDA record match10.0
Wavelengths10.0
Clinical proof for this mask2.0
Eye safety & build8.5
Coverage & comfort6.0
Output scored from the tester's 26.7 mW/cm²; that's 89% of its advertised figure (30 mW/cm²). FDA record base 10. Clinical proof −1 for misattributing a study.
Maker's dataOmnilux. Contour Face page ($395; “~30mW/cm2”; “FDA-cleared”; “Clinical proof” block of 96%/96%/95% user-perception figures shown with an acne study of a different device). Open source · [120]
Public record / studyFDA 510(k) K191629: faceLITE, applicant Ismart (Sept. 12, 2019), full-face wrinkles; 630/830 nm, 30 mW/cm², 600 s; “clinical data is not required.” Open source · [26]
Public record / studyFDA GUDID device records for model TN19G, catalog 111B (K191629): Omnilux Contour FACE, faceLITE USA, Deesse Pro Express, Dp Dermaceuticals, Kandyway, Skinlite. Open source · [55]
Public record / studyFDA registration and listing under K191629: I-SMART (the clearance holder and maker) lists Omnilux Contour, Omnilux Mens, Deesse Pro Express, ELEMIS Red Light Mask and others. Open source · [47]
Maker's dataOmnilux. Contour instructions for use (controller holds the battery; can't run while charging; contraindications). Open source · [121]
Maker's dataOmnilux. Returns policy: LED devices 30 days (Clear 45 days); $15 return fee on LED devices; 2-year warranty. Open source · [122]
The best-documented hands-free mask that nobody has measured yet. FDA's device database ties this exact model (FW312) to clearance K242796, which covers red and near-infrared for fine lines and wrinkles and red, blue and near-infrared for acne, and whose summary lists 128 mW/cm² per routine[28][58]. That's far above any mask that has been tested, and with no independent test we score its output at our class-typical 6.0. It's a rigid, battery-powered mask with 480 LEDs, built-in eye shields and clip-on pads that cool the under-eye area. Shark's results (for example, fine lines 24% less visible in a 12-week, 60-person study) aren't published, and the FW312 page also footnotes results from the older FW300[125][92]. Shark cites retail data calling it the No. 1 facial skincare device in the U.S.[125].
Best forHands-free sessions for wrinkles and acne from an exact-model clearance
Skip ifYou want independently measured output or published results
Power & buildRigid shell, 1.5 lb, battery with a remote
Warranty & returns2-year limited warranty; 60-day money-back on select products
Wavelengths: 630 · 830 · 415 nmFDA: Cleared: K242796 (GUDID ties model FW312)
See score breakdown & sources
Measured output6.0
FDA record match10.0
Wavelengths10.0
Clinical proof for this mask3.0
Eye safety & build10.0
Coverage & comfort8.0
No independent measurement, so output scores a class-typical 6.0. FDA record base 10.
Public record / studyFDA 510(k) K242796: CryoGlow (FW3XXXX), SharkNinja (Nov. 27, 2024): red + infrared for fine lines and wrinkles; red, blue + infrared for acne; “Total mode = 128 mW/cm²”; built-in silicone eye shields; bench testing and a usability study, no clinical efficacy testing. Open source · [28]
Public record / studyFDA GUDID: Shark CryoGlow, model FW312, tied to K242796. Open source · [58]
Maker's dataSharkNinja. CryoGlow FW312 page ($349.99; routines of 4–8 minutes; 12-week study claims; “FW300 Results”; 2-year limited warranty; 60-day money-back on select products; “Ranked the #1 Skincare Facial Device in the US,” citing Circana). Open source · [125]
Public record / studySpongberg CV, et al. What to Look for in Red Light Therapy: A Product Guide Backed by Science. Cureus, 2026 (Shark CryoGlow and CurrentBody Series 2: “Clinical study not publicly available”). Open source · [92]
The fastest routine here, with a label that matches its FDA record. Solawave's page lists 65 mW/cm², 320 LEDs and 11.7 J/cm² in 3 minutes[126], and the December 2025 clearance for this model (PH-m03, made by Shenzhen Goodwind) gives the same total: 25 amber (605 nm), 14 red (630), 18 deep red (660) and 8 near-infrared (830) mW/cm²[29]. So most of that light is amber and red, and only 8 is near-infrared. No one has measured it independently, so output scores class-typical. Goggles are in the box, and returns are allowed for 60 days even if used. A 2026 case report described a woman who developed angle closure in both eyes while using a Solawave mask without eye protection; it's a single case, and the authors called it plausible that the mask contributed (see eye safety below)[101].
Best forShort 3-minute sessions and an easy return window
Skip ifYou want near-infrared to be most of the light, or an independent measurement
No independent measurement, so output scores a class-typical 6.0. FDA record base 10.
Public record / studyFDA 510(k) K252983: Wrinkle Retreat Pro Light Therapy Face Mask (PH-m03), Shenzhen Goodwind (Dec. 17, 2025): 605 nm 25, 630 nm 14, 660 nm 18, 830 nm 8 mW/cm² (±20%); 320 LEDs; 3 minutes. Open source · [29]
Maker's dataSolawave. Wrinkle Retreat Pro page ($399 sale, $499 list; 65 mW/cm²; 320 LEDs; 11.7 J/cm² per 3 minutes; protective goggles in the box; 1-year warranty; 60-day returns). Open source · [126]
Public record / studyLabkovich M, et al. A rare acute presentation of simultaneous bilateral angle closure in a patient using a red light therapy mask (one case; Solawave mask; no eye protection; full recovery). Am J Ophthalmol Case Rep, 2026. Open source · [101]
A cordless five-mode mask made for Sunlighten under its maker's clearance. The manual gives the model as FCM910, “Manufactured for Sunlighten,” and says it's “cleared by the FDA under the trade name LED Light Therapy Mask”; clearance K251588, held by Shenzhen Fittop, names FCM910, and FDA's device database ties that model to it[168][170][172]. It's cleared for full-face wrinkles (red plus near-infrared, and yellow plus near-infrared) and mild to moderate acne (blue); the green “relaxation” mode isn't cleared, and Sunlighten says it comes “without clinical skin claims”[170][167]. Its FDA summary lists red at 25 plus near-infrared at 10 mW/cm² on high, the 35 the page advertises; the page's spec table says 20 to 40, within the clearance's ±20% tolerance[170][168][167]. No one has measured it independently, so output scores class-typical. It starts in an 8-minute Auto mode locked at the low setting, and the page's FAQ explainer cites 660 and 850 nm rather than this mask's 630 and 880[168][167]. Its 510(k) testing was non-clinical, and the page's “third-party clinical studies” link goes to research on other masks[170][169].
Best forCordless sessions for wrinkles and breakouts, with an eye mask in the box
Skip ifYou want independently measured output, a published study of the mask, or neck coverage
Session & scheduleAuto 8 minutes at low (the default); other modes 3 minutes at three levels
CoverageFace only; 416 LEDs; no neck piece
Eye protectionBlackout eye mask in the box; tinted visor
Power & buildCordless; the controller attaches to the mask; 1,000 mAh; 1.1 lb
Warranty & returns1-year limited warranty
Wavelengths: 630 · 880 nm, plus 415, 590 and 520 nmFDA: Cleared: K251588 names model FCM910 (maker Shenzhen Fittop); GUDID ties it
See score breakdown & sources
Measured output6.0
FDA record match10.0
Wavelengths10.0
Clinical proof for this mask3.0
Eye safety & build10.0
Coverage & comfort8.0
No independent measurement, so output scores a class-typical 6.0. FDA record base 10.
Public record / studyFDA 510(k) K251588: LED Light Therapy Mask (FCM902, FCM905, FCM906, FCM908, 11-001-RBMASK, FCM910), Shenzhen Fittop Health Technology (Aug. 21, 2025): FCM910 red + infrared and yellow + infrared for full-face wrinkles, blue for mild to moderate inflammatory acne; 630/880/415/590/520 nm; eye shield; IEC 62471; non-clinical testing only. Open source · [170]
Public record / studyFDA GUDID: DI 06933917000846, brand “Fittop,” model FCM910, tied to K251588 (product codes OHS, OLP, ILY). Open source · [172]
Public record / studyFDA registration and listing under K251588: Shenzhen Fittop (manufacturer) lists the LED Light Therapy Mask models, including FCM910. Open source · [171]
Maker's dataSunlighten. RED Light Therapy Mask user manual (Sept. 2025): model FCM910, “Manufactured for Sunlighten, LLC”; “marketed as the RED Light Therapy Mask, cleared by the FDA under the trade name LED Light Therapy Mask”; package includes a blackout eye mask; starts in Auto mode (8 minutes, low level); rated output ±20%: red 15/20/25 + near-infrared 10, blue 15/20/25, yellow 5/7/10 + near-infrared 10, green 3/4/5 mW/cm². Open source · [168]
Maker's dataSunlighten. RED Light Therapy Mask page (checked Sept. 27, 2026: $529 sale, $639 regular; “FDA 510(k) cleared”; “416 high-energy LEDs for highest irradiance-35mW/cm2”; spec table “Irradiance: 20 – 40mW/cm2”; red 630, near-infrared 880, blue 415, yellow 590, green 520 nm; 5 modes, Auto about 8 minutes, others about 3; 3 intensity levels; cordless, 1,000 mAh; 1.1 lb; 1-year limited warranty; green “without clinical skin claims”; its FAQ's general explainer cites “Red light (660nm)” and “Near infrared (850nm)”). Open source · [167]
Maker's dataSunlighten. Light science research library, linked from the mask page's “third-party clinical studies”: summaries of published studies, including masks from other makers. Open source · [169]
A premium, cordless mask with a clearance in its own name. K213184, applied for by MZ Skin and made by iSMART (which also makes the Omnilux Contour), covers red plus blue for mild-to-moderate acne and red plus near-infrared for full-face wrinkles, and FDA's device database ties it to this model[30][60]. Its summary lists 18 red plus 11 near-infrared, 29 mW/cm², in wrinkle mode and 44 in acne mode. No one has measured it independently. Eye protection is built in, and MZ Skin lists epilepsy among its contraindications. Its “100%” results come from 21 women rating their own skin[129], and at $950 it costs more than twice as much as masks with similar FDA-listed output.
Best forCordless, eyes-protected sessions for wrinkles and breakouts
Skip ifPrice matters: similar cleared output costs less than half as much
2 J/cm²[2]at the default low setting, too little per the tester
K250830[24][64]names this mask, but FDA's device entry describes different LEDs
The most measured light per dollar in our top 10, once you turn it up. Light Therapy Insiders measured 16 J/cm² in a 10-minute session on high, about 26.7 mW/cm² and 89% of the 30 mW/cm² Block Blue Light lists, and confirmed peaks at 595, 630, 815 and 830 nm[2][118]. Two cautions from the same test: the mask ships set to low, which delivered only 2 J/cm² (medium gave 6.5), and the near-infrared “almost vanishes” when all wavelengths run together, so run near-infrared on its own. Block Blue Light doesn't mention FDA on the mask's page, yet FDA's records list “BBL-FACEMASK” by name under a 2025 clearance held by its maker, Shenzhen Sungrow (K250830)[24][50]. But FDA's device-database entry for that model describes 660, 415, 590 and 850 nm LEDs and a built-in eye shield, while Block Blue Light's page lists 590, 630, 810 and 830 nm and no blue, and doesn't list eye protection in the box. So it scores 7 on FDA record[64][118]. FDA posted only the clearance's letter and indications, so we can't check its technical summary. We score masks at their highest setting; at the default it would measure a fraction of that.
Best forThe most measured light for the money, for people who'll use medium or high
Skip ifYou want a mask that works at its default setting, or eye protection listed in the box
Wavelengths: 590 · 630 · 810 · 830 nm (confirmed by the tester)FDA: K250830 names BBL-FACEMASK, but FDA's device entry describes different LEDs; no FDA claim on the page
See score breakdown & sources
Measured output8.3
FDA record match7.0
Wavelengths10.0
Clinical proof for this mask3.0
Eye safety & build7.5
Coverage & comfort8.0
Output scored from the tester's 26.7 mW/cm²; that's 89% of its advertised figure (30 mW/cm²). FDA record base 7.
