Current Body recently came out with a Series 2 version of their LED mask. This post will tell you all about how it is different from Series 1, how it is unique from other masks, along with my overall thoughts on it.
- **Note: This is NOT sponsored** The mask was gifted by Current Body for free, with no obligation for review. If you found this review helpful, I would appreciate it if you used my link or code! Thanks!
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CLIFF NOTES
Key Features of the Current Body Series 2 LED Mask
Important things that didn’t change: They kept the evidence-based wavelengths of 633nm and 830nm, maintained the good power density/ irradiance (30 mw/cm2), it is still a 10 min session, and they kept the 2 year warranty.
Important things that they updated: They added another promising NIR wavelength (1072nm) around eyes and mouth, they added a strap with red and NIR under the chin, they improved the quality, precision, and number of LEDs, and they have prioritized an increase in transparency and quality assurance.
Bottom Line: This is a high-quality mask and I am very impressed with it. The improvements they made from Series 1 were well thought out and I only have a couple very nitpicky critiques.
Price: Whereas the Series 1 mask is $380, the Series 2 is $469 (My discount code: GOALSLED currently takes 10% off the mask, making it $422.)
Key Parameters that Did Not Change
The Series 2 mask still uses the evidence-based wavelengths of 633nm and 830nm.
My Thoughts: I am happy that the majority of LEDs in the mask are 633nm and 830nm, because those are still the wavelengths with the MOST evidence for skin rejuvenation and healing.
Why Red and NIR are the best wavelengths for face masks
Over 30 years of research in low-level light therapy shows that Red (typically 633nm) and NIR (typically 830nm) wavelengths are the best options for:
- Enhancing skin rejuvenation (Fine lines + wrinkles + elasticity + skin tone)
- Accelerating wound healing processes (and is great for post-procedure healing, preventing scars, or healing burns/bruises)
- Reducing inflammation and redness
- Repairing cellular and DNA damage, which helps counteract the aging effects of sun exposure on the skin.
Red light can also help manage oily skin by interfering with oil production (Hernández-Bule et al 2024) and can help reduce the amount of inflamed pimples (Li et al., 2022; Ngoc et al., 2022).
In studies focused on skin rejuvenation 633nm and 830nm have been used most frequently in clinical trials on human skin (rather than just in cells in petri dishes) and have the most evidence to back them up (Ablon, 2018; Calderhead, 2007; Calderhead & Omni, 2014; Kim & Calderhead, 2011; Calderhead 2018).
Study Spotlight
In 2007, Lee and colleagues conducted a rigorous double-blind randomized controlled trial testing 830 nm and 633 nm wavelengths, both separately and combined, against a control group with no treatment. Participants underwent LED therapy twice weekly for four weeks. The results showed that all LED-treated groups saw significant skin improvements compared to the control group. Biopsies confirmed increased collagen and elastic fibers starting at 2 weeks after the final LED session in the LED groups. At 3 months after the final LED treatment, the combination of 830 nm and 633 nm was most effective in reducing wrinkles, while 830 nm alone enhanced skin elasticity. The study concluded that combining 830 nm and 633 nm LED treatments provides the best overall results for skin rejuvenation, targeting both wrinkle reduction and skin tone improvement.
New Features of the Series 2
Added a Chin Strap
Thoughts: I love that they added this. There is only one other mask that has light to target the jowls, so this was a great addition. In addition to helping boost collagen which can help firm up the under the chin area, I was especially excited about this because I often get painful hormonal breakouts under my chin and I think the red and NIR will help with those (similar to how it has helped with those types of breakouts on my jaw line). On me the chin strap has a small gap between the mask and my skin, but it will fit different for everyone. Note that you will still get benefits if it isn’t touching your skin, the power will just be slightly lower.
The other mask that has the under the chin strap is the PlasmaGLO™ LED Face and Jowl Mask. It is similar in price to the Series 2, but a huge downside is that it only has a 1 year warranty. And with LED masks having that 2 year coverage often comes in handy. Also, that mask doesn’t include 1072nm (among other differences)
If you already have an LED mask you love, but you wish it also targeted the underside of your chin (either for the collagen and elastin benefits or for the help with inflamed hormonal pimples) you can always buy the Light Salon collar and wear it like I am in the photo. Code GOALSTOGETGLOWING25 saves 25%.
