All research still points in the same direction. The CurrentBody LED Mask, also known as the CurrentBody Skin LED Red Light Therapy Face Mask, is still one of the best LED face masks you can buy. I’ve been testing red light therapy devices since 2019 and this is the one people keep coming back to, whether it’s friends, colleagues or strangers in my DMs asking the same thing. Does it actually work and is it worth the money?
The claims are big. Used consistently, the brand says you can expect a 57% improvement in skin plumpness, brighter-looking tone, a 30% reduction in fine lines and boosted collagen production in eight weeks. Not only has more than 1,000 Glamour readers have purchased it in the past year alone, but it’s also been endorsed by Lily Collins, Kim Kardashian and Halle Berry, to name just a few. What’s more, 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.
With LED devices now a proper fixture in many skincare routines, it feels like the right moment to unpack what this mask actually does, who it’s best for, and whether it’s worth the investment. Here’s everything you need to know before adding the CurrentBody LED Mask to your skincare lineup.
Featured in this article:
- How I tested the CurrentBody LED Face Mask Series 2
- Why you can trust me
- What’s the difference between the Current Body LED Mask Series 1 and Series 2?
- How does the CurrentBody LED Face Mask Series 2 work?
- What's included in the box?
- My experience using the CurrentBody LED Face Mask Series 2
- My results and verdict
The Back Story:
When I first published Glamour’s guide to red light therapy masks, it was the Series One mask I had been testing. Launched sometime circa 2018, it was the first mask from the Manchester-founded brand (who also stock laser hair removal devices, sauna blankets, hydrogel sheet masks and red light therapy for hair loss devices). It delivered visible results during repeated 10-minute treatments, scoring highly in our testing process when it came to reducing pigmentation and signs of ageing (while addressing other skin concerns, too).
It wasn’t perfect, though – I didn’t love the fit, or the fact that it didn’t cover my chin. So, I was very excited to test the brand’s later release: CurrentBody LED Mask Series Two. I’ve now been testing the second iteration for over a year in a bid to bring you this honest and comprehensive review. After all – and particularly in light of the BBC's LED ad-ban story – you deserve more than a few celebrity endorsements and sales figures.
CurrentBody LED Mask Series 2 at a glance:
| Glamour star rating: | ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ / 5 out of 5. |
| Price: | £399.99. |
| Available at: | CurrentBody. |
| Mask type: | Flexible mask. |
| Body part: | Full face and chin. |
| Made from: | Clinical-grade flexible silicone. |
| Wavelengths of light used: | 236 LED bulbs emit three clinically recognised wavelengths: red (633nm), near-infrared light (830nm) and new deep near-infrared (1072nm). |
| Treatment time: | 10 minutes per day. |
| Wireless? | Yes. |
| Charger type: | USB. |
| Tested by: | Glamour's Senior European Commerce Editor Sophie Cockett. I was one of the first journalists in the country to receive the CurrentBody LED Mask Series 2 when it first landed. |
Pros:
- The most advanced LED face mask for at-home use using clinically-proven wavelengths of light.
- Improved fit which covers the chin as well as face on all head shapes.
- Sits the exact right distance away from the face for most effective results.
- Makes skincare products more effective, and compliments “tweakments”.
- Multi-way straps are comfortable to wear.
- You can track your progress through an app called Veritace®.
- Near infra-red and red light are thought to treat various skin concerns, such as reducing inflammation, improving skin tone and reducing visible signs of ageing.
Cons:
- It takes a couple of months of consistent use to see results (though that's the case with all masks of its kind).
- As with any mask, we should be wary of customer reviews on the CurrentBody website that claim an LED face mask can cure acne and rosacea. Izzy Dharmasiri at the ASA told the BBC that it's important that we don't “blur the line between cosmetic benefits and medicinal claims." Note: CurrentBody itself doesn't promise that this mask can cure acne or rosacea.
Why you can trust me:
It has been my job to test beauty products for eight years now – from hair masks and hair dryers to hyaluronic acid serums, microcurrent devices, PEMF mats and beauty advent calendars. You name it, I've tried it.
During my time at Glamour – and in roles prior – I've spoken to a wealth of dermatologists, makeup artists, hair stylists and beauty experts – in turn, making me an expert in all things skincare, hair care and makeup. I've got a lot more knowledge on the best new releases than your average beauty fanatic does.
If we're talking about light therapy devices specifically, I tested the CurrentBody LED face mask Series One for two years, and have been testing the CurrentBody LED face mask Series Two for over a year so far. I've tested competing devices to give my knowledge of the CurrentBody mask greater context, I've attended panel talks, I went to the Series 2 launch event, and I've spoken to CurrentBody's founder and team of supporting doctors to ensure this guide is thorough and trustworthy.
