I've worked at Glamour for over six years, and I've been testing self-proclaimed best LED face masks for most of that time. All research points in the same direction as it did when at-home devices started booming: the CurrentBody LED Mask, also known as the CurrentBody Skin LED Red Light Therapy Face Mask, is the best red light therapy device you can buy.
I know what you're thinking. Why would you trust me? The claims against this mask almost sound too good to be true (used consistently, the brand says you can expect a 57% improvement in skin plumpness, brighter-looking tone, a 30% reduction in fine lines and boosted collagen production in eight weeks), and it's expensive. But, I'm not just your average skincare stan.
I started out that way, sure, but for over half-a-decade, I've literally been paid to follow and research the boom in red light therapy. I spoke about the powers of light therapy on BBC Radio 4’s Sliced Bread LED face masks special (when expert doctors and dermatologists supported my findings around CurrentBody's offering being incredible), and I've attended both panel talks and countless product launch events to further my knowledge. I've tested the UKLash LED Mask, the Dr. Dennis Gross LED Mask and worked with Glamour contributors to ensure other models are tested thoroughly, too. Whether it's friends, colleagues or strangers in my DMs asking me whether to invest, I always say yes. And I always come back to CurrentBody.
Keen to hear more about the device that more than 1,000 Glamour readers – as well as Lily Collins, Kim Kardashian and Halle Berry – have purchased in the past year alone? I've got you. Since I passed the three-year mark of this device featuring in my skincare routine, now feels like the right moment to unpack what this mask actually does, who it’s best for, and whether it’s worth your investment. Here’s everything you need to know before adding the CurrentBody LED Mask to your skincare lineup.
Featured in this article:
- How I tested the CurrentBody LED Face Mask Series 2
- Why you can trust me
- What’s the difference between the Current Body LED Mask Series 1 and Series 2?
- How does the CurrentBody LED Face Mask Series 2 work?
- What's included in the box?
- My experience using the CurrentBody LED Face Mask Series 2
- My results and verdict
CurrentBody LED Mask Series 2 at a glance:
| My star rating: | ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ / 5 out of 5. |
| Price: | £399.99. |
| Available at: | CurrentBody and Amazon via the trusted CurrentBody Store. |
| Mask type & coverage: | Flexible mask which covers the full face and chin. |
| Made from: | Clinical-grade flexible silicone. |
| Wavelengths of light used: | 236 LED bulbs emit three clinically recognised wavelengths: red (633nm), near-infrared light (830nm) and new deep near-infrared (1072nm). |
| Treatment time: | 10 minutes per day. |
| Wireless? | Yes. |
| Tested by: | Me, Glamour's Senior European Commerce Editor Sophie Cockett. I was one of the first journalists in the country to receive the CurrentBody LED Mask Series 2 when it first landed. |
| Who should buy this? | Anyone who can be committed to using it every night without fail (consistency is key) who wants to focus on smoothing, plumping and brightening skin. |
Everything I love:
- According to comparison (you can see my device comparison table at the bottom of this guide), this is the most advanced LED face mask for at-home use using clinically-proven wavelengths of light.
- The team has improved the fit since launching Series 2, so the mask covers the chin as well as face on all head shapes.
- It sits the exact right distance away from the face for most effective results.
- It makes skincare products more effective, and compliments “tweakments” – I definitely saw this!
- The multi-way straps make the mask notably comfortable to wear.
- You can track the efficacy of your mask through an app called Veritace®.
- Near infra-red and red light are thought to treat various skin concerns, such as reducing inflammation, improving skin tone and reducing visible signs of ageing.
Anything I love less?
- It takes a couple of months of consistent use to see results (though that's the case with all masks of its kind).
- As with any mask, we should be wary of customer reviews on the CurrentBody website that claim an LED face mask can cure acne and rosacea. Izzy Dharmasiri at the ASA told the BBC that it's important that we don't “blur the line between cosmetic benefits and medicinal claims." Note: CurrentBody itself doesn't promise that this mask can cure acne or rosacea.
What's the back story?
