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The Best LED Face Masks and Tools for Targeting Wrinkles, Acne and More

Natalie Alcala and Danielle Directo-Meston
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If you’ve been keeping up with all of the latest and greatest high-tech beauty gadgets out there, then you’ve probably heard about LED (Light Emitting Diode) masks. Some of the best LED face masks and devices can help reduce the appearance of wrinkles, fine lines and scars; soothe rosacea; and treat inflammation, among other skin benefits.

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“The use of light on skin is not a new technology, but as LEDs have improved and become more efficient, so have LED-based technologies,” Mike Poling, president of Lightwave, and a 16-year innovator in the field, recently told The Hollywood Reporter. He explains that the usage of LED lights on the skin helps to re-energize cells: “This increase in energy helps our cells function more like they did when we were younger with the immediate effects being a release of endorphins, a reduction in inflammation, and an increase in lymphatic system activity to help detoxify the body.”

At a Glance: The Best LED Therapy Face Masks & Tools

LED light therapy was first developed by NASA scientists in the early ’90s, first for plant growth experiments in space and thereafter to boost the wound healing of astronauts. The light’s wavelengths can go deep into body tissue to promote blood circulation and collagen production, which is why the skin-care industry jumped on the high-tech train to bring LED light therapy to top Hollywood spas.

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Today, the masks are more easily accessible and have quickly become an MVP among skin-care tools for at-home facials. Among the most popular LED face masks includes New York-based aesthetician Dr. Dennis Gross’ DRx SpectraLite FaceWare Pro LED mask — designed to reduce the appearance of wrinkles and treat acne — that went viral in 2020 after stars including Kris Jenner, Kim Kardashian, Lucy Hale and Halle Berry shared their lockdown selfies wearing the device.

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While not all light therapy masks and devices are created equal, the colors typically treat the same concerns across the board: red light addresses wrinkles and increases cellular activity, blue light prevents and treats acne and green light helps even skin tone. Here, we’ve rounded up some of the best LED masks for a variety of budgets and skin-care goals — including some on sale during Amazon’s Holiday Beauty Haul sale.

Best LED Face Masks and Light Therapy Tools on Sale at Amazon 2024
Best LED Face Masks and Light Therapy Tools on Sale at Amazon 2024

BEST LED MASK ON AMAZON

Aphrona 7-Color LED Mask

$166.99 $179.99 7% off

Buy at Amazon

Aphrona’s LED face mask features seven interchangeable color lights that offer a spectrum of benefits. Each color contains 150 narrow spectrum chips (which is apparently five times more than other masks) are is 100 percent UV-free, with the purple light mask being the least intense and the grey mask being the strongest. This mask also comes with a convenient remote to adjust the color, intensity and time to your liking.


Best LED Face Masks and Light Therapy Tools on Sale at Amazon 2024
Best LED Face Masks and Light Therapy Tools on Sale at Amazon 2024

BEST LED NECK MASK

Solawave Neck & Chest Rejuvenating Mask

$223.20 $269.00 17% off

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While aging is beautiful, some of us may not be ready for the speed at which visible signs begin to show. In addition to fine lines and wrinkles appearing on the face, which the above LED face masks aid in treating and preventing, our neck also needs similar TLC. This is where Solawave’s Neck & Chest Rejuvenating Mask steps in.

This mask uses red and near-infrared light to reduce the appearance of wrinkles and promote firmer skin. To use, apply a serum of your choice, secure the mask on your neck and decolletage and wear for 10 minutes.


Best LED Face Masks and Light Therapy Tools on Sale at Amazon 2024
Best LED Face Masks and Light Therapy Tools on Sale at Amazon 2024

BEST LED MASK UNDER $100

Skin Gym Wrinklit LED Mask

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$99 at Skin Gym

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$99 at Ulta

$99 at Revolve

$99 at Dermstore

For a good entry-level option that won’t break the bank, try Skin Gym’s WrinkLit LED mask, which features three LED colors and wavelengths to treat different skincare concerns: blue to fight acne, red to help with wrinkles and orange to increase facial brightness. Skin Gym recommends wearing this mask for 15-20 minutes max per session.


Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare DRx SpectraLite FaceWare Pro
Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare DRx SpectraLite FaceWare Pro

BEST LED MASK UNDER $500

Dr. Dennis Gross DRx SpectraLite FaceWare Pro

$455 at Amazon

$455 at Sephora

$455 at Nordstrom

$455 at Violet Grey

Another celebrity favorite is the wildly popular DRx SpectraLight FaceWare Pro mask by Dr. Dennis Gross. (Kris Jenner, Rita Ora and Halle Berry and Lucy Hale snapped lockdown selfies wearing the mask). Standout features of this mask include 100 red LED lights to support collagen production and reduce wrinkles, 62 blue LED lights to target and prevent acne-causing bacteria and an adjustable head strap for a universal fit. Look forward to seeing results after 10 weeks of consistent use.

Pro tip: You can flip the mask upside down and use it on your neck and décolletage.


Best LED Face Masks and Light Therapy Tools on Sale at Amazon 2024
Best LED Face Masks and Light Therapy Tools on Sale at Amazon 2024

MOST VERSATILE LED MASK

HigherDose Red Light Face Mask

$349 at HigherDose

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Made of flexible medical-grade silicone, HigherDose’s Red Light Face Mask is equipped with 124 red and near infrared diodes for reducing fine lines and wrinkles, boosting collagen and elastin and minimizing redness. Choose 10- or 20-minute treatment times; the brand suggests using the mask three to five times a week to see results. Reviewers also love that the third head strap helps to keep the mask in place while moving, making this device one of the best LED masks to use while working out or doing chores.


Riki Loves Riki Riki Miracle LED acne silicone patch
Riki Loves Riki Riki Miracle LED acne silicone patch

BEST FOR ACNE

Riki Loves Riki LED Silicone Patch

$52.50 $105 50% off

Buy at Riki Loves Riki

Designed specifically to spot-treat acne, Riki Loves Riki’s Riki Miracle LED patch uses red and blue lights to reduce inflammation and kill bacteria. All you need is six minutes, and the device turns off automatically when the treatment is done. We like that the travel-friendly device comes with a recharging battery case, too.


Best LED Face Masks and Light Therapy Tools on Sale at Amazon 2024
Best LED Face Masks and Light Therapy Tools on Sale at Amazon 2024

BEST CLINICAL-GRADE LASER DEVICE

Lyma Laser

$2,695 at Lyma

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While nothing can replace a pro treatment at a medical spa, the Lyma Laser is a close second. (Model Amber Valletta is a celebrity ambassador for the brand, and Hollywood facialist Joanna Czech regularly uses it on her celebrity clients.) According to the company, it’s the first FDA-cleared clinic-grade laser skin-care device that can reach the base laser of the skin, and it’s 100 percent more powerful than other LED tools. Clinical trials show that the Lyma noticeably improves face and body skin texture and elasticity, and targets signs of aging, scars, blemishes, pigmentation and redness. It’s effective in reducing the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, scars and blemishes with regular treatments ranging from 15 to 45 minutes per day for three months.

It boasts a two-hour battery life on a single charge and a 10-year lifespan. Lyma recommends using the device daily with its Oxygen Mist and Glide skin-care products; laser purchases include a free 30-day supply, and skin-care subscriptions are $149 per month.


Best LED Face Masks and Light Therapy Tools on Sale at Amazon 2024
Best LED Face Masks and Light Therapy Tools on Sale at Amazon 2024

BEST LED MASK UNDER $400

Omnilux Cotour Face Mask

$395 AT OMNILUX

Paris Hilton told Who What Wear that she loves using Omnilux’s Contour Face mask in her morning and evening routines. For those looking to specifically target acne, Omnilux has another fan-favorite for this exact purpose: Omnilux Clear. This LED mask has passed FDA, TGA and CE regulations for treating acne and offers dermatologist-grade treatments from the comfort of your home by way of blue light that targets and kills acne bacteria and red light that aids in the production of new collagen while reducing inflammation. Recommended length of use: four 10-minute treatments for six weeks.