Independent testerLight Therapy Insiders (Alex Fergus). Block Blue Light mask review (Aug. 26, 2025): 2 J/cm² (low, the default), 6.5 (medium) and 16 J/cm² (high) per 10 minutes [about 3.3, 10.8 and 26.7 mW/cm², our calculation]; peaks 595, 630, 815 and 830 nm; near-infrared “almost vanishes” in combined mode. Affiliate. Open source · [2]
Maker's dataBlock Blue Light. Red Light Therapy Face Mask page ($349.95; “Irradiance (Spectromter): 30mw/cm2”; 590/630/810/830 nm; 488 chips; 220 g; 2-year warranty; 30-day returns; no FDA claim). Open source · [118]
Public record / studyFDA 510(k) K250830: LED Light Therapy Mask (models incl. BBL-FACEMASK), applicant Shenzhen Sungrow LED Technology (June 9, 2025), wrinkles and acne; the posted PDF has the letter and indications only. Open source · [24]
Public record / studyFDA registration and listing under K250830: BlockBlueLight Limited and Shenzhen Sungrow list the model range including BBL-FACEMASK. Open source · [50]
Public record / studyFDA GUDID: model BBL-FACEMASK (Shenzhen Sungrow; published Aug. 13, 2025), tied to K250830. Device description: LEDs “in the red (660nm±10nm), blue (415nm±10nm), yellow (590nm±10nm) and infrared (850nm±10nm) spectrum” and a “protective eye-shield.” Open source · [64]
Licence / certificateHealth Canada Medical Devices Active Licence Listing, licence 113279 (Shenzhen Sungrow LED Technology): models include ROUGE MASK, ROUGE MASK COMBO and ROUGE MASK ELITE, and BBL-FACEMASK. Open source · [81]
Matched[7]the mask's own quality-control readings, per the tester
−6.36%[132]wrinkle grading at 56 days in its own study (31 women, no control)
The most openly documented mask, with the lowest measured output in our top 10. CurrentBody publishes full reports of two studies it paid for: in Eurofins' 56-day study of 31 women, clinical wrinkle grading fell 6.36% and firmness improved, with no comparison group[132]; SGS reported similar changes in 35 adults[133]. Light Therapy Insiders measured 18.5 mW/cm² (11.2 J/cm² in 10 minutes), 62% of the 30 mW/cm² CurrentBody lists, and found it matched the readings stored on the mask's own quality-control chip[7][130]. The clearance for this mask (K250966) describes 110 red and 110 near-infrared LEDs; the mask sold today also has 16 deep near-infrared (1072 nm) LEDs the clearance doesn't list, so it scores 7 on FDA record[31]. Returns: 30 days if new and unused, or a full refund within 14 days if a patch test shows a skin reaction[131][130].
Best forPeople who want to read the study before they buy
Eye protectionOptional eye inserts in the box; no blue light
Power & buildSemi-soft silicone with a chin strap; clip-on corded controller
Warranty & returns2 years; 30 days if unused; 14-day refund if a patch test shows a reaction
Wavelengths: 633 · 830 · 1072 nmFDA: Cleared: K250966 (Series 2, MK-90H), which doesn't list the 1072 nm LEDs
See score breakdown & sources
Measured output6.6
FDA record match7.0
Wavelengths10.0
Clinical proof for this mask5.0
Eye safety & build9.5
Coverage & comfort7.0
Output scored from the tester's 18.5 mW/cm²; that's 62% of its advertised figure (30 mW/cm²). FDA record base 7.
Independent testerLight Therapy Insiders (Alex Fergus). CurrentBody Series 2 review (Aug. 5, 2025): 18.5 mW/cm² average, 11.2 J/cm² per 10 minutes; matched the mask's own NFC quality-control data; 110 bulbs. Free unit; affiliate. Open source · [7]
Maker's dataCurrentBody. Series 2 page ($469.99; “110 red, 110 near-infrared, 16 deep near-infrared”; “Power Density: 30mw/cm²”; “236 LED BULBS”; eye inserts in the box; patch-test note: return within 14 days for a full refund if skin reacts). Open source · [130]
Public record / studyFDA 510(k) K250966: CurrentBody Skin LED Light Therapy Mask Series 2 (MK-90H), Shenzhen Kaiyan (June 25, 2025): 110 × 633 nm and 110 × 830 nm LEDs; 30 mW/cm²; 18 J/cm² per treatment; “Clinical testing is not needed.” Open source · [31]
Public record / studyFDA registration and listing under K221946: The Beauty Tech Group lists “CURRENTBODY SKIN LED Light Therapy Mask series 2” and the 4-in-1 under this older red/near-infrared clearance. Open source · [52]
Maker's dataEurofins study for CurrentBody (2025, report AAB22715): no comparison group; 31 women 41–55; 56 days; wrinkle grading −6.36%. Open source · [132]
Maker's dataSGS-CSTC study for CurrentBody (2024): 35 adults, 56 days, compared with before treatment; ITA° +26.83% and R7 +57.09% at day 56 (ITA° +16.73% and R7 +29.89% at day 28). Open source · [133]
Maker's dataCurrentBody. U.S. refund policy (30 days, new and unused; 2-year warranty). Open source · [131]
The newer, cheaper TheraFace, with the biggest study of any mask. Therabody's 12-week study, registered as NCT07054710 and run by Eurofins, enrolled 115 people and analyzed 104 with no comparison group; Therabody reports radiance up 25.4%, firmness up about 14%, fine lines down 4.0%, and no significant change in wrinkle depth[139][140]. No results are posted on ClinicalTrials.gov. The Glo has no 510(k) of its own: Therabody lists it under the original TheraFace Mask's clearance (K230293), which describes 648 LEDs and 3-minute modes, not the Glo's 504 LEDs and 4-minute modes[49][34]. It hasn't been independently measured, and the original TheraFace Mask measured only 27% of its FDA-listed output (see below)[9]. Cordless, with a removable eye shield and scalp vibration[138].
Best forCordless, eye-shielded sessions from a brand that publishes its study design
Skip ifYou want a clearance that describes this model, or measured output
Wavelengths: 633 · 830 · 415 nmFDA: Listed under K230293 (the original TheraFace Mask); no 510(k) of its own
See score breakdown & sources
Measured output6.0
FDA record match7.0
Wavelengths10.0
Clinical proof for this mask5.0
Eye safety & build9.0
Coverage & comfort8.0
No independent measurement, so output scores a class-typical 6.0. FDA record base 7.
Maker's dataTherabody. The clinical findings behind TheraFace Mask Glo (single group, 104 analyzed, 12 weeks; fine lines −4.0%; wrinkle depth not significant). Open source · [139]
Public record / studyClinicalTrials.gov NCT07054710 (Therabody; Eurofins CRL; one group with no comparison; 115 enrolled; no results posted). Open source · [140]
Public record / studyFDA registration and listing under K230293: Therabody lists TheraFace Mask and TheraFace Mask Glo. Open source · [49]
Public record / studyFDA 510(k) K230293: TheraFace Mask, Therabody (June 9, 2023): 648 LEDs; red 73 ± 5 mW/cm² (red + infrared listed as 73 ± 5 / 55 ± 5); 3 minutes per mode; “There were no clinical studies performed.” Open source · [34]
Independent testerLight Therapy Insiders (Alex Fergus). TheraFace Mask review (July 29, 2025): 7 J/cm² over the first 6 minutes [about 19.4 mW/cm², our calculation]; blue measured at 430 nm; the shell floats off the face. Complimentary unit; affiliate. Open source · [9]
A mask has no bulbs or filters to replace, so the price is nearly the whole cost. The fairest comparison is dollars per mW/cm² of light an independent tester measured at the skin. Shorter bars mean more light for your money.
Measured by the third-party testerClaim-gap mask (measured under half its claim, or missing its near-infrared)Striped: our estimateScale: $0–$100 per mW/cm²
Hooga Face MaskClaim gap$179≈$7per mW/cm²$179 ÷ about 24 mW/cm² (our estimate: the tester measured 12 on the lowest setting and says the highest doubles it)[12]
Block Blue Light Mask#8 · $349.95$13per mW/cm²$349.95 ÷ 26.7 mW/cm² measured by the tester[2]
HigherDOSE#1 · $349$13per mW/cm²$349 ÷ 26 mW/cm² measured by the tester[1]
Omnilux Men$395$14per mW/cm²$395 ÷ 28.3 mW/cm² measured by the tester[5]
Omnilux Contour#3 · $395$15per mW/cm²$395 ÷ 26.7 mW/cm² measured by the tester[4]
Kala Mask#2 · $399.99$15per mW/cm²$399.99 ÷ 26 mW/cm² measured by the tester[3]
Project E LumaLux$369$17per mW/cm²$369 ÷ 21.1 mW/cm² measured by the tester[14]
CurrentBody Series 2#9 · $469.99$25per mW/cm²$469.99 ÷ 18.5 mW/cm² measured by the tester[7]
TheraFace MaskClaim gap$649.99$34per mW/cm²$649.99 ÷ 19.4 mW/cm² measured by the tester[9]
Qure Q-Rejuvalight ProClaim gap$399$50per mW/cm²$399 ÷ 8 mW/cm² measured by the tester[10]
MitoGLOW$499$88per mW/cm²$499 ÷ 5.7 mW/cm² measured by the tester[13]
Foreo FAQ 202Claim gap$799off the scale$3,995per mW/cm²$799 ÷ 0.2 mW/cm² measured by the tester[11]
Not independently tested (no value figure)
Rouge Elite Mask $299Bon Charge Mask $349Shark CryoGlow $349.99TheraFace Mask Glo $379.99Omnilux Clear $395Solawave Pro $399DRx FaceWare Pro $455Sunlighten RED Mask $529CurrentBody Series 3 $569.99Celluma MYSTIQUE $895MZ Skin LightMAX 2.0 $950Déesse PRO $1,700
Price per mW/cm² = today's price ÷ the tester's average irradiance at the skin. Hooga's figure is our estimate for its highest setting. Block Blue Light is shown at its highest setting; Kala's reading was taken directly over its LEDs, which tends to read high, so its true cost per mW/cm² is probably a little higher. Foreo's 0.2 mW/cm² works out to about $3,995 per mW/cm²[11]. Prices are from each brand's U.S. store on Sept. 26, 2026.
Claims, measured
What mask brands claim vs. what the tester measured
Each row shows the irradiance a brand advertises (hollow ring), the figure in the mask's own FDA summary where it's different (diamond) and what the tester measured at the skin (filled dot; dashed if it's our estimate). The percentage is the measurement as a share of the advertised figure, or the FDA figure when the page gives none; under half (left of the dashed line) is a claim gap.
Advertised vs. measured irradiance
Advertised on the brand's pageIn its own FDA 510(k) summaryMeasured by the testerHalf of the judged figure
01020304050607080mW/cm²
Masks in our top 10
#1HigherDOSE[1][113][23]Website 50; FDA table: red 20, “infrared red” 3052%26 of 50
#2Kala Mask[3][119]Read directly over the LEDs87%26 of 30
#3Omnilux Contour[4][120]“~30” on the page89%26.7 of 30
#8Block Blue Light Mask[2][118]Highest setting; about 3.3 at the default89%26.7 of 30
#9CurrentBody Series 2[7][130][31]Matched its own quality-control chip62%18.5 of 30
Other masks
Omnilux Men[5][123]~30 is Omnilux's Contour figure; the meter can't read 1072 nm94%28.3 of 30
Project E LumaLux[14][148]Its 510(k) describes a different light engine70%21.1 of 30
Hooga Face Mask[12][156]Highest setting, our estimate from the tester's 12 at lowest48%24 of 50
MitoGLOW[13][146]Maker states 3 J/cm² per 10 minutes114%5.7 of 5
TheraFace Mask[9][34]No figure on its page; FDA summary 73 for red27%19.4 of 73
Qure Q-Rejuvalight Pro[10][35]No figure on its page; FDA summary 7011%8 of 70
Foreo FAQ 202[11][145]No figure published; near-infrared not detectedNo NIR0.2 mW/cm²
Measurements are Light Therapy Insiders' averages at the skin, most given as a dose per session that we converted (mW/cm² = J/cm² × 1,000 ÷ seconds)[15]. We score masks with intensity levels at their highest setting, which is what brands advertise. The tester is paid as an affiliate by most of these brands and received many units free[6]; he added an integrating sphere in September 2026 and has used it to check one mask's wavelengths, but his mask output figures still come from the handheld spectrometer[17][8]. HigherDOSE (52%) and Hooga (48%, from our estimate) both sit within 2 points of the line. Foreo publishes no irradiance, so its claim gap rests on the near-infrared it advertises and the tester couldn't find[145][11].
