The CurrentBody LED face mask has been the most popular LED face mask among Glamour readers since we first published our buying guide in 2023.
It’s not just our readers who love it. It was approved by leading industry experts when I spoke about the powers of light therapy on BBC Radio 4’s Sliced Bread LED face masks special, and earlier this year, Dakota Johnson and Sydney Sweeney’s MUA Vasilios Tanis in Marvel’s creation, Madame Web, revealed that the entire cast prepped their skin with the CurrentBody LED face mask before appearing on screen. And, Kim Kardashian has been said to use it too.
That said, we’ve only ever given you a small snapshot into its prowess–never really delving deep into why its quite so popular. With us, and celebrities alike. So, here goes. I was one of the first journalists to receive the CurrentBody LED Mask Series 2 earlier this summer–and I’ve been tested it ever since. Here, read my CurrentBody LED mask review.
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- About CurrentBody
- Product deep dive
- What’s included in the box?
- Design and how to use
- Is the CurrentBody LED face mask FDA-approved?
- How often can you use it?
- How quickly will you see results?
- Our verdict
- More of the best LED light therapy devices at CurrentBody
The TL;DR on the CurrentBody Skin LED Face Mask: Series 2
- Mask type: Flexible mask.
- Light modes: 236 LED bulbs emit three clinically recognized wavelengths: red (633nm), near-infrared (830nm) and new deep near-infrared (1072nm).
- Treatment time: 10 minutes per day.
- Wireless? Yes.
- Tested by: Glamour’s Senior European Commerce Editor Sophie Cockett.
- Pros: The most advanced LED face mask for at-home use. Improved fit which covers the chin as well as face. Multi-way straps are comfortable to wear. You can track your progress through an app called Veritace®.
- Cons: Nothing to note–it’s worth every penny of its price.
Meet the experts:
NameExpertiseVasilios TanisCelebrity makeup artist.Dr Dan BelkinUS board-certified dermatologist.
CurrentBody LED Face Mask Series 2: About the Brand
CurrentBody coin themselves “the beauty experts” – a brand who has made it their mission to bring innovative, breakthrough skincare devices to customers in their own homes. Simply put, they believe that beauty technology has the power to “go deeper than the surface of the skin” – far deeper than your vitamin C serum and moisturizer can go. So, they stock the latest most efficacious in red light therapy devices, laser hair removal devices, microcurrent devices and hair regrowth technology.
CurrentBody LED Face Mask Series 2: Product Deep Dive
We’ve gone into great depth about the benefits of at-home light therapy 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).
“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 Currentbody device.”
As for the wavelengths themselves, the Currentbody mask uses only clinically-proven wavelengths (the same as professional salon machines) to reach up to 4cm of skin tissue and stimulate the cells from within. “They use wave lengths 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.”
CurrentBody LED Light Therapy Face Mask: Series 2
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It’s also worth noting that each of the wavelengths are 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.
About CurrentBody LED light therapy
We’ve gone into great depth about the benefits of at-home light therapy many a time before, so you won’t be left with a lack of information if you’re wondering, “What is light therapy?” In short, it’s the process of exposing your skin to colored LED light—be it red, yellow, or blue—where each different color stimulates a different response in your skin when said light is absorbed. This particular mask is embedded with 132 light-emitting diode bulbs: 66 red and 66 near-infrared.
“We know that red light at a wavelength of 633 nm can help collagen stimulation, wound healing, reduction in inflammation, and reduction of redness,” says board-certified dermatologist Dan Belkin. “We also know that infrared light at 830 nm also causes collagen stimulation and reduction in signs of photoaging, 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.”
As for the wavelengths themselves, the CurrentBody mask uses only clinically proven wavelengths (the same as professional salon machines) to reach up to 4 cm of skin tissue and stimulate the cells from within. “They use wavelengths of light that are evidence based, and the LED emits a very precise band of light in that wavelength,” Dr. Belkin says.
It’s also worth noting that each of the wavelengths are 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 says, “which allows for the diffusion of light over the whole portion of skin that you’re treating.”
“[Other masks] have pinpoint LED lights that will only target the areas that they’re actually being shown on. This is what you would get in a less expensive or cheaper 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
CurrentBody LED Face Mask Series 2: Unboxing & design
The LED face mask comes in a sleek white box, with everything you need to reap the benefits of light therapy, safely, at home. 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 will remove dirt, makeup and oil with my aforementioned favourites, before drying my face with a bath towel and placing the mask onto my face.
Let’s start with the way it fits. This face mask – made from cutting-edge poured liquid silicone – is so much more comfortable than its predecessor was. When I reviewed Series One, I noted that I had to use a claw clip to keep the mask in place – and that it hurt a little bit after 10 minutes of use. Now, the multi-way straps can be adjusted to all head shapes, and ensure the mask stays put comfortably. Plus, the fact that the mask stretches right the way around your head, and under chin, makes for a more holistic experience.
I found the whole thing very easy to set up: 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.
