Beauty Front Benchers
Yes, even your oily skin needs a moisturiser—here's why
Read Now
If there’s one thing about me, it’s that I can never resist a good social media recommendation. The moment a hack or a product goes viral, I’m already halfway convinced I need it in my life. I’ve tried and tested every new makeup trick. Bath and body picks that promise a signature scent have gone straight into my basket. And skincare tools that claim to deliver an elusive glow have never gone unnoticed. So, when a well-timed scroll led me down the LED face mask rabbit hole, I knew I had to give that tech a go.
Over the past couple of years, the LED face mask has become that skincare obsession that the internet can’t get enough of. It’s often validated as the at-home device that can help calm breakouts, even out your skin tone and boost collagen over time. And while I’ve always been intrigued, I wasn’t sure if it was more hype than help. So, obviously, I gave it a shot.
Varalika from design mentions an LED mask. “Honestly, I bought this on a whim during a skincare spiral,” she says. “But I’ve used it so consistently, I think it deserves health insurance. The red light is my go-to when my skin’s looking dull and the blue light saved me during a hormonal breakout week.”
I chose one that fit my face perfectly and was cordless and rechargeable. It featured three light modes:
My first session was all about getting used to the mask. I tested all three modes and settled on red and orange, keeping blue in reserve for any surprise flare-ups. The mask felt warm and gave this tingling sensation. I used it for 15 minutes and, by the end, my skin felt more relaxed and noticeably dewier.
Early days, but after the first week, I already noticed that the redness around my nose and cheeks was easing up. My makeup even sat better. Plus, the texture on my cheeks looked smoother and my under-eye area seemed slightly firmer after the 10-15-minute sessions.
By week two, the results were clearer. My hormonal spots still appeared, but they were less inflamed and healed faster. I had a chin pimple that flattened quickly and felt less sore. Pigmentation hadn’t shifted much yet (two weeks is probably too soon), but the glow stayed consistent. My overall skin tone looked more even and I didn’t notice a lot of end-of-day dullness. My skin also felt plumper and more hydrated; and my skincare seemed to get more effective because of better absorption.
After four weeks of near-daily use (mainly red and orange light), my skin looked plumper, glowier and dewier after each session. A pimple I had healed without scarring, which usually doesn’t happen with me. I noticed my under-eyes to be firmer.
If you’re looking to steadily even out your skin tone, while also calming any inflammation down, an LED face mask could be a great addition to your regular skincare routine. But if pigmentation or persistent acne are your main concerns, think of this only as a supportive tool. It’s best used long-term alongside your targeted products.
I chose one that fit my face perfectly and was cordless and rechargeable. It featured three light modes:
My first session was all about getting used to the mask. I tested all three modes and settled on red and orange, keeping blue in reserve for any surprise flare-ups. The mask felt warm and gave this tingling sensation. I used it for 15 minutes and, by the end, my skin felt more relaxed and noticeably dewier.
Early days, but after the first week, I already noticed that the redness around my nose and cheeks was easing up. My makeup even sat better. Plus, the texture on my cheeks looked smoother and my under-eye area seemed slightly firmer after the 10-15-minute sessions.
By week two, the results were clearer. My hormonal spots still appeared, but they were less inflamed and healed faster. I had a chin pimple that flattened quickly and felt less sore. Pigmentation hadn’t shifted much yet (two weeks is probably too soon), but the glow stayed consistent. My overall skin tone looked more even and I didn’t notice a lot of end-of-day dullness. My skin also felt plumper and more hydrated; and my skincare seemed to get more effective because of better absorption.
After four weeks of near-daily use (mainly red and orange light), my skin looked plumper, glowier and dewier after each session. A pimple I had healed without scarring, which usually doesn’t happen with me. I noticed my under-eyes to be firmer.
If you’re looking to steadily even out your skin tone, while also calming any inflammation down, an LED face mask could be a great addition to your regular skincare routine. But if pigmentation or persistent acne are your main concerns, think of this only as a supportive tool. It’s best used long-term alongside your targeted products.
I chose one that fit my face perfectly and was cordless and rechargeable. It featured three light modes:
My first session was all about getting used to the mask. I tested all three modes and settled on red and orange, keeping blue in reserve for any surprise flare-ups. The mask felt warm and gave this tingling sensation. I used it for 15 minutes and, by the end, my skin felt more relaxed and noticeably dewier.
Early days, but after the first week, I already noticed that the redness around my nose and cheeks was easing up. My makeup even sat better. Plus, the texture on my cheeks looked smoother and my under-eye area seemed slightly firmer after the 10-15-minute sessions.
By week two, the results were clearer. My hormonal spots still appeared, but they were less inflamed and healed faster. I had a chin pimple that flattened quickly and felt less sore. Pigmentation hadn’t shifted much yet (two weeks is probably too soon), but the glow stayed consistent. My overall skin tone looked more even and I didn’t notice a lot of end-of-day dullness. My skin also felt plumper and more hydrated; and my skincare seemed to get more effective because of better absorption.
After four weeks of near-daily use (mainly red and orange light), my skin looked plumper, glowier and dewier after each session. A pimple I had healed without scarring, which usually doesn’t happen with me. I noticed my under-eyes to be firmer.
If you’re looking to steadily even out your skin tone, while also calming any inflammation down, an LED face mask could be a great addition to your regular skincare routine. But if pigmentation or persistent acne are your main concerns, think of this only as a supportive tool. It’s best used long-term alongside your targeted products.
_Cover.gif)