When I first published Glamour’s guide to red light therapy masks, it was the Series One mask I had been testing. Launched sometime circa 2018, it was the first mask from the Manchester-founded brand (who also stock laser hair removal devices, sauna blankets, hydrogel sheet masks and red light therapy for hair loss devices). It delivered visible results during repeated 10-minute treatments, scoring highly in our testing process when it came to reducing pigmentation and signs of ageing (while addressing other skin concerns, too). I tested this device for two years.
It wasn't perfect: it delivered results, but I didn't love the fit, nor the fact that it didn't cover my chin. So, when the brand announced they were releasing CurrentBody LED Mask Series Two in September 2024, and that I could be one of the first journalists in the country to trial it, I was very excited.
I've now been reviewing that second iteration for almost two years, and it has held top position in our hero guide for the entirety of that period. Hopefully, the results of my thorough testing will bring you a comprehensive guide that feels honest and trustworthy. After all – and particularly in light of that BBC's LED ad-ban story – you deserve more than a few celebrity endorsements and sales figures.
Why you can trust my review:
I've gone into this a tad already, but it has been my job to test beauty products for eight years now. From hair masks and hair dryers to hyaluronic acid serums, microcurrent devices, PEMF mats and beauty advent calendars, I've tried hundreds (if not thousands?) of new releases. During my time at Glamour – and in roles prior – I've spoken to a wealth of dermatologists, makeup artists, hair stylists and beauty experts
That doesn't mean I'm a know-it-all in every tiny area of beauty, but when it comes to light therapy devices specifically, I'm pretty confident in my knowledge. I tested the CurrentBody LED face mask Series One for two years, and have been testing the CurrentBody LED face mask Series Two for almost two years, too. No, I didn't stop at testing the device for a month or two – I've continued to trial it almost every day since.
I've worked with other Glamour editors, experts and contributors to get their take on the mask as well as mine (it needs to be just as good on black skin or dry skin as it is on my white, combo complexion), and I've tested competing devices to give my knowledge of the CurrentBody mask greater context. I've also attended panel talks, I went to the Series 2 launch event, and I've spoken to CurrentBody's founder and team of supporting doctors to ensure this guide is thorough and trustworthy. You can find my list of quoted experts at the bottom of this page.
How I tested the CurrentBody LED Face Mask Series 2:
That takes me to the specifics around how I tested the CurrentBody LED Face Mask. At Glamour, we pride ourselves on providing readers with honest and detailed reviews of the products that we test. The way we've tested the CurrentBody LED face mask is no different to the way we test other LED devices. I scored against LED precision (clinically-proven wavelengths of light are key; the most clinically-proven wavelengths of light, 633 nanometers & 830 nanometers), coverage and fit (any gaps between the mask and face can reduce effectiveness). These are the three criteria that founders of The Light Salon, Hannah Measures and Laura Ferguson, agreed that I should assess. My criteria choice was also supported by CurrentBody's founder, Laurence Newman.
It's worth noting that I used the mask consistently over the course of a year. I didn't change anything else in my skincare routine before VS during the testing period, to ensure benefits I noted could largely be attributed to this treatment. You can find out more about how we test products at Glamour here.
| Precision | Measures and Ferguson warned me not to be fooled by a huge number of bulbs or multiple colours when testing the CurrentBody LED mask. Why? If the wavelengths of light and the dose aren't correct, no matter how many bulbs there are, the mask won’t be effective. “Clinically-proven wavelengths of light are key, they should be seen as the ingredients you look out for in your skincare, such as Vitamin C, Hyaluronic Acid, Niacinamide.” they told me. “The most clinically-proven wavelengths of light, 633 nanometers & 830 nanometers – these are clinically proven to make a difference to the skin’s hydration, wrinkles and firmness.” |
| Fit | “With fit, any gaps between the mask and face can reduce effectiveness,” Laurence said. “In fact, you can lose up to 90% of the power by having your mask just 2cm away from the skin. A flexible mask that fits as close to every part of your face as possible means more light reaches the skin, for better results. Any features of the mask that make the fit worse (e.g. eye cooling pads, a hard shell, single straps) mean you’re getting a less effective LED treatment.” |
| Ease-of-use and features | When testing the CurrentBody LED mask, I've considered factors like whether it has adjustable, multi-way straps, whether it's wireless, is comfortable, is made from flexible silicone… comes with eye protection. These smaller design details all contribute to an LED mask being good or not. |
Where my testing might fall short:
I have a combination skin type – luckily not struggling too much with blemishes, except for during certain weeks in my cycle – and I don't have ageing skin. I am approaching my 30th birthday at the time of writing this guide. On the CurrentBody website, the brand claims that this product is an “LED face mask for advanced anti-ageing” – and while I have been able to assess the smoothness of my skin, the appearance of pores and fine lines, and how plump my skin looked, my skin is not mature enough to really cast an opinion on whether or not the product could reverse visible wrinkles. Over time, I endeavour to ensure this mask is tested on a mature beauty expert, over the age of 50.
