Are Red Light Masks Worth It?

Red light devices promise a lot—but do they deliver? Wirecutter supervising editor Rory Evans demystifies the science behind them, shares her top picks, and explains who might want to think twice before trying one.

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Best red light wand: LightStim for WrinklesBest flexible red light mask: Omnilux MenBest rigid red light mask: Shark CryoGlow LED Face Mask

Additional reading:

The Solawave Wand Costs Half the Price of Other Red-Light Tools. But We Didn’t Love It. The Best Red-Light Device

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