14 Best LED Face Masks, According to Dermatologists and Vogue Editors

With the best LED face mask, one can effectively treat an array of skin conditions such as wrinkles, acne, fine lines, dark spots, and more. The futuristic devices nowadays are some of the most convenient, hands-free treatments on the market; experts say that a light therapy treatment via a comfortable siliconed mask or targeted spot treatment works well in tandem with your on-going skin care routine. But, how exactly does the technology work? To find out, we reviewed the beauty tools on the market, parsed through the Vogue beauty closet, and sifted through dermatologist recommendations to curate this edit of the best LED face masks to supercharge your skin-care regimen.

Our Favorite LED Light Therapy Masks

• Best LED Face Mask: CurrentBody Skin LED Light Therapy Mask, $380
• Best Dermatologist Pick: Dr. Dennis Gross DRx SpectraLite FaceWare, $455
• Best for Inflammation: The Light Salon Boost LED Face Mask, $495
• Best Face and Neck Treatment: Shani Darden by Déesse Pro LED Light Mask, $1,900
• Best for Acne: Omnilux Blemish Eraser, $95
• Best Spot Treatment: Solawave Radiant Renewal Skincare Wand, $169
• Best Red Light Therapy for Face: Omnilux Contour Face, $395

In This Story

• What is LED Light Therapy?
• Benefits of Light Therapy for Your Skin
• How to Choose an LED Face Mask
• Are LED Face Masks Safe?
• How to Use an LED Face Mask
• Meet The Experts

• Why We Love It: When we asked senior beauty editor Lauren Valenti what she was planning to shop over the holidays, she pointed to CurrentBody’s mask. It’s designed with flexibility in mind to allow maximum amounts of light to penetrate the skin. Read our full Currentbody LED face mask review here.
• Dermatologist Notes: Dr. Azadeh Shirazi is a fan of the Currentbody mask because it's FDA-cleared and designed with clinically-proven light wavelengths. “Our patients love how easy it is to use and requires just 10min 3-5 times a week,” she says. Speaking of patients, dermatologist Dr. Divya Shokeen recommends it to hers too: “ I actually see clinical significant improvement in hair growth in my patients when they use their LED light on the scalp as well.”
• Best For: Through red- and near-infrared–light, this face mask can boost collagen production and stimulate wound healing while improving skin’s overall texture, tone, and firmness. According to Currentbody, the device is clinically proven to reduce wrinkles by 35% in four weeks.
• Skin Concerns: Fine lines, wrinkles, dark spots, uneven texture, dullness
• Mask Type: Flexible silicone
• Specs: FDA-approved, two light wavelengths: red (633nm) and near-infrared (830nm)
• Usage: 10 minutes, three to five times per week
• Wireless: Yes

• Why We Love It: Fine lines, wrinkles, pigmentation, and redness are all concerns that the Omnilux Contour Face treats.
• Best For: The device utilizes red and near-infrared light to keep skin feeling firm and looking glowy with consistent use. How often should you incorporate it? Omnilux recommends three to five 10-minute treatments for four to six weeks.
• Skin Concerns: Fine lines, wrinkles, dark spots, redness
• Mask Type: Flexible, silicone mask
• Specs: FDA-cleared, two wavelengths of light (red 633nm and near-infrared 830nm)
• Usage: 10 minutes, three to five times per week
• Wireless: No

• Why We Love It: Easily one of the most well-known LED face masks on the market, this option by Dr. Dennis Gross lives up to the hype; actress Rachel Zegler even whipped it out in her Vogue beauty secrets installment. As an acne-prone girl, it's my LED mask of choice thanks to the featured blue light therapy benefits.
• Dermatologist Notes: “This mask is pretty powerful and offers both blue- and red-light therapy,” Palm notes. “The hands-free mask also sits flush against the skin, making it easy to use.”
• Best For: The mask offers three treatment modes—red light for signs of aging like dark spots and wrinkles, blue light for acne (in addition to the best acne treatments), and a combination of the two for multitasking—to rejuvenate skin in one three-minute treatment.
• Skin Concerns: Wrinkles, acne, uneven skin tone
• Mask Type: Mask with silicone strap
• Specs: FDA-cleared, four light wavelengths: red (630 - 700nm), blue (400 - 470nm), infrared (800 - 1200nm), and amber (590nm - 630mm)
• Usage: Three minutes per day
• Wireless: Yes

