Draft record: not yet reviewed. Last researched 1 Nov 2026.

LED face mask

Omnilux Contour Face

Full name: Omnilux Contour Face · Model TN19G

Company: iSMART Developments Ltd

A flexible silicone mask with 66 dual-chip bulbs emitting red and near-infrared light, run from a rechargeable handheld controller with a single fixed 10-minute programme.

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2 light types633 / 830 nm
10-minute sessionsper treatment
Light output30 mW/cm²
24-month warrantyfrom the manufacturer

Light and dose

Light	Wavelength	LEDs
Red	633 nm ±10	66
Near-infrared	830 nm ±17.5	66
Total		132

Sources differ: Manual: red 633nm ±10nm, NIR 830nm ±17.5nm. 510(k) summary: red 630nm ±10nm, NIR 830nm ±10nm.

Light output (irradiance)

30mW/cm²

How it was measured isn’t published. Manufacturer-stated

Dose per session

Not published

Not yet checked

Notes on these figures

Brand FAQ: '~30mW/cm2'. 510(k) summary: '30mw/cm2 total' (combined red + NIR). Measurement distance, points measured and instrument NOT disclosed. Not stated in the manual or on the UK page.

Light-output figures come from the manufacturer. Independent checks are rare, even in published studies, so treat them as claims. Why

Using it

Treatment

Session length: 10 minutes
How often: 3–5 times per week Conflicting information
Sources differ: Course length: 'minimum of 4 weeks' (manual) vs '4-6 weeks' then maintenance (product/UK page, QSG). 510(k) summary lists '5 x weekly, 6 weeks'.

Details
Course length differs: manual '3-5 days a week for a minimum of 4 weeks'; product/UK page '3-5 times per week for 4-6 weeks', then maintenance. FAQ: not recommended daily ('we have not studied the effect of using the device every day').
Modes: Single fixed 10-minute programme (red + NIR together); one on/off button
Auto shut-off: Yes, after 10 minutes

Design and power

Power: Rechargeable handheld controller, wired to the mask; mains power supply and plug adaptors included
Sources differ: Manual: charged via micro USB. Current product/UK pages: 'USB-C line to USB-A connector'. Possibly a hardware revision; manual dated 2022.

Details
Charging connector conflicts: manual says micro USB; current product/UK pages list a 'USB-C line to USB-A connector'. See conflicts.
Battery: Lithium-ion polymer, in controller; capacity not stated
Charge time: — Not disclosed
Use while charging: No
Details
QSG: do not charge the controller with the mask connected, as this 'may cause damage to the battery'.
Eye protection: None included; brand says not required. Optional eyewear available on request
Details
FAQ: 'very safe to use without eye protection… conforms to… IEC/EN 62471'; 'optional eyewear for comfort… contact our customer service team for pricing.'
Weight: — Not disclosed
Details
Only controller dimensions given (102.8 × 46.3 × 34.9 mm max).
App needed: No
Details
Operated by controller button; no app mentioned.
Subscription: No
Details
No app or paid features mentioned.
Replaceable battery: No
Details
'The device contains no serviceable parts.' Manual advises professional battery removal at end of life.

Values are as stated by Omnilux unless marked otherwise.

How much Omnilux publishes

10 of 12 key facts published

Wavelengths: published
LED count: published
Light output (irradiance): published
How output was measured: not published
Treatment time: published
Warranty: published
Returns policy: published
User manual: published
Who should not use it: published
Safety standards declared: published
Published study of this device: published
UK company / contact: not published

This counts what's disclosed. It doesn't measure how well the mask works.

What Omnilux claims quoted, not verified

“FDA Cleared for the treatment of full face wrinkles.”

“Reduces fine lines and wrinkles and improves the appearance of pigmentation and redness.”

“Medical-grade and dermatologist-approved, it's the most powerful LED device on the market.”

“Omnilux Contour Face is the most powerful flexible LED device on the market today.”

“Developed in the UK with over 20 years of research and backed by 40+ peer-reviewed clinical papers.”
Context
Most bibliography papers concern clinic Omnilux systems, other indications (acne, PDT, wound healing) or other wavelengths — see evidence.