The FDA record
What the mask says vs. what FDA's records say
We looked up every mask in FDA's 510(k), registration and device (GUDID) databases on Sept. 26, 2026 (openFDA's data was current to Sept. 14, and its GUDID data to Sept. 2). “Cleared” only tells you FDA agreed a device is similar to one already sold, for specific uses. Here's who holds each clearance, whether it covers the mask you'd buy, and what it's actually cleared for.
Clearance check, mask by mask
11of 24 masks have a clearance FDA's records tie to the model sold
7have a clearance for other hardware, another model or another company's device, or one we couldn't confirm is the version sold[48][49][64][65]
6have no FDA record, one that describes a different device, or none tied to the model
42wrinkle-device clearances in 2025 alone, of 163 since 2008[71]
MaskWhat the page saysFDA record · holderMatchCleared for vs. sold for
Cleared forRed/NIR/1072 mode: heating and minor pain; wrinkles via amber + NIR; skin types I–IVSold forAnti-aging in the red/NIR/1072 mode“All skin types”
No FDA claim (boilerplate: statements not evaluated)[156]
None found
No record
Cleared for—Sold forWrinkles
“Collagen claim” flags pages that promise collagen or elastin production. In 2018 Quasar Bio-Tech recalled the packaging and manuals of one light device because it “did not receive FDA clearance for claims of collagen/elastin production”[73]. Nearly every mask makes such a claim, so we flag it here but don't score it. Shenzhen Kaiyan holds the clearances for HigherDOSE, Kala and CurrentBody Series 2[23][25][31] and is listed as a maker of several other masks here.
Dose, measured
How long each mask takes to deliver a studied dose
Dose is irradiance times time: minutes = J/cm² × 1,000 ÷ mW/cm² ÷ 60. The three home and low-dose studies we chart used 3.8 to 15.6 J/cm² per session; clinic trials used far more. Here's how long each tested mask needs to reach those doses, and how that compares with its own timer.
Minutes to a study dose, at measured output
3.8 to 15.6 J/cm², the Mota, Park and Dior studies10.8 J/cm², the placebo-controlled mask trialThe mask's default timer
Doses per session: 3.8 J/cm² in a 137-woman wrinkle trial[85], 10.8 J/cm² in the placebo-controlled home-mask trial[83][46] and 15.6 J/cm² in the Dior × Lucibel mask study[86]. The tester suggests roughly 3 to 15 J/cm² per session (sweet spot 5 to 9), an opinion rather than a standard[16]. More isn't better beyond a point[95]. No study has validated the dose a consumer mask delivers[91].
How we score: the Dr. Axe Red Light Score™ for masks
Most mask reviews rank on comfort, LED counts and the brand's own claims. Ours starts with what someone other than the brand measured at the skin, then checks the claim everyone leans on: whether FDA's own records cover the exact mask being sold. It's an editorial assessment built from independent tests, FDA records and published studies, not our own lab testing and not a medical or safety grade. Price isn't part of the score; see the value chart.
Measured output25%
Irradiance at the skin from an independent test (Light Therapy Insiders), interpolated: 5 mW/cm² scores 2, 10 scores 4, 20 scores 7, 30 scores 9, 40 or more 10. Untested masks get a class-typical 6.0, or less if the brand's own figure is lower.
FDA record match25%
Does an FDA clearance cover the exact mask sold? A clearance tied to this model whose record matches it 10; a clearance that names the mask but describes a different configuration, or that we can't confirm is the version sold 7; listed under another company's clearance that fits 5; a clearance that describes a different device, or none tied to the model 3; no FDA record 2. Deductions for FDA wording.
Wavelengths15%
Red (620–670 nm) plus near-infrared (800–880 nm) scores 10; red only 7. 1072 nm and blue are neutral here (blue counts in our acne picks). A listed wavelength contradicted by the tester, by the 510(k) summary the mask is scored on or by the brand's own pages costs 1, whatever the brand says about FDA; an advertised band the tester couldn't detect costs 3.
Clinical proof for this mask15%
Peer-reviewed placebo-controlled trial of this mask 10; peer-reviewed trial with no comparison group, or clinical data in its 510(k) 7; the maker's own study with no comparison group, published with methods 5; none 3. Misstating or misattributing its own study costs 1.
Eye safety & build10%
Starts at 5: eye protection in the box or built in +2; no blue light, or blue with eye protection +1 (blue with none −1); flexible silicone +1; cordless +1 (battery on a cord +0.5); an IEC 62471 eye-safety test in a 510(k) summary that describes the hardware sold +1.
Coverage & comfort10%
Starts at 7 for a face-only mask: built-in neck or chin section +2; 400+ LED chips +1, under 150 −1; default session of 5 minutes or less +1, 20 or more −1; −1.5 if the tester scored its zone coverage 8 of 15 or lower (53% or less).
Measured beats marketed. Output comes from the tester's average at the skin; where he reports a dose per session, we divide by the session length. Masks with intensity levels are scored at their highest setting; the tester measured Hooga only on its lowest, so its highest is our estimate from his note that it doubles. An untested mask gets a class-typical 6.0, what a mask measuring about 17 mW/cm² would score (the median tested mask here measured about 22.6), so it can't outscore a tested mask that measured 17 or more on output alone. If its own page or matched FDA summary lists less, we use that.
The claim-gap cap. If the tester measured under half of the irradiance the brand advertises on its current page (or, when the page gives none, the figure in the mask's own 510(k) summary), or couldn't detect a red or near-infrared band the brand advertises, the score is capped at 6.0, flagged “Claim gap” and kept out of the top 10. HigherDOSE (52%) and Hooga (48%, from our estimate) sit within 2 points of that line. Untested masks can't be flagged this way, so a tested mask can be capped while an untested one isn't. That's why we ask brands for independent tests, and why we'll run our own spot checks on the top picks. An advertised figure above the one in a clearance confirmed for that mask costs 1 point on FDA record.
FDA record. 10 if FDA's records tie a clearance to the model sold and nothing in them contradicts it; 7 if a clearance names or lists the mask but describes a different configuration (added 1072 nm LEDs, other LEDs, another LED count or model number), or we can't confirm it's the version sold; 5 if it's listed under a clearance, often another company's, that broadly fits; 3 if the clearance describes a different device or none is tied to the model; 2 if there's no record. When a clearance's own summary names the model but describes other wavelengths and output, that's 3 (LumaLux); when only FDA's device-database entry differs and the summary isn't public, 7 (Block Blue Light). Minus 2 for “FDA cleared” with no matching clearance, 1.5 for “approved” or “registered for safety and effectiveness” wording, 0.5 for selling a mode for a use it isn't cleared for. Brands that under-claim lose nothing. Collagen claims are flagged in the FDA chart, not scored, because nearly every mask makes one.
Wavelengths and proof. Red plus near-infrared scores 10, red only 7; 1072 nm and blue are neutral in the score (blue counts in the acne guide and Finder). A listed wavelength contradicted by the tester, by the 510(k) summary the mask is scored on or by the brand's own pages costs 1, whether or not the brand claims FDA clearance (Kala, Omnilux Men, LumaLux, MitoGLOW, Déesse); bands a clearance simply doesn't include, like added 1072 nm LEDs, count under FDA record instead. For proof, a peer-reviewed study of the mask itself scores 7 to 10, the maker's own study published with its methods 5, headline percentages alone 3, and misstating a study costs 1.
Who's eligible. Masks sold on the brand's own U.S. store and in stock on Sept. 26, 2026, one model per product line; siblings go in the guides. Ties at one decimal are ranked by unrounded score, and exact ties by price, lower first. Masks sold mainly through Amazon are listed separately and not rated, because specs vary by seller and variant.
One caveat applies to every output score: all the mask measurements here come from one tester, Alex Fergus of Light Therapy Insiders, using a handheld spectrometer that reads up to 1050 nm[15][6]. He says he aims to be an affiliate of every light therapy company[6], and most units were sent to him free. His full mask table sits behind an email sign-up, and we didn't use it; we used only his public reviews.
Why “FDA cleared” doesn't always mean this mask
Nearly every mask here says “FDA cleared.” Clearance is real and worth having, but on its own it doesn't tell you the mask in your cart was the one reviewed, that it was tested on people, or how much light it delivers. That's our dividing line: we check the record for the exact model, and we score the light someone measured.
Clearance isn't a clinical trial
Only a small percentage of 510(k)s need clinical data[76]. The mask summaries we read relied on bench tests and a similar earlier device: “clinical data is not required”[26], “There were no clinical studies performed”[34], “Clinical testing was not needed”[25].
Shared clearances
One 2022 clearance, K221775, describes a flexible silicone red and near-infrared mask. FDA's records list MitoGLOW, Bon Charge, Solawave's original mask, Maysama and others under it[38][48]. One of those, the Maysama Aura, measured about 5.5 mW/cm² against about 26 in its manual[20].
Hardware that changed
CurrentBody Series 2 now has 16 deep near-infrared LEDs its clearance doesn't list[31][130]; the Series 3 sold is model MK-110I with 750 LEDs, while the cleared MK-110D has 566[32][135]; TheraFace Mask Glo is listed under the 648-LED original[49]; and FDA's device entry for Block Blue Light's mask describes LEDs it doesn't list[64].
Cleared for one thing, sold for another
CurrentBody Series 3's red, near-infrared and 1072 nm mode is cleared only for topical heating and minor pain, yet it's sold as “Advanced Anti-Aging”[32][134]. Celluma's MYSTIQUE is listed under a clearance that covers wrinkles around the eyes[44].
“Registered” is paperwork
Registration “does not in any way denote approval” of a company or its products[77]. Rouge's page calls its mask “registered with the FDA for safety and effectiveness”[153], and we found no FDA listing naming it.
A cleared mask can be very weak
Project E's Lumamask Pro is FDA-cleared; its own 510(k) lists 1.07 and 1.75 mW/cm²[40]. At 1 mW/cm², reaching the 10.8 J/cm² of the placebo-controlled trial would take about 3 hours [our calculation][83].
What to do: find the model number on the box or manual, search it in FDA's device database (AccessGUDID)[80] and the K-number in the 510(k) database[79], and check what it's cleared for. OHS means wrinkles; OLP means acne[72][70].
Do LED masks work? What the evidence shows
For acne, pooled trials show a real but modest effect. For wrinkles, there's one small placebo-controlled trial of an actual home mask, backed by older clinic studies at higher doses. A plastic-surgery review summed up the field as having “methodologic flaws, small patient cohorts, and industry funding”[94], and a 2026 dermatology review found marketing “frequently exaggerate[s] the speed, magnitude, and durability” of the benefits[93]. Here's how we'd grade it:
Share of people improving at least one crow's-feet grade after 12 weeks of a red and near-infrared home mask (9 minutes, 5 days a week) vs a look-alike mask with the light turned way down; 59 people, maker-funded, photo-graded. People's own ratings didn't differ.
Wrinkles, compared with before treatment, after 8 sessions of 633 and/or 830 nm clinic LEDs in a placebo-controlled trial that treated one side of each face (76 people), with more collagen on biopsy. Clinic doses were many times a mask's.
Crow's-feet depth after 3 months of a Dior × Lucibel red mask (12 minutes, twice a week) in 20 volunteers; no comparison group, and three of the four authors work for Dior or Lucibel.
Bigger percentage drop in inflamed acne lesions with at-home red and/or blue LED devices than with control, pooled from 5 trials (6 trials and 216 people reviewed).
Average improvement in inflamed lesions with 15 minutes of blue plus red light daily for 12 weeks in a 107-person trial, better than benzoyl peroxide at weeks 8 and 12.
Red LED doses tolerated before blistering in two trials of 115 people, about 30 to 45 times a 10.8 J/cm² mask session [our calculation]; temporary darkening was more common in darker skin.
J Biophotonics, 2020
Only one mask in this guide has a peer-reviewed study of the device itself, Omnilux Clear for acne, and it had no comparison group[99]. A 2026 product guide in Cureus listed the studies behind Shark CryoGlow and CurrentBody Series 2 as not publicly available[92]; CurrentBody now posts its Eurofins and SGS reports[132][133].
How to read a red light mask's specs
Dose is irradiance times time[95]. LED counts mix bulbs and chips[7], the tester's spectrometer stops at 1050 nm[6], and FDA's wrinkle-device category recognizes the IEC 62471 eye-safety standard[72]. The model-to-clearance link lives in AccessGUDID[80].
