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Personal use LED masks have exploded in popularity in recent years. Thanks to Instagram and beauty bloggers, these robotic looking devices have become a mainstay on our feeds.
LED light therapy has long been used by skin therapists and dermatologists – but personal use of LED masks skyrocketed during lockdowns. In 2023, you don’t need to shell out money for salon visits, instead you can invest in a mask you can use agaain and again at home. There are plenty on the market, and they’re available at a variety of price points.
How LED Masks Work:
The two most common colours found in LED masks are red and blue lights, while some masks feature additional options. How do these lights work?
Blue light therapy kills acne-causing bacteria, while also reducing activity in the sebaceous glands, which can help reduce oil production in the skin. According to Medical News Today, blue light can also help reduce the bacteria that contribute to acne by causing inflammation.
Red light, on the other hand, helps improve signs of ageing like wrinkles and fine lines, while also targeting scarring. According to Dr Dennis Gross, creator of the popular Spectralite FaceWare Pro, different wavelengths of red light penetrate the skin at different depths. Some help to increase blood flow and have an anti-inflammatory effect, while others are all about stimulating collagen production.
“The only real way to get new collagen is to start within the skin itself; by stimulating the fibroblasts that make new collagen, which is what red light does,” Dr Gross told Net-A-Porter.
Sold on the concept of an LED mask? Whether you’re wanting to improve acne, reduce fine lines or even your skin tone, these are the best you can buy in Australia.
CurrentBody
CurrentBody Skin LED Light Therapy Mask
CurrentBody’s Skin LED Light Therapy Mask ($630) is clinically proven to reduce wrinkles by 35 percent in just four weeks, with 95 percent of users experiencing an improvement in skin tone, texture, firmness and tightness. The addition of patented flexible silicone ensures the light penetrates every area of your face, helping to deliver light to the lower layers of skin. And, Carey Mulligan, Kaley Cuoco and Renee Zellweger are among CurrentBody’s celebrity fans.
“It has been six weeks since I started using the LED mask, and I am so pleased with the results I’m seeing so far!” Karen wrote. “Areas of hyperpigmentation that I’ve been working on for over a year seem to be fading faster than they were with my skincare alone, and my pores look smaller.”
Dr Naomi
Dr. Naomi, LED it Glow Anti-Ageing Light Therapy Mask
Dr. Naomi, LED it Glow Anti-Ageing Light Therapy Mask ($595) was created by revered Sydney based cosmetic doctor and dermal clinician Dr Naomi McCullum.
Translation? This mask means business. It’s also soft and flexible, moulding to your face so no spot is missed and uses powerful 633nm red and 830nm infrared lights to stimulate collagen and reduce inflammation.
Qure Skincare
Qure Skincare, Q-Rejuvalight Pro
If your skin’s love language is “all of them”, you may want to consider the Qure Skincare, Q-Rejuvalight Pro ($495).
As the world’s first customisable light therapy device, the Q-Rejuvalight offers high levels of personalisation the ability to tailor your treatment regime. Five different wavelengths including collagen boosting and fine line reducing red, deep red and infrared, pigment targeting amber, and antibacterial blue, all of which treat different areas of concern.
There’s also an easy to use app, which makes recommendations based on your skin concerns, so you know you’re getting the right treatment for your dime.
It’s not cheap, but it is clever, and comes with some impressive clinical studies — which report an 83 percent reduction in moderate acne after 12 weeks of use.
Social Skin Co.
Social Skin Co. LED Mask
LED masks can be quite expensive so for an option that doesn’t break the bank, the Social Skin Co. LED Mask ($160) is your best bet.
The wireless mask helps rejuvenate skin and stimulates blood flow while also activating collagen production. Choose between blue light, amber light and red light to target your individual skin concerns.
“I had been experiencing breakouts on my jawline for months and nothing seemed to clear it up,” wrote a reviewer named Kayla. “I purchased the LED light mask and my breakouts are now gone! I noticed a difference within the first two weeks of using it and am continuing to see results. Very happy with this new addition to my skin care routine!”
MZ Skincare
MZ, Light Therapy Golden Facial Treatment Device
Terrify your friends and family while achieving your best skin ever? Sign us up. The MZ, Light Therapy Golden Facial Treatment Device, ($914) is a luxury option that brings Patrick Batemen vibe to your beauty routine.
MZ SKIN was created by Dr Maryam Zamani, London’s premier aesthetic doctor and oculoplastic surgeon. The mask combines red light to reduce inflammation and stimulate collagen, green and blue light to balance, clarify and calm, and yellow light to decrease redness. The mask has all your bases covered, and only needs to be used for 10-to-30 minutes, two-to-three times a week.
PEPPY CO
PEPPY CO LED Light Therapy Mask V2
Designed to give you a clearer complexion in just 10 minutes a day, the PEPPY CO LED Light Therapy Mask V2 ($179) includes medical grade LED lights to fight acne, slow down the ageing process and improve the overall appearance of your skin.
“I have been using the mask when I meditate each morning, mostly on the red setting,” Danielle wrote on the PEPPY CO website. “My skin loves it! I had a few hormonal spots and the blue light cleared them up super fast!”