“In clinical studies, Omnilux Contour users agreed: After 3 treatments per week for 4 weeks — Skin felt firmer 98%; Fine lines appeared less visible 96%; Skin was brighter and plumper 95%”
Context
Percentages do not match the published study summary — see conflicts.

“96% Skin felt firmer and younger / Fine lines were less visible / 95% Skin was brighter and plumper”

“Costs 9x less than a dermatologist visit”
Context
Compares £350.90 with 'Dermatologist Visit* £3,300+' ('*Yearly cost in GBP'); basis not given.

“Omnilux Contour generates no heat or UV light.”

“It is also indicated for the alleviation of pain; increased blood flow and temporary relaxation of muscles can provide pain relief.”
Context
Intended-use section of the manual. Not part of the 510(k) K191629 indication (wrinkles only).

“Although the output of professional units is much higher, the dose delivered during an at-home Contour treatment is very similar, as are the results!”

Evidence

Omnilux Contour FACE LED Mask — Clinical Study Summary (PM 00043 07-20)

Source read by Luma Index (results not verified)

Studied: This exact mask Not peer-reviewed

Single-group, open-label before-vs-after consumer trial; no control or sham group. Photo grading described as 'blinded investigator assessment' · 28 participants

What it measured and its limits

Measured: Visioscan SELS smoothness −38.7%, wrinkles −37.6%, scaliness −20.6%; Cutometer elasticity +29.3% and Corneometer hydration +19.4% at week 5; no significant pigmentation change; self-assessment questionnaires. No statistical tests or p-values reported

No control or sham group
Small sample (25 completers), almost all women, mostly skin type III
Hydrogel mask used during treatment, so effects cannot be attributed to light alone
Brand-authored summary, not a full report; investigators and site not named; no statistics
Self-assessment percentages differ from figures used in marketing
Device version tested in 2018 not stated

A Study to Determine the Efficacy of Combination LED Light Therapy (830 nm and 633 nm) in Facial Skin Rejuvenation (Russell BA, Kellett N, Reilly LR)

Not yet checked

Studied: Similar light settings

What it measured and its limits

Listed in brand bibliography. Used a clinic Omnilux panel system, not the Contour mask; same nominal wavelengths, different irradiance/setting. Not read in full.

Other skin-rejuvenation papers in the brand bibliography (Lee SY et al. 2007; Bhat J et al. 2005 'Omnilux Revive'; Baez & Reilly 2007; Kim JW 2005)

Not yet checked

Studied: General red light research

What it measured and its limits

These concern clinic Omnilux systems (Revive/New-U, PDT units) used in-office, not the home Contour mask. The brand's '40+ studies' also includes acne, photodynamic therapy, wound healing and cancer PDT papers. Not read in full.

Ablon G. A 7-Week, Open-Label Study Evaluating the Efficacy and Safety of 415-nm/633-nm Phototherapy for Treating Mild-to-Moderate Acne (J Clin Aesthet Dermatol 2025)

Not yet checked

Studied: General red light research

What it measured and its limits

Linked as 'View full study' in the 'Clinical proof' section of the Contour Face product page, but it is an acne study using blue + red light (the Omnilux Clear wavelengths), not this device. Not read in full.

General research on red light doesn't prove a particular mask gives the same results. Research overview

What reviewers say

Summaries in our own words. Luma Index hasn't tested this mask.

Which?

UK · 16 Oct 2026 · tested

Included in Which?'s LED mask test (consumer panel, six weeks per mask, before/after 3D face scans analysed by a dermatologist). Ratings and verdicts are for Which? members only and are early results from two testers per mask. Price listed by Which?: £348.

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Forbes Vetted

US · 24 Sept 2026 · tested

Cordless use via a handheld controller
Red and near-infrared light in a 10-minute session

No eye inserts supplied
Controller warranty shorter than the mask warranty (1 vs 2 years)

About this review

US article; tested the US-market version. Page returned 403 to us; summary based on owner-supplied notes only. Award label not verified. Show with a US flag.