CurrentBody LED Face Mask Series 2: The science
I won’t get too technical for too long–but bear with me for a moment if you want to know how the mask actually works.
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) proven to be highly effective in cellular renewal in targeted areas with this new edition. 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 antiaging 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 has a Veritace® Mark on it, which guarantees that the technology you’re using is one of the best, safest and most reliable on the market. It’s a sign of efficiency and quality, if you will: proof that it has actually been tested and tracked throughout every single stage of production. You can see the results for yourself by tapping the Veritace® NFC card inside your box. It’s really impressive.
FAQ: 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.
FAQ: How often can you use the Currentbody LED face mask?
You should use the CurrentBody LED face mask three to five times to week, for 10 minutes at a time. This is an optimized 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.
FAQ: How quickly will I see results?
You can expect to see visible results in just four weeks when used consistently 10 minutes a day, three to five times per week. Although effective on its own, Currentbody recommends that you will 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 can’t vouch for their efficacy.
GLAMOUR Verdict: Is the CurrentBody LED face mask worth it?
In my opinion, the CurrentBody LED face mask Series 2 is the best choice you can make – and wonderfully, really great value for money.
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. If you are, however, 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.
CurrentBody Skin Face & Neck Kit
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While I can’t vouch for the impact it has had on wrinkles – I have young skin, but hope regular use will prevent premature aging–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 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 $450 Case in point: The Light Salon’s Advanced Light Therapy mask or the $1,700 (!) Déesse Professional LED Mask. Both great, but both expensive. The Currentbody mask costs $469, 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 complimentary step to everything else in my skincare routine, and it’s inability to stay put on my head won’t stop me from reaping the benefits.
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More of the best CurrentBody LED light therapy devices
Below, shop a new release from CurrentBody, and the first CurrentBody LED face mask specifically designed to help with mild acne. It uses blue light to eliminate bacteria and breakouts, and red light to calm redness and soothe irritation.
Blue light is emitted at 415nm, and red LED light at 633nm, which is a combination clinically proven to be more effective than blue light alone. 132 LED lights are spread evenly across the face (almost 50% less than the facial mapping mask mentioned below, it’s worth noting) diffused with the same patented pillow technology as CurrentBody’s other devices to ensure even distribution.
CurrentBody Anti-Acne LED Light Therapy Face Mask
CurrentBody
CurrentBody Skin LED Light-Therapy Face Mask
Amazon
CurrentBody
To the right, we have the OG CurrentBody LED face mask, but supercharged. It does have a slightly less-accessible price point than the original, but it’s a very comprehensive and impressive piece of kit, so probably worth the investment for some. According to CurrentBody, it’s clinically proven to increase skin clarity, luminosity and brightness, using five precise wavelengths within four targeted treatment modes.
You can choose from the zone facial mapping treatment mode, anti-ageing, brightening or restoring, but the complete zone facial mapping treatment mode is the one that really makes this mask stand out. Different mask zones target different areas of your face, through different wavelengths of light. Red, deep red and near-infrared light are emitted around the forehead, jowls and around the mouth to plump and press fine lines. Elsewhere, green and near-infrared targets the eye area to fade hyperpigmentation, dark circles and eye bags, and yellow focuses on the most spot-prone areas of the face to help reduce facial redness. Your cheeks, nose and chin, for instance.
It’s also worth mentioning that as with the original, the 360 LED bulbs are diffused with patented pillow technology for complete skin coverage. This basically means that you receive even coverage across the skin’s surface, with no gaps left.
CurrentBody LED Lip Perfector
CurrentBody
Again, harnessing the same technology as the CurrentBody LED face mask, this is a first-of-its kind anti-ageing LED lip device. It aims to soften feather and smile lines on the lips, and help you achieve plumper and more toned lips, too. It uses 56 deep-penetrating LED bulbs which deliver 67.7 mW/cm² in 4 wavelengths – and it’s said to be effective with or without lip injectables. You should use for three minutes each day for full results after eight weeks.
CurrentBody LED Hand Perfector
CurrentBody
This time, LED light therapy is used by CurrentBody to boost collagen production for more youthful-looking hands. With daily use, CurrentBody state that you’ll see results after just four weeks. Think: firmer skin, reduced wrinkles, hyperpigmentation and appearance of age spots. There are 70 LED bulbs delivering 30 mW/cm² for a powerful 10-minute treatment, and the same patented pillow technology as is used in the face iterations ensures that the LED light is diffused to ensure maximum skin coverage.
CurrentBody LED Hair Growth Helmet
CurrentBod
One of CurrentBody’s most popular LED devices is not for your skin at all. Rather, to encourage hair regrowth. CurrentBody state that this device increases hair growth rate by 128% in 12 weeks, giving full scalp coverage and using 120 red (640nm) LED diode bulbs to do so. 96% of users told CurrentBody that they saw an improvement in hair thickness after 12 weeks, and loved that it offers a hands-free, speedy treatment.
More of the best LED face masks
Dr. Dennis Gross DRx SpectraLite FaceWare Pro
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TheraFace Mask
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Omnilux Contour Face
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