Aduro
Aduro Personal LED Mask
With 11 unique treatment settings and eight individual light colours, the Aduro Personal LED Mask ($499) offers anti-ageing and anti-acne benefits, while also helping to even out skin tone, reduce redness and soothe inflamed skin. There’s also a ‘Quick Fix’ option that cycles through the red, orange and yellow light shades to produce a glowing complexion.
“I’ve suffered from cystic breakouts on my chin all my life and regular LEDs have been key in helping me combat this,” Brie wrote of the device. “I was told last week my skin looks delish! I use the blue light when I feel something popping up on my chin and the yellow/red/purple all over to help brighten and even my skin tone.”
Omnilux
Omnilux, Contour Face
This soft, silicone mask is easy to use, making it an instant win in our books. On top of that? The Omnilux, Contour Face, ($590) uses 136 LED lights to deliver red and near-infrared light at 633nm and 830nm lengths for an effective and easy light treatment program.
Omnilux recommends you use the mask for 10 minutes, three-to-five times a week for four-to-six weeks to see best results.
Dr. Dennis Gross
Dr. Dennis Gross Spectralite Faceware Pro
The Dr. Dennis Gross Spectralite Faceware Pro ($661) is a cult device, thanks to its ability to help reverse damage to the skin. This mask includes 100 red LED and 62 blue LED lights to reduce the appearance of wrinkles, while also helping fight acne and discolouration.
“I bought this product around a month ago, since then I have only charged it once (the first charge), and used it multiple times per day, this has significantly helped with my redness,” Alna wrote on the MECCA website. “The battery lasts a long time, it’s easy to use and I have seen results. It’s a pricey purchase but worth it in my opinion!”
CurrentBody
CurrentBody Skin, LED Eye Perfector
CurrentBody’s sellout CurrentBody Skin, LED Eye Perfector, ($395) is back in stock. The Eye Perfector targets crow’s feet, dark circles, eye bags and brow furrows that full-face LED masks frequently don’t get close enough to.
The mask, which you can pop on like a pair of sunnies, uses four LED wavelengths (amber, red, deep red, and infrared) and takes only three minutes. Use six times a week for best results.
LightStim
LightStim For Wrinkles: LED Light Therapy
The benefits of a handheld light therapy device? You can use them anywhere. Whether it’s an unsightly bruise on your leg or a breakout on your cheek ,you can spot treat areas of concern in just three minutes with the LightStim LED Light Therapy Device ($382). Meanwhile, a full face treatment should take 20 minutes. Select red for wrinkles or blue for targeted acne treatment, then rotate for three minutes with every beep (try to suppress memories of the beep test, it’s worth it).
CurrentBody
CurrentBody, Skin Lip Perfector
From the makers of the best selling face and eye mask comes something specifically designed for your pout.
Most LED masks target the area around your mouth, but not your actual lips (because this would be… hella uncomfortable).
Unsurprisingly, CurrentBody have noticed this issue and addressed it with the CurrentBody, Skin Lip Perfector($265).
This wearable LED uses 56 LED lights at four wavelengths to treat smile lines, (ahem) smokers’ lines, increase fullness, and even tone in just three minutes. Use as part of your daily skincare routine and expect results in eight weeks.
Dr Naomi
Dr Naomi, Big Dec Energy
An accompaniment to Dr Naomi, LED It Glow, Dr Naomi Big Dec Energy Light Therapy Device for Neck and Dec ($595) takes care of the oft-forgotten regions of the neck and décolletage for youthful, even skin below the neckline.
Sightly kinky looking, but very effective, this is one of a kind.
This article was originally published in 2020, but we’ve updated it to keep you abreast of all the best new LED launches. They’re coming thick and fast so bookmark this tab.
Additional reporting by Ruby Feneley.
Lonvitalite
Lonvitalie Pro LED 5 in1 Facial Wand
Great for travelers that don’t want to compromise their skin care regimen, Lonvitalite, 5 in 1 Facial Wand ($249) is as compact as a razor! Sure, it doesn’t remove hair but this LED wand is a multi-tasker.
Featuring red and blue LED lights, microcurrent vibrations, and a facial massage function, this is a swiss-army-knife LED product for glow on the go.
Solaris Laboratories NY
How To Glow 4 Color LED Light Therapy Mask
Miss your partying days? The multi-coloured How To Glow 4 Color LED Light Therapy Mask ($186) will satisfy your rave cave nostalgia while complimenting your self-care regimen.
Each of the coloured lights assists with different problem areas. Red for anti-ageing, blue for blemishes, amber for calming redness and inflammation and green for uneven skin tone. Use for 15 minutes, 3-5 times a week for best results.
Skin Gym
Wrinklit LED Mask
You can Dyson vacuum your kitchen floor, or enjoy an episode of “MAFS” while wearing the Skin Gym, Wrinklit LED Mask ($102).
Pop it on for 15 to 30 minutes and switch between orange light for luminosity, blue for blemishes and red for fine lines and wrinkles. A relatively affordable, and versatile LED option.
Omnilux
Contour Face Mask
This award winning LED Mask ($550) is clinically proven to reduce fine lines, wrinkles, pigmentation and promotes brighter skin.
Omnilux is known for its innovative light therapies that assist with healing medical grade skin issues.
This article was originally published in 2021, but to account for new releases, we have continued to update it.
Additional reporting has been added by Ruby Feneley and Angeline Barion.