How I tested the CurrentBody LED Face Mask Series 2:
That takes me to the specifics around how I tested the CurrentBody LED Face Mask. At Glamour, we pride ourselves on providing readers with honest and detailed reviews of the products that we test. I've been testing red light therapy devices for the past six years, noting how well they lived up to their claims, whether they emit the right wavelengths of LED light to be effective, how comfortable they are to wear, value for money, and whether they come with extra accessories like eye protection or remote controls.
The way we've tested the CurrentBody LED face mask is no different. I scored against LED precision (clinically-proven wavelengths of light are key; the most clinically-proven wavelengths of light, 633 nanometers & 830 nanometers), coverage and fit (any gaps between the mask and face can reduce effectiveness).
I have a combination skin type – luckily not struggling too much with blemishes, except for during certain weeks in my cycle – and used the mask consistently over the course of a year. I didn't change anything else in my skincare routine before VS during the testing period, to ensure benefits I noted could largely be attributed to this treatment.
What’s the difference between the Current Body LED Mask Series 1 and Series 2?
As mentioned, I tested the old CurrentBody LED mask a few years back, for over a year, so I feel well-placed to answer your question on the differences between the two models.
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) too, which is thought to be highly effective at boosting cellular renewal in targeted areas. 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 anti-ageing 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 comes with a Veritace® NFC card inside its box, which can be held up to your phone. When you do so, the Veritace® app will pop up, which shows you data and graphs to prove that your mask passed on every stage of testing and production. Veritace® guarantees the three proven factors, essential when choosing an LED light therapy product for the skin: precise wavelengths, maximum coverage, and optimal dosage. It's so impressive.
Comfort-wise, the old mask was made using firmer silicone and had one singular strap around the back of your head to hold the mask up. I found that this regularly slipped beneath the crown of my head, and I had to use a claw clip to keep the mask in place. Series 2 has cross straps which stay up, and it's made of softer silicone, which better moulds to the shape of your face. And from a coverage perspective? There is improved coverage around your eyes and lips in Series 2, but you also get coverage over your chin. The old mask didn't have this.
How does the CurrentBody LED Face Mask Series 2 work?
We've gone into great depth about LED face mask benefits 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). These wavelengths (which are the same as professional salon machines) can reach up to 4cm of skin tissue and stimulate the cells from within.
“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 the CurrentBody device.
“They use wavelengths 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.”
Of course, ensuring LED bulbs emit the right wavelengths of light means nothing if the coverage across the skin's surface isn't complete. Who wants a mask that leaves gaps around the eyes, or misses your crow's feet?
If you turn the CurrentBody Series 2 on and turn it around, you'll see that the lights cover the entirety of your face. But that's not all: each of the wavelengths is 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.
What's included in the box?
- LED Light Therapy Face Mask Series 2
- Storage Bag
- USB-C Charging Cable
- Controller
- Eye Inserts
- User Manual
- Veritace® NFC card (more on that later)
My experience using the CurrentBody LED Face Mask Series 2
The LED face mask comes in a sleek white box, with everything you need to reap the benefits of light therapy safely at home. This includes a Veritace® NFC card, which I'll tell you a little bit more about later. It's so, so impressive.
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 remove dirt, makeup and oil with a cleansing balm and Micellar water, before drying my face with a bath towel and placing the mask onto my face.
I found the whole thing very easy to set up and integrate into my existing routine: 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.
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More CurrentBody LED Mask questions, answered:
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.
How often can you use the CurrentBody LED face mask?
You should use the CurrentBody LED face mask three to five times a week, for 10 minutes at a time. This is an optimised 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.
How long do I need to use the Current Body LED mask to see results?
You can expect to see visible results in just four weeks when used consistently for 10 minutes a day, three to five times per week. Although effective on its own, CurrentBody recommends that you 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 I can't vouch for their efficacy.
How do you charge the CurrentBody LED mask?
The clip-on controller that is attached to the face mask is powered up with a USB-C charging cable.
How to clean the CurrentBody LED mask
It's very fuss-free. Simply wipe clean the silicone interior.
What are the disadvantages of the CurrentBody LED mask?
Truthfully, I've racked my brains to answer this question, but I can't find anything I don't like. Nor can I see claims that don't stack up. The only “cons” I could note are the fact that it's expensive (worth it though, IMO), and takes a couple of months of consistent use to see results. But that's the case with all masks of its kind.
Does the CurrentBody LED mask work?
Yes. In my opinion, the CurrentBody LED face mask Series 2 works, and it is the best choice you can make. It's also really great value for money, and while I can only speak for my white, 28-year-old complexion, it has been proven to work on all skin types and tones.
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, otherwise you won't see a difference. If you are consistent, 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.
While I can't vouch for the impact it has had on wrinkles – I have young skin, but hope regular use will prevent premature ageing – 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 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 £300. Case in point: The Light Salon's Advanced Light Therapy mask or the £1,680 (!) Déesse Professional LED Mask. Both great, but both expensive. The Currentbody mask costs £399, 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 complementary step to everything else in my skincare routine, and its inability to stay put on my head won't stop me from reaping the benefits.
