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After years of testing LED Light Therapy Masks, only the most innovative designs catch my attention. The Faradbeauty LuxeHalo LED Mask though caught my eye immediately due to its interesting design. It is called the “World’s First Ultra-Lightweight LED Therapy Mask” and looks like something a psychopath would wear, especially when it is illuminated in red or, even worse, blue.
But beyond its striking looks, does it deliver results? And can this unique design provide effective LED coverage?
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What the Faradbeauty LuxeHalo LED Mask claims
- Ultra-lightweight(only 3.3oz,93g), baby-safe liquid silicone
- Bird’s Nest hollow structure for breathability
- Non-contact design for even light distribution
- Utilizes four therapeutic light waves (Near-Infrared, Red, Blue, Yellow) to target specific skin concerns effectively, promoting collagen production, reducing acne, and improving overall skin texture.
Facts about the Faradbeauty LuxeHalo LED Mask
Prize and size
The mask comes with a charger and is available for 191,95 € on the website here. That is quite affordable compared to other options on the market.
On their website is also another version called LuxeGlow that looks more like your traditional masks.
Technical stats
First things first: The wavelengths, number of LEDs and irradiance. Because no matter how weird or fancy the design is, that is what ultimately counts.
According to the manufacturer, they use Red Light at 630 nm +/- 10 nm (recommended is 633 nm), Near-Infrared Light at 850 nm +/- 10 nm (recommended is 830 nm), Blue Light at 465 nm +/- 10 nm (recommended is 415 nm) and Yellow Light at at 590 nm +/- 10 nm (exactly the recommended wavelength as far as a recommendation can be given). (More info: The benefits of LED Light Therapy in skincare explained)
The irradiance is – depending on the intensity you pick – between 30 – 52 mW/cm², which is around the same as other brands offer. You don’t really find more than 50 mW/cm² for at home use.
There are 216 LEDs, again similar to other common brands. I contacted them to ask about the special structure and my concern about uneven distribution due to the holes in the structure, but they assured me that the design called “Bird’s Nest” was specifically made to distribute the light evenly. Now I have no means to measure that at home, but from what I see my whole face gets illuminated evenly.
How to use the Faradbeauty LuxeHalo LED Mask
Using it is similar to any other mask I have tried: You cleanse your skin, put on the mask and pick your treatment.
There are several options: Either Near-Infrared and Red Light combined, Blue Light only or Yellow Light only. Red and Near.Infrared are supposed to stimulate collagen production, Blue Light aims to kill off acne causing bacteria and Yellow Light… According to the brand, the yellow light aims to reduce redness and promote an even skin tone. While there is some data that Yellow light might have a beneficial effect on hyperpigmentation and vascular conditions that lead to redness, it is important to know that it is far less data then we have on red and Near-Infrared and that it most likely won‘t penetrate deep into the tissue., so work for superficial redness at best.
Yes, the mask is incredibly lightweight—93 g held comfortably in place by a strap around the back of your head. Unlike other LED masks I didn’t miss a separate strap to go on top of the head to prevent it from sliding down, it is so lightweight it will stay put without it.
Another thing I can attest is that it is very comfortable and won’t leave the face feeling sweaty. I mainly tested it during German winter where it isn’t much of an issue, but can imagine that in summer or for those living in a more humid climate the special design will be much more comfortable than the traditional one.
In addition to the different wavelengths, you can also choose three different intensity levels (Low, Medium and High) and three different treatment durations (10, 20 and 30 minutes). It is recommended that the higher the intensity you pick, the shorter you go with the duration, and that if you are new to LED Light Therapy, you start with a low intensity and a short duration to see how it agrees with your skin. My preferred setting was Red plus Near-Infrared at Intensity High for 10 minutes and I did that around 4 times a week, only needing to charge around every other week.
Faradbeauty will tell you that 3-5 times a week is the ideal frequency for the first 6 weeks, with the possibility to adapt afterwards depending on your results, and according to my experience that is a realistic number that one can fit into a busy life that evolves around more than just skincare.
Thanks to the well-fitted eye protectors you can easily scroll your phone or watch tv when using the mask on the highest intensity, but if you try it without, you‘ll quickly realize that the mask is quite bright.
Does it live up to its claims?
Yes.
It is really lightweight and breathable and has four different wave lengths, useable in three different combinations.
How does it compare to…
Currentbody Skin LED Light Therapy Mask
This is the first LED mask I have tried and still one of my favourites (although I am currently testing Version 2 of this one which might replace it). It is obviously way less breathable due to the closed structure and has only red and near-infrared light options, but neither blue nor yellow. As someone that uses exclusively red and near-infrared anyway, the additional wave lengths aren’t important to me, but I can imagine that in the heat of summer I would prefer the more breathable design. For now I am happy I have both in my stash and can pick and chose depending on the weather.
You can read my full review of the Currentbody Skin LED Light Therapy Mask here.
Would I repurchase and which skin types do I recommend it to?
The Faradbeauty LuxeHalo LED Mask intrigued me with its unique design, but it truly convinced me through its lightweight comfort and breathable structure. The combination of affordability, a well-thought-out „Bird’s Nest“ design, and good irradiance makes it a standout choice for those who find traditional masks too heavy or stifling, especially in hot and humid climates.
While I personally don‘t really use the Blue and the Yellow Light options (and the wavelengths for blue aren‘t as close to the recommendations as I would prefer), you might be more interested in them than I am.
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