- Why we like it: The price is jaw-dropping, but the complete Mask and Neck System is a high-tech LED treatment device designed to provide extensive coverage across both the face and neck area. It has an impressive 1,080 LEDs, split between the mask (720 LEDs) and the neck plate (360 LEDs), that illuminate six different lights: near infrared, red, blue, violet, green, yellow, and sky blue.
- What testers note: Though the mask is very rigid and, frankly, a bit bulky, our testers appreciated the broad coverage area that includes the neck. They also liked how easy it was to adjust the mask to get a close, comfortable fit. And toggling between the five different wavelengths is as easy as tapping a button on the nose. “During the first two weeks, I noticed a reduction in the redness of my acne scars and an overall improvement in skin tone,” says Navarro. “While it’s too early to see significant changes in fine lines or deep-set wrinkles, the device has had a noticeable impact on the clarity and texture of my skin (I had a ton of texture along my chin and jawline).”
- Best for: Acne, anti-aging, hyperpigmentation, tone and texture
- Key features: Wireless; 1,080 LEDs (720 in the mask; 360 in the neck); Six wavelengths of light (near infrared, red, blue, violet, green, yellow, and sky blue)
Best for Dark Spots: Therabody TheraFace Mask
Andrea Navarro demonstrating the Therabody TheraFace Mask
TLDR: Includes massage therapy, cordless, three-minute segment option, FDA-cleared, good for dark spots and acne
- Why we like it: If you think of your time with your LED mask as a moment of self-care, this is one of the most relaxing. It has a trio of red, blue, and infared light therapy, but also has 17 motors, located on the head straps, that gently vibrate at pressure points along the eyes, brow line, and scalp.
- What testers note: “Each full treatment cycle lasts nine minutes–one minute shorter than most masks–which is divided into three-minute segments for each light mode, but I like that you can also opt for a quick three-minute session if you’re running low on time or just want to spot-treat,” says Navarro, who tested this model for three months. “Using it as my go-to mask earlier this year, I noticed that fine lines around my eyes appeared less pronounced and my skin tone became more even, with a pretty big reduction in my dark spots. The vibration therapy is a huge plus, too—it’s so nice for the days that my face and head feel a little more tense, or even when I have a headache.” TV host Andrew Freund who uses it every morning tells Glamour, “It’s made my skin completely clear, and has also reduced fine lines and wrinkles. If I know I’m going to be on-camera, I make sure to travel with it.
- Best for: Fine lines and wrinkles, acne, tone and texture, firmness, tension
- Key features: Cordless; 648 LEDs; Three wavelengths of light (red, blue, infrared), vibrations
Best With Fast Treatment Time: Qure Light Therapy Mask
Brigitt Earley demonstrating the Qure Light Therapy Mask
TLDR: Compatible smartphone app to change settings, great eye protection, quick 3-minute treatments, four different wavelengths, including blue, comparatively affordable
