Draft record: not yet reviewed. Last researched 1 Nov 2026.

LED face mask

CurrentBody LED Mask Series 2

Full name: LED Light Therapy Mask: Series 2 · Model MK-90H

Company: The Beauty Tech Group Ltd

A flexible silicone mask using red, near-infrared and deep near-infrared LEDs with a single 10-minute programme, powered by a rechargeable controller.

Light and dose

LightWavelengthLEDs
Red 633 nm 110
Near-infrared 830 nm 110
Deep near-infrared 1072 nm 16
Total236

Light output (irradiance)

30mW/cm²

How it was measured isn’t published. Manufacturer-stated

Dose per session

18J/cm²

Calculated by Luma Index

Notes on these figures

Measurement distance, location, instrument and whether per-band or combined are NOT disclosed.

Luma Index calculation: 30 mW/cm² × 600 s ÷ 1000. Not stated by CurrentBody for Series 2 (Series 1 help article states 18 J/cm²). Valid only if the 30 mW/cm² figure applies across the session.

Light-output figures come from the manufacturer. Independent checks are rare, even in published studies, so treat them as claims. Why

Using it

Treatment

Session length
10 minutes
How often
3–5 times weekly; max one treatment per area per 24 h Conflicting information

Sources differ: Course length: 4 weeks (manual spec table) vs 8 weeks (product page).

Details

Course length differs: manual spec table '3-5 times weekly for 4 weeks'; product page '3–5 times per week for 8 weeks'.

Modes
Single preset programme (red + NIR + deep NIR); on/off button only
Auto shut-off
Yes, after 10 minutes

Design and power

Power
Rechargeable controller, USB-C; mains plug not included
Battery
Lithium-ion, 2600 mAh, not user-accessible
Charge time
4.5 hours Conflicting information

Sources differ: Manual: 4.5 hours to a full charge. Help centre troubleshooting article (not version-specific) recommends charging for 6 hours.

Details

Manual: 4.5 h to full charge. Help centre troubleshooting (not version-specific): 'We recommend charging the CurrentBody LED mask for 6 hours even if it looks charged.'

Use while charging
No
Eye protection
Optional removable eye inserts
Weight
1,220 g
Details

Listed as 1220 g ±10 g. Seems heavy for a silicone mask — likely includes controller/packaging; ask.

App needed
No
Subscription
No
Details

No app or paid features mentioned.

Replaceable battery
No
Details

'No serviceable parts… battery is not accessible.'

Values are as stated by CurrentBody unless marked otherwise.

How much CurrentBody publishes

11 of 12 key facts published

  • Wavelengths: published
  • LED count: published
  • Light output (irradiance): published
  • How output was measured: not published
  • Treatment time: published
  • Warranty: published
  • Returns policy: published
  • User manual: published
  • Who should not use it: published
  • Safety standards declared: published
  • Published study of this device: published
  • UK company / contact: published

This counts what's disclosed. It doesn't measure how well the mask works.

What CurrentBody claims quoted, not verified

“Wrinkles reduced by 30%, plumpness improved by 57% in 8 weeks”

“Green tea serum works up to 10× faster than LED alone”

Context

Brand cites a 2009 exploratory study (PubMed 19817517) — not a study of this mask or this serum.

“Does not generate heat”

Evidence

Studied: This exact mask Not peer-reviewed

Single-group, open, before-vs-after (no control or sham group; no blinding stated) · 35 participants

What it measured and its limits

Measured: Instrumental hydration, elasticity, firmness, wrinkle volume (Primos), tone/redness (VISIA), sebum, expert and self-assessment at D14/28/42/56; reported as significant vs baseline (p<0.05)

  • No control or sham group, so changes cannot be separated from placebo, season or skincare changes
  • Commissioned cosmetic-claims test, not peer-reviewed
  • Small sample; mostly women; one population
  • Use frequency in the study exceeds the recommended consumer frequency

Independent dermatological study, 56 days, 30 women aged 40–55

Requested from manufacturer

What it measured and its limits

Mentioned on product page with no results or report. Ask CurrentBody for it.

General research on red light doesn't prove a particular mask gives the same results. Research overview

What reviewers say

Summaries in our own words. Luma Index hasn't tested this mask.

Which?

UK · 16 Oct 2026 · tested

Included in Which?'s LED mask test (consumer panel, six weeks per mask, before/after 3D face scans analysed by a dermatologist). Ratings and verdicts are for Which? members only and are early results from two testers per mask. Price listed by Which?: £400.

