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LED / Red-light Therapy.

$200–$600 device · daily use

Consensus score

88 %
Yay

40 gurus on record

How we score →

The verdict spread

Across 40 gurus, the overall verdict is 88% “yay.”

31
Yay
8
Mixed
1
Nay

What the gurus are saying

Red and near-infrared light therapy earns strong backing from the gurus for improving collagen and elastin, calming sensitivity and breakouts, and speeding skin healing. The key requirement is consistent use, ideally at least three times weekly for three to ten minutes. Most experts agree it won't solve every skin concern on its own, but those who stick with it find it helps build skin resilience over time.
Synthesized from 40 expert reviews

What each guru said

40 gurus on record
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Doctor Youn
Doctor Youn
5.6M subs
Yay
“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
Yay
“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
Yay
“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
Yay
“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
Yay
“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
Yay
“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
~Mixed
“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
Yay
“and this has been proven there are multiple papers out there that show there is very led therapy when it is done correctly for example even with wound healing so if you have a cut or a burn you can use an led mask or an led light a correct one to allow for your skin to heal faster better and to minimize the inflammation”
James Welsh
James Welsh
1.6M subs
Yay
“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
Yay
“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
~Mixed
“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”
Dr. Vanita Rattan
Dr. Vanita Rattan
1.2M subs
~Mixed
“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”
HotandFlashy
HotandFlashy
1.2M subs
Yay
“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”
Robert Welsh
Robert Welsh
1.1M subs
Yay
“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
975k subs
Yay
“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
881k subs
Yay
“use low level laser therapy to combat hair thinning and hair loss if you notice that your hair has gotten thinner over the years or you look at your family members and they have thin hair you see male pattern baldness or female pattern hair loss in your family then bringing low level laser therapy into your regimen is a great idea”
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Lab Muffin Beauty Science
Lab Muffin Beauty Science
861k subs
Yay
“I quite like my LED mask as well so I have one that's red and near infrared I find when I use it regularly my skin is just more resilient and can tolerate more things”
Allie Glines
Allie Glines
829k subs
Yay
“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
727k subs
~Mixed
“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
722k subs
Yay
“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
720k subs
~Mixed
“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
684k subs
Yay
“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
408k subs
~Mixed
“if your sh is in January then you should do it by November end”
Dr. Somji Skin
Dr. Somji Skin
359k subs
~Mixed
“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
321k subs
Yay
“I'm a firm believer because the data is the strongest for LED masks. You do have to put in the time and dedication, but that is also the case for skin care. But with the right mask, LED mask, you definitely can get stimulation of superficial collagen, improving the glow, fine lines, and improving with a little bit of that plumpness, if you will.”
Dr. Mamina
Dr. Mamina
281k subs
Yay
“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
Yay
“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
221k subs
Yay
“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
Yay
“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
164k subs
Yay
“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
141k subs
Yay
“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
112k subs
Yay
“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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CYoung
CYoung
94k subs
Nay
“many Brands sponsored me the devices but I'm not a really huge fan of it cuz I feel it's too much stimulus on my sensitive skin”
Kelly Driscoll
Kelly Driscoll
90k subs
Yay
“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
Yay
“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”
AliceintheRabbitHole
AliceintheRabbitHole
59k subs
Yay
“I would recommend the series 2 mask because you really are getting more of an advanced user experience and probably more advanced results and in my person opinion that added cost is very reasonable and well worth it”
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Doctor Anne
Doctor Anne
56k subs
~Mixed
“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
55k subs
Yay
“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
Yay
“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
32k subs
Yay
“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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