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Red light therapy has become increasingly popular over the past few years, with a market growth from $421 million in 2024 to $444 million in 2025. And it's expected to reach $658 million by 2032, according to Research and Markets, the world's largest market research store. Store shelves have been flooded with hundreds of red-light LED devices promising glowy skin, fewer fine lines and wrinkles and even increased collagen production. But how much of it is hype, and can these products really deliver results?
Our Picks Best red light therapy face mask Shark CryoGlow $350 at Best Buy Why we chose it: The Shark CryoGlow is the only FDA-cleared LED face mask in the US that combines red light therapy with cryotherapy. It has integrated under-eye cooling pads with three temperature settings to help reduce under-eye puffiness. I also like that this mask uses both red and blue LED lights to target collagen production and acne. Pros Combines LED therapy and cryotherapy
FDA cleared for fine lines and acne
Four treatment modes
Cordless and lightweight at 1.49 pounds
Quick treatment time of 4 to 15 minutes Cons Hard shell design is bulky
No LED therapy treatment under the eyes because of the cryotherapy pads Expand Pros & Cons Best red light therapy device for the under eyes Smoothskin DuoLux LED Eye Patches $199 at Smoothskin Why we chose it: The skin in the periorbital zone is very different from the rest of your face as it’s thinner, has faster collagen loss and is more sensitive. A full face mask may not deliver the concentrated irradiance this area requires. Pros Targeted LED technology
Small and easily packable
Comes with 20 Hydrocolloid patches Cons Requires you to hold them in place with your hands unless you buy the refillable Hydrocolloid Patches ($49 for a 20-pack). Expand Pros & Cons Best red light therapy helmet for hair growth iRestore Elite $1,799 at Amazon Why we chose it: Hair follicles require precise technology to penetrate the scalp effectively. The iRestore offers triple-wavelength technology (625nm, 655nm and 680nm) to penetrate scalp tissue at multiple depths, ensuring efficient treatment. The device also has proprietary VIXO lasers that deliver wider light beams for more uniform coverage. Pros The only FDA-cleared, at-home device with triple wavelength technology
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