LED Esthetics Glotech Mask Pro with Collar
LED Esthetics Glotech Mask Pro with Collar

BEST MASK WITH NECK COLLAR

LED Esthetics Glotech Mask Pro with Collar

$686 $786 13% off

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Customers have seen results in two weeks after using LED Esthetics’ Glotech Mask Pro for 10 minutes per day, six times per week. Cleared by the FDA for class II medical use (meaning the product is safe and effective for its intended use as marketed) the device features red, near infrared and blue light treatments that are clinically proven to visibly reduce the appearance of wrinkles and pigmentation, boost collagen production, enhance skin texture, minimize pore size and reduce or eliminate acne.

According to the company, Chrissy Teigen, January Jones, Madonna and Jessica Alba are among the stores who have shared their experiences using the LED mask on social media.


Foreo Luna 4 Hair
Foreo Luna 4 Hair

BEST FOR SCALP

Foreo Luna 4 Hair

$199 at Foreo

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Known for their gentle silicone facial massagers, Sweden-based beauty tool brand Foreo’s new Luna 4 Hair device uses a blend of LED light therapy and its signature T-Sonic massage technology to help boost microcirculation, unclog pores and reduce scalp oil buildup. The company says the device is “clinically proven tor reduce dandruff by 24 percent and oil on the scalp by 50 percent” within a month, and 97 percent of testers say they have thicker, shinier hair.


CurrentBody LED Light Therapy Face Mask, Series 2
CurrentBody LED Light Therapy Face Mask, Series 2

MOST HOLLYWOOD-LOVED

CurrentBody LED Light Therapy Face Mask, Series 2

$469 at CurrentBody

CurrentBody’s second-gen LED light therapy face mask now has an updated liquid silicone material for better nose and lip coverage, an “exclusive layout of 236 LED bulbs” that emit light in three “clinically recognized wavelengths”: red (633nm), near-infrared (830nm) and a new dep near-infrared (1072nm). The company noted that these wavelengths help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles, even out skin tone and decrease redness. Each mask also comes with an NFC card containing Veritace’s testing and traceability data so you can see each step of the quality review process.

Kim Kardashian posted herself on Instagram using the brand’s LED face, neck and hand masks on Christmas and revealed that she “gave them as gifts [last] year,” while Lilly Collins and Suki Waterhouse are among the stars who’ve raved about CurrentBody’s face mask. Letitia Wright and Naomi Watts have reportedly used the device.


Best LED Face Masks and Light Therapy Tools on Sale at Amazon 2024
Best LED Face Masks and Light Therapy Tools on Sale at Amazon 2024

BEST LED MASK FOR DARK SPOTS

Therabody TheraFace Mask

$599 at Bloomingdale's

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$599 at Best Buy

$599 at therabody

Therabody’s latest and greatest skin-care tool, the TheraFace mask contains 648 medical-grade red, infrared and blue LED lights plus vibration therapy to help produce smoother, brighter and firmer skin after eight weeks of treatment. Following a 12-week study conducted by third-party company, participants noticed a range of improvements to their skin, including lightened dark spots.


Best LED Face Masks and Light Therapy Tools on Sale at Amazon 2024
Best LED Face Masks and Light Therapy Tools on Sale at Amazon 2024

BEST INVESTMENT LED MASK

Shani Darden by Déesse Pro LED Light Mask

$1,900 at SEphora

$1,700 at Déesse (without Neck)

Given that Hollywood aesthetician Shani Darden is a go-to for stars including Jessica Alba and Shay Mitchell, it’s no surprise that success follows any product that her name is attached to. The actresses, along with Kate Hudson and Kim Kardashian, have turned up on social media looking like members of the Jabbawockeez while wearing the bestselling Shani Darden by Déesse Pro LED mask.

Inspired by her iconic facials, Darden’s mask features dual-diode LEDs that deliver the highest dose of red, blue and near-infrared light therapy to support collagen production, reduce the appearance of wrinkles and blemishes and target pigmentation. Bonus: This mask also comes with a custom-designed neck attachment to target fine lines and wrinkles on the decolletage.



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