Expert Reviewed Best Red Light Therapy Face Masks Buyers Guide

Current Body Series 2 Mask

The Current Body Series 2 Mask is one of the most well-known red-light therapy masks, however it does comes at a premium price point, is that premium price point worth it. The mask has 110 LEDs, 94 dual-chip with 633nm & 830nm and 16 tri-chip which include the additional 1072nm wavelength that provides much deeper penetration. This 1072nm near-infrared wavelength is really what sets the Current Body Series 2 Mark apart from competitors. Although only 16 of the 110 LEDs use this wavelength, ass positioned around the mouth and under the eyes.

The 30 mW/cm2 may first appear to be underpowered at first the mask can still deliver comparable irradiance as the mask uses a thinner transparent silicon barrier which lets more irradiance through, allowing for optimal dosing in just a 10-minute session. Additionally there is chin coverage which is not typically found in most masks. This does show the unique design has had considerable engineering through behind it.

However there is only one mode which runs all 3 wave lengths at once, this design choice causes less 633nm red light and more 830/1072nm near-infrared lights in the 16 tri-chip LEDs. There are no additional wave lengths for blue or yellow lights.

While this is a top-quality mask if you want just red and near-infrared light, with the 1072nm setting it apart from many others. Our only criticism, and the reason it didn’t make our top 4, is you can achieve similar or better results at a lower or similar price using a small red light therapy panel which also provides more versatility. But if you are set on using a red-light therapy mask the Current Body Series 2 should be a series consideration.

Beam Red Light Therapy Face Mask (Optional Neck Piece Available)

The Beam Mask offers specifications nearly identical to the Freyara 4-Color LED Mask, with 60 quad-chip LEDs delivering 40 mW/cm2 and four single-color modes (460nm blue, 590nm amber, 630nm red, 850nm near-infrared). The mask performs well and delivers effective single-wavelength therapy.

However, at Loading... for the mask alone and Loading... with the neck piece, the Beam is significantly more expensive than competitors offering very similar specifications. This pricing discrepancy is the primary reason the Beam didn't make our top 4, despite its solid performance.

If budget is not a concern and you prefer the Beam brand and dealing with a USA based company, the mask does deliver quality single-color therapy. The optional neck piece uses identical 60 quad-chip LED specifications for consistent treatment across face and neck.

Higher Dose Red Light Mask

High Dose is a well know brand, especially for their high quality sauna blankets. In recent years they released red light therapy mask expanding their health and wellness line. With their brand recognition and online influencer marketing their red light therapy mask does sell at a slightly higher price point then some masks but still is more affordable then many others.

The mask is quite powerful with our calculations finding each LED diode has the strength of 83 mW/cm2 and operating only with one mode with both 630nm red light and 830nm near infrared lights on. With 5.5W total operating power we calculated the Higher Dose Masks total irradiance per LED diode is a whopping 83mw/cm2. This comes with pros and cons, as you can achieve an ideal red light therapy joule dosage in approximately 5-6 minutes compared to the regular 10-minute session required by most masks. However, with the higher irradiance user with sensitive skin might find this mask too strong.

The mask is very easy to use with very simple controls of just turning on and off with a 10-20 minute time option. Although if you use the 10 minute time option it is possible to receive a higher then required joule dosage which can lead lesser results then using the mask for a shorter period of time. The mask has 66 LED diodes which provides good overall coverage but can lead spots not getting the full coverage you may desire.

Overall it is a good quality mask and you are likely going to get better results with the Higher Dose Red Light Therapy Mask then an underpowered mask. It does come with an amazing 120 day trial period which is industry leading so if you do want to try the Higher Dose Red Light Therapy mask you can try it worry free and really decide if it is right for you.

Freyara 7-Color Face Mask with Neck Piece

The Freyara 7-Color with Neck offers a different approach than its 4-Color siblings. With 70 tri-chip LEDs on the face piece and 33 on the neck, it delivers 38 mW/cm2 across seven modes.

There are only 3 wavelength, 460nm blue, 520nm green, and 630nm red. The omission of near-infrared (850nm) limits its effectiveness for deeper tissue concerns. The remaining 4 modes are all combintions of previous 3 wave lengths.

The battery size is also on the lower side at only 1200mAh, meaning you will have to recharge it more often. For slightly more we reccomend upgrading to the Freyara 4-Color with Neck as beats the Freyara 7-Color Face Mask in all areas. Although if price is a concern this certainly is a more budget friendly alternative.

