Lisa Snowdon, Victoria Beckham and Frankie Bridge are among the celebrities turning to at-home LED light therapy masks to keep their skin clear and glowing. As such, they’re a splurge-worth item at the top of many skincare fans’ wishlists this Christmas season, but they don’t tend to come cheap, with brands like Currentbody and Shark costing upwards of £250.
But I’ve been trialling one of the cheaper models on the market from BeautyPro, whose Photon LED Light Therapy Facial Mask, comes in at £195. And I’ve even found a discount code to get it even cheaper.
At Beauty Bay, the mask is priced at £195, but if you use the code SAVE at the checkout today, you can knock £39 off the price, taking it to £156. It’s a big price cut for the relatively new device, though we did see it even cheaper on Black Friday, costing £126.75 at Boots before it went back up to full price, reports the Mirror.
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The device, which features five different light therapy modes, uses 432 LEDs to deliver high-density, high-intensity light energy that promotes collagen production, tackles acne, refines pores, and brightens the skin.
The mask is touted as a 'non-invasive, chemical-free, painless and safe method of skincare conditioning', utilising specific wavelengths to activate deep cells beneath the skin. The brand explains: "The light enters the skin and is turned into intracellular energy. This kickstarts a photochemical and enzymatic reaction that triggers glycogen and protein production. This promotes cell metabolism and collagen regeneration to provide benefits in anti-ageing, acne control and skin brightening."
Keen to try LED light therapy without the hefty salon price tag, I added the BeautyPro mask to my routine a few weeks back and have noticed some positive changes.
It's a breeze to set up and use right out of the box, with adjustable velcro ear straps for a snug fit and eye inserts for comfort against the brightness. The device is notably lightweight and portable, allowing me to multitask at home—though it did once startle the postman.
The five light settings include red, promoting anti-ageing, blue targeting acne, and yellow improving brightness. There's also a near infrared option for refining pores, while the final setting - purple - combines red and blue, working to combat blemishes and signs of ageing. It's also said to help reduce inflammation and improve blood circulation.
The latter has been my go-to, recommended by BeautyPro to be used three times a week. Since starting using the mask in September, I've noticed a significant improvement in my skin texture and breakout frequency, with my skin generally feeling clearer and less clogged. However, when I've missed a week due to being out a lot, I've noticed a regression - as if my skin is punishing me for not using the mask.
The mask is also sold at retailers like Debenhams, but I do recommend checking out the Boots website, as the product description clearly explains what each coloured light does, but also suggests how often and how long to use it for - with settings for 10, 20 and 30 minutes - as well as which skincare ingredients pair well with it, such as vitamin C or retinol. I’ve been using this as a guide, and have found it so easy to follow and understand.
Shoppers have also praised the device on the Beauty Bay website, commenting on how they can ‘see visible improvement’ in their complexion. One said: “Absolutely loving my mask! I can see visible improvement in under 1 week!!”
Another added: “Pretty good. Only used for a couple of weeks now but find it easy to use almost daily. Battery runs out after about a week of use which is manageable - hoping it lasts.”
However, it’s not all glowing reviews. One shopper left a four-star rating, which read: “Love all the different settings on the mask. I have only been using for 2 weeks but have already noticed a difference in my skin. A couple of points to note. It is uncomfortable across the nose and eyebrows after a few minutes of wear. The battery doesn’t last long which is annoying. The cable connection from the mask to the controller is quite tenuous and mine is already flickering after only a few weeks.”
There are some other options available, though, and our anti-ageing fanatic Tiffany Lo has tried most of them. Currentbody is the brand used by most of the celebrities we’ve seen, including Victoria Beckham and Halle Berry. It also starred on the hit Netflix series, Emily in Paris. Still full price is TheraFace’s shield at£549, with SharkBeauty's CryoGlow LED Mask at Boots for £269.99. Meanwhile, BondiBody's LED mask is currently down to £109, from £239. Or you can buy the BeautyPro Photon LED Light Therapy Facial Mask for £156 here.
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