Light Modes: Red (633 nm), blue (415 nm), near-infrared (830 nm)
Treatment Time: 10 minutes
Wireless: No
What’s included: Neck piece, handheld controller
Best for: Antiaging, acne, hyperpigmentation
Why we like it: In addition to being jam-packed with 238 LED red, blue, and near-infrared light to address signs of aging and acne, this LED mask comes with a neck piece to help address skin sagging.
What testers note: Most LED face masks require four to six weeks of three to five treatments per week, but testers say they saw results after just three weeks. “Over the past few years I’ve definitely started dealing with ‘tech neck’ and have noticed some lines developing,” says our Glamour reviewer. “After each use my skin and neck feels tighter, not in the uncomfortable way, but more so in a snatched way that I love (it’s almost like that pulled-back-ponytail effect).” Adds Schwartz, “I couldn’t adjust the straps tight enough for my smaller head, so unlike other masks I’ve tested, I had to sit still with this one to have it properly placed. It also pushed down on my eyes a bit, making it trickier to see. However, my husband, who has a bigger head, loved it and saw brightening benefits after a few uses. He also found the neck piece comfortable. After months of jump scares and making fun of me in my masks, he finally got the allure.”
9. Best With Multiple Wavelengths: Sun Home Saunas Radiant Face Mask
Brie Schwartz deomonstrating the Sun Home Saunas Radiant Face Mask
TL;DR: Easy to use; five light modes; portable, comfortable
Light Modes: Blue, red, amber, near infrared (600-850 nm)
Treatment Time: 10-30 minutes
Wireless: No
What’s included: Controller and charging cord
FDA clearance: Yes
Best for: Acne, antiaging, inflammation
Why we like it: This LED mask has an impressive amount of wavelengths—red, deep red, amber, near-infrared, and blue—that go deep on acne, prevent breakouts, and increase collagen production. Testers also appreciate the flexible design, telling us it not only made the mask comfortable to wear, but it also made it easy to clean and store, or travel with. The brand also has a 45-day risk-free return policy, which is a nice bonus for newbies who are on the fence about light therapy.
What testers note: “Simply fire up the power button, hit start, and let the default 10-minute timer do its thing—the automatic shutoff means I don’t have to worry about monitoring the clock,” says Glamour commerce director Brie Schwartz, who has combination skin. “The one demerit is that it’s not terribly easy to see out of the eye holes where a lot of the red light seeps through, so you kind of just have to sit there. I guess it’s a good excuse to relax, but I’d rather have the ability to read or do chores.” However, she adds, “I do believe I’ve seen an improvement in my complexion since I started using it.”
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