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Who What Wear UK

UK · 27 Apr 2026 · tested

Best LED mask for beginners

Single 10-minute setting; simple to start
Flexible mask; reviewer noticed softer, smoother skin texture

Eye holes felt small
Reviewer saw little change in uneven skin tone

About this review

Rated 7/10 by the publication. Price listed: £348. Deep Reviews roundup led by Eleanor Vousden; each mask tested by one team member for at least a month. Article carries an affiliate disclosure. Text supplied by the site owner.

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Glamour UK (roundup)

UK · 7 Aug 2026 · tested

Best for dark spots

Double straps kept it in place for the full session
Reviewer reported brighter, smoother, more even skin after a few weeks

Firm silicone left temporary pressure marks
Chunky controller can tug on the mask when sitting upright
No blue light

About this review

Tested for a month by Shani Cohen. Lists 132 LEDs. Roundup by Sophie Cockett (Senior European Commerce Editor), with testers named per mask. Article carries an affiliate disclosure. Its testing criteria quote The Light Salon's founders, and CurrentBody's CEO is listed among its experts. URL taken from The Light Salon's press page; text supplied by the site owner.

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British Vogue

UK · 29 Sept 2026 · tested

Best LED mask for sun damage

Flexible design
Good for travel

No blue light

About this review

Lists it as not wireless. Roundup by Ellie Davis (senior beauty shopping writer); the article says each mask was tested by its editors for at least one skin cycle. Some entries repeat brand claims and celebrity mentions, which we leave out. Article carries an affiliate disclosure. Text supplied by the site owner.

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The Independent (IndyBest)

UK · 15 Jul 2026 · tested

Best LED face mask for plumping

Fits snugly against the face
Tester saw smoother texture and fewer whiteheads within four to six weeks
No sensitivity with daily use

One hard LED was uncomfortable around the nose
A little large for small faces

About this review

Lists 132 LEDs at 633 and 830 nm. Its summary calls the mask 'very comfortable', but the text says it was uncomfortable around the nose. Roundup by Lucy Smith with two other IndyBest testers; each mask tested for at least six weeks. Article carries an affiliate disclosure. Text supplied by the site owner.

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Cosmopolitan UK

UK · 7 Oct 2026 · tested

Best LED mask for anti-ageing

Simple to set up: one button
Two head straps keep it in place

One of the more expensive masks in the roundup
Only red and near-infrared

About this review

Lists 132 LEDs (66 bulbs with two LEDs each), 633 and 830 nm, 10 minutes. Roundup by Clare Stephenson (Senior Fashion and Beauty Ecommerce Writer), masks under £500 tested over their recommended period (typically four to six weeks); some entries were recommended by the Cosmo UK team or dermatologists rather than tested by the writer. Article carries an affiliate disclosure. Text supplied by the site owner.

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WIRED (US)

US · 11 Aug 2026 · testing not stated

Honorable mention

Flexible silicone, 132 LEDs at 633 and 830 nm
FDA-cleared, 30-day return policy (US)

No blue light

About this review

Short comparison entry; doesn't say it was tested. US buying guide by Boutayna Chokrane with several WIRED testers; prices in US dollars. Article carries an affiliate disclosure. Text supplied by the site owner.

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The Times (Luxx)

UK · 29 Aug 2026 · testing not stated

The dermatologist-approved LED mask

Flexible silicone that follows the face
633 and 830 nm, 132 LEDs

About this review

Price quoted £348. The article's expert has a partnership with Omnilux. Roundup by Rosie Davenport and Farah Thorndycraft; says picks are 'informed by expert editorial opinion' but doesn't describe hands-on testing. Its quoted expert, Dr Hany Abi Ghosn, has a skincare partnership with Omnilux (disclosed in the article). Article carries an affiliate disclosure. Text supplied by the site owner.