Spec
What it tells you
Where to check it
Irradiance (mW/cm²)
Light power landing on each square centimeter. A mask sits on your skin, so the figure should be at the skin.
An independent spectrometer test
Dose (J/cm²)
Irradiance × seconds ÷ 1,000. 26.7 mW/cm² for 10 minutes is 16 J/cm².
Do the math with the measured number
LED count
Brands count bulbs or chips. CurrentBody's “236 LED bulbs” are 236 chips in 110 bulbs.
The tester's count, or the FDA summary
Wavelengths
Red 630–660 nm and near-infrared 810–850 nm for wrinkles; blue 415–465 nm for acne. The tester's handheld meter can't read 1072 nm.
A measured spectrum
FDA status
Cleared = a K-number for specific uses (OHS wrinkles, OLP acne). Listed or registered = paperwork.
FDA's 510(k) database
Model number
The K-number only covers the models it names. Check that the model on your box matches.
AccessGUDID
Eye protection
Goggles, inserts or built-in shields; an IEC 62471 eye-safety test in the 510(k) summary.
The box contents; the 510(k) summary
Session time
The mask's timer. Compare it with the dose the studies used.
Our dose chart
More picks by category
Best LED masks for acne
For breakouts you want blue light, and the best evidence is for at-home red and/or blue devices, which reduced inflamed lesions by about 45 percentage points more than control, pooled from 5 trials[88]. Use eye protection with any blue mode, and if you're prone to dark spots, go easy on blue[96].
1
Omnilux Clear$395
Our acne pick from the Omnilux line. It's the only mask here with a peer-reviewed study of the device itself: 30 people used it 4 times a week for 7 weeks, and both inflamed and non-inflamed spots fell, with 86% improving at least one acne grade[99]. There was no comparison group, and the maker collaborated on the study[141]. FDA's device database ties it to its own clearance for mild to moderate acne (K210948)[27][56]. Red and blue only, no near-infrared; untested for output; 45-day returns[122].
CurrentBody Blue Light (Anti-Blemish) Mask: Series 2$469.99
The tester confirmed peaks at 415 and 633 nm and measured the red at 11.4 mW/cm², but didn't report the blue[8]. FDA records list CurrentBody acne masks under two different clearances, and we couldn't confirm which one covers this model[48].
Not scored
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Project E Beauty Lumamask Pro$169
FDA-cleared for acne and wrinkles, but its own 510(k) lists only 1.75 mW/cm² in the red and blue mode and 1.07 in red and near-infrared[40][149]. Untested.
Cleared · ~1 mW/cm²
Best masks with neck coverage
Most masks stop at the jaw. You can buy a matching neck piece (Omnilux, HigherDOSE, Kala and Solawave sell them separately for $349 to $399.99) or a kit.
1
Mito Red Light MitoGLOW LED Mask$499
The only mask here with a chin and neck section built in, per Mito[146], but the tester measured only about 5.7 mW/cm², less than any other tested mask here except Foreo's[13].
The LumaLux Face+ ($629) pairs the face mask with a neck piece[148]; the face mask measured about 21.1 mW/cm²[14].
6.2/10
4
Bon Charge Red Light Face Mask$349
The face, neck and chest bundle is $663.10 on sale[151].
Output UntestedFDA UnconfirmedEyes Eye cups
6.9/10
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HigherDOSE Red Light Neck Enhancer$349
Pairs with our #1 pick and claims the same 50 mW/cm²; not independently tested[117].
Not scored
Best masks under $350
3 of our top 10 cost under $350, including our #1. Below that, the choices get thin: the cheapest masks we found either measured far below their claims or publish no numbers.
Plain red and near-infrared with eye cups, untested for output. FDA's device database ties a “Bon Charge” mask, model SG-FE, to its maker's clearance K253086 (630 and 850 nm), but the sizes differ, so we couldn't confirm it's the version sold; its page's “lab measured” 40.8 mW/cm² comes with no report and is well above that clearance's 22 plus 3[65][66][150].
Output UntestedFDA UnconfirmedEyes Eye cups
6.9/10
5
Rouge Elite Red Light Therapy Face Mask$299 (sale; list $399)
Low price, no numbers: Rouge publishes no irradiance, only “market leading irradiance levels,” and nobody has measured it. Its page says it's “registered with the FDA for safety and effectiveness”; registration isn't an FDA review of either[153][77]. We found no FDA listing naming a Rouge mask; a Health Canada licence held by its maker lists it[81].
5.3/10
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Kala Red Light Face Mask (Renewed)$299.99
A renewed version of our #2 pick, sold on Kala's U.S. store[119].
Renewed
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NovaaLab Novaa Glow Therapy Mask$249.90
Claims 7.5 to 20.3 mW/cm² “at 0 inches” and calls its maker an “FDA-registered facility”[158]. FDA's listing files the mask under an “LED light source” code for endoscope accessories, not the wrinkle or acne codes[69]. Untested.
Not rated
Other masks we scored
Good masks that missed the top 10 as siblings of a top pick, or masks whose paperwork or output kept them lower.
1
Omnilux Men$395
The highest independently measured mask output we found: 17 J/cm² in 10 minutes, about 28.3 mW/cm², 94% of the ~30 Omnilux gives for its Contour masks[5][123]. The tester found its near-infrared at 850 nm, not the 830 nm listed, which costs a point on wavelengths[5]. It adds 1072 nm LEDs, which the tester's spectrometer can't read[6]; its maker, iSMART, lists it under the Contour's clearance (K191629), which describes 630 and 830 nm only[47][26]. Its “100% of users” results come from a study that isn't public[123].
7.1/10
2
CurrentBody LED Light Therapy Mask: Series 3$569.99
CurrentBody's six-wavelength flagship. FDA lists it under K260715, cleared for model MK-110D with 566 LEDs; the manual describes model MK-110I with 750[51][32][135]. Its “Advanced Anti-Aging” red, near-infrared and 1072 nm mode is cleared only for topical heating and minor pain relief, not wrinkles, and the page credits a 26.8% brightness and 57.1% elasticity gain to single wavelengths “within 4 weeks” when its SGS report shows day-56 results from the three-wavelength Series 2[134][133]. Untested for output.
6.7/10
3
Bon Charge Red Light Face Mask$349
Plain red and near-infrared with eye cups, untested for output. FDA's device database ties a “Bon Charge” mask, model SG-FE, to its maker's clearance K253086 (630 and 850 nm), but the sizes differ, so we couldn't confirm it's the version sold; its page's “lab measured” 40.8 mW/cm² comes with no report and is well above that clearance's 22 plus 3[65][66][150].
Output UntestedFDA UnconfirmedEyes Eye cups
6.9/10
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Dr. Dennis Gross DRx SpectraLite FaceWare Pro$455
DRx publishes no irradiance at all, and nobody has measured it. Its page says “FDA Cleared.” Its maker, LED Technologies, holds a 2019 clearance for a similar device (K183247, “dpl Faceware”), but no FDA listing names the FaceWare Pro, and FDA's device records for DRx masks list no K-number, so we can't tie the Pro to a clearance. That scores 3 on FDA record, minus 2 for the “FDA Cleared” claim[37][63][61][62][155]. It has blue light and no goggles in the box[155].
5.0/10
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Celluma MYSTIQUE LED Mask$895
A face-and-scalp mask from the maker of Celluma's clinic pads, built for 30-minute sessions. FDA lists it under Celluma's 2016 clearance for a flexible panel, which covers wrinkles around the eyes, pain and acne, and under a hair-growth clearance[53][44]; that hair clearance lists 2.77 mW/cm²[45]. Celluma publishes no irradiance for MYSTIQUE and nobody has measured it. Its page says it ships in 4 to 6 weeks; unused returns only[152].
5.8/10
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Déesse PRO LED Mask$1,700
The most expensive mask we scored, a rigid, plug-in 770-LED shell. We found no FDA record for the PRO itself; the brand's FDA-cleared EOS-X and Express models are separate devices, and the Express is the same white-label mask as the Omnilux Contour[55][43]. It lists its green light as 520 nm in one place and 545 nm in another, and takes returns only unopened within 5 working days[154].
5.4/10
Mask or panel?
Both use the same red and near-infrared light. The difference is coverage, power and paperwork.
LED mask
Face only; neck pieces cost extra.
Tested masks measured 0.2 to 28.3 mW/cm² at the skin[11][5].
Many hold a clearance for wrinkles or acne; check the model.
Hands-free, 3 to 12 minutes; $349 to $950 for our top 10.
Red light panel
Covers half the body or more from one device.
The top panel in our rankings measured up to 90.3 mW/cm² at 6 inches in one test[21].
You sit in front of it with goggles on.
Better for recovery, joints and whole-body routines.
If your goal is your face, a good mask is simpler and sits right on the skin. If you want recovery or whole-body sessions too, start with a panel: see our ranked red light therapy panels.
What about CurrentBody, MitoGLOW and Project E?
Here's what the tests, FDA records and rulings show for three brands with a lot of marketing behind them.
CurrentBody (7.3 Series 2; 6.7 Series 3)CurrentBody publishes more study data than most, and its Series 2 measured 62% of its stated output[7]. The problems are in the paperwork. Series 2 adds 1072 nm LEDs its clearance (K250966) doesn't list[31]. The Series 3 sold is model MK-110I with 750 LEDs, while its clearance (K260715) is for model MK-110D with 566, and the mode it sells as “Advanced Anti-Aging” (red, near-infrared, 1072 nm) is cleared only for topical heating and minor pain relief[32][135]. The same page credits a 26.8% brightness gain to 633 nm and a 57.1% elasticity gain to 830 nm “within 4 weeks”; its SGS report shows those were day-56 results from the three-wavelength Series 2[134][133]. The 4-in-1 advertises 50.4 mW/cm² for its red mode (633, 660 and 830 nm), against about 30 for the red and near-infrared mode in its clearance (633 nm at 20 ± 5 plus 830 nm at 10 ± 5), which lists no 660 or 532 nm[136][33].
MitoGLOW (4.5)Light Therapy Insiders ranks the MitoGLOW first among masks, citing comfort and coverage[13]; Mito quotes that ranking on its page[146]. The tester measured 3.4 J/cm² in 10 minutes, about 5.7 mW/cm², less than any other tested mask here except Foreo's, and Mito says the low dose is intentional[13][146]. Mito says the mask is “FDA 510(k) cleared for full face wrinkles,” but no 510(k) is in Mito's or MitoGLOW's name. FDA's records list it under K221775, a clearance for a flexible silicone mask at 630 and 830 nm; the MitoGLOW is a rigid shell that adds 465 and 590 nm[48][38]. FDA's registration records list “MitoGLOW Mask (Model: MJ-252)” under two Chinese firms: Shenzhen Kaiyan, registered as a manufacturer and exporter, and Shenzhen Rainbow Light, registered only as an exporter[48]. (Mito's page says it assembles and manufactures its LEDs in-house[146].) Mito removed an FDA logo from its site in 2023 after a TINA.org inquiry[112], and in February 2025 it began a recall of its Super Mobile, a separate device, over a battery fire risk; FDA posted it in June 2026[74].
Project E Beauty (6.2 LumaLux)In November 2025 the U.K. Advertising Standards Authority ruled against a Project E Meta ad (“blue light kills acne causing bacteria”) and its U.K. LumaLux web page (“83% Improvement in acne lesions in 4 weeks”). It found they made medical claims, and it had seen no evidence the mask was registered with the MHRA or carried the required conformity marking. Project E said it had removed or amended the ads[108][109]. In the U.S., its August 2026 clearance for model PE748, the SKU Project E sells as the LumaLux Face, describes different wavelengths at 70 mW/cm², not the 30 on its page[39][147][148], and a “V2” is listed under a neck-mask clearance[41]. A 2024 class action alleged that Project E's older mask was too weak to work, citing the 1.07 and 1.75 mW/cm² in its own 510(k); those are allegations, and the case was dismissed without prejudice by agreement in November 2024 with no finding[110][40].
Our adviceBuy the mask, not the badge. Look for a tested output near 20 to 30 mW/cm², a clearance FDA's records tie to your model, and eye protection in the box. Skip masks that publish no irradiance at all.
