Price’s top choice for an LED mask for acne is the Omnilux Clear. “It’s an FDA-cleared device that utilizes blue light to decrease acne-causing bacteria on the skin,” she says. “It also has red light to help combat the inflammation of acne, helping to start the healing process and improve the red spots that are often left behind.” 

For people with frequent acne flareups, this mask can both battle active breakouts and support skin recovery for minimal acne scarring.  

“Omnilux Clear is my favorite LED mask for acne,” says Dr. Anshul Gambhir, cosmetic physician and owner at Greater Philadelphia's Gambhir Cosmetic Medicine. With consistent use, it minimizes active breakouts and reduces redness and inflammation. It’s also been shown to shorten the lifespan of breakouts while leaving the skin with a more luminous appearance.” 

Plus, it’s super comfy for your at-home treatments: “This mask is soft and flexible, and I love how comfortable it is to wear,” Price says.

“The iRestore Illumina LED Face Mask is a pioneer in at-home red light therapy, with a great reputation for high-quality devices,” says Price. 

But this mask goes beyond acne treatment, it's working overtime for all your skin needs. It targets inflammation, dark spots, and wrinkles simultaneously with its triple-wavelength technology. Talk about getting the most out of just one product! 

“With red, infrared, and blue light, plus 360 LEDs, you can use all three wavelengths at once, decreasing treatment time,” Price says. Time savers and multi-taskers alike can rejoice. Plus, the velcro straps make it easy to move around with so you can get even more done while giving your skin a refresh.

For the best results, 10-minute treatment sessions are recommended three to five times per week, and thanks to its comfortable, ventilated design, that’s easy to do.

“I recommend Celluma Face LED Face Mask to all of my acne-prone skin patients,” says Erin Alonso, owner and CEO at DermFx, a family of medspas with five locations in Orange County, California.  

The mask “uses blue, red, and near-infrared wavelengths to kill acne causing bacteria, boost collagen, and enhance cell regeneration without downtime,” Alonso says. “It’s professional grade, and I love that it’s a flexible design, ensuring that it hits all areas of the face.” 

But, as an added bonus, this device works beyond your face. Due to its flexibility, you can use this mask on virtually any part of your body, and it even comes with two stands so you can lay down while using it or slide your hands under like you’re at the nail salon. 

“I find my patients see a difference in their skin after the first one to two uses,” Alonso says.

This LED mask works a lot of magic in just three minutes a day, thanks to a combo of blue and red light that both clears breakouts and prevents future ones. It also delivers antiaging benefits so people with adult acne can tackle wrinkles with the same device. 

“This approved technology that is easy to use at home as a treatment and it provides multiple skin benefits at a cellular level for advanced skin improvement,” says Bradford. 

The red light is great if you live in a sunny climate or spend a lot of time outdoors. “Red LED light helps to reduce sun spots, hyperpigmentation, age spots and uneven skin tone,” says Bradford. “This device is great for sun damage and targeting signs of aging.”

Dermatologist Dr. Dina Elbeltagy’s secret weapon for tackling acne? The Shark CryoGlow mask, which she says is “a good option for at-home therapy.”

Customize your treatment by switching between blue, red, and infrared light (blue’s the best for killing acne-causing bacteria). 

Luckily, this mask has been tested on all skin types and has sessions ranging from four to 15 minutes, depending on which light you’re using. Its 160 LEDs also mean you always get full coverage without gaps or hotspots, so your skin glows seamlessly.

There’s also an undereye revive treatment setting so you can soothe and tighten that sensitive skin with the same device that battles stubborn acne. 

​Elbertagy says red light doesn’t kill acne-causing bacteria (that’s for blue light) but instead helps improve overall skin quality. While acne may be your main concern, it’s important to treat your skin holistically, she says: Masks like this can stimulate collagen production, promote even skin tone, and help regulate sebum production. 

That means “less oily and more plump skin” for you, Elbertagy says, adding that it can also improve the appearance of already-formed bumps.

The mask’s companion app allows you to select personalized treatment modes and lets you target five different areas of your face so you can further focus on your skin’s needs.