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The Guardian (The Filter)

UK · 28 Oct 2026 · tested

  • Comfortable, good coverage
  • Includes deep near-infrared LEDs
  • Reviewer used it for three months
  • Single programme only
  • No countdown or display of time remaining
About this review

Formerly the roundup's top pick; now under 'The best of the rest' (tagged 'Best for: anti-ageing') behind Series 3. Lists 236 LEDs, one setting, 10 min, no countdown. Read by Luma Index from the full article text supplied by the site owner (version updated 28 Oct 2026; by Sarah Matthews). Article carries an affiliate disclosure.

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Forbes Vetted

US · 24 Sept 2026 · tested

Best Silicone LED Face Mask, Runner-Up

  • Flexible fit
  • Eye inserts allowed tester to keep eyes open
  • No blue light setting
About this review

US article; tested the US-market version. Show with a US flag.

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Who What Wear UK

UK · 27 Apr 2026 · tested

Best LED mask overall

  • Moulded silicone fit stayed in place while the reviewer moved around
  • Red, near-infrared and deep near-infrared light
  • Reviewer reported calmer, less red skin over five months of use
  • Costs more than the original CurrentBody mask
About this review

Rated 10/10 by the publication. Lists red at 630 nm (brand says 633 nm). Deep Reviews roundup led by Eleanor Vousden; each mask tested by one team member for at least a month. Article carries an affiliate disclosure. Text supplied by the site owner.

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Glamour UK (roundup)

UK · 7 Aug 2026 · tested

Best LED face mask overall

  • Best fit and comfort the reviewer had tried; covers the chin
  • Multi-way straps keep it secure
  • Reviewer had used it for about three years
  • Battery pack is heavy; better used sitting or lying back
About this review

Lists 236 LEDs, 10 minutes, wireless, no countdown (switches off automatically). Roundup by Sophie Cockett (Senior European Commerce Editor), with testers named per mask. Article carries an affiliate disclosure. Its testing criteria quote The Light Salon's founders, and CurrentBody's CEO is listed among its experts. URL taken from The Light Salon's press page; text supplied by the site owner.

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British Vogue

UK · 29 Sept 2026 · tested

Honourable mention

  • Flexible silicone follows the face's contours
  • Simple to switch on; contributor reported clearer, bouncier skin with regular use
  • No blue light
About this review

Repeats the brand's '35% fewer wrinkles in four weeks' claim, which we have not verified. Roundup by Ellie Davis (senior beauty shopping writer); the article says each mask was tested by its editors for at least one skin cycle. Some entries repeat brand claims and celebrity mentions, which we leave out. Article carries an affiliate disclosure. Text supplied by the site owner.

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Women's Health UK

UK · 30 Oct 2026 · tested

Best LED face mask for glowing skin

  • Comfortable for each 10-minute session
  • Most of the testing panel reported more radiant skin after a month
  • Covers the under-chin
  • Results take a couple of months
  • Did little for testers with rosacea or redness
About this review

Panel test over one month. Lists it as not wireless. Roundup by Florence Reeves-White, Jessica O'Donnell and Hattie Parish; each mask tested for at least a month. Article carries an affiliate disclosure. Text supplied by the site owner.

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The Independent (IndyBest)

UK · 15 Jul 2026 · tested

Best LED face mask overall

  • Liquid silicone fits closely and wraps around the chin
  • Reviewer saw calmer rosacea redness and smoother texture within weeks
  • Fine lines looked softer by the end of 10 weeks
  • Could use an over-the-head strap for a better fit
About this review

Lists one setting and 10-minute sessions. Roundup by Lucy Smith with two other IndyBest testers; each mask tested for at least six weeks. Article carries an affiliate disclosure. Text supplied by the site owner.

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WIRED (US)

US · 11 Aug 2026 · tested

Best Silicone Mask

  • Flexible silicone with a multiway strap and chin band; stays put while moving
  • Red, near-infrared and deep near-infrared
  • Clip-on controller
  • No blue light
  • Lower irradiance than some competitors
  • Pricier than multi-light competitors
About this review

Lists 236 LEDs (110 red, 110 near-infrared, 16 deep near-infrared) and 30 mW/cm², matching CurrentBody's figures, but gives near-infrared as 880 nm (CurrentBody: 830 nm). US buying guide by Boutayna Chokrane with several WIRED testers; prices in US dollars. Article carries an affiliate disclosure. Text supplied by the site owner.

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The Times (Luxx)

UK · 29 Aug 2026 · testing not stated

The double LED mask

  • Series 2 face mask now sold with a neck and décolletage mask as a kit
  • Multiple straps, chin coverage and optional eye inserts
About this review

Covers the Face & Neck Kit (£679.99), not the mask alone. Roundup by Rosie Davenport and Farah Thorndycraft; says picks are 'informed by expert editorial opinion' but doesn't describe hands-on testing. Its quoted expert, Dr Hany Abi Ghosn, has a skincare partnership with Omnilux (disclosed in the article). Article carries an affiliate disclosure. Text supplied by the site owner.