Are LED masks safe? Eyes, skin and skincare
At mask doses, red light has a good safety record: in two trials, red LED light was tolerated up to 320 to 480 J/cm², dozens of times a mask session, before blistering[97]. The risks worth managing are to your eyes, especially with blue light, and to skin that's been primed by photosensitizing products.
Neutrogena's 2019 recall
Johnson & Johnson voluntarily recalled the Neutrogena Light Therapy Acne Mask in July 2019[105]. The company said there was a “theoretical risk of eye injury” for a small subset of people with certain eye conditions or on photosensitizing drugs, and Australia's regulator told consumers to stop using it[106]. Complaints came from about 0.02% of masks sold[107].
Blue light and the retina
A 37-year-old woman who used a blue-light LED mask with her eyes open, as its maker recommended, developed retinal damage in one eye (a single case)[100]. Eyelids let through about 14.5% of 700 nm red light but 3% or less of light below 580 nm[103], so closing your eyes blocks most blue.
A red light mask and angle closure
A 2026 case report describes a 43-year-old woman who developed angle closure in both eyes after 2 weeks of using a Solawave red light mask without eye protection, and recovered fully after stopping it and treatment. It's one case, and one case can't prove cause; the authors found no other risk factors and called it “plausible” that the mask contributed[101]. Solawave's blog says most at-home masks don't require eye protection when used as instructed[127]; its Pro mask ships with goggles[126].
1 in 3 injury reports involve the eyes
Of 87 FDA reports on at-home acne and anti-aging devices (mostly light devices, plus electrical-stimulation and radiofrequency tools) from 2013 to 2023, 28 (32%) described eye injuries; 22 of those involved a device recalled in July 2019[102]. These are unverified reports with no denominator.
Near-infrared is invisible
Your eyes don't squint or blink at near-infrared[104]. FDA's draft guidance says these devices “pose a risk for ocular tissue damage” when they exceed safe exposure for the eyes, and that eyewear belongs in the instructions when there's a risk[78].
Skincare and light
CurrentBody's contraindications list includes retinoids, acids, some antibiotics and St John's wort, and suggests a 24-hour patch test[137]. Whether most of these sensitize skin to LED light is largely unstudied, but one FDA report describes blisters after tretinoin[75]. Space your actives away from sessions.
What we'd skip
These measured under half of what they claim, lacked light they advertise, or delivered too little to reach a studied dose in their own session time.
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Therabody TheraFace Mask$649.99Claim gap
Tested at 7 J/cm² over its first 6 minutes, about 19.4 mW/cm²: 27% of the 73 mW/cm² its own FDA summary lists for red light (red plus infrared is listed higher still)[9][34]. The tester notes the rigid shell floats just off the skin except around the eyes and nose. That's a claim gap, so it's capped at 6.0.
Output 19.4FDA exactEyes Shields
6.0/10
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Qure Q-Rejuvalight Pro Facewear$399Claim gap
The largest gap between an FDA summary and a measurement: about 8 mW/cm² measured against 70 in its own clearance, 11%; the tester wrote, “Obviously that 70 mW/cm² figure is incorrect”[10][35]. A $29 to $49 return fee applies[144].
Output 8FDA exactEyes Eyewear
6.0/10
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Foreo FAQ 202$799Claim gap
The weakest mask measured: 0.2 mW/cm², 0.19 J/cm² in a 15-minute session, and no near-infrared detected though the page lists 850 nm. All 50 LEDs sit in the frame; the faceplate only has holes[11]. Its “wrinkles −32% in 2 weeks” cites no study[145].
Output 0.2FDA exactEyes None
4.9/10
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Hooga Red Light Therapy Face Mask$179Claim gap
Solid measured light for $179: 7.2 J/cm² in 10 minutes on the lowest setting (about 12 mW/cm²), and the tester says the highest setting doubles that, about 24 by our estimate[12]. Hooga promises 50 mW/cm² at the surface, so even the top setting comes to about 48% of the claim, a claim gap by a narrow margin, and the tester scored its zone coverage 8 of 15[156][12].
5.9/10
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Mito Red Light MitoGLOW LED Mask$499
Light Therapy Insiders' top-ranked mask, yet it measured less than any other tested mask here except Foreo's: 3.4 J/cm² in 10 minutes, about 5.7 mW/cm²[13]. Mito says the low dose is intentional[146]. It claims “510(k) cleared,” but no 510(k) is in Mito's name; it's listed under a clearance for a different, flexible mask (see below)[48][38].
Output 5.7FDA Different deviceEyes Built in
4.5/10
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EMR-TEK ETERNO LED Face Mask$399.99 (sale)
No irradiance, LED count or FDA record published, and the manual linked from its page describes a different, soft 216-LED mask[159]. Nothing to score.
Not rated
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$30 to $40 “7-color” masksAmazon, Temu
The tester measured a $37 Amazon mask at about 0.1 mW/cm² and a $30 Temu mask at 0.6 J/cm² in 15 minutes, with only 3 of its 7 advertised colors present[18][19].
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What about the best-selling masks on Amazon?
Amazon's top-rated LED masks cost $90 to $160. We don't rate them, because specs and sellers vary by listing, and none has an independent measurement. The two cheap masks the tester did measure delivered almost no light[18][19].
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NEWKEY 4D LED mask$159.99
Amazon's most-rated LED face mask we found (3,604 ratings). Its maker lists “NEWKEY-01” under a 2023 clearance, whose summary lists red at 650 or 625 nm while the Amazon listing says 630[160][163][162]. Untested.
Not rated
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Aphrona Moonlight PRO 7-Color$127.49
Claims “510(k) cleared,” but its maker's clearance describes a two-wavelength mask, not a 7-color one[161][165][164]. A 2025 proposed class action alleged that the FDA name and logo on Aphrona packaging misled buyers; the plaintiff dismissed it with prejudice in December 2025, and the court closed the case in January 2026 without ruling on the claims[111].
Not rated
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Nourished Bodynskin Face & Neck Mask$90.24
1,986 ratings; we found no FDA record or independent test[173].
Not rated
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INIA red light therapy mask$89.99
Claims “up to 105 mW/cm²” from 220 LEDs[174]. FDA's device database ties INIA's FM-02 “INIA GLOW” mask to a 2023 clearance (K223544), but we couldn't tie this listing to it, and it hasn't been independently tested[67][68].
Not rated
When the label promises more than the record or the lab
Beyond the gaps in the chart above, these are the biggest mismatches we found between what a page says, what the mask's own FDA file says and what the tester found.
LED “light points” vs chips found; no near-infrared detected
Advertised600 points
Tester's count150 chips
Credit where it's due: Solawave's advertised 65 mW/cm² matches its clearance line for line, though no one has tested it independently[126][29], and CurrentBody's Series 2 measured exactly what its own quality-control chip reported, even though that was below its label[7].
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Dr. Axe's Take
I like red and near-infrared light for skin. It's gentle, it supports the cells that make collagen, and the trials, while small, point the right way. But this market sells on badges and big numbers, so my first non-negotiable is proof: buy a mask whose light has been measured by someone other than the brand, and whose FDA clearance names the exact model you're buying. Look it up yourself; it takes two minutes.
Second, be consistent. Three to five sessions a week on clean, bare skin, with the mask's own timer, for at least 8 to 12 weeks. That's roughly how the home-mask trials were run, and it's when the results showed up.
Third, protect your eyes and your skin tone. Use the goggles or shields, keep your eyes closed, and use blue light only if you're treating breakouts. A mask works best as one part of a healthy routine, alongside sleep, real food, sun protection and a skincare routine you actually keep.
— Dr. Axe
Frequently asked questions
Each answer summarizes a section above, where the sources are cited.
What is the best red light therapy mask?
The HigherDOSE Red Light Face Mask ($349, 8.3/10). A third-party tester measured about 26 mW/cm² at the skin, its FDA clearance (K241933) names this exact mask, and HigherDOSE publishes an 8-week study of it (28 women, no comparison group). Its website advertises 50 mW/cm², about twice what the tester measured. For value, the Block Blue Light mask (7.3) measured about 26.7 on its high setting for $349.95; for red plus blue, Kala (7.9); and the Omnilux Contour (7.8) has the closest match between label, measurement and FDA record.
Do LED face masks actually work?
For acne, yes, modestly: at-home red and blue devices reduced inflamed lesions by about 45 percentage points more than control, pooled from 5 trials. For wrinkles, the one placebo-controlled trial of a home mask found 86% of users improved at least one crow's-feet grade vs 17% with a look-alike placebo mask after 12 weeks, though people's own ratings didn't differ. Results are gradual, show at 8 to 12 weeks and fade if you stop. Most studies are small and industry-funded.
How often should I use a red light mask, and for how long?
Use your mask's timer, 3 to 5 times a week. The placebo-controlled mask trial used 9 minutes, 5 times a week for 12 weeks; a Dior mask study used 12 minutes twice a week. Don't stack sessions: more light isn't better past a point. Judge results at 8 to 12 weeks.
What does “FDA cleared” mean for an LED mask?
It means FDA agreed the device is substantially equivalent to one already sold, for specific uses such as full-face wrinkles (code OHS) or mild to moderate acne (OLP). Most mask clearances rest on bench tests, not clinical trials. It only covers the models it names, so check the model number in FDA's AccessGUDID and the K-number in the 510(k) database. “FDA registered” is just paperwork.
Red, near-infrared or blue: which light do I need?
For wrinkles and firmness, red (630–660 nm) plus near-infrared (810–850 nm). For breakouts, blue (415–465 nm), usually with red. Extra colors like green, yellow and 1072 nm have little evidence behind them. If you're prone to dark spots, go easy on blue: it darkened skin types III and IV for up to 3 months in one study, while red didn't.
Do I need to wear goggles with an LED mask?
We'd use them, or at least keep your eyes closed, and always with blue light. Near-infrared is invisible, so your eyes won't blink at it, and FDA's draft guidance says eyewear belongs in the instructions when a device could harm the eyes. Neutrogena recalled its blue-light acne mask in 2019 over a theoretical eye risk, and there are single case reports of eye problems with both blue and red masks.
Who shouldn't use an LED mask?
If you have retinal disease or another eye condition, use full blackout eye protection and skip blue modes. Hold off if you're on photosensitizing medications or skincare such as retinoids; one FDA report describes blisters after a mask was used on tretinoin. Makers commonly list pregnancy, photosensitivity disorders and, for masks with flashing modes, epilepsy. Read your mask's contraindications.
Are cheap LED masks on Amazon worth it?
Not the $30 to $40 ones: the tester measured one Amazon mask at about 0.1 mW/cm² and a Temu mask at 0.6 J/cm² in 15 minutes, far below a useful dose. Best-selling $90 to $160 Amazon masks haven't been independently measured. Our least expensive top pick is $349.
How long until I see results from a red light mask?
Plan on 8 to 12 weeks of regular use. In the placebo-controlled mask trial, the difference wasn't clear at week 4 and became significant at week 8. Acne trials typically showed improvement between 4 and 12 weeks.
Is a red light mask or a panel better?
For your face, a mask: it sits on the skin and many hold a clearance for wrinkles or acne. For recovery, joints or whole-body sessions, a panel covers far more skin at higher output. See our panel rankings.
Does blue light therapy cause hyperpigmentation?
It can in darker skin. In one study, 415 nm blue light darkened skin types III and IV in a dose-dependent way for up to 3 months, while 630 nm red didn't. If you're prone to melasma or dark spots, favor red modes and use a tinted sunscreen by day, since only tinted formulas block visible light.
References
Update history
Sept. 26, 2026: First published. Output from Light Therapy Insiders' public mask reviews; FDA 510(k), registration and GUDID records checked in openFDA and FDA's databases on Sept. 26, 2026; prices from each brand's U.S. store the same day.
