I Bought This $37 Amazon Red Light Mask — Big Mistake.

I’ll be straight with you right from the start. I bought this red light therapy mask from Amazon for $37, and it was a complete waste of money. Sure, it looked cool online. The reviews were glowing, the graphs looked convincing, and it even boasted seven different light colors. On paper, it sounded like a deal too good to pass up.

We all know that red light therapy can do amazing things for the skin — anti-aging, rejuvenation, helping with acne and eczema, evening out skin tone, and even giving that healthy glow. That’s why these masks are exploding in popularity. But here’s the truth: this particular mask doesn’t work.

Now, I’ve tested over 20 red light therapy masks. I rate them using a detailed 100-point system, evaluating comfort, therapeutic power, coverage, quality, price, and overall peace of mind.

Usually, I save my verdict for the end of the review. Not this time. You deserve better than wasting your time on junk, and frankly, I’d rather be hanging out with my kids than talking about a product this bad.

So here it is: this mask is terrible. Do not buy it.

If you want a glowing Halloween prop or something that might amuse your kids, maybe. But as a therapeutic red light therapy mask? Absolutely not.

Still, if you’d like to understand why it’s so bad, let’s break it down.

Comfort & Ease of Use

When it comes to fit, this mask doesn’t start well. The design is essentially a flimsy white plastic band with LEDs embedded along its length. It sits on your face using thin ear hooks, like glasses, but it’s uncomfortable from the moment you put it on.

The mask presses hard against the sides of the head, sits too high on the nose, and the nose bridge itself digs in because it’s made from unadjustable plastic. Other than that, there is little point of contact; the mask sits far away from the skin, which is a major issue for the effectiveness of light therapy.

On the plus side, it’s light enough that you can still breathe, talk, and move around while wearing it. But pleasant? No.

Fit Score: 10.5 / 15

For operation, the mask features a single button that toggles modes and powers on/off. Sounds simple, but it doesn’t always respond appropriately. It has seven “colors” to cycle through, but lacks a near-infrared option, which is a significant drawback. You can at least run a red light without blue light, which is beneficial for people trying to avoid blue light exposure.

It’s cordless, which is convenient, but it charges with a fragile micro-USB cable that feels outdated and travel-unfriendly. There are no timer options, no adjustable settings, and the included manual is essentially useless.

Operation Score: 6.5 / 10

Round 1 Total: 17 / 25

So far, not awful… but things go downhill quickly.

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Therapeutic Power

This is the most important category, and it’s where the Amazon mask completely falls apart.

Using my spectrometer, I tested the wavelengths. In red mode, the mask peaks at 630 nm — a proven wavelength for skin rejuvenation —while the green mode peaks at 455 nm, offering some benefits for acne. Blue sits at 520 nm, again linked to acne and eczema.

So yes, it does have some beneficial wavelengths. But that’s about where the good news ends.

Most of the other colors (purple, cyan, yellow, pink, and white) aren’t unique LEDs. They’re just blends of the red, blue, and green chips. So realistically, you only get three therapeutic wavelengths.

Wavelength Score: 4.5 / 10

Now, dosing is where things get ridiculous. The LEDs don’t shine directly onto the skin. Instead, they shine into the plastic band. That plastic has etched grooves that scatter and diffuse the light — it looks cool visually, but from a therapeutic standpoint, it’s a disaster.

By the time the light passes through the plastic, scatters across the band, and finally reaches your skin (several centimeters away), the intensity is almost zero.

When I tested the output with my spectrometer, I calculated a fluence of 0.5 J/cm² over a 15-minute session. For reference, that’s nowhere near the therapeutic zone required to stimulate skin benefits.

To put it in perspective:

• The intensity of this mask is approximately 0.1 mW/cm².
• A proper mask puts out 5–15 mW/cm².
• A red light panel can deliver 70–90 mW/cm² from a distance of six inches.

In fact, the screen on my MacBook Air, sitting on my desk, was emitting the same red, green, and blue light at the same intensity as this mask. Think about that. Apple doesn’t market its laptops as anti-aging devices — for good reason. The power just isn’t there.

Dose Score: 0 / 15

Round 2 Total: 4.5 / 25

And honestly, that’s generous.

Coverage

On paper, the mask has 40 LEDs, each triple-chip (red, blue, green). That gives a total of 120 chips. Not terrible for a $37 mask.

Chip Count Score: 4 / 10

But in reality? Coverage is a joke.

The mask doesn’t sit flush against the skin, so most areas are not exposed to meaningful light. Sure, the forehead, cheeks, and maybe lips catch a faint glow. But the jawline, chin, and eye areas barely get anything.

I gave it a couple of points just to be generous, but really, it’s closer to zero.

Zone Coverage Score: 4 / 15

Round 3 Total: 8 / 25

Price & Peace of Mind

This is the one area where the Amazon mask actually shines.

At $37, it’s incredibly cheap, and Amazon’s return policies back you. If you try it and hate it (which you will), you can at least get your money back.

Price Score: 20 / 20
Peace of Mind Score: 2 / 5

Round 4 Total: 22 / 25

Total Score

51.5 / 100

That score actually makes it seem better than it is — but only because the low price inflates the results. From a therapeutic perspective, this mask deserves a zero. It simply doesn’t deliver enough power to stimulate the skin in any meaningful way.

Will You See Benefits?

No. Simple as that.

You could wear it for weeks, months, or even years, and the results will be the same as sitting in front of your laptop or TV. It’s simply not powerful enough to trigger collagen production, boost circulation, or yield any significant skin improvement.

Is it worth $37? Perhaps, if you're looking for a glow-in-the-dark toy for Halloween, or something your kids can enjoy playing with. But as a red light therapy mask? Absolutely not.

Better Alternatives

If you’re serious about red light therapy, you’ll need to spend more than $30.

• On the budget side, the Temu mask I tested was similarly priced. It still wasn’t great, but slightly better than this Amazon one.
• If you can stretch your budget, one of the best affordable options I’ve reviewed is the Nanoleaf Mask. At around $250, it offers 430 chips, proper wavelengths (including near-infrared), excellent coverage, a flexible design, and doses that fall within the optimal therapeutic window.

Final Thoughts

This Amazon red light mask looks fun, but it’s a gimmick. The price is low, but the therapeutic benefit is essentially zero. If you’re serious about your skin health, save your money for something that actually works.

Red light therapy is powerful when done right. Unfortunately, this mask isn’t it.

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Alex's Bio

Alex Fergus wrote this blog post. Alex is an ISSN Sports Nutrition Specialist, Fitness Professional, and certified Superhuman Coach who continues to expand his knowledge base and help people worldwide with their health and wellness. Alex is recognized as the National Record Holder in Powerlifting and Indoor Rowing and has earned the title of the Australian National Natural Bodybuilding Champion. Having worked as a health coach and personal trainer for over a decade, Alex now researches all things health and wellness and shares his findings on this blog.