Best Customizable Treatment: Qure Q-Rejuvalight Pro LED Therapy Mask

• Why We Love It: It’s no secret that targeted facial treatments can be the most effective. Forehead breakouts require a different regimen than say, crow’s feet under the eyes or dark spots along the cheek. These concerns, many of which can be alleviated with consistent LED light therapy, can be tackled simultaneously with Qure’s mask—which boasts unique, customizable features that allows users to personalize their treatment through an app.
• Best For: Just place the mask over your face, turn it on, and open the app to select your treatment. There are two presets to choose from—Anti-Aging (which uses a mix of amber, red, deep red, and infrared light) or Anti-Breakout (which pairs blue and red light). Use these treatments across the entire face; or, select a combination along the five different facial areas—forehead, nose, temples, cheeks, and chin. (Think: Anti-Breakout for the cheeks and chin, then Anti-Aging for the other areas.) With consistent use, improved skin elasticity, smoothed fine lines, faded dark spots, and reduced inflammation are just a few of its results.
• Skin Concerns: Fine lines, wrinkles, acne, dullness, redness, inflammation
• Mask Type: Mask with velcro strap
• Specs: FDA-cleared, five light wavelenghts: red (630nm), Blue (415nm), Amber (605nm), Deep Red (660nm), and Infrared (880nm)
• Usage: Three minutes per day
• Wireless: Yes

• Why We Love It: When Nathalie Emmanuel walked us through her guide to healing breakouts, we saw the British actor pull out the Light Salon’s LED mask to treat her skin before makeup. “I found that this has really helped with the inflammation that I get, and it kind of helps reduce it much faster,” she explained. Phoebe Tonkin is a fan too, using it each morning to help even her skin tone.
• Best For: This device promises to renew your complexion in a 10-minute treatment, with the ability to reduce the appearance of wrinkles, control breakouts, plump, brighten, and calm skin. What’s more, the brand believes this helps lower cortisol levels while boosting serotonin and melatonin levels to promote increased feelings of calm and well-being.
• Skin Concerns: Fine lines, inflammation, dullness
• Mask Type: Flexible mask with adjustable straps
• Specs: Two light wavelengths: red (633nm) and near-infrared (830nm)
• Usage: 10 minutes, three to five times per week
• Wireless: No

• Why We Love It: Though it’s not a mask, the Solawave wand is one of our favorite LED light therapy tools. From myself to executive fashion director Lisa Aiken, Vogue editors have developed quite a penchant for the multi-purpose device.
• Best For: The draw to the Solawave wand goes beyond its convenience; it pairs four treatments in one: red light therapy, microcurrent technology, facial massage, and therapeutic warmth. Here, the red light targets wrinkles, dark spots, and blemishes for a youthful glow. Solawave recommends using the wand for five minutes, three times per week.
• Skin Concerns: Wrinkles, dark spots, inflammation, dullness
• Mask Type: Wand
• Specs: One light wavelength: red (630nm)
• Usage: Five minutes, three times per week
• Wireless: Yes

• Why We Love It: What sets MZ Skin’s device apart from the rest is not just that it mimics an in-office treatment with Maryam Zamani, MD, but the FDA-registered mask has five different light settings to choose from.
• Best For: There is the typical red light for collagen production and reduced inflammation, along with blue light to reduce blemish-causing bacteria. Then there are colors you may be less familiar with, like green light to target discoloration and broken capillaries, yellow light for redness and circulation, and white infrared light to calm sensitivity for a healthy glow.
• Skin Concerns:
• Mask Type: Face Mask with adjustable strap
• Specs: FDA-cleared, five light wavelengths: red (630nm), blue (430nm), green (520 nm), yellow (570-590nm), and white (450-460nm)
• Usage:
• Wireless:

• Why We Love It: When you have a stubborn zit, it’s best to treat the area with a targeted, acne-clearing salve. Rather than using a full-face LED mask, consider Omnilux's Blemish Eraser—a mini version of the brand's aforementioned face mask, designed to target acne-causing bacteria, reduce inflammation, and limit breakouts.
• Best For: Blemish Eraser uses a two-prong approach to treating acne. First, of course, are the two wavelengths of light—one red, the other blue. The second, is an included hydrocolloid patch that you stick directly onto the LED device and place atop your skin. The patch is enriched with salicylic acid and green tea to decongest skin and lift any surface impurities. I like to think of it as a pimple patch-meets-LED tool.
• Skin Concerns: Acne, redness, inflammation
• Mask Type: Silicone Mini LED device
• Specs: FDA-cleared, two wavelengths: 415nm (blue) and 633nm (red)
• Usage: 10 minutes, four times per week until the blemish is gone
• Wireless: Yes

