15 best red light therapy devices for rejuvenated skin, tried and tested

• Treatment area: Eyes
• Light modes: Amber 605nm, red 633nm, deep red 660nm and near-infrared 830nm
• Treatment time: 3 minutes per day
• Charging: Comes with a USB charger
• Warranty: 2 years
• Tested by: Glamour contributor Denise Primbet.

Why we love it: If you're a red light therapy enthusiast, you'll – by now – recognise CurrentBody as one of the leading brands in the industry. Featuring four powerful LED wavelengths – amber 605nm, red 633nm, deep red 660nm and near-infrared 830nm – this LED eye mask is clinically proven to help stimulate collagen and elastin production while simultaneously minimising the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

“The eye area is usually the first to show signs of aging. It’s also one of the most delicate, which makes it prone to inflammation and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation. LED light is a safe, clinically proven way to firm, smooth, and brighten this area by boosting collagen and calming inflammation,” explains Dr. Gross.

Why do you need a separate red light therapy device for your eyes, specifically, you may ask? You don't – but should you feel conscious about fine lines, wrinkles and uneven skin tone around your eye area, a red light device for eyes will offer a more precise fit and gentler treatment VS full-face masks.

“The benefits of using LED specifically around the eyes include the stimulation of fibroblasts, the enhancement of collagen and elastin production, improved microcirculation, and reduction of oxidative stress,” says Dr. Zamani.

Among our testers, this product was the favourite red light therapy device for eyes. We noticed a sizeable improvement to dark circles and fine lines, and we loved the comfortable fit. Top marks.

• Treatment area: Hair and scalp
• Light modes: Red
• Treatment time: 10 minutes
• Charging: Included USB charging cable
• Warranty: 2 years
• Tested by: Earley and Glamour staffer Lian Brooks.

Why we love it: This helmet-style device stood out for its smart, user-friendly design and full-coverage LED treatment. It delivers 660 nanometers of red light across the entire scalp, working to stimulate follicles, boost circulation, and support thicker, stronger hair over time — without the need to keep moving a device around.

It is on the bulkier side, which makes the helmet harder to store than handheld units, but its ergonomic fit and soft silicone lining make it surprisingly easy to wear.

“Even the full 10-minute sessions felt manageable, since I could walk around and multitask without any slipping or shifting,” says Earley. “After a month of consistent use, I’ve noticed a slight boost in hair density and even an improvement in my scalp’s overall health. It doesn’t get oily as quickly, and I’ve had fewer bumps and clogged follicles than normal.”

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• Treatment area: Lips
• Light modes: Red and near infrared
• Treatment time: 3 minutes per day
• Charging: Comes with a charging base & USB charging cord (no mains plug)
• Warranty: 2 years
• Tested by: Georgia Brown, Glamour contributor.

Why we love it: The first red light therapy device specifically for lips, this revolutionary product has been designed to soften feather, smile and marionette lines. It's still one of only a few products of its kind on the market.

TBH, we're all for ageing gracefully – and our reviewers weren't entirely convinced that marionette lines on the lips were something they'd need to spend time each day targeting. But, for those who would welcome a boost of confidence tied to plumper, fuller and more even-toned lips, this device is highly effective.

Four light wavelengths – amber (605nm), red (633nm), deep red (660nm) and near-infrared (830nm) – are emitted through 56 individual LED (light-emitting diode) bulbs. Combined, these wavelengths are clinically proven to boost cell renewal and result in a fuller lip with fewer lines and wrinkles; they're an effective and painless alternative to lip fillers. That said, reviewers liked that you can use this device with lip injectables, too.

• Treatment area: Face or body.
• Light modes: Red, blue.
• Treatment time: 4 treatments per week.
• Charging: Custom charging cable.
• Warranty: 2 years from the date of delivery.
• Tested by: Glamour US' Kilkeary.

Why we love it: Red light therapy devices can be useful for acne, as they help minimise inflammation, discolouration, and redness. This neat blemish eraser does just this by eliminating bacteria and reducing excess oil and sebum. It has both a red and blue light: The red works to calm skin and reduce redness, while the blue neutralises blemishes.

“I have particularly stubborn acne on my chin that creeps up during that time of the month like clockwork. To help mitigate the uneven texture and inflammation, I’ve been using this blemish eraser for the past few weeks and have already seen a difference in the tone and clarity of this area. I like to first use the red light to help get rid of discolouration, then I follow with the blue to soothe the skin. This device is quick and easy to use, and I love how compact and tiny it is, too. This one is definitely becoming an integral part of my acne-fighting routine,” says Glamour US' Kilkeary.

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• Treatment area: Neck, chest and body.
• Light modes: Red (633nm) and blue (415nm).
• Treatment time: 3-14 minutes per day, depending on where you use it.
• Charging: Comes with a USB charger.
• Warranty: One-year warranty.
• Tested by: Shani Cohen.

Why we love it: This LED neck mask received much hype when it landed on the desk of Shani Cohen, GLAMOUR's Beauty Commerce Writer. While it's not technically a red light therapy neck device specifically, the flexible panel makes it easy to wrap around your neck and chest – or anywhere else on your body that requires a targetted treatment. Think: legs or stomach.

“I’ve only been using it for a couple of weeks, but I’ve already noticed a difference," Shani Cohen said. "I had some annoying breakouts on my chest, and they’ve definitely calmed down since using it. The three-minute setting is ideal when you’re in a rush, though I’ve done the full 14 minutes a few times, too.

“The only annoying bit? You have to hold it (or try to balance it). There’s no strap like other red light therapy devices I’ve tried, so you can’t really get on with anything else while it’s on. But, it’s lightweight, hardly takes up any space and folds up easily thanks to the silicone."

