10 best LED face masks 2025, all tried and tested for six weeks

CurrentBody’s original mask has been reworked. The series 2 uses liquid silicone to hug the contours of the face, making it more comfortable to wear for regular use. It also covers a larger surface area and wraps around the chin, so you can tackle ageing on the face and upper neck in one fell swoop. One slight gripe is that it could do with an overhead strap for the perfect fit, but that’s a minimal inconvenience.

The mask also offers three light settings, with the new addition of a deep near-infrared wavelength – on top of red and near-infrared – designed to reach further beneath the skin’s surface (up to 10mm) and increase cell renewal at a deeper level.

The first thing we noticed was that our skin looked brighter, redness from rosacea was calmer, and skin texture looked smoother after a fortnight of daily use. By week three, our skin felt bouncier and more lifted, while faint expression lines appeared softer. By the end of the 10-week testing period, our complexion looked less dull and fine lines were softer, preventing any further lines from appearing.

It’s £100 more than the original, but the price hike feels justified given the improvements, especially if you’re serious about at-home LED. We certainly enjoyed using it more than the previous iteration.

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

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

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

Shark’s sleek cryoglow LED face mask features forehead and temple padding, as well as adjustable straps for extra comfort. Plus, there are silicone eye shields for LED light blocking – but be warned, it is quite heavy. Battery life isn’t great (if you’re using one treatment daily, expect to charge it every three days). These gripes aside, we found the mask to be impressively efficacious. It has four settings: better ageing (six minutes), blemish repair (eight minutes), skin sustain (four minutes) and under-eye revive (five to 10 minutes).

The former uses red LEDs and infrared combined, with a daily six-minute session helping to reduce the appearance of lines over time. Two months on, some smiling lines around my mouth are considerably less obvious. At 27 years old, lines aren’t a major concern yet, but the Shark LED mask has preventative appeal.

‘Blemish repair’ is an eight-minute automated three-phase routine, combining blue LEDs and infrared, before finishing with red LEDs. Continued use made a noticeable difference to skin texture and complexion, while the redness around our nose looks diminished. The ‘skin sustain’ mode is the perfect pick-me-up for dull skin, while the under-eye-cooling mode works to de-puff the area. We found the results to be instant, with the area looking brighter and tighter.

Read the full Shark cryo-glow under-eye cooling and LED face mask review

The Silk’n dual LED has four types of LED light all within one device. This is rare, and some of the leading LED mask companies (Currentbody, for instance) require customers to buy an entirely separate mask to take advantage of the benefits of different light wavelengths.

The mask also has three intensities for a stronger treatment, plus the option to use the fourth blue light setting which has been designed as a targeted spot treatment. The included handheld power pack doubles as a smaller LED device, which you can use on blemishes for a shorter three-minute treatment. Though, Silk’n can’t technically speak to the performance of these spot-related settings, given that the device isn’t registered with the MHRA (Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency) which is required when making acne-related medical claims.

For our tester, mode one was the most effective – it uses three out of the four included wavelengths: red light at 630 nanometers (nm), dark red light at 660nm and near-Infrared light at 830nm. Using this setting, the mask aims to minimise fine lines, boost elasticity, balance oil production and smooth the texture of the skin.

Speaking to Dr Edel Woods on the topic, she explained that the near-infrared light “penetrates deeper into the skin and promotes healing and circulation. This can help repair skin issues like clogged pores and breakouts, making your skin look clearer over time.” On our tester, we noticed that after 15 weeks of testing our previously bumpy and blackhead-congested skin appeared clearer and less clogged. Of course, this is just one person’s experience.

In terms of consistency, we did find that any drops in usage affected the appearance of our skin. As such, keeping up with mask usage three to five times weekly (if not daily) was the best approach.

The face mask was comfortable to wear, more so than the above Currentbody iteration. But the neck attachment restricts movement and prevents relaxation while in use. Ultimately, the neck mask isn’t a worthwhile addition. However, given the fact that the price of both pieces rivals many of the entries in this edit and includes three extra light types, the device is great value for money.

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

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

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

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The Omnilux contour LED was famously worn by Kim Kardashian. While it doesn’t have the most LEDs, coming in at 132 bulbs, it mimics the industry standard wavelengths of 633nm (red light) and 830nm (near-infrared light). As is the case with the other LED masks in this round-up, these wavelengths work to improve collagen and elastin production, which typically slows down as we enter our mid to late twenties. They also set out to minimise inflammation, accelerate healing and firm up the skin for a more youthful, smooth complexion.

Compared to Dr Dennis Gross and Shark, where the hard-shell masks leave a small gap between the device and the skin, the Omnilux contour has a snug fit against the face to minimise the distance the light travels before reaching the skin. Interestingly, Dr Ahmed Al Muntasar, skin expert and aesthetics specialist, says a mask that is close to the face is more effective.

Unfortunately, we found the Omnilux mask to be uncomfortable, especially around the nose area, owing to the placement of one of the hard LEDs.

While its design isn’t the best, Omnilux’s mask makes up for it with results. Within four weeks (though we used it for six), we could see the skin texture around our cheekbones and jawline diminishing. Raised whiteheads were banished, and scarring from previous blemishes was reduced. After six weeks, we saw improvements to facial elasticity, with the skin appearing fuller and more supple.

What’s more, it caused no sensitivity, even after repeated use. On the contrary, we only saw further improvements as we increased our wear from five times weekly to daily use.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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