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Yahoo Shopping (US)

US · 17 Sept 2026 · tested

Best overall

Visibly tighter skin within days; softer forehead and mouth lines by six weeks
Softer and more flexible than the CurrentBody mask; curved corners sit flush on the forehead
Double strap gives a snugger fit at the jawline
Easy to wipe clean

Reviewers report poor customer service
No eye protection included

About this review

Says 'FDA-approved'; the US record is a 510(k) clearance (K191629). Says results versus CurrentBody's mask are 'more about preference than efficacy'. Price quoted $395 at Sephora. US buying guide by Jennifer Romolini; six masks each worn for six weeks (two-week breaks) over ten months, per brand instructions. Mix of free samples and purchased products, as disclosed. Article carries an affiliate disclosure; prices in US dollars. Text supplied by the site owner.

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Marie Claire (US)

US · 9 Oct 2026 · tested

Best comfortable at-home LED mask

Snug, comfortable fit with head strap
Tester saw brighter, bouncier skin and some fading of dark spots over two months

Some reviewers found it bulky

About this review

Says it 'needs to be plugged into the outlet during use'; Omnilux describes a rechargeable controller. Also says 'FDA-cleared', 3–5 uses a week. Price quoted $395. US buying guide by Samantha Holender; 13 devices tested by independent testers and four editors for 10 weeks with fortnightly feedback, per brand directions. Article carries an affiliate disclosure; prices in US dollars. Text supplied by the site owner.

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CNET

US · 27 Aug 2026 · tested

Best flexible LED mask

633 nm red and 830 nm near-infrared
Brand has a lot of published research
Comfortable flexible mask

Lower irradiance than others (30 mW/cm²)
Controller on a cord has to be carried during use
No blue light

About this review

Price quoted $395. US buying guide by Nasha Addarich Martínez and Anna Gragert; masks chosen from brands with FDA clearance and tested by the authors. Article carries an affiliate disclosure; prices in US dollars. Text supplied by the site owner.

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Fortune

US · 4 Oct 2026 · tested

Best red light therapy mask for wrinkles

Easy to set up and charge; switches off after 10 minutes
Tester felt it helped fine lines and smoothness after about five uses

Pricier than average

About this review

Fortune score 4/5. Calls it both 'FDA-approved' and FDA-cleared; the US record is a 510(k) clearance (K191629). Lists 30–35 mW/cm² and 5 sessions a week (Omnilux: 3–5). US buying guide by Christina Snyder; individual testers over several weeks, testing described as ongoing; 'Fortune score' out of 5. Article carries an affiliate disclosure; prices in US dollars. Text supplied by the site owner.

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Safety and regulation

Who shouldn't use it Omnilux's list

Pregnancy, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding
Light-induced headaches
Genetic conditions of the eyes
Lupus erythematosus, photosensitive eczema or albinism
Any photosensitive disorder
Medication that can cause photosensitivity (e.g. certain antibiotics, chemotherapy drugs, diuretics); separate drug-interaction table published
Use only for the stated indications
Remove creams, serums, lotions and make-up before treatment; brand advises against combining with retinol

Age: Intended for users 21+

Regulatory status

UK: UKCA Not disclosed
Details
No UKCA wording found on the UK-facing page or in the manual. UK page lists 'CERTIFICATIONS: FDA, CE, TGA'.
EU: CE marking: UK and product pages list 'CE' / 'CE-certified'; manual symbols page explains the CE mark Manufacturer-stated
Details
No notified body number, declaration of conformity or EU authorised representative found. Which regulation (MDR or other) is not stated.
US: FDA 510(k) clearance: K191629 (device name 'faceLITE LED mask', applicant iSMART Marketing Svcs Ltd, Birmingham GB; cleared 12 Sep 2019; product code OHS, 'Light Based Over The Counter Wrinkle Reduction'; indication 'treatment of full-face wrinkles') Independently verified
Details
Brand says 'FDA Cleared for the treatment of full face wrinkles' but gives no K-number. The link to K191629 comes from the GUDID entry for 'Omnilux Contour FACE' (DI 05060534510128); the 510(k) itself is under the faceLITE name. Clearance was by substantial equivalence to LG Beauty LED Mask (K170984); 'clinical data is not required'. US status only — not a UK approval.
UK: MHRA device registration Not yet checked
Details
Manual declares medical-electrical standards and an indication for 'alleviation of pain'; the brand markets it with cosmetic wording. Classification in GB unclear. MHRA told the BBC on 5 Nov 2025 that 'there are currently no LED face masks currently registered'. Registration can be checked on the MHRA Public Access Registration Database (PARD); not yet checked for this model.