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Good Housekeeping UK (GHI)

UK · 28 Aug 2026 · tested

Best for an even complexion

  • Comfortable chin strap and belt-clip controller
  • Battery life good; easy to clean and charge
  • Panel saw smoother, firmer texture and fewer fine lines
  • No low-battery indicator; occasional cut-outs
  • Smaller improvement in pigmentation and blemishes
  • A couple of testers found it heavy
About this review

Score 77/100. Calls it a rigid mask; CurrentBody describes flexible silicone. Good Housekeeping Institute test: 190 panellists used masks for at least four weeks, plus VISIA image analysis in the lab; each mask given a score out of 100. Article carries an affiliate disclosure. Text supplied by the site owner.

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British GQ

UK · 16 Jan 2026 · tested

Best overall LED face mask

  • Flexible fit with criss-cross strap and chin section
  • 10-minute auto-timed sessions; easy to wipe clean
  • Can be quite bright
About this review

Tested by a 32-year-old writer who saw a difference in one forehead line, while also using retinol. Men's grooming roundup by Adrian Clark, Jessie Atkinson and Daphne Bugler; each mask tried by a team member for at least the brand's suggested period. Article carries an affiliate disclosure. Text supplied by the site owner.

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ELLE UK

UK · 7 May 2026 · tested

Best for fine lines and wrinkles

  • Red, near-infrared and deep near-infrared from 236 LEDs
  • 10-minute sessions
About this review

Covers the Special Kit (£456, adds hydrogel masks and serum). Roundup by Amelia Bell and Clare Stephenson; over 15 masks tested for at least a month by the ELLE UK beauty team. Article carries an affiliate disclosure. Text supplied by the site owner.

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CNET

US · 27 Aug 2026 · tested

Best LED mask for professional-grade results

  • Red, near-infrared and deep near-infrared
  • Comfortable with adjustable straps
  • 10-minute sessions
  • Full-face coverage may feel bulky
  • Lower irradiance (30 mW/cm²)
About this review

Lists 30 mW/cm² and 633/830/1072 nm, matching CurrentBody. Price quoted $470. US buying guide by Nasha Addarich Martínez and Anna Gragert; masks chosen from brands with FDA clearance and tested by the authors. Article carries an affiliate disclosure; prices in US dollars. Text supplied by the site owner.

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Men's Health (US)

US · 30 Oct 2026 · tested

Best fitting LED face mask

  • Most adaptable fit on the list once straps are tightened
  • Light and gentle; one tester used it days after eye surgery without trouble
  • Includes neck attachment; easy to store
  • Slips if straps aren't tight
  • Takes six hours to charge fully
About this review

Six hours matches CurrentBody's help-centre advice; the manual says 4.5 hours (see the charge-time conflict). Lists it as 'not hands-free'. Price quoted $890, $800 on offer, with neck attachment. US men's grooming guide by Sean Zucker, reviewed by Christian Gollayan; masks picked with dermatologists, then each used for at least a month by Men's Health writers and editors. Article carries an affiliate disclosure; prices in US dollars. Text supplied by the site owner.

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Esquire (US)

US · 24 Mar 2026 · tested

Best red-light-only LED face mask

  • Red, near-infrared and deep near-infrared
  • Very comfortable; straps mould to the head
  • Rolls up for storage and travel
  • No blue light
  • May be strong for sensitive skin
About this review

Lists 236 LEDs, matching CurrentBody. Its claim that you 'don't need to use it every day' because it is 'so strong' is the writer's view. US men's grooming guide by Garrett Munce; says the team tested the masks and judged efficacy, ease of use, comfort, time and price (testing length not stated). Article carries an affiliate disclosure; prices in US dollars. Text supplied by the site owner.

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The Guardian (The Filter)

UK · 31 Jul 2026 · tested

Recommended for anti-ageing

One-line recommendation for anyone 'just in it for anti-ageing'. Its link goes to CurrentBody's 'currentbody-skin-led-light-therapy-mask' page, which now shows Series 3; Series 2 has its own page. Feature by Sarah Matthews (31 Jul 2026), 'Skincare staple or expensive gimmick: do you really need a light therapy device?', with dermatologist Dr Derrick Phillips and facialist Justine Masters. Not a roundup: it refers back to her tests for the Guardian's best-masks guide. Article carries an affiliate disclosure. Text supplied by the site owner.

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The Sun

UK · 10 Feb 2026 · tested

Best LED mask for wrinkles

  • Easy to use; 10-minute auto shut-off
  • Goggles included, so you can walk around or lie down
  • Tester saw better tone and brightness and less redness after a few weeks
  • Expensive
About this review

Rated 10/10. Lists 236 LEDs, 633/830/1072 nm and 4.5 hours to charge, matching CurrentBody's manual. Price quoted £399.99. Roundup by Sophie Bates and the Sun Shopping team; individual testers, test length varies by mask; each mask rated out of 10. Carries the line 'recommendations… informed by expert editorial opinion' and an affiliate disclosure. Text supplied by the site owner.

