17 Best LED Face Masks For 2026 As Recommended By Dermatologists & Vogue Editors

Why it’s Vogue-approved:

Clinically proven to reduce wrinkles by an impressive 35 per cent in just four weeks, CurrentBody’s LED Mask is also a hit with a number of celebrities. With red and near-infrared, it won’t target acne-prone skin (as it doesn’t offer blue light), but it is brilliant for general luminosity, collagen boosting and skin smoothing. And to add to that? It’s made from patented flexible silicone, which isn’t just comfortable, but it also ensures light covers every area of the face. It’s a yes from us. “I love using this mask. Not only do I see genuine results with better clarity and improved bounce when I use it regularly, but it’s comfortable to wear and simple to activate. A great option if you’re new to LED.” – Vogue contributing editor, Georgia Day.

This device also ranks high on dermatologist Dr Nicole Ruth’s list. “I find CurrentBody’s face mask sits nicely on the curvatures of your face, allowing even coverage on the skin surface without any gaps,” she says.

• Key specs:
• Light Modes: Red (633nm), near infra red (830nm), deep near infra red (1072nm)
• Mask Type: Flexible
• Device type: Face mask
• Target area: Face
• Treatment Time: 10 minutes
• Best for: The mask has noticeable anti-ageing effects, including improved skin texture and firmness.
• Wireless: Yes
• Good to know: Emily in Paris actress Lily Collins is a fan of this mask. With her virtually poreless skin, that’s good enough validation for us.

Why it’s Vogue-approved:

Shark’s CryoGlow LED face mask is all over social media right now for good reason. With 480 LED lights and four targeted treatment modes (including Better Ageing, Blemish Repair, Skin Sustain and Under-Eye Cooling), it’s a multitasking wonder that has been clinically proven to reduce fine lines and wrinkles, boost luminosity and improve blemishes and skin roughness. All that while also helping to cool and depuff the eye area, which is an absolute dream the morning after the night before.

Key specs:

• Light Modes: Red (630nm) and blue (415nm) light, and near infrared (830nm)
• Mask Type: Rigid
• Treatment Time: Up to 8 minutes
• Wireless: Yes

Why it’s Vogue-approved:

If hair growth is a concern for you, then this is the LED mask you should try. Clinically proven to increase hair growth rate by a huge 128 per cent in 12 weeks, it may look a little out-of-this-world, but the results it delivers more than make up for it. Emitting a spectrum of red light (from 620-660nm), it supercharges energy in the hair follicles, reduces inflammation (which is responsible for so many of our hair and scalp issues) and boosts scalp blood flow, thereby promoting hair growth.

It works especially well when paired with hair growth treatments – make sure you use it for 10 minutes a day for optimal results. “Hair thinning is something that has affected me since having children, and as anyone who has experienced it will tell you, it can be really demoralising. I love that this is simple to use but has such efficacious clinical trials behind it. I wear mine while watching a box set in the evening and barely notice it is on.” – Vogue contributing editor, Georgia Day

Key specs:

• Light Modes: Red (between 620 and 660nm)
• Mask Type: Helmet
• Treatment Time: 10 minutes
• Wireless: Yes

Why it’s Vogue-approved:

“Our goal was to make it more accessible”, explains Tim Roberts, head of science at Therabody. The TheraFace Mask Glo is significantly cheaper than its TheraFace Mask predecessor (£299 vs £579), and yet it has maintained the high dose of light therapy even with fewer lights (the original has 648 vs 504). This has been achieved by upping the treatment time to 12 minutes, but it's an entirely hands-free device, so remains easy to slip into a regular routine. I wear mine sitting in front of the TV, scrolling on my phone. There are two buttons on either side of the mask, one to start the cycle of red, red and infrared and blue light, and the other for three varieties of vibration. This massage function is unique and was designed to enhance relaxation. The lights switch after four minutes for skin rejuvenation with such benefits as improving the appearance of dark spots, wrinkles, uneven skin tone and firming. These results have been clinically tested in the largest trial of a commercially available mask, done on a broad range of skin types, in a controlled environment. There were also visible improvements on the jowls and jawline from the residual light.

Key specs:

• Light Modes: 504 medical-grade LEDs – red, red+infrared or blue light
• Mask Type: Hard shell rigid
• Treatment Time: 12 minutes
• Wireless: Yes
• Device type: Face mask
• Target area: Face
• Best for: The TheraFace Mask Glo has the largest clinical study in the LED mask space, with 104 subjects
• Good to know: Kendall Jenner is a fan of this mask and a brand ambassador

Why it’s Vogue-approved:

Keskine distinguishes its LED face mask from the crowd with its sheer variety of wavelengths. Anti-ageing red light is typically included in its competitors, but this brand takes it to the next level by also including yellow to calm skin and even out the complexion, blue to remove acne-causing bacteria and brightening orange. The rigid mask design is full coverage, meaning no part of your face is not treated to the smoothing, skin-clearing benefits – which should be noticeable in two weeks to a month. It also has the most LEDs (352!) and a money-back guarantee if you're not happy with the results.