Best for a Glow: HigherDose Red Light Therapeutic Face Mask

• Why We Love It: Achieving a natural glow is simple with HigherDose’s silicone LED mask, designed to fit seamlessly into an active lifestyle.
• Best For: Powered by red and near-infrared light, this treatment can be performed for a minimum of 10 minutes three to five times per week to revive your complexion. Specifically, it uses infrared heat to quell inflammation and rebuild skin tissue in tandem with red light to stop redness and uneven skin tone in their tracks. This LED light therapy face mask is so good, it's even earned the approval of New York City-based dermatologist Dr. Dendy Engelman, who cited it as an essential step of her regimen.
• Skin Concerns: Fine lines, wrinkles, redness, dullness
• Mask Type: Flexible, medical-grade silicone mask with head strap
• Specs: Two light wavelengths: red (630nm) and near-infrared (830nm)
• Usage: 10 minutes, three to five times per week
• Wireless: No

Best Tension-Relieving: Therabody TheraFace Mask

• Why We Love It: At first glance, Therabody’s just-debuted TheraFace might look like your ordinary LED mask. However, the brand took the technology up a notch by pairing light therapy with vibration therapy—an unexpected tension-relieving benefit that captured my attention. In my test of the device, I found that, yes, with consistent use, my skin felt firmer and bouncier thanks to the LED treatment, but what I most enjoyed was the gentle massage it offered, alleviating my jaw tightness and boosting relaxation.
• Best For: The massage brings Therabody’s percussive massage expertise through 17 motors, located on the head straps, gently vibrating along the pressure points of the face and scalp. Skin, on the other hand, is treated through three light modes—red for wrinkles and dark spots, blue for acne, and red+infrared for firming. All this can be completed in a nine-minute treatment, cycling through each light wavelength, or in a three-minute session for one individual light wavelength.
• Skin Concerns: Fine lines, wrinkles, acne, dullness, inflammation, facial tension
• Mask Type: Mask with protective eye masks (removable, made of medical-grade silicone)
• Specs: FDA-cleared, three light wavelengths: red, blue, and red+infrared, 17 QX-Micro Motors
• Usage: 3 to 15 minutes per day, depending on the treatment
• Wireless: Yes

Best LED Face Mask for Comfort: Zutta LED Mask

• Why We Love It: Lightweight and silicone-based, Zutta’s LED mask should seamlessly contour to your face during its 10-minute treatment sans discomfort. This means you can sport the mask while taking some relaxing me-time or getting work done around the house.
• Best For: Delivering red and blue light, this promises to reduce the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, and blemishes for a radiant, glowing complexion. Zutta recommends using the device three times per week.
• Skin Concerns: Inflammation, acne, fine lines, dullness
• Mask Type: Flexible silicone mask
• Specs: FDA-cleared, two light wavelengths: red (630 to 700nm) and blue (400 to 470nm)
• Usage: 10 minutes, three times per week
• Wireless: No

• Why We Love It: Shani Darden’s light-therapy mask is a helpful reminder that anything you do to maintain a healthy glow for the face you should continue to the neck. The device comes with not only the full face mask but a custom neckpiece (for wrinkles and tech neck!) and even a handheld controller to personalize your regimen to your liking.
• Best For: This mask offers red-, blue-, and near-infrared-light–therapy to address acne, fine lines, wrinkles, pigmentation, and redness. For best results, Darden advises using it four times a week to treat acne and five times a week for other concerns, over a six-week period.
• Skin Concerns: Wrinkles, fine lines, acne, hyperpigmentation
• Mask Type: Face mask
• Specs: FDA-cleared, three light wavelengths: red (633nm), near-infrared (830nm), and blue (415nm)
• Usage: 10 minutes, four times per week
• Wireless: No

Best Eye Mask Light Therapy: Dr. Dennis Gross DRx SpectraLite LED EyeCare Max Pro