Added Another Near Infrared Wavelength (1072nm)
Thoughts: I am very happy about this addition! Omnilux was the first mask to integrate some strategically placed 1072nm LEDs in their “Men’s Mask,” and they also conducted a clinical trial using the mask (I have another post that talks about the results in more detail).
Current Body has focused their placement of 1072nm under the eyes and circling the mouth. Omnilux has fewer 1072nm LEDS that are placed by the 11’s, crows feet, and nasolabial folds. I think the added coverage of 1072nm in the CB mask is a nice touch.
Evidence Supporting 1072nm
One of the first studies on the 1072nm wavelength, conducted in 2005 by Stirling et al., found notable skin improvements when participants, primarily women aged 40 to 65, used a device emitting this wavelength for 6 to 8 weeks. Participants reported their skin looked better overall and observed a smoothing effect on fine lines, particularly around the eyes. While it was a randomized prospective double-blind placebo controlled study, the outcomes were self-reports of improvements (so less rigorous than other objective measurements). But 52% said their complexion improved (versus 20% in the control group) and 46% said it improved their under eye bags (vs 4% in the control group).
A study using the Omnilux men’s mask, found significant improvements in wrinkles, brown spots, and reduced porphyrins (which are linked to inflammation and development of acne) (Mineroff et al. 2023). More studies are needed to fully understand all the potential benefits and mechanisms of action of the 1072 nm wavelength, but the initial studies are very promising. Hence why I consider the 1072nm a nice bonus wavelength to include.
More on 1072nm’s Penetration Ability
The 1072nm wavelength is particularly good at penetrating deep without being absorbed by the skin’s upper layers, making it highly efficient in delivering energy to targeted areas. This may be especially beneficial for people with thicker skin, like men, and potentially those with deeper skin tones. BUT, everyone can benefit (IMHO, Omnilux made things a bit confusing by labeling their mask with 1072nm as the “men’s mask”).
Benefit of 1072nm on Deep Skin Tones
There are limited clinical studies on how different wavelengths affect darker skin tones, but in vitro research helps to explain how light penetrates skin and leads to the hypothesis that 1072nm could be especially beneficial for people with deep skin tones.
First, keep in mind that the depth of light penetration is dependent on (1) power density and (2) wavelength. For this example, we are assuming sufficient power density and just focusing on the wavelength.
Here’s the gist: As light travels through the skin to reach target tissues, it encounters losses from reflection, scattering, and absorption by elements like water, melanin, and other chromophores (Penberthy & Vorwaller, 2021). The first thing that can “subtract” some of the light energy on its way to the target tissue in the skin is melanin pigments in the skin. This group of pigment can absorb and reflect light and can diminish the depth of tissue photobiomodulation (which is the fancy word for LED therapy).
Eumelanin is the predominant melanin, and 830 nm light is at least partially absorbed by eumelanin, but wavelengths over 1000nm are not (Penberthy & Vorwaller, 2021). Because wavelengths like 1072nm aren’t really absorbed by melanin, they have better penetration and more light energy hits its target. Keep in mind that 830nm will still penetrate and reach the target tissues, but you lose some of the light energy as it gets partially absorbed by melanin.
“Veritace®” quality guarantee
Thoughts: You can scan your NFC card and it will bring up a page with details of your mask and confirm the testing where it confirmed the wavelengths and conducted other quality checks. When I spoke to the folks at Current Body, they emphasized that they really wanted to prioritize complete traceability and transparency and this new program is all about openness, which I really appreciated.
Updated Strap Layout
Thoughts: One issue I have always noted about the Series 1 mask was that it was hard to get a snug fit. I bought an extra strap (I call it the “headband strap”) to wear across the top and that helped with the fit. So it is nice they have added that. But the Series 2 headband strap was a little tricky to get placed where I wanted it, but I eventually got it to sit in the middle of my head and it did help with the fit. The straps themselves are soft, and feel well made (they have a neoprene feel to them). Once you get them adjusted to your head the first time, you can quickly take the mask on and off the next time you use it and get a good fit (and there is less chance of getting hair caught in the velcro). And, at least on my face, it has a really comfortable, snug fit overall.
