Head to head
The Light Salon Boost vs Omnilux Contour Face
Both are flexible red and near-infrared masks using 633 nm and 830 nm, and both brands cite the same US FDA clearance (K191629).
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.
The Light Salon
Boost
£395 at The Light Salon (UK), checked 1 Nov 2026
633 / 830 nm · 10 minutes · 24-month warranty
Omnilux
Contour Face
£350.90 at Omnilux (UK-facing page), checked 1 Nov 2026
633 / 830 nm · 10 minutes · 24-month warranty
Key differences
- At our last checks, the Omnilux Contour Face was £44.10 cheaper (£350.90 vs £395). Prices change; check the dates below.
- Published studies of the exact mask: 0 for The Light Salon Boost, 1 for the Omnilux Contour Face.
- Key facts published: 7 of 12 for The Light Salon Boost, 10 of 12 for the Omnilux Contour Face. This measures disclosure, not quality.
What they have in common
- Both include red and near-infrared light.
- Both list 633 nm and 830 nm.
- Both are flexible silicone masks.
- Both have sessions of 10 minutes.
- Both come with a 24-month warranty.
- Both publish a light-output figure, but neither says how it was measured, so the figures can’t be compared fairly.
- Both cite the same US FDA 510(k) clearance, K191629. See each mask's page for what the FDA record names.
What isn't published
The Light Salon Boost
- How output was measured
- User manual
- Safety standards declared
- Published study of this device
- UK company / contact
Omnilux Contour Face
- How output was measured
- UK company / contact
Neither maker publishes: How output was measured; UK company / contact. That makes those points impossible to compare.
Side by side
| Detail | The Light Salon Boost | Omnilux Contour Face |
|---|---|---|
| Price and retailers | ||
| Lowest checked UK price | £395 at The Light Salon (UK), checked 1 Nov 2026 | £350.90 at Omnilux (UK-facing page), checked 1 Nov 2026 |
| Retailers recorded | The Light Salon (UK), Cult Beauty, Liberty, John Lewis, Harvey Nichols, Selfridges | Omnilux (UK-facing page) |
| Light | ||
| Wavelengths | 633 / 830 nm | 633 / 830 nm |
| LED count | 56 Conflicting information | 132 |
| Light output (mW/cm²) | 30 | 30 |
| How output was measured | Not published | Not published |
| Dose per session (J/cm²) | 19.2 Conflicting information | Not published Not yet checked |
| Treatment | ||
| Session length | 10 minutes | 10 minutes |
| How often | 3–5 times per week; minimum programme 4–6 weeks | 3–5 times per week Conflicting information |
| Modes | Single programme (red + NIR delivered simultaneously) | Single fixed 10-minute programme (red + NIR together); one on/off button |
| Design | ||
| Form | Flexible silicone | Flexible silicone |
| Power | Rechargeable controller; charging cable and plug supplied, with global adaptors | Rechargeable handheld controller, wired to the mask; mains power supply and plug adaptors included |
| Weight | Not published Not disclosed | Not published Not disclosed |
| Eye protection | Not published Conflicting information | None included; brand says not required. Optional eyewear available on request |
| App required | No | No |
| Subscription | No | No |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 24 months | 24 months Conflicting information |
| Returns | 14-day cooling-off for unused devices; opened devices cannot be returned for hygiene reasons unless faulty. Brand arranges collection; collection costs may be deducted from the refund. | 30 days from delivery for LED devices bought on omniluxled.com; original box and accessories required; $15 USD return fee deducted from refund; returns via brand's prepaid label |
| In the box | Mask, Controller, Charging cable and plug, Global adaptors, Protective bag, Educational collateral / user guide | Flexible silicone face device, Rechargeable battery controller, Power supply and plug adaptors, USB-C line to USB-A connector, Head straps, Carry bag |
| Evidence and safety | ||
| Published studies of this mask | 0 | 1 |
| US FDA 510(k) | K191629 Conflicting information | K191629 Independently verified |
| Who shouldn’t use it | 7 warnings listed | 8 warnings listed |
| Points where sources disagree | 5 | 7 |
| Key facts published | 7 of 12 | 10 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
The Light Salon Boost
13 magazine and newspaper reviews recorded, 12 of them hands-on tests.
- HELLO!: Celeb favourite LED face mask
- Get The Gloss (Wellness Awards 2024): Gold: Best wellness tool or accessory
- Who What Wear UK: Best mid-priced LED mask
- Condé Nast Traveller Beauty Awards 2024: Winner: best wellness products for travel
Omnilux Contour Face
13 magazine and newspaper reviews recorded, 11 of them hands-on tests.
- Who What Wear UK: Best LED mask for beginners
- Glamour UK (roundup): Best for dark spots
- British Vogue: Best LED mask for sun damage
- The Independent (IndyBest): Best LED face mask for plumping
Award labels are the publications' own. We summarise coverage; we don't score it.
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