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LED masks keep showing up on holiday gift lists, and the market is crowded with lookalikes. I compared only masks with an FDA 510(k) clearance and kept three, each for a different kind of buyer.
Prices change often. Amazon shows today's.
Puffy eyes, clearing skies.
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Shark CryoGlow LED Face Mask (FW312)
A cleared LED mask with a built-in cooling pad for the under-eye area. Four treatment modes run from 4 to 8 minutes, plus a separate cooling routine.
Check price on Amazon Why I picked itLight breeze, no app required.
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Ulike Reglow LED Light Therapy Mask (UM10)
One mask, one handheld control and four short modes. No app, no account and no setup beyond a charge.
Check price on Amazon Why I picked itA full-spectrum forecast.
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CurrentBody Skin LED Light Therapy Mask: Series 3
Six wavelengths and 750 LEDs, with four presets and room for custom modes built in the CurrentBody app.
Check price on Amazon Why I picked itPuffy eyes, clearing skies.
CryoGlow is the only mask here with temperature-controlled under-eye cooling. If tired eyes are the part of your face you think about most, that feature is the reason to pick it. The cooling pad has three levels and can run alone or alongside a light treatment.
The light side has four modes: Better Aging at 6 minutes, Skin Clearing at 8, Skin Sustain at 4, and a 5 to 15 minute Under-Eye Revive cooling session. FDA lists the device as cleared for over-the-counter wrinkle reduction. The maker's own acne and under-eye claims come from its own studies, so I treat them as the brand's claims.
Light breeze, no app required.
Reglow is the simplest of the three. You press one button to cycle through Firm, Glow, Rejuvenate and Clear, and each session runs 5 or 8 minutes. The control pack doubles as the battery, and one reviewer reports roughly 20 sessions per charge.
FDA lists the UM10 as cleared for over-the-counter wrinkle reduction. The mirrored interior is meant to bounce light back toward the skin, and the goggle-style eye section keeps light off the eyes. The trade-off is a rigid shell. Fit is the main complaint, so this suits someone who wants the least fuss and is fine with a hard mask.
A full-spectrum forecast.
Series 3 is for the person who wants to set the dials. The maker's app lets you choose the wavelength for each LED zone and save custom modes to the touch-screen controller. Four presets cover aging, clearing, complexion and balance, and each runs 10 minutes.
The wavelengths are red, near-infrared, deep near-infrared, blue, yellow and green. FDA's record for CurrentBody's multi-light mask, model MK-110D, is a wrinkle-reduction clearance. The maker's page calls Series 3 FDA-cleared, but neither the Amazon listing nor the maker names the model number, so I linked the two myself. The soft silicone sits flush against the skin and needs frequent cleaning.
| Spec | For the bleary-eyedShark CryoGlow LED Face Mask (FW312) | My pick For the minimalistUlike Reglow LED Light Therapy Mask (UM10) |
For the tinkererCurrentBody Skin LED Light Therapy Mask: Series 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| FDA status | Cleared for over-the-counter wrinkle reduction (510(k) K242796) | Cleared for over-the-counter wrinkle reduction (510(k) K243492) | Cleared for over-the-counter wrinkle reduction (510(k) K260715, model MK-110D) |
| Light colors | Red, blue, infrared | Red, blue, yellow, near-infrared | Red, near-infrared, deep near-infrared, blue, yellow, green |
| Session length | 4 to 8 minutes of light, 5 to 15 minutes of cooling | 5 or 8 minutes | 10 minutes |
| Controls | Attached remote, no app | Handheld control pack, no app | Touch-screen controller plus app |
| Fit | Contoured with eye cushions and an adjustable head strap | Rigid shell with mirrored interior and goggle-style eye section | Flexible silicone with extended chin coverage and optional eye inserts |
| Extras | Under-eye cooling pads, USB-C cable, remote | Control pack with USB-C charging | Storage bag, USB-C cable, eye inserts |
| Buy | Check price | Check price | Check price |
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I started with FDA's 510(k) database and kept only masks with a clearance on record. Then I matched each one to an Amazon listing by model number or maker information. I based the picks on FDA records, listing specs, maker pages and patterns in published reviews. I haven't used any of them. None of this is medical advice, and I make no treatment claims.
It means the maker filed a 510(k) and FDA found the device substantially equivalent to one already on the market, for a specific stated use. For the masks here, that use is over-the-counter wrinkle reduction. Cleared is not the same as approved, and it does not guarantee results for any one person. You can search a mask's name or K number in FDA's 510(k) database to check.
Search the model number in FDA's 510(k) database. Do not rely on phrases like FDA registered or clinically proven on a listing, because neither means clearance. A cleared device has a K number and a stated use.
Use the eye protection that comes with the mask and keep your eyes closed or shielded during a session. Do not look into the lights. If you have an eye condition, take medication that makes skin sensitive to light, or have a skin condition, ask a clinician before you start.
Follow the maker's schedule. The masks here suggest sessions of roughly 5 to 10 minutes, with weekly limits that vary by brand. More is not better. Stop use and talk to a clinician if you notice redness, irritation or a new rash.
Results vary by person, and makers' studies are their own claims. FDA clearance covers a narrow use, over-the-counter wrinkle reduction for these masks. I do not promise results. Think of it as a routine you keep up, and ask a dermatologist about any skin concern.
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