I purchased my CurrentBody Skin LED Light Therapy Mask with my own money back in November of 2024. For the past year, I have worn it religiously, almost seven days a week. I don’t take it when I travel (although it is packable), but if I am at home, I am wearing it.
For a little background on my skin as I write this: I am 35 years old and have a history of struggling with acne. While it’s mostly under control now, I still get periodic breakouts that love to leave behind stubborn dark marks. My primary interest in buying this mask was for long-term anti-aging prevention, and seeing if it could help fade those post-acne marks faster.
I’ve now been testing this for a full year. I wanted to wait that long before writing this review because a $500 gadget is a big investment, and I believe it deserves more than just a quick few weeks of testing.
So, is it actually worth the money?
I’ll say this: It depends on your personality.
Here is my unfiltered verdict after 365 days of red light therapy.
TL;DR: Read This Before You Add to Cart
If you don’t have time to read the full review below, here is the quick summary of whether an LED mask is worth the investment for you:
- Personality Check: If you are not a routine-oriented person who can commit to wearing this for 10 minutes, 3 to 5 times a week, do not buy it. It only works with consistency.
- Priorities First: If you do not already have a baseline skincare routine (Vitamin C, retinoid, SPF), spend your money there first. Click here to read my skincare routine. An LED mask is a booster, not a replacement for basic care.
- The Specs Matter: Do not buy a cheap dupe. Effective masks must use verified wavelengths: Red (633nm) and Near-Infrared (830nm).
- The Budget Hack: You don’t need the newest, most expensive model. The older “Gen 1” CurrentBody mask uses the exact same effective wavelengths and can often be found on sale at other retailers (QVC & HSN).
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The Reality: It’s a Vitamin, Not a Magic Wand
Let’s get one thing straight: I don’t take this mask off and gasp at my reflection every morning.
I view red light therapy exactly like I view taking my daily vitamins or supplements. Do I feel immediately healthier ten minutes after popping a Vitamin D capsule? Absolutely not. But do I know, based on research and long-term use, that it’s doing crucial invisible work behind the scenes to keep me healthy years down the road? Yes.
That is exactly what this mask is for most people. It is a long-term investment in collagen production and wrinkle prevention.
The Exception: When I Actually DO See Instant Results
While I just said it’s not an overnight miracle for wrinkles, there are two specific times I do see noticeable results with this mask: Healing and Inflammation.
The near-infrared light (830nm) in this mask is clinically proven to reduce inflammation and accelerate wound healing, and I have tested that claim.
1. Post-Laser Treatment Healing
I get Clear + Brilliant laser facials occasionally. In the past, the downtime involves redness and a rough “sandpaper” texture for about a week. Since getting this mask, I up my usage to twice a day for the 5 days following a laser treatment. While it’s not magic, I believe it speeds up the healing process and cuts down the post-laser redness compared to when I didn’t use it.
2. Active Breakouts
When I feel a bad pimple, I will also use the mask for an extra session. It doesn’t erase the zit overnight, but it takes the angry red edge off.
Why I Won’t Show You a “Before and After” Photo
You might be scrolling looking for a dramatic before-and-after photo of my wrinkles vanishing. I don’t have one, and honestly, I think most of the ones you see online are misleading.
I am a 35-year-old woman who also gets Botox, does laser treatments, and uses medical-grade skincare. It would be completely inauthentic for me to show you a photo of my good skin today and claim it was only because of this mask. My skin looks good because of a combination of all these things working together.
Furthermore, when I looked at CurrentBody’s own website, many of their “before and afters” honestly just look like differences in lighting or a good skin day versus a bad skin day.
If you are buying this mask expecting a transformation dramatic enough to show up in a grainy selfie, you are buying it for the wrong reasons. You buy this mask to maintain your skin’s health over decades, not to fix it in a week.
Who Should NOT Buy This Mask (Save Your Money)
The Inconsistent User
You need to be honest with yourself about your daily habits. The clinical recommendations for these masks typically require you to wear them for 10 minutes continuously, at least 3 to 5 times a week. If you buy gadgets, use them twice, and forget them in a drawer, do not buy this mask. You will see zero results without strict consistency.
The Skincare Novice
I’m going to hold your hand when I say this: if you don’t have a daily SPF and Vitamin C routine firmly in place, you have no business buying a red light mask yet. Get the basics down first. Once you have mastered your core skincare routine, then you can add this as a high-performance booster.
The “Discount Hack”: Gen 1 vs. Gen 2
If you have decided you are the right candidate for a mask, the near $500 price tag (with taxes) is the next hurdle.
Why you can’t just buy the $30 Amazon dupe
Please do not waste money on cheap, hard plastic masks from random brands. They usually don’t have strong enough medical-grade LEDs, or worse, they don’t use the specific 633nm and 830nm wavelengths verified to actually work on skin.
CurrentBody Gen 1 vs. Gen 2
I own the Gen 2 mask, which is their newest version. It has a few upgrades, like a chin strap and more LEDs for better coverage.
However, if the price is out of budget, here is my tip: The older Gen 1 mask still uses the exact same highly effective wavelengths. The tech is still solid. While CurrentBody pushes the new one, I found stock of the older, cheaper version at other retailers (and CurrentBody still sells it).
Final Verdict After 1 Year
Is it worth it? For me, yes. I have made it a seamless part of my morning routine, and I love knowing I’m banking collagen for the future.
If you have the budget and the discipline, it’s a fantastic tool. Just make sure you’re buying it for the right reasons: long-term skin health, not an overnight fix.
Questions? Ask Away.
I know this was a lot of information! If you have a specific question about my routine, how the mask feels, or anything I didn’t cover, drop it in the comments below and I’ll get back to you.