• Treatment area: Face.
• Light modes: Four modes target a specific concern.
• Treatment time: Varies, per mode.
• Charging: USB rechargeable.
• Warranty: Undisclosed.
• Tested by: Denise Primbet.

Why we love it: For a full and very in-depth look at this device, you can turn to our Medicube Age-R Booster Pro review. The TL;DR? Though this isn't a standalone red light therapy device, it does harness the power of red light therapy from within many of its modes.

The multi-tasking skincare device is built with six functions. First, there’s microcurrent (or MC mode) for firming. Then, EMS (electric muscle stimulation) for sculpting and toning, light therapy for a boost in collagen production, sonic vibration for relaxation, electric needles to boost elasticity and even skin texture, and electroporation, which increases product efficacy and absorption.

Within each of these functions are four different modes to choose from: booster, microcurrent, derma-shot and air-shot (which each have their own automated LED colour and vibration pattern).

This device is the one for you if you'd like something multi-tasking and versatile – and if you're after a more sculpted complexion. If it's good enough for Hailey Bieber…

• Treatment area: Hair and scalp.
• Light modes: 120 LED bulbs emit red light (650nm) wavelengths.
• Treatment time: 10 minutes per day.
• Charging: Comes with a USB charger.
• Warranty: 1 year.
• Tested by: Shani Cohen.

Why we love it: Hands-free, easy to use, and maybe even kind of cool, HigherDose's cap is perhaps the most fuss-free way to reap the benefits of red light therapy directed at your scalp.

Designed to be used once a day for ten minutes per session, the brand promises a number of benefits in increments. During months one to two, you're likely to see an increase in shedding as weaker hairs are replaced with new growth, which is followed by a reduction in shedding and visible new hair growth during months three and four. Then, by months five to six, you should see less shedding and more growth.

I should mention that this only emits red light — no multi-wavelength options — but that should still work to boost blood flow to the scalp, invigorating hair follicles. Possibly your new favourite accessory? I think so.

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• Treatment area: Full face.
• Light modes: 236 LED bulbs emit three clinically recognised wavelengths: red (633nm), near-infrared (830nm) and new deep near-infrared (1072nm).
• Treatment time: 10 minutes per day.
• Charging: Comes with a USB charger.
• Warranty: 2 years.
• Tested by: Sophie Cockett.

Why we love it: If you've so much as scrolled through your Instagram feed over the past three years, you'll have spotted the CurrentBody LED face mask. It is, hands down, the best LED face mask of its time; we've got an entire review dedicated to its prowess.

Endorsed by Lily Collins, Kim Kardashian and Halle Berry, to name just a few A-listers, the device promises a 57% improvement in plumpness, improved skin tone, a 30% reduction in fine lines, and boosted collagen production in just eight weeks.

The red light therapy device 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 match what's used in salon machines, reaching up to 4cm of skin tissue and stimulating the cells from within.

The coverage is stellar, too. If you turn the red light device on and turn it around, you'll see that the lights cover the entirety of your face. Plus, 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.

CurrentBody states that results are 100% pain-free and safe, and their mask poses no risk of overexposure when used as advised.

• Treatment area: Hair and scalp.
• Light modes: 80 diodes emit three clinically recognised wavelengths: blue (420nm), red (630nm) and red (660nm).
• Treatment time: 15 minutes per day.
• Charging: Comes with a USB charger.
• Warranty: 1 year.
• Tested by: Sophie Donovan.

Why we love it: My issue is being consistent, often forgetting to use my LED face mask before layering on my nightly skincare, or taking out my contacts (my glasses can't sit over the top, and I don't love the prospect of being totally blind for 10 minutes). Thankfully, I can wear this headband at all hours — although I find it most practical while making dinner, using it to keep my hair out of my face while it simultaneously directs red light at my crown, hairline and temples (where shedding typically hits first).

In terms of comfort, this scores top marks — and while I've only been using it for a few weeks, both my partner and I have commented on the fact that my hair is looking thicker. In fact, I'm heading for my second fringe trim in two months, while usually I can go 12 weeks between visits to the hairdresser.

• Treatment area: Face or body
• Light modes: Red (633nm), blue (415nm), and near-infrared (830nm)
• Treatment time: 1-30 minute sessions
• Charging: Power supply (with 1.5m lead)
• Warranty: 2 years
• Tested by: Shani Cohen.

Why we love it: If money is no object, this Dermalux offering is ‘the world’s most powerful portable LED system for home use.’ And look, it's certainly pricey, but bear with us while we go through its – pretty tempting – specifics.

This device is first and foremost, designed for the face, but because of its shape and size can be used on the body and the hair and scalp, in theory. Perhaps justifying the price a little more, this makes the Dermalux more versatile and thus more appealing – but we'd definitely recommend thinking long and hard about this purchase and possibly trialling too, before you part with your hard-earned cash – as mentioned, it is promoted as a device for the face over anything.

The Dermalux uses blue (415nm), red (633nm) and near-infrared (830nm) light, making it incredibly dynamic and effective for a myriad of concerns.

• Treatment area: Face (spot treatment)
• Light modes: Blue (415nm) and red (633nm)
• Treatment time: 3 minutes per spot
• Charging: USB-C
• Warranty: 2 years

Why we love it: Not every breakout needs a full 12-step routine. The CurrentBody Anti-Blemish LED Pen is made to target individual spots in just three minutes, which is exactly what you want for those sudden chin, jawline or forehead arrivals.

It uses blue light to tackle blemish-causing bacteria and red light to calm redness, so it’s working on more than one part of the problem at once. It’s also small and genuinely portable, easy to pop in your handbag or take on holiday for spot emergencies because, well, we’ve all been there.