We may earn commission from links on this page, but we only recommend products we love. LED face masks have become the most popular at-home skincare tools—and for good reason. Red-light therapy has been widely tested and supported by dermatologists and aestheticians alike for its skin-improving benefits.
And of course, a face mask you can wear walking around your house is just the easiest way to get all those potential skincare benefits (like reducing breakouts, calming redness and inflammation, improving overall skin tone and texture, and softening the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles over time). Still, these devices are a hefty investment, with many of the most effective and top-rated LED face masks costing upwards of $400. And results depend on choosing the right device for your skin concerns and using it consistently.
So, to help break down how LED face masks work—and which ones are actually worth buying—our team has used nearly every well-known model on the market for months at a time to get a feel for what’s worth it. We also consulted with four board-certified dermatologists to narrow down the best options available even further. Ahead, find the seven best LED face masks we’ve tested, plus expert guidance on choosing the right one for your skin's needs and using it effectively at home.
Why we love it: You can't talk about a multitasking beauty gadget without bringing up Shark's trailblazing CryoGlow LED Face Mask. It's both comfortable and genuinely easy to use. Unlike many other devices that feel heavy or awkward, this one is contoured to hover above the face, with cushioned eye pads that reduce brightness and eye strain (they’re inspired by ski goggles), so there’s no discomfort or headaches during use—and you can actually see while wearing it.
Beyond the fit, the mask’s high-tech features make treatments feel more intuitive and effective, including session tracking, a digital timer, and multiple treatment modes that combine blue, red, and infrared light for a more well-rounded routine. The addition of a cryo setting for the under-eye area, with adjustable cooling levels, adds an extra de-puffing benefit and is a favorite among Cosmo's beauty team—its won both a Cosmo Holy Grail Award and Acne Award since launching less than a year ago. One Cosmo editor says: "I love that this mask tracks all of my sessions so I can stay consistent and actually see my progress, and the digital timer on the remote is a nice touch so I'm not wondering how many more minutes of a treatment I have left.
My personal fave feature is combining blue light with the cryo setting to address my acne and puffy under-eyes. I never thought I’d be an everyday LED person, but this one has turned me."—JASMINE HYMAN, ASSISTANT BEAUTY EDITOR Why we love it: It doesn’t get more high-tech than this LED mask. The device, which features a whopping 750 LEDs using six different wavelengths, allows you to completely customize your treatments.
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