I am also aware that one of the experts quoted in this piece is the founder of CurrentBody himself. I am working on retrieving fresh, expert commentary from more experts who are not affiliated with CurrentBody to ensure we have more unbiased voices in this review.
What’s the difference between the Current Body LED Mask Series 1 and Series 2?
As mentioned, I tested the old CurrentBody LED mask a few years back, for two years year, so I feel well-placed to answer your question on the differences between the two models.
Impressively, CurrentBody has maintained the two gold standard wavelengths used in the Series 1 Mask – red (633nm) and near-infrared (830nm) – but they've added deep near-infrared (1072nm) too, which is thought to be highly effective at boosting cellular renewal in targeted areas. This means that the mask now has 236 LEDs vs 132 LEDs previously – but of course, it's not all about the number of LEDs. Rather, the quality.
“To ensure the LEDs in our Series 2 Mask deliver the most powerful anti-ageing benefits, we developed state-of-the-art testing equipment,” CurrentBody said. "This system measures the precision of thousands of individual LEDs, and only a small, highly precise selection makes it into our masks.
“But the testing doesn’t stop there. Each mask undergoes a final precision check to guarantee that the LEDs deliver the maximum anti-ageing effects for you.” This unique precision testing then forms part of the brand's Veritace® quality guarantee, the method it uses to prove that Series 2 offers a level of precision never seen in at-home LED masks before.
In short, each mask comes with a Veritace® NFC card inside its box, which can be held up to your phone. When you do so, the Veritace® app will pop up, which shows you data and graphs to prove that your mask passed on every stage of testing and production. Veritace® guarantees the three proven factors, essential when choosing an LED light therapy product for the skin: precise wavelengths, maximum coverage, and optimal dosage. It's so impressive.
Comfort-wise, the old mask was made using firmer silicone and had one singular strap around the back of your head to hold the mask up. I found that this regularly slipped beneath the crown of my head, and I had to use a claw clip to keep the mask in place. Series 2 has cross straps which stay up, and it's made of softer silicone, which better moulds to the shape of your face. And from a coverage perspective? There is improved coverage around your eyes and lips in Series 2, but you also get coverage over your chin. The old mask didn't have this.
How does the CurrentBody LED Face Mask Series 2 work?
We've gone into great depth about LED face mask benefits many a time before, so if you're wondering “what is light therapy?”, you won't be left with a lack of information. In short, it's the process of exposing your skin to coloured LED light – be it red, yellow or blue – where each different colour stimulates a different response in your skin when said light is absorbed.
The Series 2 mask is embedded with 236 LED bulbs, which emit three clinically recognised wavelengths: red (633nm), near-infrared (830nm) and new deep near-infrared (1072nm). These wavelengths (which are the same as professional salon machines) can reach up to 4cm of skin tissue and stimulate the cells from within.
“We know that red light at a wavelength of 633nm can help collagen stimulation, wound healing, reduction in inflammation and reduction of redness,” Dr. Belkin told me. “We also know that infrared light, at 830nm, also causes collagen stimulation, and reduction in signs of photo-ageing, which includes wrinkles, laxity and hyperpigmentation. So, it's really important if I am recommended a device that I know that the LED lights are extremely precise in those particular wavelengths – and I know that to be true with the CurrentBody device.
