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LED / Red-light Therapy.

$200–$600 device · daily use

Consensus score

95 %
Worth it

40 gurus on record

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The verdict spread

Across 40 gurus, the consensus lands at 95% “worth it.”

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What each guru said

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Doctor Youn
Doctor Youn
5.5M subs · 37k devotees
Worth it
“red light therapy is good overall for a complexion... there are studies to show that if you do red light therapy that it can help improve the collagen of your skin it can improve the elastin of your skin and the wrinkles of your skin as well”
Hyram
Hyram
4.4M subs · 32k devotees
Worth it
“it's also a red light LED face mask, which if you don't know about red light therapy, there are so many benefits to it. It can really help particularly with like skin sensitivity, irritation, and also breakouts as well.”
Doctorly
Doctorly
3.5M subs · 99k devotees
Worth it
“LED is a really good at home treatment for this you do like Dr Maxfield said you have to be consistent pretty much with anything to see good results but especially with LED you need to be using this at least three times a week for at least three minutes a day sometimes for 10 minutes a day especially on the neck”
Guest · Dr. Shaw
Dr. Aanchal MD
Dr. Aanchal MD
3.5M subs · 26k devotees
Worth it
“I think this is a really good device if you're looking to invest in an LED.”
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Dr Dray
Dr Dray
2.7M subs · 34k devotees
Worth it
“There's also at home photo biom modulation with red and near infrared wavelengths of light such as a LED face mask. Disclaimer, I am affiliated with the company Omnox I personally use and recommend for wrinkle improvement. The Omnilox contour mask, it has red and near infrared light in it to help improve collagen and reduce inflammation. It's been amazing for me personally and it is an effectively developed mask.”
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Cassandra Bankson
Cassandra Bankson
2.5M subs
Worth it
“I then tried the air which has been my favorite so far and the air3 is the previous version of this one which is the Air1 that which actually has two intense puls lights in it so the air3 is the one that I love the most it's lightweight it's purple it's easy to use it's inexpensive and it has the cool touch technology which a lot of other IPL doesn't”
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208SkinDoc
208SkinDoc
2M subs · 30k devotees
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“red light therapy is something that I recommend home devices have to be used consistently in order to effective and it is not going to solve all your problems but if you want a little extra Edge and you're doing a lot of the other right stuff then red light therapy if you have time for it can be helpful”
Dr. Shereene Idriss
Dr. Shereene Idriss
1.7M subs · 51k devotees
Worth it
“LED devices like the face mask that I just showed you guys can also be helpful for the neck. And there are some brands that have a neck mask. Specifically, I restore has one as well with red and infrared light to help to promote your collagen and your elasticity of the skin of your neck and even your chest.”
James Welsh
James Welsh
1.6M subs · 122k devotees
Worth it
“I wish I started red light therapy at a younger age or light therapy in general now here's the thing dermatologists and scientists love red light therapy cuz it is effective it's effective there are a few videos on Tik Tok saying like don't get BOTOX just do red light therapy not the same thing but it can help slow down the signs of aging collagen elastin prod um all that”
Mixed Makeup
Mixed Makeup
1.5M subs · 11k devotees
Worth it
“I had stopped for a little while using the LED mask. My favorite is from Current Body. And it's only because I wanted to see what would happen with my face while I was on the doxycyc and see if that was like I wanted to see if the doxycycline was working.”
HotandFlashy
HotandFlashy
1.2M subs · 63k devotees
Worth it
“I started researching red light therapy so there's this thing called lowlevel laser light therapy quadruple L the studies on it are really good and so they use lasers at a certain red light light wavelength and it penetrates the skin and it brings more blood flow to the skin”
Dr. Vanita Rattan
Dr. Vanita Rattan
1.2M subs · 10k devotees
~Depends
“red light therapy um is not great for skin of color if you have hyperpigmentation I would avoid it for wrinkle prevention acne scars I highly recommend it”
Robert Welsh
Robert Welsh
1.1M subs · 70k devotees
Worth it
“with LED masks, consistent use is key to seeing results. And with a mask like this, with that consistency, you can start to see incredible results after 28 days.”
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Jamie Genevieve
Jamie Genevieve
977k subs · 58k devotees
Worth it
“I use this every night. It's 3 minutes. It's like all in the mask. So, there's no cables or anything. You just put it on. I just have it hanging over my bed and I use it every single night. This is phenomenal.”
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Lab Muffin Beauty Science
Lab Muffin Beauty Science
851k subs · 130k devotees
Worth it
“For infrared, there are bigger differences between the masks. You can see regardless of the way I measured it, the Nooance mask is one of the most precise.”
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Dr. Sam Ellis
Dr. Sam Ellis
849k subs · 143k devotees
Worth it
“Another thing you can be doing to boost your collagen levels is incorporating red light into your skincare routine. I won't go too deep into this because I do have a couple of pretty in-depth videos here on this platform, but essentially red light was initially studied for its ability to help with wound healing and tissue repair.”
The Budget Dermatologist
The Budget Dermatologist
718k subs · 9k devotees
Worth it
“I have used this mask for years I particularly use the red light setting but it also has blue light which is anti-acne if you suffer from acne this can help you as well I find that the construction of this is very durable for the price it's comfortable to wear you only need to wear this for 3 minutes”
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Dr. Daniel Sugai
Dr. Daniel Sugai
715k subs · 23k devotees