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Safety and regulation

Who shouldn't use it CurrentBody's list

  • Pregnancy or breastfeeding (see conflict)
  • Lupus erythematosus, photosensitive eczema, albinism or other photosensitive disorders
  • Light-induced headaches
  • Eye conditions incl. glaucoma or cataracts
  • Photosensitising medication (e.g. certain antibiotics, chemotherapy drugs, diuretics)
  • Do not use over moles, warts, open sores, cancerous lesions
  • Consult a doctor first if you have or suspect cancer

Age: Not for children 12 and under; 13–18 adult supervision

Sources differ: Product page: do not use if pregnant/breastfeeding. Manual: consult your doctor before use.

Regulatory status

UK
UKCA: Product page states 'UKCA registered' Manufacturer-stated
Details

Wording is unusual (UKCA is a marking, not a registration). Ask for the declaration of conformity and which regulations it covers.

EU
EU authorised representative: Certification Company, Almere, NL Manufacturer-stated
US
FDA 510(k) clearance Third-party reported
Details

Cureus review lists it as 510(k)-cleared; K-number not given. Verify in FDA database. US status only — not a UK approval.

UK
MHRA device registration Not yet checked
Details

Spec table says 'OTC' and lists medical-electrical standards; intended purpose appears cosmetic. Classification requires further review. MHRA told the BBC on 5 Nov 2025 that 'there are currently no LED face masks currently registered'. Registration can be checked on the MHRA Public Access Registration Database (PARD); not yet checked for this model.

Safety standards declared (8)

IEC 60601-1, IEC 60601-1-2, IEC 60601-1-6, IEC 60601-1-11, IEC 60601-2-57, ISO 10993-1, ISO 10993-5, ISO 10993-10

Declared in manual; test reports not published. IEC 62471 (photobiological safety) not listed — ask.

A conformity mark or US FDA clearance doesn't prove a device works. "Not published" doesn't mean unsafe. If you have a medical condition, are pregnant or take light-sensitising medicines, ask your GP or pharmacist first.

Ownership and where to buy

Ownership

Company
The Beauty Tech Group Ltd, Q17 Crossley Road, Stockport, SK4 5BB
Warranty
24 months
Details

Manufacturing defects; original purchaser only; not transferable; not extended by replacement.

Returns
30 days, unopened/unused only (hygiene). Customer pays return postage. Separate 14-day refund if a sensitivity test causes a reaction. Faulty: refund or replacement within 6 months, then replacement or credit.
Details

Brand-site purchases only; retailer policies differ. Statutory rights also apply.

User manual
Yes

In the box

  • Mask
  • Controller
  • USB-C cable
  • Storage bag
  • Eye inserts
  • User manual
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Open questions (11)

Facts we still need from CurrentBody
  • Irradiance measurement method: distance, points measured, instrument, per wavelength or combined?
  • Wavelength tolerances (±nm) and peak vs dominant wavelength
  • IEC 62471 photobiological safety classification
  • UKCA declaration of conformity — which regulations does it cover?
  • Is the product registered with MHRA as a medical device, or sold as a cosmetic device only?
  • US FDA 510(k) number (if any) and whether the UK unit is identical
  • Full report of the 30-woman dermatological study
  • Does the 1220 g weight include the controller?
  • Sessions per full charge
  • Course length: 4 or 8 weeks?
  • Authorised UK retailers list

Sources (9)

Everything this page is based on
  1. LED mask ads banned over acne and rosacea claims, BBC News. Accessed 1 Nov 2026.
  2. LED Red Light Therapy Face Mask Series 2, CurrentBody. Accessed 1 Nov 2026.
  3. CurrentBody Skin LED Light Therapy Mask — User Manual (Series 2), CurrentBody. Accessed 1 Nov 2026.
  4. SGS Evaluation Report QDCPCH24000497-02_EN-V2, SGS-CSTC (Qingdao), via CurrentBody. Accessed 1 Nov 2026.
  5. Delivery & Returns, CurrentBody. Accessed 1 Nov 2026.
  6. Series 2 user manual (help-centre download, file dated 17 Jun 2024), CurrentBody. Accessed 1 Nov 2026.
  7. The LED mask will not turn on, CurrentBody Help Centre. Accessed 1 Nov 2026.
  8. What are the technical specifications of the CurrentBody Skin LED Mask? (Version 1), CurrentBody Help Centre. Accessed 1 Nov 2026.
  9. What to Look for in Red Light Therapy: A Product Guide Backed by Science, Cureus 18(3): e105378. Accessed 1 Nov 2026.

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