CurrentBody has launched the Series 3 LED face mask, a device designed to provide customizable light therapy treatments for skin concerns such as aging, acne, redness, and pigmentation. The announcement follows previous iterations of CurrentBody's LED masks and enters a competitive market of beauty tech devices aimed at non-invasive skin care.
The Series 3 mask stands out for its high level of customization, featuring 750 LEDs arranged in 125 light points across the mask. Each light point can emit one of six wavelengths—red, blue, near-infrared, deep near-infrared, yellow, and green—allowing users to tailor treatment combinations precisely across different facial zones. In theory, this offers more than 6,000 possible wavelength combinations, significantly expanding treatment versatility compared to competing masks that typically allow fewer zones or wavelengths.
Priced at £499.99, the mask is on par with CurrentBody’s previous models but more advanced in functionality. It includes four preset 10-minute treatments targeting advanced anti-aging, acne clearing, brightening and balancing, and complexion correction. Beyond presets, users can design and save up to 10 personalized treatment profiles directly on the mask’s controller and additional ones in the companion app. The app offers an intuitive interface enabling users to "paint" specific light wavelengths onto a facial map, with each color labeled by treatment purpose, such as “clear breakouts” for blue light or “calm redness” for yellow light.
Clinical research supports the efficacy of LED photobiomodulation in areas such as mild acne, inflammation reduction, skin firming, and wound healing, particularly with blue, red, and infrared wavelengths. CurrentBody has commissioned small studies reporting modest improvements: a reported 4.1% pigmentation reduction with green light, 8.6% redness reduction with yellow light, and a 37.1% decrease in forehead wrinkle volume using deep near-infrared light. Independent dermatologists consulted on the technology generally affirm its benefits when used alongside consistent skincare routines but stress varying individual responses and recommend selecting devices backed by clinical data.
The Series 3 includes features focused on safety and reliability, such as CurrentBody’s Veritace certification, which tests every LED for correct wavelength and intensity before shipping. The device also incorporates MyDose technology to calculate optimum light dosages automatically, mitigating risks of overuse while allowing extensive customization.
Users report the mask is made from flexible silicone with adjustable straps and a chin strap for secure, comfortable fit. Eye guards effectively block light during use, enabling activities like reading in low light while wearing the mask. Battery life sustains approximately 13 full treatments per charge. However, some users note that the chin strap complicates travel storage due to its bulk, the small touchscreen controller can be accidentally activated mid-session, and the battery indicator occasionally fails to warn adequately before shutdown.
Comparatively, the Series 3 sits at the higher end of the LED mask market. Alternatives include the Silk’n LED face mask Pro, priced around £259, which offers fewer wavelengths and less precise facial zoning but benefits from a wireless, lighter design. Another competitor, the Dr Dennis Gross SpectraLite FaceWare Pro, costs between £372 and £465 and offers shorter three-minute treatments with five light types but lacks customization and app integration.
Overall, the CurrentBody Series 3 mask is positioned as a premium, highly versatile option for users seeking targeted light therapy treatments for multiple skin concerns. While its price and complexity may be more than necessary for those with minimal skin issues, it represents one of the most advanced consumer LED masks currently available on the market.