Head to head
RENPHO Artemis vs Silk'n LED Face Mask 100
Two of the lower-priced masks in our directory. Both have red and blue light; only the RENPHO adds near-infrared.
By Richard P · Records last researched 1 Nov 2026. Built from each maker's published information. Luma Index hasn't tested either mask, and this isn't a ranking.
RENPHO
Artemis
£134.98 at Amazon UK, checked 1 Nov 2026
415 / 630 / 850 nm · 10–30 minutes · 24-month warranty
Silk'n
LED Face Mask 100
£79.99 at Boots, checked 1 Nov 2026
633 / 463 / 592 nm · 10–15 minutes · 24-month warranty
Key differences
- Only the RENPHO Artemis includes near-infrared light.
- Only the Silk'n LED Face Mask 100 includes amber/yellow light.
- At our last checks, the Silk'n LED Face Mask 100 was £54.99 cheaper (£79.99 vs £134.98). Prices change; check the dates below.
- Sessions: 10–30 minutes for the RENPHO Artemis, 10–15 minutes for the Silk'n LED Face Mask 100.
- Only the Silk'n LED Face Mask 100 publishes a light-output figure.
- Key facts published: 6 of 12 for the RENPHO Artemis, 9 of 12 for the Silk'n LED Face Mask 100. This measures disclosure, not quality.
What they have in common
- Both include blue and red light.
- Both are flexible silicone masks.
- Both come with a 24-month warranty.
What isn't published
RENPHO Artemis
- Light output (irradiance)
- How output was measured
- User manual
- Safety standards declared
- Published study of this device
- UK company / contact
Silk'n LED Face Mask 100
- How output was measured
- Safety standards declared
- Published study of this device
Neither maker publishes: How output was measured; Safety standards declared; Published study of this device. That makes those points impossible to compare.
Side by side
| Detail | RENPHO Artemis | Silk'n LED Face Mask 100 |
|---|---|---|
| Price and retailers | ||
| Lowest checked UK price | £134.98 at Amazon UK, checked 1 Nov 2026 | £79.99 at Boots, checked 1 Nov 2026 |
| Retailers recorded | RENPHO (UK), Amazon UK | Silk'n (UK), Lookfantastic, Boots |
| Light | ||
| Wavelengths | 415 / 630 / 850 nm | 633 / 463 / 592 nm |
| LED count | 324 | 100 |
| Light output (mW/cm²) | Not published Not disclosed | Red: 25.04; Blue: 89.68; Yellow: 13.23; Purple: 77.95 |
| How output was measured | Not published | Not published |
| Dose per session (J/cm²) | Not published Not yet checked | Not published Not yet checked |
| Treatment | ||
| Session length | 10–30 minutes | 10–15 minutes |
| How often | 3 to 4 times per week Retailer-stated | Build up over 4 weeks to daily use; once results show, once or twice per week Conflicting information |
| Modes | 3 light modes (Red + NIR 630/850 nm; Blue 415 nm, described on UK page as Blue + NIR 415/850 nm; Red + Blue + NIR); 5 intensity levels; 10/20/30 min timer Conflicting information | Manual mode: M1 red, M2 blue, M3 yellow, M4 purple (10 min each); Auto mode: all four in sequence (15 min) |
| Design | ||
| Form | Flexible silicone | Flexible silicone |
| Power | Rechargeable handheld controller connected to the mask by cable; input 5 V, 1 A; USB charge cable included | Rechargeable battery in wired remote control; charges by USB (5 V, 1 A); USB wall adapter not included |
| Weight | 185 g Retailer-stated | 289 g Conflicting information |
| Eye protection | Removable eye cups | Not published Not disclosed |
| App required | No | No |
| Subscription | No | No |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 24 months Conflicting information | 24 months |
| Returns | 30 days from delivery; personal-reason returns must be unused and in original packaging; Renpho covers return shipping and no restocking fee; defective/damaged within 30 days: full refund or free replacement. No refunds after 30 days. Contact support first for a prepaid label. | 30 days from delivery; hygiene devices cannot be returned once unsealed or used; must be complete in original packaging; refund to original payment method within 14 days of processing. Wrong item: report within 14 days, postage refunded. |
| In the box | Mask, Hand controller, 1 pair of eye protection goggles (eye cups), 1 pair of straps, USB charge cable, User manual Retailer-stated | Face mask, Remote control, Connector, USB charging cable, 2 large elastic straps, 2 small elastic straps, User manual |
| Evidence and safety | ||
| Published studies of this mask | 0 | 0 |
| US FDA 510(k) | None found | None found |
| Who shouldn’t use it | 8 warnings listed | 8 warnings listed |
| Points where sources disagree | 6 | 6 |
| Key facts published | 6 of 12 | 9 of 12 |
Values are as stated by each maker unless labelled. Light-output figures are the makers' claims; few say how they were measured. What these numbers mean
What reviewers say
RENPHO Artemis
3 magazine and newspaper reviews recorded, 3 of them hands-on tests.
- Women's Health UK: Best budget LED mask
- CNET: Best affordable LED face mask
- Fortune: Best red light therapy mask for rejuvenation
Silk'n LED Face Mask 100
3 magazine and newspaper reviews recorded, 3 of them hands-on tests.
- The Guardian (The Filter): Best budget LED face mask
- Cosmopolitan UK: Best for beginners
- The Guardian (The Filter): Best affordable option
Award labels are the publications' own. We summarise coverage; we don't score it.
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