The Best LED Face Masks Cut Editors Actually Use

Usage: 10 minutes three to five times per week | Light types: Red and near-infrared

Pros: Flexible design and secure head straps; comes with several plug adapters and a two-year warranty
Cons: The charging process is a bit confusing; it puts quite a bit of pressure on the nose bridge, which can be uncomfortable

This is easily my favorite silicone LED mask thanks to the placement of the head straps. Since the bottom strap wraps around the nape of my neck (instead of the back of my head), it stays in place much better than others I’ve tried. It also works so quickly. My skin felt smoother and more hydrated and looked more radiant after just one week of use.

Usage: Once daily | Light types: Red, blue, and infrared

Pros: You can use the under-eye cooling mode and any of the LED modes simultaneously; it has adjustable straps amd easy-to-use remote control; and the sessions are short so you can do all of four of them in one sitting
Cons: Very short battery life; it’s also pretty heavy and bulky

Say hello to one of my favorite skin-care tools of 2025. This newly launched LED mask stands out from others on this list because it’s the only one that features cryo-inspired cooling pads to help tighten the under-eye area, in addition to anti-aging red light, acne-clearing blue, and glow-boosting deep infrared-light therapy. I noticed softer, smoother-looking skin after just three weeks of use. The cooling sensation is also incredibly relaxing and therapeutic. If your under eyes are your problem area and you can only buy one skin-care tool, this is the one I would recommend.

Usage: Three minutes daily | Light types: Red, blue, and red + blue

Pros: Dermatologist-created, convenient and efficient, automatically shuts off when your three-minute treatment is complete, has adjustable straps
Cons: Some testers say the acne-fighting mode (blue light) is more effective than the anti-aging mode (red light)

This LED mask from Dr. Dennis Gross is one of the more fashionable ones on the market. It comes with gold accents, 162 LED lights, and three treatment options to choose from: red-light therapy, blue-light therapy, or red- and blue-light therapy. Each treatment only takes three minutes, so if you like to keep your skin-care routine short and sweet but still want to try an LED mask, add this one to your cart. Plus, it’s lightweight and completely hands free.

Usage: 10 minutes daily | Light types: Blue and red

Pros: Flexible design, comes with a chin strap that provides extra coverage and helps the mask stay in place, smooths texture and enhances glow
Cons: Some reviewers say the nose pieces digs into the skin a bit

Powered by both red and blue LED light, this mask helps kill acne-causing bacteria and boost collagen production to reduce inflammation and irritation. If you struggle with breakouts, dullness, texture, or irritated, angry-looking skin, it’s a must try. The Series 2 has 80 additional LEDs (220 total) that are evenly placed to ensure that each area of the face receives the same intensity of treatment. “I had been struggling with hormonal acne for 2+ years and had tried everything — skin care, treatments, diet etc. This device was a game changer for me! Six weeks and no severe breakouts,” one reviewer wrote.

Usage: Ten minutes three to five times per week | Light type: Red

Pros: Has multiple head straps, lightweight and portable, easy to clean
Cons: Only has one-light therapy mode

Another flexible LED mask made from medical-grade silicone is this one from HigherDose is. It molds and adapts to your unique face shape for a perfect fit every time. It emits red light to target fine lines and wrinkles while enhancing my natural glow and boosting my overall mood. I end my daily ten-minute sessions looking and feeling refreshed and rejuvenated.

Usage: 15 to 20 minutes three to five times per week | Light types: Red, yellow, blue, green, purple, and clear blue

Pros: Affordable, lightweight, long battery life, clear design
Cons: Doesn’t cover the under-eye area

This under-$100 option offers seven different light-therapy modes to help reduce wrinkles, improve skin texture and firmness, reduce inflammation, regenerate and repair skin cells, and smooth the skin. It also helps prevent breakouts and heal existing ones faster. Another major benefit? It’s completely clear (unlike other options on the market), so I can walk around, get things done, and actually see what I’m doing while wearing it. If you want to dip your toes into the world of LED light-therapy masks without spending a fortune, add this one from Beauty ORA to your cart.

Usage: 10 minutes daily | Light type: Red and infrared

The Cut’s shopping writer, Chinea Rodriguez, tested and reviewed this gua sha with red- and infrared-light technology earlier this year. The verdict? Her face looked more sculpted after about a week of consistent use, and the LED helped her skin recover from a breakout much quicker. I’ve used it as well and love the relaxation benefits.

Usage: Four 10-minute treatments per week for six weeks | Light type: Red and blue

Pros: Made from flexible silicone, has adjustable head straps and a portable controller, gentle enough to use on sensitive or irritated skin, features a built-in protective eye shield
Cons: Some reviewers say the eye shield is uncomfortable

This dermatologist-recommended blue- and red-light mask is specifically designed to treat active breakouts, redness, and inflammation while also reducing the appearance of acne scars. Wavelengths of light penetrate the cellular level to kill bacteria that causes acne in the sebaceous glands to improve mild to moderate cases of acne and give the skin a nice glow.

Usage: 90 seconds daily | Light type: Full-spectrum

Pros: Ideal for all skin types, made from ultra-hygienic silicone, instantly gives the skin a healthy-looking finish
Cons: Pairing it with the app can be a bit of a hassle

This handheld option emits full-spectrum LED light therapy, meaning several different light colors are combined in different ways for optimal results. Along with LED light therapy, it also provides thermo-therapy for relaxation and increasing blood flow, cryotherapy to help reduce puffiness and soothe inflammation, and Foreo’s signature T-Sonic pulsations for a gentle facial massage. The best part? As the smallest device on this list, it’s travel-friendly and incredibly easy to store.

Usage: Three minutes three times per week | Light type: Red

Pros: Affordable and efficient, portable and travel-friendly
Cons: Has a pretty short battery life

This is definitely not a mask, and it isn’t a razor either (even though it looks like one). While it’s not conveniently hands-free like the majority of the products on this list, the small tool from Solawave is ideal for those who want to reap the benefits of red-light therapy, micro-current, or a warm facial massage, in targeted areas. I simply glide it for five minutes per day while watching my favorite show, scrolling through TikTok, or reading a book.

Usage: Up to 20 minutes five to six times per week | Light type: Red, blue, yellow, green, and white

Pros: Reduces redness and boosts circulation in as little as two weeks, comes with an adjustable head strap
Cons: Might leave marks around the eye and nose area

If your skin is temperamental, it’s nice to have a well-rounded, high-performance mask on call. Designed to replicate MZ Skin founder Dr. Maryam Zamani’s in-office treatments, it comes with five different light settings (red, blue, green, yellow, and white) so you can focus on anything from inflamed breakouts to the annoying scars and discoloration those pimples sometimes leave in their wake.

Usage: Three or nine minutes daily | Light type: Red, red and infrared, and blue

Pros: Sturdy head straps, comfortable to wear, has two settings: a 9-minute treatment that cycles through all three LED lights in combination with vibration patterns, or a 3-minute treatment of one type of LED light
Cons: Some reviewers don’t like the vibration setting

Don’t worry, this mask isn’t as scary as it looks (and the results are worth looking like a robot for a few minutes every night). Like many other devices on this list, it delivers red light to reduce fine lines and wrinkles, red and infrared light to treat dark spots, and blue light to fight acne-causing bacteria. However, what makes this LED treatment special is the fact that it also delivers massaging vibration therapy to key pressure points to relieve stress and help you relax. Think of it as a very effective extension of your nightly self-care routine.