~Depends
“with consistent use I noticed that hair density had improved and even my barber noticed that and he noticed increased thickness of my hair which yielded increased density which I was very happy about”
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Gothamista
Gothamista
685k subs · 45k devotees
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“I feel like my skin was looking better after even just a week of use plus this is the most comfortable fitting mask I have ever tried actually look forward to using this the most”
Susan Yara
Susan Yara
316k subs
Worth it
“red led is really good for boosting collagen plumping the skin up helps with fine lines and wrinkles the infrared helps with all cell turnover so just kind of rejuvenating the skin in general”
Guest · Vanessa Hernandez
Dr. Jenny Liu
Dr. Jenny Liu
315k subs · 6k devotees
Worth it
“both of these what we call energy based devices through two unique mechanism essentially at the end of the day help to stimulate collagen elastin production help essentially with improving skin quality tightening the skin firming the skin and basically overall improving kind of that skin laxity”
Dr. Mamina
Dr. Mamina
277k subs · 626 devotees
Worth it
“I definitely notice a difference when I use an LED face mask we know that red light can rejuvenate your skin cells can allow your skin cells to produce more energy and so I do think that it can help rejuvenate your skin”
Caroline Hirons
Caroline Hirons
251k subs · 9k devotees
Worth it
“I've been using it every day it's 3 minutes I put it on and it's 3 minutes and then it's done and then I'll Chuck on just the most hydrated skin care of all time um and I think that is my skin loves it”
Guest · Jamie Genevieve
The Style and Beauty Doctor
The Style and Beauty Doctor
219k subs · 8k devotees
Worth it
“I used a red light therapy mask for my neck. I started noticing, you know, a little drooping in the neck area. And it snatched me up.”
Sincerely Miss Ash
Sincerely Miss Ash
194k subs · 3k devotees
Worth it
“I just really love what Relay Therapy has done with my skin. If you struggle with post acne marks, that uneven skin tone, Relay therapy can help to even out your skin, brightening up your complexion, helping to collagen bank, so stimulating collagen, and it really helps with fine lines and wrinkles.”
Nadine Baggott
Nadine Baggott
165k subs
Worth it
“in 8 weeks, it's proven to reduce the signs of fine lines by 30%, increase plumpness by 57%. It boosts brightness.”
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Tea with MD
Tea with MD
106k subs · 2k devotees
Worth it
“And this one, guys, is extra special to me because I worked with them for over a year to develop it.”
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Dr. Aleksandra Brown
Dr. Aleksandra Brown
104k subs · 4k devotees
Worth it
“I really have one that I personally love, love, love. And this is something that I've been feeling very passionate about, especially in the last two years as somebody who's going through pmenopause and I have noticed a lot of hair thinning associated with that.”
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Kelly Driscoll
Kelly Driscoll
90k subs · 5k devotees
Worth it
“I have found using this consistently has really contributed to that glow. My skin is more plump. It's even-toned. It's more glowy, and I'm absolutely loving the results of this.”
Darnell Cox | 50+ Healthy Aging Expert
Darnell Cox | 50+ Healthy Aging Expert
54k subs · 616 devotees
Worth it
“If you could only pick two athome skincare gadgets, you want a multi-spectrum LED mask that's FDA cleared and clinical grade because there's a lot of [ __ ] on the market crap that doesn't do anything. You want a clinical grade, FDA cleared multisspectrum LED mask and a micro needling device. These two things have done the the most heavy-hitting in terms of the health of my skin and in terms of just the science behind them.”
Skin Obsessed Mary
Skin Obsessed Mary
33k subs · 3k devotees
Worth it
“This device includes red light therapy, heat, and vibration massage all in one little number. It is supercharged gouachaw, and it's a joy to use.”
Beyond50Skin
Beyond50Skin
31k subs · 1k devotees
Worth it
“This is really intriguing. But this mask uses PMF. You can set it to red light, red light plus near infrared light, red light plus near infrared light plus PMF. And that's the setting that I'm going to use it on today.”
C1
Channel 13406
0 subs
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“LED is the kind of thing that you're not going to get a result like in a day. But I promise you over time you get results.”
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C9
Channel 903399
0 subs
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“If for Mother's Day I could only recommend one skincare-related item, I wouldn't pick a potent serum or high-strength treatment, because those often require specific techniques.”
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C5
Channel 51845
0 subs
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“I'm doing my LED situation. I also have the current body one. Current body sent this me. I have this. So, I'm going to be using this, too. What I like about this Dr. Dennis Gross one is that it's detachable.”
C8
Channel 869738
0 subs
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“highly, highly recommend that you look into the I restore Elite”
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C5
Channel 58620
0 subs
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“Red light is definitely a key part of my skincare routine. I do feel like it's really helped with just how healthy my complexion looks, how bright and even and glowy it is.”
C1
Channel 139428
0 subs
~Depends
“Due to the fact that it targets melanin in the superficial layers, it is usually not recommended for deeper skin tones. But again, talk to an experienced professional to see if it is the right fit for you.”
C5
Channel 58465
0 subs
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“if you don't have um red therapy mask, but you were thinking of one, I definitely go for the Aura.”
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C2
Channel 204725
0 subs
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“Highly recommend picking this one up. It's going to make an excellent gift for that skincare lover.”
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