“They use wavelengths of light that are evidence-based, and the LED emits a very precise band of light in that wavelength,” Dr Belkin said. “Studies that they have done show that their LED lights are extremely precise compared to other LED devices that are on the market.”
Of course, ensuring LED bulbs emit the right wavelengths of light means nothing if the coverage across the skin's surface isn't complete. Who wants a mask that leaves gaps around the eyes, or misses your crow's feet?
If you turn the CurrentBody Series 2 on and turn it around, you'll see that the lights cover the entirety of your face. But that's not all: each of the wavelengths is diffused with patented pillow technology, which enhances the efficacy and distribution of high-quality LED wavelengths to ensure complete and evenly distributed skin coverage.
“The LED is set back in a silicone casing,” Dr Belkin said, “which allows for the diffusion of light over the whole portion of skin that you're treating. Many of them [other masks] have pinpoint LED lights that will only target the areas that they're actually being shown on. And this is what you would get in a less expensive or cheaper device. Theirs is a really high-quality device,” which allows skin cells to effectively absorb the maximum amount of light energy for the best results.
CurrentBody states that results are 100% pain-free and safe, and their mask poses no risk of overexposure when used as advised.
What's included in the box?
- LED Light Therapy Face Mask Series 2
- Storage Bag
- USB-C Charging Cable
- Controller
- Eye Inserts
- User Manual
- Veritace® NFC card (more on that later)
My experience using the CurrentBody LED Face Mask Series 2
The LED face mask comes in a sleek white box, with everything you need to reap the benefits of light therapy safely at home. This includes a Veritace® NFC card, which I'll tell you a little bit more about later. It's so, so impressive.
The first thing I noticed when I unboxed the mask is that it is flat when unused (perfect for stowing away in your suitcase) and that it extends to cover your chin, which the first iteration didn't.
According to instructions, you should cleanse and dry your skin before use – so before every treatment, I remove dirt, makeup and oil with a cleansing balm and Micellar water, before drying my face with a bath towel and placing the mask onto my face.
I found the whole thing very easy to set up and integrate into my existing routine: you get a little remote control which comes attached to the mask, and you can turn the (fully-charged) mask on with the touch of a button. One ten-minute treatment is all that's needed for this face mask to work. I loved that using this mask for 10 minutes of an evening (it automatically switches off after that) was a real self-care moment; it quickly became my favourite step of my skincare routine.
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How does the CurrentBody LED mask compare to other devices?
| Product | Light modes | Flexible? | Treatment time | Wireless? | Countdown timer? | Number of LED bulbs: |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CurrentBody LED Light Therapy Face Mask Series 2 | 236 LED bulbs emit three clinically recognised wavelengths: red (633nm), near-infrared (830nm) and new deep near-infrared (1072nm) | Yes | 10 minutes per day, everyday | Yes | No | 236 |
| The Dynamo Deep LED Beauty Pie | 1070nm, 830nm and 630nm | Yes | 10 minutes per day | Yes | No | Undisclosed |
| CurrentBody Skin Anti-Blemish LED Face Mask | Blue (415nm) and red (633nm) LED wavelengths combined, which are said to be 36% more effective than blue LED bulbs alone. | Yes | 10 minutes per day, everyday | Yes | No | 220 |
| Shark CryoGlow Under-Eye Cooling & LED Anti-Ageing & Blemish Repair Mask | blue (at 415nm), red and infra-red LED (at 630-830 nm). | No | Between 4 and 15 minutes | Yes | Yes | 160 |
| Omnilux Contour Face | Red 633nm and near-infrared 830nm. | Yes | 10 minutes | Yes | No | 132 |
| UKLash LED Dual Light Pro-Therapy Face Mask | Red light at 630nm (nanometers), and Near Infrared Light at 830nm. | Yes | 10 minutes per day, 3-5 times per week, for 6 weeks. | Yes | No | 112 |
| TheraFace Mask | 648 Red, Red + Infrared and Blue LED lights. | No | 9-minute pre-programmed treatment once a day for 6 days each week. | Yes | No | 648 |
| Dr. Dennis Gross DRx SpectraLite FaceWare Pro | 630nm Red, 880nm Near Infrared, 605nm Amber and 415nm Blue. | No | 3 minutes. | Yes | No | 162 |
| FAQ™ 202 Near Infrared & Red Light Therapy LED Face Mask | Red, green, yellow, purple, blue and NIR LEDs. | No | From five minutes. | Yes | No | Undisclosed |
Let's conclude: does the CurrentBody LED mask work?
