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LED / Red-light Therapy.

$200–$600 device · daily use

Consensus score

90 %
Worth it

39 gurus on record

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The verdict spread

Across 39 gurus, the overall verdict is 90% “worth it.”

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What the gurus are saying

LED therapy earns strong praise from gurus for boosting collagen and elastin, smoothing fine lines and easing sensitivity and irritation. The consistent message: it demands regular use, with reviewers suggesting anywhere from three times weekly to nightly, over weeks to see results. A few note it works best paired with solid skincare basics rather than as a solo fix.
Synthesized from 39 expert reviews

What each guru said

39 gurus on record
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Doctor Youn
Doctor Youn
5.5M subs
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
4.3M subs
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
3.6M subs
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
Worth it
“LED lights have been well researched and there is a lot of evidence to show that it does help in improving collagen production and also in tightening the skin”
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Dr Dray
Dr Dray
2.7M subs
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
2.1M subs
~Depends
“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
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
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
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.”
Alexandra Anele
Alexandra Anele
1.4M subs
~Depends
“I have recently started um trying red light therapy again if you've been following my channel for a while I used a red light mask many years ago that was sent to to me I just didn't know I didn't know anything about it”
HotandFlashy
HotandFlashy
1.2M subs
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
~Depends
“so in conclusion for me I did actually really enjoy using it but I would stop using it just because I have malasma and I'm more concerned about my melasma getting worse than my fine lines”
Robert Welsh
Robert Welsh
1.1M subs
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
976k subs
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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Dr. Sam Ellis
Dr. Sam Ellis
862k subs
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.”
Lab Muffin Beauty Science
Lab Muffin Beauty Science
857k subs
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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Allie Glines
Allie Glines
830k subs
Worth it
“My most used skin device was the current body LED um therapy mask, the series 2. It just fits the face so beautifully. It's fabulous. I love it so much.”
Mad About Skin
Mad About Skin
722k subs
~Depends
“that's my thoughts on red light good if you're going to use it if it's going to sit with that foot spa like mine waste of money”
The Budget Dermatologist
The Budget Dermatologist
719k subs
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
718k subs
~Depends
“I think low-level light therapy is one of the most interesting evidencebacked categories when it comes to at home hair loss devices.”
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Gothamista
Gothamista
685k subs
Worth it
“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”
Nipun Kapur
Nipun Kapur
401k subs
~Depends
“if your sh is in January then you should do it by November end”
Dr. Somji Skin
Dr. Somji Skin
358k subs
~Depends
“there is evidence that it can work for a number of different conditions specifically acne but the studies that show it are higher powered LEDs and you need exposure sometimes on a daily basis to see benefits”
Dr. Jenny Liu
Dr. Jenny Liu
318k subs
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”
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. Mamina
Dr. Mamina
279k subs
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
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
220k subs
Worth it
“so now I'm on board and I'll be giving these a whirl and shout out to Iris store the maker of these illumin led face masks and chest mask which we going to talk about in a second for sponsoring this portion of this video”
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Sincerely Miss Ash
Sincerely Miss Ash
195k subs
Worth it
“red light therapy honestly has so many benefits it's great for addressing fine lines and wrinkles for that brighter complexion if you have dark spots post-acne marks it can really help to fade these areas in time and it really makes the biggest difference with your skin and I will never be without red light therapy it has truly transformed my skin”
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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Dr. Aleksandra Brown
Dr. Aleksandra Brown
131k subs
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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Tea with MD
Tea with MD
107k subs
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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Kelly Driscoll
Kelly Driscoll
90k subs
Worth it
“especially red light masks I see these everywhere I go and so many people are talking about them considering them trying to figure out which's the best one there's a lot more interest in red light now than there was 5 years ago when I first got my first red light device”
No BS Beauty
No BS Beauty
89k subs
Worth it
“I think it's worth trying for a lot of different reasons especially if you have acne prone skin uh after procedures or peels is a great way to use it help heal that skin up faster and help with more collagen production fine lines and wrinkles”
Doctor Anne
Doctor Anne
55k 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.”
Darnell Cox | 50+ Healthy Aging Expert
Darnell Cox | 50+ Healthy Aging Expert
54k subs
Worth it
“I can't find my red light therapy mask my Omni Lux red light therapy mask and I just had it a couple days ago I was showing it to a client I used it a day before yesterday so I don't know if one of my girls came in and like you know once girl when your your daughters will come in and borrow like your clothes mine come in and borrow like skin so the two devices this two red light therapy masks that I that I have in my possession are the omnilux which is the best”
Skin Obsessed Mary
Skin Obsessed Mary
33k subs
Worth it
“I have been a loyal red light therapy user for years now I use it six days a week and will do so for the rest of my life it is clinically proven to help with wound healing and tissue repair it boosts collagen production it calms redness it reduces inflammation it repairs sun damage and discoloration it helps your hair grow it's just a little Miracle Worker”
Beyond50Skin
Beyond50Skin
31k subs
Worth it
“this mask reduces my inflammation faster now I don't know if that's a result of the pulse light helping the product penetrate more readily I'm not exactly sure but what I do know is that when I have redness when I have flushing when I have bouts of irritation especially in my under eye area this mask reduces that redness that inflammation that irritation so much faster than any other mask I've used so far”
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