Therasage Mask 2 Go 3-Color Face Mask

The Therasage Mask 2 Go features 54 quad-chip LEDs delivering an impressive 87 mW/cm2. While this initally seems very powerful the mask has a rigid design which sits away from your face. This causes a lower light intensity to be delivered to your skin. However this does lead to a more even distribution of light across your entire face in certain areas as the light disburses over a larger area.

It offers four wavelengths 415nm blue, 590nm amber, 660nm red, and 850nm near-infrared. This is a good variaty of wavelenghs however the 660nm red and 850nm near-infrared are combined into a single mode causing the irradiance power to be divided between active wavelengths.

Our tests have shown irradiance can drop below 10% of the LED power density at 1cm away, a conservative estimate based on the distance the mask design sets the LEDs away from your face. The higher power density of 87 mW/cm2 does certainly help compensate for this but it stil leads to needing closer to 20+ minute treatment sessions for comparable results to silicon facemasks that rest direct against the skin, however for those who find silicon masks uncomfortable this may be a suitable trade off in requiring longer treatment time.

Therasage 7-Color Face Mask

The Therasage 7-Color Mask features 88 quad-chip LEDs but only delivers 34 mW/cm2—one of the lower power densities in our comparison. It offers eight modes mixing 470nm blue, 520nm green, 630nm red, and 850nm near-infrared wavelengths.

The high LED count suggests better then average coverage, but the lower power density means slightly longer treatment times are needed for effective dosing. While there are 7 advertised colors, 4 of these are mixed modes combining the 3 pirmary colors; 470nm blue, 520nm green and 630nm red. It also has a smaller sized battery of only 1000 mAh, meaning more often recharging and possibly a shorter lifespan.

Overall the Therasage 7-Color Face Mask is a solid mask that delivers a therapeutic dosage of light offering 4 wavelengths, however it falls slightly short of comparable masks at a comparable price point in our top 4 such as the Novaa Glow.

Freyara 4D Professional Face Mask with Neck Piece

The Freyara 4D Professional offers face and neck coverage with 68 LEDs on the face and 32 on the neck. However, it only delivers 20 mW/cm2—significantly lower than other options. The eight total modes with 4 differnt wave lengths; 460nm, 520nm, 630nm and 850nm wavelengths in single modes and various combinations.

The lower power density means you'll need much longer treatment times to achieve comparable therapeutic doses. Combined with the mixed-mode options, this mask is less efficient than our top picks. At Loading..., it's priced higher than better-performing alternatives, even within Freyaras own line of masks.

Freyara 7-Color Wireless Face Mask

The Freyara 7-Color Wireless is the most budget-friendly option in our comparison at Loading.... It features 80 tri-chip LEDs delivering 23 mW/cm2 across seven mixed modes using 470nm blue, 520nm green, and 630nm red wavelengths.

The lower power density and mixed-mode design limit its effectiveness compared to our top picks. The 500 mAh battery is also the smallest in our comparison, providing fewer treatments between charges and a loweroverall lifespan for the battery and product itself. While the wireless design does seem more convenient it does come at the cost of effectiveness. For an entry level mask you can receive results, it just requires longer then average sessions of 20+ minutes.

Foreo FAQ 202 Mask

While the Foreo FAQ 202 Mask has been heavily promoted by social media influencers and comes at one of the most premium price points at $799 it really fails to deliver when you dive down into the specs and want to receive clinically proven dosages of 5-9 joule light therapy. While Foreo does not advertise their irradiance through our resaerch and third-party testing we were able to dissect what it truly delivers.

The Foreo mask advertises 600 “lights points”, but in reality these 600 light points are only illuminated by the 50 LEDs around the visor with the rest of the construction being silicon. Not only do we feel this is misleading, but it is not an effective way at delivering the light to your skin as there is much irradiance lossage using this method. Adding to the issue that the mask sits away from your skin. While they do advertise 8 color modes this is again mode up of the 4 different wave length modes of 465nm, 520nm, 650nm and 850nm.

The Foreo advertises a 680mAh battery with a 90 minute total usage charge, this allows us to determine the total power output is a very low 1.677 watts. Not accounting for the irradiance lossage through the silicon this leads hypothetically to each 600 of the LED points only having a potential 2.8mw/cm2 irradiance. In practical application you receive far less then 1mw/cm2 with one third party tester finding irradiance of only 0.2mw/cm2. For context to receive a similar clinically proven red light therapy dosage as other red light therapy masks provide in 10 minutes you would have to wear the Forero FAQ 202 Mask for over 6 hours, and even then, it is questionable that such a low irradiance could have the adequate penetration depth.

If there is some legitimacy behind the Foreo FAQ 202 Mask the company really should be providing some third-party research on the benefits of ultra low irradiance dosing and not comparing it as an alternative to other LED Red Light Therapy Masks.