• Key specs:
• Light Modes: Red, yellow, purple and orange
• Mask Type: Rigid
• Device type: Face mask
• Target area: Face
• Treatment Time: 20 minutes
• Best for: Mix and matching different light combinations
• Wireless: Yes
• Good to know: Calming and redness-reducing benefits as well as breakout-busting and fine line-fighting

Why it’s Vogue-approved:

Omnilux’s dermatologist-approved red light mask works on a cellular level to reduce fine lines, sun damage and visible signs of ageing. Using two wavelengths of light – red 633nm and near-infrared 830nm – to stimulate collagen, you will see improved skin tone and firmness within four to six weeks (the brand recommends using the mask three to five times a week for four to six weeks to see the best results.)

Key specs:

• Light Modes: Red and near infrared
• Mask Type: Flexible
• Treatment Time: 10 minutes
• Wireless: No

Why it’s Vogue-approved:
The Omnulix Men LED Mask is designed specifically for men’s thicker skin. I’ve been using mine consistently for the past year and have noticed a brighter, more even skin tone. My fine lines are less visible, but the biggest change is how healthy and glowy my skin looks. There’s also a real self-care benefit that comes with using an LED mask.

Key specs:

• Light Modes: Red (633nm), Near-infrared (830nm, 1072nm)
• Mask Type: Flexible silicone
• Treatment Time: 10 minutes
• Wireless: Yes

Why it’s Vogue-approved:

Much to the delight of loyal Beauty Pie fans, the brand has unveiled the second generation of its LED mask, known as The Dynamo. The more advanced model uses triple wavelength technology, including a deeper 1070nm, which has been clinically tested to be the optimal length to stimulate the body’s natural pathways and thus improve skin texture, minimise under-eye bags, combat puffiness and smooth out tone. The brand’s trials revealed that fine lines around the eye were improved by 31 per cent after eight weeks of usage. The mask is made up of two straps that are quite fiddly to affix, and you only really need the top one, as it feels sturdy enough to stay in place. Once they are attached, it’s a matter of plug in and go. What makes this model stand out is the chin straps, which mean you can tighten as close as possible to the face, which gives the best results and the knowledge of battery life. Three dots on the controller signify when it’s time to charge. The treatment time is 10 minutes, and it automatically switches off after it’s complete.

While this mask is sold out, browse the brand’s C-Wave Light mask (£200).

Key specs:

• Light Modes: 1070nm, 830nm and 630nm
• Mask Type: Silicone
• Treatment Time: 10 minutes
• Wireless: Yes
• Device type: Face mask
• Target area: Face
• Best for: firming around the eyes and dark circles

Why it’s Vogue-approved:

Though it’s not a mask, the Solawave wand is one of our favourite LED light therapy tools – and it’s especially good for travelling. Many Vogue editors have developed quite a penchant for this multi-purpose device, which combines four treatments in one. As well as red light therapy, it offers microcurrent technology, facial massage and therapeutic warmth, and targets dark spots, blemishes and fine lines. Solawave recommends using the wand for five minutes, three times per week. “Most of the time, LED devices are large and fairly clunky. Which is fine, but how refreshing to find something so potent and so portable. I love how easy this is to simply swipe over your face and neck, and how relaxing it feels too. A great option if you’re on a plane and it feels a bit much to whip out a big face mask.” ­– Vogue contributing editor, Georgia Day

Key specs:

• Mask Type: Wand
• Specs: Red (630nm)
• Treatment Time: Five minutes, three times per week
• Wireless: Yes

Why it’s Vogue-approved:

Many LED devices are marketed as “bringing the clinic home”, but this one actually lives up to those claims. A powerful, medical-grade brand favoured by top facialists, the Dermalux Flex has been attenuated for safe home use by non-trained professionals. It still delivers salon results, though, with 360 lights configured to deliver clinically proven wavelengths for targeting acne, ageing and even muscle aches. We love that it can be placed above the face and body for all-over rejuvenation, as does Kate Moss, who’s also a fan of this device. “I use the Dermalux LED device in my clinic and I am a fan of the results it offers,” says Yoo. “It’s worth noting that this home-use device will be weaker than an in-clinic LED device, but it has great specs as far as efficacy is concerned.”

