8 Best Red-Light Therapy Devices We Tested for Face, Scalp, & Body

Red light therapy is everywhere right now—from influencer routines to dermatologist offices. But let’s be honest: Whether you’re eyeing a compact wand, a high-tech LED face mask, or a full-body panel, these tools don’t come cheap. So before spending a few hundred dollars, it’s worth asking: Do they actually work—and which one is worth the money?

The short answer is yes, and over the past year, our editors and testers have tried more than 20 of the most talked-about at-home red light therapy devices, focusing on those that are FDA-cleared or dermatologist-recommended. We evaluated everything from treatment time and ease of use to visible improvements in brightness, firmness, and overall skin clarity.

The standout? The Qure Q-Rejuvalight Pro, a hands-free LED face mask that takes just three minutes per session (compared to the 10-plus minutes most devices require) and still delivered noticeably brighter, smoother skin within two months of consistent use. It’s also more affordable than many of its high-end competitors.

But if you’re after something else—maybe something more portable or budget-friendly—we found a handful of other options that genuinely live up to the hype.

The best red-light therapy devices, at a glance

How we tested

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Best Red-Light Therapy Device Overall: Qure LED Light Therapy Mask

• What we love: Programming options in the app allow you to target specific areas of your face and customize treatments; great eye protection; quick treatments
• What could improve: Rigid design might not be comfortable for all face shapes

Qure’s LED Light Therapy Mask, recommended by Sejal Shah, MD, a board-certified dermatologist, is unique, because it’s one of the few smart masks out there. You can track and schedule treatments to help ensure you remember to fit it into your schedule—key for efficacy, says Dr. Shah. It’s also highly versatile, since it’s equipped with several wavelengths of light therapy (including red, deep red, blue, amber, and infrared) to target blemishes, hyperpigmentation, fine lines, and wrinkles in varying parts of the face.

Of the many red-light devices I’ve tested over the last year, this is by far the most convenient, which is a huge perk to me. It’s entirely wireless so I can multitask, plus it’s hard to find an excuse not to slip the mask on when the treatment time is just three minutes. Over the last 10 months, my skin looks more vibrant than ever.

Best for Spot Treatments: Solawave 4-in-1 Radiant Renewal Skincare Wand

• What we love: Portable; adjustable head; delivers other skin benefits simultaneously
• What could improve: You have to manually work your entire face and neck; only red light

True to its name, this little pen-size device—recommended by three dermatologists—bundles four skin treatments into one multitasking magic wand: In addition to the red light, it offers “galvanic current for better skin-care-product absorption, gentle and therapeutic warmth to soothe skin, and facial massage to boost radiance,” says Margarita Lolis, MD, a board-certified dermatologist. She says the rotating head is a big bonus, too, since it allows you to more effectively pass over the contours of your face, providing direct contact with the light.

In our Solawave review, Glamour senior beauty editor Ariana Yaptangco described the device as “very user-friendly,” adding, “I notice an immediate difference in puffiness and lift after using the Solawave wand. In the morning it really helps drain my face of any fluid buildup from overnight.” It does take 12 minutes, which may feel like a long time to manually run a wand across your face, but we like how easy this device is to store, plus appreciate the portability. Toss it in your cosmetics case and bring it wherever you go.

Best for Acne and Blemishes: Higher Dose Red-Light Face Mask

• What we love: You can wear it hands-free; lightweight; adjustable
• What could improve: Not as versatile as some other options

Made from medical-grade silicone, we found the HigherDose Red-Light Face Mask to be one of the most comfortable at-home red-light therapy devices. It’s also one of the more convenient options, since it’s lightweight and largely cord-free (a little remote hangs down from one side), so you can multitask while doing a treatment.

“It fits very comfortably—I can even lie down on my couch wearing it,” says Glamour senior commerce editor Jenifer Calle, who tested the HigherDose mask consistently for six months. And as far as results go? “I tend to break out around my chin and jawline during my period because of hormonal acne. I noticed that I didn’t get as many pimples when I was using the mask. Plus, my skin looks a lot smoother after three weeks of consistent use,” Glamour’s Calle says.

Best for Hyperpigmentation: Silk’n Titan MultiPlatform

• What we love: Four intensities for comfort; three-in-one beauty tool; two treatment heads for different areas of the face and neck, good for wrinkles
• What could improve: Long treatment time