Independent tester Light Therapy Insiders (Alex Fergus). HigherDOSE mask review (Nov. 8, 2025): about 15.6 J/cm² in the 10-minute default session [about 26 mW/cm², our calculation]; 630 and 830 nm confirmed; zone coverage 8 of 15 (lips, chin and jaw under-lit); corded controller; 1-year warranty, 120-day returns. Affiliate discount code. Open source
Independent tester Light Therapy Insiders (Alex Fergus). Block Blue Light mask review (Aug. 26, 2025): 2 J/cm² (low, the default), 6.5 (medium) and 16 J/cm² (high) per 10 minutes [about 3.3, 10.8 and 26.7 mW/cm², our calculation]; peaks 595, 630, 815 and 830 nm; near-infrared “almost vanishes” in combined mode. Affiliate. Open source
Independent tester Light Therapy Insiders (Alex Fergus). Kala mask review (July 21, 2025): 26 mW/cm² measured directly over the red and near-infrared LEDs; blue at 460 nm; coverage gaps around the jaw and under the eyes. Affiliate. Open source
Independent tester Light Therapy Insiders (Alex Fergus). Omnilux Men review (Oct. 17, 2025): 17 J/cm² per 10-minute session [about 28.3 mW/cm², our calculation]; “confirmed to emit 630nm red light and 850nm near-infrared.” Affiliate. Open source
Independent tester Light Therapy Insiders (Alex Fergus). Omnilux Men first review (Feb. 18, 2024): his spectrometer only goes up to 1050 nm, so 1072 nm isn't counted. Says: “I aim to be affiliated with all light therapy companies as much as possible.” Open source
Independent tester Light Therapy Insiders (Alex Fergus). CurrentBody Series 2 review (Aug. 5, 2025): 18.5 mW/cm² average, 11.2 J/cm² per 10 minutes; matched the mask's own NFC quality-control data; 110 bulbs. Free unit; affiliate. Open source
Independent tester Light Therapy Insiders (Alex Fergus). CurrentBody acne mask review (Sept. 4, 2026): peaks at 415 and 633 nm; red 11.4 mW/cm² average (blue not reported). Affiliate. Open source
Independent tester Light Therapy Insiders (Alex Fergus). TheraFace Mask review (July 29, 2025): 7 J/cm² over the first 6 minutes [about 19.4 mW/cm², our calculation]; blue measured at 430 nm; the shell floats off the face. Complimentary unit; affiliate. Open source
Independent tester Light Therapy Insiders (Alex Fergus). Qure mask review (2025, updated 2026): 5–11 mW/cm², about 8 on average, vs 70 claimed; “Obviously that 70 mW/cm² figure is incorrect.” Affiliate. Open source
Independent tester Light Therapy Insiders (Alex Fergus). Foreo FAQ 202 review (Aug. 11, 2025): 0.2 mW/cm² average, 0.19 J/cm² per 15 minutes; no near-infrared detected; all 50 triple-chip LEDs sit in the frame. Complimentary unit; affiliate code. Open source
Independent tester Light Therapy Insiders (Alex Fergus). Hooga mask review (Sept. 20, 2025): 7.2 J/cm² per 10 minutes at the lowest brightness; the highest mode “doubles the energy”; 65 LEDs (195 chips); zone coverage 8 of 15; no LEDs at the lips. Affiliate. Open source
Independent tester Light Therapy Insiders (Alex Fergus). MitoGLOW review (Feb. 13, 2026): 3.4 J/cm² per 10 minutes [about 5.7 mW/cm², our calculation]; 630 and 830 nm verified; “at the top of my rankings.” Provided free; affiliate. Open source
Independent tester Light Therapy Insiders (Alex Fergus). Project E LumaLux review (Aug. 19, 2025): 3.8 J/cm² in the 3-minute default [about 21.1 mW/cm², our calculation]; 463, 520, 630, 850 nm and “some 1070 nm.” Affiliate. Open source
Independent tester Light Therapy Insiders (article credited to “Sally,” the site's AI-assisted content system). Mask comparison methodology: several spectrometer readings across the face, averaged, times the default session. Open source
Independent tester Light Therapy Insiders (Alex Fergus). Light therapy mask dosing guide (a window of “roughly 3 to 15 J/cm2,” sweet spot 5–9). Open source
Independent tester Light Therapy Insiders (Alex Fergus). I bought a $10,000 red light therapy testing tool (Sept. 1, 2026): a ~50 cm integrating sphere, “particularly [for] masks.” He has since used it to check one mask's wavelengths; his mask irradiance figures still come from the handheld spectrometer. Open source
Independent tester Light Therapy Insiders (Alex Fergus). A $37 Amazon 7-color mask (Sept. 30, 2025): about 0.1 mW/cm², 0.5 J/cm² in 15 minutes. Open source
Independent tester Light Therapy Insiders (Alex Fergus). A $30 Temu “7-in-1” mask (July 24, 2025): 0.6 J/cm² in 15 minutes; only 3 real wavelengths. Open source
Independent tester Light Therapy Insiders (Alex Fergus). Maysama Aura review (Aug. 13, 2026): about 5.5 mW/cm² average vs about 26 in the manual; a Light Lab follow-up found 63.7 mW/cm² directly over the diodes but about 1.46 averaged over the whole surface. Open source
Independent tester Light Therapy Insiders (Alex Fergus). PlatinumLED BIOMAX 900 panel review (July 8, 2024): 90.3 mW/cm² average at 6 in. Open source
Public record / study Baeza-Moyano D, Bernardez AM, Sola Y. Spectral emission variability in commercial LED masks for cosmetic use. Photochem Photobiol Sci, 2026 (4 unnamed masks; “pronounced variability in irradiance”). Open source
Public record / study FDA 510(k) K241933: HIGHERDOSE Red and Infrared Light Mask (MK66-L), applicant Shenzhen Kaiyan (Sept. 27, 2024), full-face wrinkles; irradiance table: “Red 20mw/cm², Infrared Red: 30mw/cm²” (doses “Red 12, Infrared Red: 18 J/cm²”); IEC 62471 testing. Open source
Public record / study FDA 510(k) K250830: LED Light Therapy Mask (models incl. BBL-FACEMASK), applicant Shenzhen Sungrow LED Technology (June 9, 2025), wrinkles and acne; the posted PDF has the letter and indications only. Open source
Public record / study FDA 510(k) K250581: KALA Red Light Face Mask (KALA-01), applicant Shenzhen Kaiyan (May 30, 2025): red + near-infrared for full-face wrinkles, blue for acne; 20 + 10 mW/cm²; IEC 62471 pass; “Clinical testing was not needed.” Open source
Public record / study FDA 510(k) K191629: faceLITE, applicant Ismart (Sept. 12, 2019), full-face wrinkles; 630/830 nm, 30 mW/cm², 600 s; “clinical data is not required.” Open source
Public record / study FDA 510(k) K210948: Omnilux CLEAR, GlobalMed Technologies (June 24, 2021), mild to moderate acne. Open source
Public record / study FDA 510(k) K242796: CryoGlow (FW3XXXX), SharkNinja (Nov. 27, 2024): red + infrared for fine lines and wrinkles; red, blue + infrared for acne; “Total mode = 128 mW/cm²”; built-in silicone eye shields; bench testing and a usability study, no clinical efficacy testing. Open source
Public record / study FDA 510(k) K252983: Wrinkle Retreat Pro Light Therapy Face Mask (PH-m03), Shenzhen Goodwind (Dec. 17, 2025): 605 nm 25, 630 nm 14, 660 nm 18, 830 nm 8 mW/cm² (±20%); 320 LEDs; 3 minutes. Open source
Public record / study FDA 510(k) K213184: MZ Skin LightMAX Supercharged LED Mask 2.0, applicant MZ Skin (Nov. 23, 2021): acne (blue 28 + red 16 mW/cm²) and full-face wrinkles (red 18 + near-infrared 11). Open source
Public record / study FDA 510(k) K250966: CurrentBody Skin LED Light Therapy Mask Series 2 (MK-90H), Shenzhen Kaiyan (June 25, 2025): 110 × 633 nm and 110 × 830 nm LEDs; 30 mW/cm²; 18 J/cm² per treatment; “Clinical testing is not needed.” Open source
Public record / study FDA 510(k) K260715: CurrentBody Skin LED Multi Light Therapy Mask (MK-110D), The Beauty Tech Group (June 3, 2026): 633/830/1072 nm mode cleared for topical heating and minor pain; 590 + 830 nm for wrinkles; 415 + 633 nm for acne; Fitzpatrick I–IV; 566 LEDs. Open source
Public record / study FDA 510(k) K242593: CurrentBody LED 4-in-1 Zone Facial Mapping Mask (MK-90C and others), Shenzhen Kaiyan (Feb. 14, 2025): 415, 633, 590, 830 nm; 633 nm at 20 ± 5 and 830 nm at 10 ± 5 mW/cm² (red + near-infrared mode total 30); no 660 or 532 nm. Open source
Public record / study FDA 510(k) K230293: TheraFace Mask, Therabody (June 9, 2023): 648 LEDs; red 73 ± 5 mW/cm² (red + infrared listed as 73 ± 5 / 55 ± 5); 3 minutes per mode; “There were no clinical studies performed.” Open source
Public record / study FDA 510(k) K230042: Q-Rejuvalight Pro Facewear (P19-0023), Light Tree Ventures Europe (Apr. 28, 2023): wrinkle mode 70 mW/cm² total. Open source
Public record / study FDA 510(k) K240378: FAQ 201, FAQ 202, Foreo (Apr. 19, 2024), wrinkles and acne; a 510(k) statement with no public summary. Open source
Public record / study FDA 510(k) K183247: dpl Faceware, LED Technologies (Mar. 14, 2019), wrinkles and acne; 605/630/660/880 and 415 nm; no irradiance in the summary. Open source
Public record / study FDA 510(k) K221775: LED Light Therapy Mask (MK-78, MK-04, MK66-H, MK66R-B, EL00003), Light Tree Ventures Europe (Dec. 20, 2022): a flexible silicone mask, 630/830 nm (plus 415 nm on some models). Open source
Public record / study FDA 510(k) K261496: LED Light Therapy Masks (PE748, PE749, PE756), Duplex International Trading (Aug. 4, 2026): 605/630/660 nm plus 830 nm (device description) or 880 nm (comparison table) at 70 mW/cm² for wrinkles; 630 + 415 nm at 45 for acne. Open source
Public record / study FDA 510(k) K214101: Project E Beauty LED Light Therapy Mask (PE730), Duplex (Mar. 23, 2022): 1.07 mW/cm² (red + infrared) and 1.75 mW/cm² (red + blue). Open source
Public record / study FDA 510(k) K254025: LED Neck Beauty Mask, Shenzhen Kaiyan (June 16, 2026); Kaiyan lists Project E's LumaLux Face V2 (PE762) under it. Open source
Public record / study FDA 510(k) K253712: LED Light Therapy Mask (RB-051 and others), Shenzhen Rainbow Technology (Jan. 23, 2026): red 20 mW/cm² (18–26), infrared 4, blue 35. Open source
Public record / study FDA 510(k) K214103: Shani Darden LED light therapy mask, Harpar Grace International (Mar. 22, 2022); GUDID ties the EOS-X by Déesse Pro (TN2214) to it. Open source
Public record / study FDA 510(k) K152280: BioPhotas Celluma3 (Mar. 2, 2016): heating and pain, acne, and “the treatment of periorbital wrinkles.” Open source
Public record / study FDA 510(k) K211038: Biophotas Celluma RESTORE (June 29, 2021), hair; summary lists 2.77 mW/cm². Open source
Public record / study FDA 510(k) K213285: easy Claire, Y&J Bio (Mar. 3, 2022): 10.8 J/cm² per session; non-clinical tests only. Open source
Public record / study FDA registration and listing under K191629: I-SMART (the clearance holder and maker) lists Omnilux Contour, Omnilux Mens, Deesse Pro Express, ELEMIS Red Light Mask and others. Open source
Public record / study FDA registration and listing under K221775: Mito Red Light (“MitoGLOW Mask”; complaint-file establishment), Shenzhen Kaiyan (“MitoGLOW Mask (Model: MJ-252)”, Solawave's original Wrinkle Retreat, Bon Charge, Maysama; registered as manufacturer and exporter), Light Tree Ventures Europe (Bon Charge face masks), Shenzhen Rainbow Light (MitoGLOW; registered only as an exporter). Open source
Public record / study FDA registration and listing under K230293: Therabody lists TheraFace Mask and TheraFace Mask Glo. Open source
Public record / study FDA registration and listing under K250830: BlockBlueLight Limited and Shenzhen Sungrow list the model range including BBL-FACEMASK. Open source
Public record / study FDA registration and listing under K260715: The Beauty Tech Group lists “CurrentBody LED Light Therapy Mask: Series 3.” Open source
Public record / study FDA registration and listing under K221946: The Beauty Tech Group lists “CURRENTBODY SKIN LED Light Therapy Mask series 2” and the 4-in-1 under this older red/near-infrared clearance. Open source
Public record / study FDA registration and listing under K152280: BioPhotas lists Celluma MYSTIQUE among its Celluma models. Open source
Public record / study FDA registration and listing under K253712: Shenzhen Rainbow Technology and Dreame Trading only; no Hooga listing. Open source