Key specs:

• Light Modes: Blue (415nm), red (633nm) and near infrared (830nm)
• Mask Type: Flexible
• Treatment Time: 30 minutes
• Wireless: No

Why it’s Vogue-approved:

MZ Skin’s Lightmax patches use near-infrared and red light therapy at clinically proven wavelengths of 830nm and 630nm, respectively – and they make light work of targeting the delicate eye area. According to beauty writer, Tracy Achonwa, 10 minutes is all it takes to see a difference to tired eyes, with results that get better over time. You’ll also find a softening in laughter and eleven lines – wherever you want targeted LED treatment, you can stick these nifty patches.

Key specs:

• Light Modes: Red light (630nm) and near infrared (830nm)
• Mask Type: Under-eye patches
• Treatment Time: Up to 10 minutes
• Wireless: Yes

Why it’s Vogue-approved:

Modestly priced compared to its counterparts, Sensse Pro’s mask is our pick for LED therapy on a budget. It is flexible, comfortable and easy to use, with a whopping four wavelengths included to rejuvenate skin. There are the usual suspects – red and blue – to boost collagen and banish acne, but with added yellow and purple treatment modes that help promote lymphatic drainage and brighten blemishes too.

Key specs:

• Light Modes: Red (630nm), blue (465nm), yellow (605nm), purple (combination of red, blue and near-infrared)
• Mask Type: Flexible
• Treatment Time: 10 minutes
• Wireless: Yes

Why it’s Vogue-approved:

There’s a reason this Dr Dennis Gross LED mask always sells out. Having tested it extensively ourselves, we’ve found that it’s a brilliant mask for those who are short of time or want to incorporate LED into their routine, but never find a moment to actually do it. Each treatment “session” is just three minutes, which means the red, blue or red-blue combo lights (of which there are 162) get to work quickly. From evening out skin tone and texture to softening fine lines and discolouration, it’s truly brilliant. This dermatologist-developed mask also stimulates collagen production and clears up breakouts. “I specifically designed this device to be easily incorporated into your everyday routine with one three-minute daily treatment,” Dr Dennis Gross tells Vogue.

• Key specs:
• Light Modes: Red (630nm) and blue (415nm)
• Mask Type: Rigid
• Treatment Time: Three minutes
• Wireless: Yes
• Device type: Face mask
• Best for: Beneficial for ageing or acne-prone skin, the device smooths fine lines and wrinkles, minimises the appearance of sun and age spots, and tames redness and inflammation.
• Target area: Face
• Good to know: While a combination red and blue light treatment is great for overall skin health, it can also be used with isolated red or blue lights to boost collagen or treat breakouts, respectively.

Why it’s Vogue-approved:

“Higher Dose’s LED Mask uses red LED light, which is particularly good for collagen production and blood circulation. Within just a couple of weeks, I noticed an improvement in the evenness of my complexion; make-up could be applied more easily, and my skin seemed less prone to breakouts. Fast-forward three months, and these benefits have only been elevated, alongside a marked softening of the early-30s fine lines that had been creeping in over the last 12 months. And during the busy fashion month season, that’s nothing short of a miracle.” — Vogue shopping editor, Joy Montgomery

Key specs:

• Light Modes: Red (630nm) and near infrared (830nm)
• Mask Type: Flexible
• Treatment Time: Up to 20 minutes
• Wireless: Yes

Why it’s Vogue-approved:

One of the Vogue beauty team’s collective favourites, The Light Salon’s medical-grade Boost LED Face Mask is easy to use and deploys a combination of clinically-proven red 633nm and near-infrared 830nm wavelengths that help to instigate good blood circulation, collagen and elastin production and toxin removal. It’s also incredibly comfortable.

Key specs:

• Light Modes: Red and near infrared light
• Mask Type: Flexible
• Treatment Time: 10 minutes
• Wireless: Yes

Why it’s Vogue-approved:

With 600 strategically-placed lights, this lightweight silicon mask gets to work quickly on the signs of ageing, from wrinkles to uneven texture and lack of firmness. With a clever open eye design – which means you can see easily while you use it – you can go about your business while wearing the mask. Perfect for anyone who likes to multitask.

Key specs:

• Light Modes: Red, green and blue
• Mask Type: Flexible
• Treatment Time: Up to 15 minutes
• Wireless: Yes

Why it’s Vogue-approved:

All the pros love this mask, which has become something of a cult buy within the industry. It offers four different wavelengths – red, blue, green and near infrared – and six different treatment modes (including anti-ageing, calming and purifying), plus it’s home to a huge 770 medical-grade LED lights to help reduce dark spots, scars, breakouts, and boost collagen production. Well worth the money if you’re going to use it regularly.

Key specs:

• Light Modes: Red (630nm), near infrared (830nm), blue (415nm) and green (520nm)
• Mask Type: Rigid
• Treatment Time: Varied
• Wireless: No