Yes. In my opinion, the CurrentBody LED face mask Series 2 works, and it is the best choice you can make. It's also really great value for money, and while I can only speak for my white, 28-year-old complexion, it has been proven to work on all skin types and tones.
The results of LED light therapy are cumulative. I can't stress enough that you shouldn't expect to see immediate changes to your complexion – and you should be consistent with your treatments, otherwise you won't see a difference. If you are consistent, and your skin reacts in the same way as mine, I am confident you should start to see an improvement after a couple of weeks.
At the end of week one, I started to see that my skin felt plumper and brighter after each treatment – and after week two, I noticed that my skin texture was beginning to improve. The tell-tale sign for me was that my makeup seemed to glide on with so much more ease – something which seemed to continue to get better with time.
While I can't vouch for the impact it has had on wrinkles – I have young skin, but hope regular use will prevent premature ageing – the reduction in spots. I experienced in the week prior to my period was something quite extraordinary. For me, it's reason enough alone to continue using it. After using the Currentbody Skin LED face mask three times a week for four weeks, I really did notice my skin to be brighter, less tired-looking and significantly clearer of blemishes. I also found that, as with my makeup, my skincare now absorbs into my skin better. From my overnight masks to my hydrating serums, everything just seems to sink in.
Many other masks come in at more than £300. Case in point: The Light Salon's Advanced Light Therapy mask or the £1,680 (!) Déesse Professional LED Mask. Both great, but both expensive. The Currentbody mask costs £399, making it one of the most affordable on the market – yet one of the most powerful.
Granted, this is the first time I have used an LED mask – but my skin has never looked better. My complexion feels clearer, brighter and plumper, and my hormonal breakouts have been minimised. It feels like a great complementary step to everything else in my skincare routine, and its inability to stay put on my head won't stop me from reaping the benefits.
Meet the experts:
- Dr. Dan Belkin, a double board-certified dermatology surgeon at NY Dermatology Group.
- Laurence Newman, founder of the CurrentBody group.
- Founders of red light therapy brand The Light Salon, Hannah Measures and Laura Ferguson.
More CurrentBody LED Mask questions, answered:
Is the CurrentBody Skin LED Light Therapy Mask FDA-approved?
Yes, the CurrentBody LED mask is FDA-cleared and clinically proven to reduce wrinkles in four weeks, according to their website.
How often can you use the CurrentBody LED face mask?
You should use the CurrentBody LED face mask three to five times a week, for 10 minutes at a time. This is an optimised treatment time which reflects the power output of the precision of the mask, and when used as advised, CurrentBody states that their mask is proven to be “at least 31% more powerful and effective than any other at-home red and near infrared LED mask on the market.”
It's worth noting that using it for more than the recommended amount of time will not boost your results.
How long do I need to use the Current Body LED mask to see results?
You can expect to see visible results in just four weeks when used consistently for 10 minutes a day, three to five times per week. Although effective on its own, CurrentBody recommends that you achieve the best results when used with its CurrentBody Skin Hydrogel Face Masks or CurrentBody Skin Green Tea Serum. I did not test the mask with these products, so I can't vouch for their efficacy.
How do you charge the CurrentBody LED mask?
The clip-on controller that is attached to the face mask is powered up with a USB-C charging cable.
How to clean the CurrentBody LED mask
It's very fuss-free. Simply wipe clean the silicone interior.
What are the disadvantages of the CurrentBody LED mask?
Truthfully, I've racked my brains to answer this question, but I can't find anything I don't like. Nor can I see claims that don't stack up. The only “cons” I could note are the fact that it's expensive (worth it though, IMO), and takes a couple of months of consistent use to see results. But that's the case with all masks of its kind.