Public record / study FDA GUDID device records for model TN19G, catalog 111B (K191629): Omnilux Contour FACE, faceLITE USA, Deesse Pro Express, Dp Dermaceuticals, Kandyway, Skinlite. Open source
Public record / study FDA GUDID: Omnilux CLEAR, model TN2112, tied to K210948. Open source
Public record / study FDA GUDID: Omnilux Men's, model TN2227, no premarket submission listed. Open source
Public record / study FDA GUDID: Shark CryoGlow, model FW312, tied to K242796. Open source
Public record / study FDA GUDID: Q-Rejuvalight Pro Facewear, model P19-0023, tied to K230042. Open source
Public record / study FDA GUDID: MZ Skin LightMAX Supercharged LED Mask 2.0, model TN2025, tied to K213184. Open source
Public record / study FDA GUDID: “Drx SpectraLite Faceware” (LED Technologies, model BA567210, 2019), no premarket submission listed. Open source
Public record / study FDA GUDID: “Dr Dennis Gross Skincare” devices from LED Technologies (records from 2024 and April 2026, incl. models 20236601 and 20236602) list no premarket submission. Open source
Public record / study FDA registration and listing under K183247: LED Technologies and Conair; no DRx product name. Open source
Public record / study FDA GUDID: model BBL-FACEMASK (Shenzhen Sungrow; published Aug. 13, 2025), tied to K250830. Device description: LEDs “in the red (660nm±10nm), blue (415nm±10nm), yellow (590nm±10nm) and infrared (850nm±10nm) spectrum” and a “protective eye-shield.” Open source
Public record / study FDA GUDID: brand “Bon Charge,” model SG-FE, “Red Light Face Mask” (Sunglor Technology; published June 11, 2026; in commercial distribution), tied to K253086. An older record, “BON CHARGE Red Light Face Mask” (BLUBLOX, 2024), lists no premarket submission. Open source
Public record / study FDA 510(k) K253086: LED Light Therapy Device (Models: SG-FM, SG-FE), Sunglor Technology (Dec. 19, 2025): SG-FE is a 630 + 850 nm mask, 630 nm at 22 and 850 nm at 3 mW/cm² (±20%), for wrinkles; silicone eye protector; IEC 62471; SG-FE 304 × 210 mm. Open source
Public record / study FDA GUDID: “INIA GLOW LED light therapy mask,” model FM-02 (Guangdong Newdermo Biotech), tied to K223544. Open source
Public record / study FDA 510(k) K223544: LED light therapy mask (FM-01, FM-02, FM-03), Guangdong Newdermo Biotech (Feb. 23, 2023), code OHS. Open source
Public record / study FDA registration and listing: NovaaLab LLC (“Develop Specifications But Do Not Manufacture”) lists “Novaa Glow Therapy Mask” under code NTN, “LED light source” (21 CFR 876.1500, endoscope accessories). Open source
Public record / study FDA product classification, code OLP: “Over-The-Counter Powered Light Based Laser For Acne” (21 CFR 878.4810, Class II). Open source
Public record / study openFDA 510(k) database, product code OHS (checked Sept. 26, 2026; data current to Sept. 14): 163 clearances since 2008, 42 of them in 2025; 82 since 2024, 64 from China-based applicants [our count]. Open source
Public record / study FDA product classification, code OHS (light-based over-the-counter wrinkle reduction, 21 CFR 878.4810, Class II); recognized standards include IEC 62471. Open source
Public record / study Recall Z-2973-2018, begun by Quasar Bio-Tech (June 29, 2018) for the Baby Quasar Plus packaging, box, sleeve and user manual, classified by FDA: “Quasar did not receive FDA clearance for claims of collagen/elastin production as stated on the packaging and in the user manuals.” Open source
Public record / study FDA recall Z-2478-2026 (Mito Red Light, Super Mobile): lithium-ion battery “may malfunction, causing it to catch fire”; initiated Feb. 12, 2025, posted June 17, 2026. Not a mask. Open source
Public record / study FDA MAUDE adverse-event reports under code OHS via openFDA (unverified consumer reports), incl. a 2023 report: “I used LED mask after using tretinoin. It caused rash, burn and blisters on my cheeks.” Open source
Public record / study FDA. Learn if a medical device has been cleared by FDA for marketing: “Only a small percentage of 510(k)s require clinical data.” Open source
Public record / study 21 CFR 807.39: registration “does not in any way denote approval of the establishment or its products.” Open source
Public record / study FDA. Photobiomodulation (PBM) Devices: Premarket Notification [510(k)] Submissions, draft guidance (Jan. 2023; “Draft – Not for Implementation”): PBM devices “pose a risk for ocular tissue damage”; safety eyewear in the instructions; photosensitizing medication as a study exclusion. Open source
Public record / study FDA. Premarket notification 510(k) database search. Open source
Public record / study National Library of Medicine and FDA. AccessGUDID device search (look up a model number and its premarket submission). Open source
Licence / certificate Health Canada Medical Devices Active Licence Listing, licence 113279 (Shenzhen Sungrow LED Technology): models include ROUGE MASK, ROUGE MASK COMBO and ROUGE MASK ELITE, and BBL-FACEMASK. Open source
Licence / certificate Health Canada Medical Devices Active Licence Listing, licence 114160 (Kala Therapy, KALA-01, Oct. 20, 2025) and 111403 (Shenzhen Kaiyan). Open source
Public record / study Park SH, Park SO, Jung JA. Clinical study to evaluate the efficacy and safety of home-used LED and IRED mask for crow's feet: A multi-center, randomized, double-blind, sham-controlled study. Medicine (Baltimore), 2025 (60 enrolled; 25 of 29 vs 5 of 30 improved; the placebo mask gave a tenth of the red light and no near-infrared; funded by Y&J Bio). Open source
Public record / study Lee SY, et al. A prospective, randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blinded, and split-face clinical study on LED phototherapy for skin rejuvenation. J Photochem Photobiol B, 2007 (633 and 830 nm LEDs; 76 patients; wrinkles down up to 36% and elasticity up up to 19% compared with before treatment). Open source
Public record / study Mota LR, et al. Photobiomodulation reduces periocular wrinkle volume by 30%: a randomized controlled trial (137 women; 660 vs 590 nm; 3.8 J/cm²). Photobiomodul Photomed Laser Surg, 2023. Open source
Public record / study Couturaud V, et al. Reverse skin aging signs by red light photobiomodulation (Dior × Lucibel mask; 21.7 mW/cm², 15.6 J/cm², 12 min; 20 volunteers, make-up free; no comparison group; three of four authors from Dior or Lucibel). Skin Res Technol, 2023. Open source
Public record / study Weiss RA, et al. Clinical trial of a novel non-thermal LED array for reversal of photoaging (90 people; 590 nm at 0.1 J/cm²; biopsies in 10 showed type I collagen up 28% on average). Lasers Surg Med, 2005. Open source
Public record / study Ershadi S, Barbieri JS. At-Home LED Devices for the Treatment of Acne Vulgaris: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. JAMA Dermatol, 2025 (6 trials, 216 people; pooled from 5 trials, inflamed-lesion counts fell 45.3 percentage points more than with control). Open source
Public record / study Barbaric J, et al. Light therapies for acne. Cochrane Database Syst Rev, 2016 (71 randomized trials, 4,211 people; “High-quality evidence ... is lacking”). Open source
Public record / study Papageorgiou P, et al. Phototherapy with blue (415 nm) and red (660 nm) light in the treatment of acne vulgaris (107 people; 76% improvement at 12 weeks). Br J Dermatol, 2000. Open source
Public record / study Grimes DR. PLoS One, 2025: of 27 visible-LED dermatology studies, “No studies reported any dose validation”; 10 (37%) were sponsored by the device maker. Open source
Public record / study Spongberg CV, et al. What to Look for in Red Light Therapy: A Product Guide Backed by Science. Cureus, 2026 (Shark CryoGlow and CurrentBody Series 2: “Clinical study not publicly available”). Open source
Public record / study Barton NE, et al. J Drugs Dermatol, 2026: marketing “frequently exaggerate[s] the speed, magnitude, and durability of clinical benefit.” Open source
Public record / study Glass GE. Photobiomodulation: the clinical applications of low-level light therapy. Aesthet Surg J, 2021 (“Methodologic flaws, small patient cohorts, and industry funding”). Open source
Public record / study Avci P, et al. Low-level laser (light) therapy in skin: stimulating, healing, restoring. Semin Cutan Med Surg, 2013. Open source
Public record / study Duteil L, et al. Differences in visible light-induced pigmentation according to wavelengths (415 nm darkened skin types III–IV for up to 3 months; 630 nm did not). Pigment Cell Melanoma Res, 2014. Open source
Public record / study Jagdeo J, et al. Safety of red LED light at high doses (tolerated to 320–480 J/cm²; temporary darkening in darker skin). J Biophotonics, 2020. Open source
Public record / study Geisler AN, et al. Visible light. J Am Acad Dermatol, 2021: “only tinted sunscreens” protect against visible light. Open source
Public record / study Ablon G. A 7-Week, Open-Label Study Evaluating the Efficacy and Safety of 415-nm/633-nm Phototherapy for Treating Mild-to-Moderate Acne in Adolescents and Adults. J Clin Aesthet Dermatol, 2025 (Omnilux Clear; 30 participants; no comparison group). Open source
Public record / study Kim TG, et al. Photochemical retinopathy induced by blue light emitted from a light-emitting diode face mask (one case; eyes open as the maker recommended). Medicine (Baltimore), 2020. Open source
Public record / study Labkovich M, et al. A rare acute presentation of simultaneous bilateral angle closure in a patient using a red light therapy mask (one case; Solawave mask; no eye protection; full recovery). Am J Ophthalmol Case Rep, 2026. Open source
Public record / study Hill RC, Lipner SR. Keep an Eye on At-Home Devices: Energy-Based Acne and Anti-Aging Devices are Associated with Ocular Adverse Events in a Retrospective Analysis Using the MAUDE Database. Dermatol Pract Concept, 2024 (87 reports, 2013–2023, mostly light devices plus electrical stimulators and radiofrequency tools; 28 ocular). Open source
Public record / study Robinson J, Bayliss SC, Fielder AR. Transmission of light across the adult and neonatal eyelid in vivo. Vision Res, 1991 (14.5% at 700 nm; 3% or less below 580 nm). Open source
Public record / study ICNIRP. Guidelines on limits of exposure to incoherent visible and infrared radiation. Health Phys, 2013. Open source
Public record / study Health Canada recall RA-70369: Neutrogena Light Therapy Acne Mask and activator, voluntary recall by Johnson & Johnson GmbH (July 2, 2019), Type II. Open source
Public record / study Refinery29 (July 24, 2019): Neutrogena's statement (“theoretical risk of eye injury” for a small subset of people) and Australia's TGA advice to stop use. Open source
Public record / study C&EN (Aug. 2019): complaints on about 0.02% of masks sold. Open source
Public record / study UK Advertising Standards Authority ruling A25-1293784, Project E Beauty LLC (Nov. 5, 2025): complaint upheld against a paid Meta ad and the U.K. LumaLux web page; acne claims treated as medicinal claims; the ASA “had seen no evidence” of MHRA registration or conformity marking; the ads must not appear again in their current form. Open source
Public record / study CAP (UK), “Face facts: Are your cosmetic device ads making medicinal claims?” (Dec. 11, 2025), after four LED-mask rulings. Open source
Public record / study Fontan v. Project E Beauty, LLC, N.D. Cal. No. 3:24-cv-02167 (filed Apr. 11, 2024; putative class action; Duplex International Trading added, then dismissed Sept. 17, 2024): alleged the “Skin Rejuvenation Photon Mask” was too weak, citing its 510(k); stipulated dismissal without prejudice filed Nov. 4, 2024; case closed Nov. 6, 2024. Open source