Optional Eye Inserts
While red and near-infrared lights are generally safe for your eyes, the brightness can be overwhelming for some users—like my mom, who finds the lights a bit too intense. That’s where the optional eye shields come in handy.
These shields are made from a softer silicone material and are definitely more comfortable than the more rigid options found with devices like the Omnilux Clear or LED Esthetics masks (which use blue light, so fully blocking out the light is more crucial in those cases).
That said, I personally don’t use them because, although they’re more comfortable than other shields, they still leave slight pressure marks on my eyelids, which I find bothersome. For me, it’s easier to let my eyes adjust naturally and I am still able to look at my phone or watch TV while using the device.
***UPDATE AS OF 3/14/25****
Originally, the mask came with WHITE eye shields, and while they reduced the amount of light, it did not fully eliminate it. And, my mom, still found the light way too bright for her to use the mask with the shields in. BUT in 2025 they updated the eye shields to be black The softer design does reduce the amount of light significantly, but since they’re white rather than opaque black, they didn’t completely block out all the light.
My mom’s eyes are EXTREMELY sensitive to bright lights and she wasn’t able to wear the Version 2 (or the Version 1 or any LED mask without eye shields) because the light was just too bright for her.
Current Body sent the new Black eye shields and my mom tried them out and said they were “Perfect” ! So now she is able to use the Version 2 mask. (See video here)
Additional LEDs for improved coverage
Thoughts: I’m going to label this as “nice but not entirely necessary” mainly because the original mask already had good irradiance and evenly distributed light coverage. So other than adding lights to the new chin strap, it really didn’t need more lights added to the LED array. Assuming the lights are evenly spaced across the mask, what matters most is the overall irradiance (in this case, both the Series 1 and Series 2 mask have an irradiance of 30 mW/cm2) which refers to the entire LED array and not the individual LEDs. But assuming two masks have the same dimensions, irradiance and wavelengths, then having additional LEDs can’t hurt because it increases the coverage and can help reduce any gaps, but it isn’t a primary selling point of the Series 2 mask for me, but it’s nice. You could say it is like going from an A to an A+.
Poured Silicone, for improved fit
The Series 2 mask uses medical-grade, poured liquid silicone instead of the medical-grade sheet of silicone that is cut out in the shape of the mask.
Thoughts: The poured silicone enabled CB to increase the coverage and still achieve the fit they wanted. And an added bonus is that the poured silicone is really soft and helps to mold more to the face and the nose piece rests a little bit gentler on the nose (for people that thought Series 1’s nose piece pressed down too hard).
Improved Precision of LEDs
New Feature: Current Body also upgraded the precision of the LEDs so that each wavelength has a narrower spectral bandwidth.
What does this mean? LEDs emit light at specific wavelengths like 633nm, 830nm, and 1072nm. However, in all LED devices, the emitted light will spread to include wavelengths slightly above or below the target. This spread is called the spectral bandwidth. A narrower spectral bandwidth means that the light is more focused around the desired wavelength. High quality devices will use LEDs that deliver the stated wavelengths with a narrow range of frequencies.
Most high quality devices tend to have a spectral density of around +/-10nm (which was the case with Series 1 and masks like the Omnilux Contour and Men’s mask). But there are a small number with greater precision, and now the Series 2 mask by Current Body is one of those.
So while the LEDs in Series 1 are already of high quality and have very good precision, the Series 2 LEDs take it up a notch, delivering an even more focused and efficient light source. It’s like upgrading from an A to an A+. I think this is great that they have prioritized getting even higher quality LEDs.
Specifically, in Series 2, the precision for 633nm is now +/- 2nm, for 830nm it’s +/- 2.5nm, and for 1072nm, it’s +/- 8nm (see photos below). Not only that, they have a quality assurance protocol to verify these numbers.
New Battery Design
Here are the notable changes made to the battery.
