Unlock the Secret Glow: The 7 LED Face Masks for Men That Experts Swear By in 2025!

Ever stared at those LED face masks and wondered if they’re more than just futuristic eye candy? Well, I did — and that curiosity led me straight to the Shark Beauty CryoGlow, the newest star in the LED skincare arena that snagged the 2025 Men’s Health Grooming Award faster than you can say “red light therapy.” This isn’t your run-of-the-mill gadget; it packs four powerhouse treatments that tackle everything from wrinkles to pesky blemishes, and even those stubborn under-eye bags that scream, “No sleep, no problem!” What really got me hooked? The cryotherapy-inspired cooling feature that’s like giving your face a wake-up slap without the pain — a legit game-changer for anyone running on fumes after late nights or hard workouts. Sure, it’s a bit bulkier and comes with a fiddly controller, but when you consider its price and performance combo, it’s a bargain that punches way above its weight. So, if you’ve been skeptical about LED masks—or heck, just looking to upgrade your skincare hustle—this might just be your new best friend. LEARN MORE

The newest LED mask on this list is also the best. We gave Shark Beauty CryoGlow a 2025 Men’s Health Grooming Award barely a month after it was released; that’s how great this LED mask is. It offers four separate treatment options that cover anything you could possibly want out of an LED face mask. The Better Aging setting uses red and infrared light to reduce wrinkles and firm skin, while Skin Clearing mode combines blue, red, and infrared light to fight blemishes and even tone.

The Skin Sustain maintains glow with a quick mix of all three LED wavelengths, and Under-Eye Revive uses cryotherapy-inspired cooling to depuff and tighten the under-eye area. You can also use this undereye cooling ability combined with the other treatments, which roll out in three increasing levels of chill. Each is between four and eight minutes, meaning you don’t need to dedicate much time to combat whatever issue you’re after. Under-Eye Revive, you can do up to 15 minutes if you’d like, but you only need five to be effective.

Dr. Peterson Pierre, MD, FAAD, likes that this device uses red, blue, and infrared lights so that you can get a full smorgasbord of benefits, like combating acne, fighting signs of aging, reducing inflammation, and helping regulate oil production. He also digs the cooling feature and three levels of intensity. I’ve been using my CryoGlow for months, and have seen a noticeable change in the smoothness and clearness of my skin, as well as reduced redness, using The Better Aging and Skin Clearing settings. But where I saw the most immediate results was with eye puffiness.

If I’m ever running on limited sleep or recovering from a night out, I pop the mask on and after a few minutes of Under-Eye Revive mode, I look like I’ve actually slept. The light from this device doesn’t feel glaring when you’re wearing it, so I was able to successfully walk around and multitask during my treatments.

Plus, as someone who is generally sensitive to light, it also feels a lot less intense than other options on this list, and never inspired headaches of any kind. Not to mention, it’s easy to adjust and fits my face perfectly. I only have a few nitpicks. Given the expansive options and customizability of this mask, there is a handheld controller attached to it to help you navigate. While this makes firing up the device super easy and you don’t need to rely on an app, the controller can be a bit awkward to deal with while you’re in treatment.

You can’t put it in your pocket without accidentally changing the setting, so you have to hold it, which limits the multitasking you’re able to do. Also, the mask is bulkier than its main competition for best overall, the Dr. Dennis Gross Face Mask. But when you consider that the CryoGlow is also the cheapest full-face option on this list, it’s a fair trade-off.

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