Public record / study Shields v. Daman Beauty LLC, D. Ariz. No. 4:25-cv-00297 (filed June 13, 2025): alleged the FDA name and logo on Aphrona packaging misled buyers; notice of voluntary dismissal with prejudice, Dec. 18, 2025 (Doc. 24); order dismissing case, Jan. 28, 2026 (Doc. 25). Open source
Public record / study Truth in Advertising (TINA.org). Ad Alert: Mito Red Light removes FDA logo (Mar. 9, 2023). Open source
Maker's data HigherDOSE. Red Light Face Mask page ($349; “Total Irradiance: 50mw/Cm2” = 630 nm 26 + 830 nm 24; 66 dual-core LEDs; goggles and corded controller in the box; “FDA-cleared”). Open source
Maker's data HigherDOSE. Clinical study summary (Validated Claim Support, Oct. 2024): 28 women completed, age 45–65, 4× a week for 8 weeks, one group with no comparison; expert-graded fine lines and wrinkles −11.41% at week 8. Open source
Maker's data HigherDOSE. Return policy (120-day money-back guarantee). Open source
Maker's data HigherDOSE. Intertek test report 230808105GZU-001 (Oct. 11, 2023; models MK66-L mask and ZLD-75W neck; manufacturer Shenzhen Kaiyan). A test report, not an ETL listing. Open source
Maker's data HigherDOSE. Red Light Neck Enhancer page ($349; 50 mW/cm² claimed). Open source
Maker's data Block Blue Light. Red Light Therapy Face Mask page ($349.95; “Irradiance (Spectromter): 30mw/cm2”; 590/630/810/830 nm; 488 chips; 220 g; 2-year warranty; 30-day returns; no FDA claim). Open source
Maker's data Kala Therapy. Red Light Face Mask U.S. page ($399.99; “Max. output optical power density: Red: 20 mW/cm², Near-Infrared: 10 mW/cm², Blue: 10 mW/cm²”; FAQ mentions “Red (660nm)”; goggles in the box; 2-year warranty; 30-day money-back; “2x the light strength of typical at-home devices”). Open source
Maker's data Omnilux. Contour Face page ($395; “~30mW/cm2”; “FDA-cleared”; “Clinical proof” block of 96%/96%/95% user-perception figures shown with an acne study of a different device). Open source
Maker's data Omnilux. Contour instructions for use (controller holds the battery; can't run while charging; contraindications). Open source
Maker's data Omnilux. Returns policy: LED devices 30 days (Clear 45 days); $15 return fee on LED devices; 2-year warranty. Open source
Maker's data Omnilux. Omnilux Men page ($395; 633/830/1072 nm; “~30mW/cm2” appears in FAQ answers about the Contour masks; “100%” user-perception results). Open source
Maker's data Omnilux. Contour Neck & Décolleté page ($395). Open source
Maker's data SharkNinja. CryoGlow FW312 page ($349.99; routines of 4–8 minutes; 12-week study claims; “FW300 Results”; 2-year limited warranty; 60-day money-back on select products; “Ranked the #1 Skincare Facial Device in the US,” citing Circana). Open source
Maker's data Solawave. Wrinkle Retreat Pro page ($399 sale, $499 list; 65 mW/cm²; 320 LEDs; 11.7 J/cm² per 3 minutes; protective goggles in the box; 1-year warranty; 60-day returns). Open source
Maker's data Solawave blog: “Most at-home masks and wands (like Solawave) do NOT require eye protection when used as instructed.” Open source
Maker's data Solawave. Neck & Chest Pro page ($349). Open source
Maker's data MZ Skin. LightMAX Supercharged LED Mask 2.0 page (U.S. $950; built-in eye protection; cordless; “21 women” self-assessment; 2-year warranty if registered within 30 days). Open source
Maker's data CurrentBody. Series 2 page ($469.99; “110 red, 110 near-infrared, 16 deep near-infrared”; “Power Density: 30mw/cm²”; “236 LED BULBS”; eye inserts in the box; patch-test note: return within 14 days for a full refund if skin reacts). Open source
Maker's data CurrentBody. U.S. refund policy (30 days, new and unused; 2-year warranty). Open source
Maker's data Eurofins study for CurrentBody (2025, report AAB22715): no comparison group; 31 women 41–55; 56 days; wrinkle grading −6.36%. Open source
Maker's data SGS-CSTC study for CurrentBody (2024): 35 adults, 56 days, compared with before treatment; ITA° +26.83% and R7 +57.09% at day 56 (ITA° +16.73% and R7 +29.89% at day 28). Open source
Maker's data CurrentBody. Series 3 page ($569.99; in stock; “Advanced Anti-Aging” red/NIR/1072 nm mode; SGS figures credited to 633 nm and 830 nm “within 4 weeks”). Open source
Maker's data CurrentBody. Series 3 manual (July 2026): model MK-110I; 750 LEDs (125 × 6 wavelengths); 8–50 mW/cm². Open source
Maker's data CurrentBody. 4-in-1 Zone Facial Mapping Mask page ($549.99; “Red Irridance: 50.4mW/cm²”; its red mode is “Red (633nm), deep red (660nm) and near-infrared (830nm)”; 532 nm green). Open source
Maker's data CurrentBody. LED contraindications page (retinoids, AHAs/BHAs, some antibiotics, St John's wort and others; 24-hour patch test). Open source
Maker's data Therabody. The clinical findings behind TheraFace Mask Glo (single group, 104 analyzed, 12 weeks; fine lines −4.0%; wrinkle depth not significant). Open source
Public record / study ClinicalTrials.gov NCT07054710 (Therabody; Eurofins CRL; one group with no comparison; 115 enrolled; no results posted). Open source
Public record / study ClinicalTrials.gov NCT06936332: Study Evaluating the Efficacy and Safety of Omnilux Clear on Mitigating Mild to Moderate Acne (sponsor Ablon Skin Institute Research Center; collaborator GlobalMed Technologies). Open source
Maker's data Therabody. TheraFace Mask page ($649.99; 648 LEDs). Open source
Maker's data Qure. Q-Rejuvalight Pro page ($399; cites K230042; free protective eyewear). Open source
Maker's data Qure. Refund policy (30 days; return fee of about $29–$49 deducted). Open source
Maker's data Foreo. FAQ 202 page ($799; “600 LED light points”; wavelengths incl. 850 nm; “Reduce wrinkles by 32%” with no study named). Open source
Maker's data Mito Red Light. MitoGLOW page ($499; “3 J/cm² per 10-minute session”; “FDA 510(k) cleared”; “Rotatable Neck & Chin”; built-in blackout eye protection; “We assemble and manufacture our LEDs in-house”). Open source
Maker's data Project E Beauty. LumaLux store data (Shopify .js): the “LumaLux Face” variant's SKU is PE748; Face+ is PE748_PE749. Open source
Maker's data Project E Beauty. LumaLux Face page ($369; “30mW/cm²”; 630/850/1072 + 460 + 520 nm; 3-minute sessions; cushioned eye protection; 2-year warranty; 60-day trial). Open source
Maker's data Project E Beauty. Lumamask Pro page ($169; “FDA-cleared”). Open source
Maker's data Bon Charge. Red Light Face Mask page ($349; 240 LEDs; 630/850 nm; mask 19.5 × 27.5 cm; “Lab measured Irradiance 40.8 mW/cm²” with no report; 2 eye cups; “FDA Registered”; 1-year warranty; 30-day returns). Open source
Maker's data Bon Charge. Face, Neck and Chest bundle ($663.10 sale, $698). Open source
Maker's data Celluma. MYSTIQUE page ($895; face and scalp; 30-minute treatments; “FDA-Cleared Treatment Options” incl. wrinkles; “Ships in 4-6 weeks” on Sept. 27; returns only for unused devices). Open source
Maker's data Rouge. Elite mask page ($299 sale, $399; 744 chips across mask and plate; “market leading irradiance levels”; “registered with the FDA for safety and effectiveness”; silicone goggles). Open source
Maker's data Déesse PRO. PRO page ($1,700; 770 LEDs; green given as 520 nm and 545 nm; returns only unopened within 5 working days). Open source
Maker's data Dr. Dennis Gross. SpectraLite FaceWare Pro page ($455; “FDA Cleared”; 3 minutes; box: device, USB cord and charger; “97%” perception results). Open source
Maker's data Hooga. Red Light Therapy Face Mask page ($179; “50 mW/cm² at the surface”; 2 silicone eye guards; a boilerplate line that its statements “have not been evaluated” by FDA; no FDA status claim). Open source
Maker's data Hooga. Luma page ($299; red-only mode 38 mW/cm²; “FDA 510(k) Clearance: K253712”; says green isn't a cleared mode). Open source
Maker's data NovaaLab. Novaa Glow Therapy Mask page ($249.90; 7.5–20.3 mW/cm² “at 0 inches”; “FDA-registered facility”). Open source
Maker's data EMR-TEK. ETERNO mask page ($399.99 sale; no irradiance or LED count) and linked manual describing a different, soft 216-LED mask. Open source
Maker's data Amazon listing: NEWKEY 4D LED mask (B01MDK70V9), $159.99, 3,604 ratings on Sept. 26, 2026; red 630 and blue 465 nm; FDA lists “NEWKEY-01” under K230351 (Shenzhen Sungpo). Open source
Maker's data Amazon listing: Aphrona Moonlight PRO 7-Color (B07Z4HDZGW), $127.49; claims “510(k) cleared”; FDA lists “Aphrona LED facial mask” under K192295, a 2-wavelength device. Open source
Public record / study FDA 510(k) K230351: LED Facial Mask, Shenzhen Sungpo Hi-Tech Electronic (May 5, 2023): red at 650 ± 5 nm in the device description and 625 ± 5 nm in the comparison table, plus amber 605 and blue 465 nm. Open source
Public record / study FDA registration and listing under K230351: Shenzhen Sungpo lists model “NEWKEY-01”. Open source
Public record / study FDA 510(k) K192295: PDT-FACE, Beijing ADSS Development (May 1, 2020): two modes, blue 415 nm and red 630 nm; red for periorbital wrinkles, blue for acne. Open source
Public record / study FDA registration and listing under K192295: Beijing ADSS lists “Aphrona LED facial mask”. Open source
Maker's data Omnilux. Clear page ($395; 415/633 nm; “an FDA cleared, flexible, portable, and affordable home use device with clinically proven results for acne”; “output of 44mw/cm2”; built-in eye shields). Open source
Maker's data Sunlighten. RED Light Therapy Mask page (checked Sept. 27, 2026: $529 sale, $639 regular; “FDA 510(k) cleared”; “416 high-energy LEDs for highest irradiance-35mW/cm2”; spec table “Irradiance: 20 – 40mW/cm2”; red 630, near-infrared 880, blue 415, yellow 590, green 520 nm; 5 modes, Auto about 8 minutes, others about 3; 3 intensity levels; cordless, 1,000 mAh; 1.1 lb; 1-year limited warranty; green “without clinical skin claims”; its FAQ's general explainer cites “Red light (660nm)” and “Near infrared (850nm)”). Open source
Maker's data Sunlighten. RED Light Therapy Mask user manual (Sept. 2025): model FCM910, “Manufactured for Sunlighten, LLC”; “marketed as the RED Light Therapy Mask, cleared by the FDA under the trade name LED Light Therapy Mask”; package includes a blackout eye mask; starts in Auto mode (8 minutes, low level); rated output ±20%: red 15/20/25 + near-infrared 10, blue 15/20/25, yellow 5/7/10 + near-infrared 10, green 3/4/5 mW/cm². Open source
Maker's data Sunlighten. Light science research library, linked from the mask page's “third-party clinical studies”: summaries of published studies, including masks from other makers. Open source
Public record / study FDA 510(k) K251588: LED Light Therapy Mask (FCM902, FCM905, FCM906, FCM908, 11-001-RBMASK, FCM910), Shenzhen Fittop Health Technology (Aug. 21, 2025): FCM910 red + infrared and yellow + infrared for full-face wrinkles, blue for mild to moderate inflammatory acne; 630/880/415/590/520 nm; eye shield; IEC 62471; non-clinical testing only. Open source
Public record / study FDA registration and listing under K251588: Shenzhen Fittop (manufacturer) lists the LED Light Therapy Mask models, including FCM910. Open source
Public record / study FDA GUDID: DI 06933917000846, brand “Fittop,” model FCM910, tied to K251588 (product codes OHS, OLP, ILY). Open source
Maker's data Amazon listing: Nourished Bodynskin LED Face & Neck Mask (B0BBB76WYQ), $90.24, 1,986 ratings; no FDA record found. Open source
Maker's data Amazon listing: INIA red light therapy mask (B0FLDP8Y5W), $89.99, “up to 105 mW/cm²”, 220 LEDs. Open source
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