What is the best red light therapy mask for your skin in 2026?

Better cooling

Shark

iQLED Red Blue and Infrared CryoGlow Face Mask and Under-Eye Cooling

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CABLE

• Three-wick LED
• Cryotherapy pads under the eyes
• Adjustable head straps
• Quick sessions

FATIGUE

• Relatively noisy
• Heavier and less flexible

THE Shark CryoGlow is one of the best LED masks on the market and is a great choice for newcomers because it holds your hand throughout the process. There are two main programs to follow: Blemish Repair, which uses a combination of blue light (415 nm), infrared and red LED (630-830 nm) for eight minutes, and Better Aging, which uses only infrared and red LED for six minutes. It is recommended to follow one program per day for eight weeks, then progress to the four-minute Skin Sustain program to maintain the best results. It comes with a handy controller that counts the time you have left and also tracks your progress. Additionally, the mask features an under-eye cooling tip that can be used in combination with the LEDs or alone, to soothe puffiness.

During my eight weeks, I noticed that patches of perioral dermatitis were disappearing much faster than they usually would and my skin looked plumper and more radiant. The best part, though, was going to see an esthetician who scanned the layers of my skin beneath the epidermis before and after the program and discovered that I had significantly less inflammation and pigmentation after eight weeks, as well as improved fine lines. —Truth burns

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Even though this hard-shell wireless mask makes me feel like a rose gold Optimus Prime, it’s incredibly comfortable to use. I like that the lights aren’t too bright around my eyes, so I can still walk around and see well enough to fold laundry or load the dishwasher, and the short three-minute session (it automatically turns off when finished) makes it a breeze to fit into my routine, even on the busiest of days. This also means that the battery lasts a very long time: I used it almost every day for six weeks and didn’t need to recharge it. Some reviews online mention a charging issue, but I tested its ability to hold a charge and there doesn’t seem to be a problem.

I also like that there are three settings: red light only (press the button once), blue light only (press twice), and combination of red and blue light (press three times). On the other hand, the lightweight silicone strap constantly comes undone. At first I thought maybe I had put it together wrong, but former WIRED reviewer Medea Giordano had the same problem when testing it. The shape and height of the mask (around 5 inches) also make it difficult to store in a drawer or smaller travel bag, compared to a flat mask like the GloTech. And, like other anti-red light masks I’ve tried, I’ve yet to notice any significant change in wrinkles or skin texture. However, I specifically tested the red and blue combo light setting for two weeks and seemed to see a noticeable reduction in various blemishes. —Kat Merck

Best spot treatment

Solar wave

4 in 1 Radiant Renewal Wand

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CABLE

• Handheld computer
• Travel friendly
• Includes vibration and gentle heat therapy

FATIGUE

• Limited power and coverage
• No blue light capability

The Solawave 4-in-1 Radiant Renewal Wand is a best-seller on TikTok. It has a single red light wavelength of 630 nm and Medea Giordano, former WIRED critic I found it quite relaxing to use. With vibration and heat therapy combined with light, you’ll feel like you’re having a complete spa experience. Two other WIRED testers had positive skin tightening results. One mentioned that the skin around her eyes looked firmer after just a few weeks of use. It also has a longer return window than some of our other picks, so you can still try it and have time to see if it works.

Best neck mask

Nora Ephron wrote this: the neck starts from 43. “Our faces are lies and our necks are the truth,” she said, and at one year shy of this hallowed age, I felt the need to approach this area preemptively. I currently don’t have any dark spots or acne on my neck or chest, so I considered the Glotech collar as a preventative. I found it remarkably easy to use and carry. It comes with several different sized straps, but I only needed the one around my neck. The battery lasts for two ten-minute sessions, but it’s palm-sized and rechargeable via USB-C, so you can quickly recharge it after your nightly session. And because it sits on your neck and chest instead of your face, it’s very easy to slip the battery into your pocket while you’re doing something else, like putting away laundry.

LED Esthetics notes that you should wear the mask in conjunction with its exclusive serumswhich I did not do so as not to confuse the results. I then moisturized, as directed, with Regenerist Moisturizing Oil with Olay Oil. After 30 days of wearing according to the LED Esthetics instructions for use (the manual says to continue to use as is practical or desired thereafter), I have not noticed any reduction in my two deep neck wrinkles, but I have not found it bothersome to wear or maintain and the results are better gauged over time. There are also fewer LED bulbs and only one setting, which doesn’t bother me since my neck has sensitive skin, but can be a problem for some users. —Adrienne So