• Why We Love It: Making the case for targeted LED treatments is another stellar option by Dr. Dennis Gross—the EyeCare Max Pro. Worn as a sort of superhero-esque eye mask, the device promises to alleviate all your eye-care concerns, from crow’s feet to dark circles.
• Best For: The tools work through 96 red lights emitting diodes that penetrate the skin to boost collagen production. The result? Softened fine lines, improved elasticity, and more even skin tone. Using it is as simple as adjusting the silicone straps and placing it over your eyes onto clean skin—sitting through a three-minute session. Follow with your best skincare face products as usual.
• Skin Concerns: Crow's feet, dark circles, puffiness
• Mask Type: Eye mask
• Specs: FDA-cleared, four light wavelengths
• Usage: Three minutes per day
• Wireless: Yes

• Why We Love It: Perhaps a shield design is best suited for your lifestyle. In that case, Skin Gym’s model is for you.
• Best For: In 15 to 30 minutes, the wireless mask offers red-, blue-, and orange-light therapy to reveal an unmatched glow, reduced redness, and improved acne-prone skin.
• Skin Concerns: Redness, acne, dullness
• Mask Type: Shielded mask
• Specs: Three light wavelengths: red (620nm to 750nm), blue (476nm to 495nm), and orange (590nm to 620nm)
• Usage: 15 to 30 minutes
• Wireless: Yes

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“LED stands for light emitting diode, a light source that shines on (and penetrates into) the skin,” Dr. Jennifer MacGregor previously told Vogue. Blue, red, and near-infrared are the most common: “The light penetrates into the skin and affects gene expression and cellular function leading to a variety of effects in the skin that are only partially understood.” All that said, she emphasizes that red light therapy really works. “How it works and how much it works is related to the target indication, wavelength of light used (affects depth of penetration and action), how much power the light source has, and how long (duration) the light is used on the skin.”

According to board-certified dermatologist Dr. Melanie Palm, the treatment works through different wavelengths of LED light to penetrate the skin at different depths to effectively combat acne, inflammation, swelling, signs of aging, collagen production, and even minor wounds. Keep in mind that these work best to supplement a well-rounded routine of in-office treatments, a thorough skin-care routine, and consistent use. “For example, someone with acne-prone skin might consider adding bacteria-killing blue-light therapy into their blemish-fighting skin-care routine, which would already include steps like cleansing, toning, and using acne-fighting serums formulated with retinol or AHAs/BHAs,” advises Palm.

When you choose an LED face mask, consider what you’re looking to treat and how you plan on using it.

LED Light Wavelengths: “Acne-prone individuals would benefit from blue light; those more concerned with anti-aging or psoriasis would benefit from red-light therapy; and those with hyperpigmentation or minor scarring would benefit from green light,” Palm says, noting that one should ideally use the mask three to four times per week for best results. She instructs us to avoid harsh or over-exfoliating products while using LED; rather, reach for gentle, moisturizing salves.

Technical Specs: Skin concerns and type of LED light aside, the technical specs can also be helpful in understanding which mask is for you. Someone interested in multitasking, say cleaning your space or getting some work done, while masking might appreciate a lightweight, cordless device. Someone who is interested in a mask for targeted areas of the face, like the eyes or miscellaneous dark spots, might gravitate toward a smaller gadget like a wand.

While the advanced LED lights might feel intimidating, Palm explains that light therapy is considered safe with very little risk of overdoing the treatment; just opt for an FDA-cleared device, follow the instructions, and watch for any signs of irritation.

Generally speaking, your chosen light therapy treatment should be used atop clean, dry skin. So, use the best face wash—we love the La Roche-Posay Toleriane Gentle Facial Cleanser—or, give skin a midday refresh with micellar water before you begin your light therapy treatment by following the instructions on your mask or wand. Once complete, follow with face serums carefully chosen to your concerns—perhaps a vitamin C serum in the morning or a retinol at night—eye cream and barrier-strengthening face cream by Chanel or Avène.

• Dr. Jennifer MacGregor is a New York City-based board-certified dermatologist with fellowship training in cutaneous laser surgery and dermatologic procedures.
• Dr. Melanie Palm is a San Diego-based, board-certified dermatologist, fellowship-trained dermatologic cosmetic surgeon, and founder of Art of Skin MD.
• Dr. Azadeh Shirazi is a California-based board-certified dermatologist specializing in medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology.
• Dr. Divya Shokeen is a California-based board-certified dermatologist at the Ocean Skin and Vein Institute.