Safety standards declared (7)

EN 60601-1:2006/A12:2014, EN 60601-1-11:2015, EN 60601-2-57:2011, EN 60601-1-2:2015, IEC 62471:2006, EN 55014-1, EN 55014-2:2015

Declared in manual 'Compliance' section; test reports not published. The 510(k) summary additionally lists IEC 60601-1-6, IEC 62133, ISO 10993-1/-5/-10, EN 62304 and ISO 14971. IEC 62471 risk group not stated.

A conformity mark or US FDA clearance doesn't prove a device works. "Not published" doesn't mean unsafe. If you have a medical condition, are pregnant or take light-sensitising medicines, ask your GP or pharmacist first.

Ownership and where to buy

Ownership

Company: iSMART Developments Ltd
Warranty: 24 months Conflicting information
Sources differ: Controller warranty: 1 year on UK-facing page spec table (and Forbes); 2 years in the warranty policy and on the US product page.

Details
Mask 24 months in all sources. Controller: 2 years per warranty policy and US product page; 1 year per UK-facing page spec table. Original purchaser only; brand site or authorised providers; replacement does not restart the period. Manual limits implied warranties to one year.
Returns: 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
Sources differ: Help Center FAQ: returns of 'unopened product' within 30 days. Returns policy: LED devices 30-day return window with $15 fee, no unopened condition stated; UK page: '30-Day Money-Back Guarantee'.

Details
Policy is written for a US audience (USD fee, EU withdrawal right mentioned, no UK-specific terms). UK page says '30-Day Money-Back Guarantee'. Help Center says 'unopened product within 30 days' (see conflicts). Retailer purchases: contact retailer. UK statutory rights also apply.
User manual: Yes
Details
English user guide FIFU-EN-0622 (PDF metadata: modified June 2022). Lists a US (Napa, CA) contact only. Quick start, contraindications and drug-interaction PDFs also published.

In the box

Flexible silicone face device
Rechargeable battery controller
Power supply and plug adaptors
USB-C line to USB-A connector
Head straps
Carry bag

Retailer	Price	Checked	Link
Omnilux (UK-facing page)	£350.90	1 Nov 2026	Visit

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Other places sources disagree

UK page: 98% firmer, 96% fine lines less visible, 95% brighter/plumper. Study summary (n=25): firmer/tighter 88% (76% strongly agree + 12% agree), fine lines less visible 92%, brighter/refreshed 96%, plumper/hydrated 96%.
Manual text names iSMART Developments Ltd as warrantor; rendered manual page shows GlobalMed Technologies Co. 510(k) applicant is iSMART Marketing Svcs Ltd; GUDID labeler is I-SMART DEVELOPMENTS LIMITED.

Open questions (14)

Facts we still need from Omnilux

UK legal entity and UK address responsible for the product (UK Responsible Person / importer)
UKCA status, and the CE declaration of conformity — which regulation does it cover?
Is the device registered with the MHRA? The manual mentions pain relief, a medical claim
Is the UK unit identical to the US unit cleared as faceLITE (K191629)?
Irradiance measurement method: distance, points measured, instrument; split between red and NIR
Reconcile wavelength tolerances (manual vs 510(k))
Controller warranty for UK buyers: 1 or 2 years?
UK returns terms: is the $15 return fee charged to UK customers, and must the device be unopened?
Source of the 98%/96%/95% figures on the UK page
Full study report for the 2018 consumer trial (investigator, site, statistics, device version)
Weight of mask and controller; battery capacity; charge time; sessions per charge
Is there a current manual reflecting the USB-C controller?
IEC 62471 risk group classification
Authorised UK retailers list