- The battery is bigger and no longer detaches from the mask.
- They added a clip to attach to clothes.
- Instead of 3 lights to indicate how much battery is left, the light will blink orange to let you know you need to charge it before your next use.
- FYI: You get 10 uses before needing to charge it again.
Nitpicky Critiques
This may not matter to the vast majority of people, but I did want to mention that the Series 2 mask does not lay flat.
I store my Omnilux mask in a very thin box in the side table next to my couch so that I have easy access to it (which helps me use it consistently). Because it is flat, it is easy to discreetly tuck it away and be out of sight but still easy to access. The Series 2 mask is a bit more bulky to store (or pack in a suitcase) because you need to roll it up with the somewhat large battery tucked inside (see photo). Again–this might not matter to 99% of people. And I can likely find another way to hide/store the mask, but I do prefer masks that lay totally flat.
Another perk of masks that lay totally flat is that I find them easier to lay on my chest. You still can lay the Current Body mask on your chest, I would just hold it down to get closer to skin. However, I will say that the shape of the Series 2 is Great for wearing on your head! I usually wear the Omnilux like a headband, but the Series 2 just sits in place perfectly because of the chin strap.
Last nitpicky comment is that I wish they would have extended the height of the mask to provide some extra forehead coverage. The reason is that almost all flexible LED masks have the same height dimensions, and it would have been great for a mask to give another inch on the forehead for people with larger faces. It’s not that the adjacent skin won’t reap any benefits from the light energy, thanks to what researchers have identified as a “bystander” or systemic effect, but that’s a topic for another day.
Comparing it to other Masks I Like and Recommend
When it comes to LED face masks, there are a few key parameters that really matter. Once you ensure the device uses evidence-based wavelengths and delivers a good power density (or irradiance), the decision largely comes down to fit and personal preference. Everyone’s face is different, so comfort and how the mask fits will vary from person to person.
For me, both the CurrentBody Series 2 mask and the Omnilux Men’s mask are excellent choices, and of course, price will factor into the decision. However, my biggest takeaway is how pleased I am with the thoughtful improvements CurrentBody made in Series 2. The increased precision in the LEDs and the overall enhancements show they are really prioritizing quality.
To give you an analogy, choosing an LED mask is a bit like buying a car. There are different classes, but once you’re looking at the higher-end models, it’s no longer about whether the car can get you to your destination—it’s about which features appeal to you personally. I would say both the CurrentBody Series 2 and the Omnilux (as well as masks like the Light Salon) are in the “luxury vehicle” category. All these masks have strong engines (great power and clinically-backed wavelengths), but the extra features, fit, and design might make one a better option for you based on your specific needs and preferences. There’s no single “best” mask, just like there’s no one best car—different perks will matter to different people.
In the end, I’m really excited about the improvements in Series 2. It’s clear that Current Body listened to feedback and made meaningful changes to enhance both the performance and user experience, making it a top choice in the luxury LED mask category.
Below, I’ve outlined some of my top recommendations based on your specific concerns:
- If you have an LED mask you already love but want to target under your chin…
Get the Light Salon “collar” for $188 (after code GOALSTOGETGLOWING25 takes 25% off - If you are concerned about the under-the-chin area and want the added 1072nm…
Consider the Current Body Series 2 for $422 after using code GOALSLED for 10% off. - If you want to stay under $400 or prefer a mask that you can more easily lay flat on your chest or pack away discreetly…
Go for the Omnilux Men’s mask for $355 after using my code GOALS10 for 10% off. - If you want to stay under $300, don’t care about the added 1072nm, and are okay with having only a 1-year warranty…
The Higher Dose mask is a solid choice for $297 after using code GLOWING15 for 15% off. - If you want a mask that includes a blue light (415nm) setting and you’re okay with only a 1-year warranty…
- Consider the Theraface LED Mask for $599 if you want a shorter treatment time, have a larger face, or would appreciate the added face/head massage.
- Alternatively, the LED Esthetics Glotech mask is available for $369 after code GOALS10 takes 10% off if you prefer a flexible (vs. rigid) mask design and don’t need any bells and whistles.