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CriterionCurrentBody Skin LED Light Therapy Face Mask: Series 2Dr. Dennis Gross DRx SpectraLite FaceWare Pro
US price$469.99Checked Oct 13, 2026 · Price details in the review$455Checked Oct 13, 2026 · Price details in the review
Three-year ownership estimate$469.99

Incomplete known subtotal.

Not included: energy use.
$455

Incomplete known subtotal.

Not included: energy use.
Choose ifYou want an FDA-cleared, battery-powered red light mask and don't need the extra colors Series 3 adds.You want a short, cordless routine with both red and blue light.
Main trade-offYou can't return it once opened unless your skin reacts, and the 30 mW/cm² figure has no stated distance.You can't check its light dose or FDA clearance yourself, and the warranty is only one year.
Key specifications
  • Wavelengths: 633 nm red, 830 nm near-infrared, 1072 nm near-infrared
  • LED count: 236: 110 red, 110 at 830 nm and 16 at 1072 nm
  • Power density: 30 mW/cm², distance not stated (18 J/cm² per 10-minute session in the FDA summary)
  • Session: 10 minutes, 3 to 5 times a week for 8 weeks, with auto shut-off at 10 minutes
  • FDA status: 510(k) K250966, cleared June 25, 2025, over the counter, for full-face wrinkles
  • Power: 9.62 Wh lithium battery in the controller, USB-C charging, one on/off key
  • Wavelengths: 630 nm red, 880 nm near-infrared, 605 nm amber and 415 nm blue (product page comparison table)
  • Lights and settings: 100 red and 60 blue lights. The settings are red, blue, or both together
  • Session length: 3 minutes, with automatic shutoff
  • FDA status: Dr. Dennis Gross calls it FDA cleared but doesn't say for what. No 510(k) number is published, and the FDA lists no clearance under the FaceWare Pro name
  • Power: Cordless and rechargeable, with 8 to 10 sessions per full charge. A USB cord and charging block come in the box. Charge time isn't given
  • Irradiance: Not published, with no measurement distance, flicker or EMF figures
  • Fit: Detachable, adjustable silicone head strap
Exact variantface mask onlycordless face mask
Dimensions190 × 98 × 207 mm (length × width × height). CurrentBody gives the weight as 1,220 g ± 10 g.Not stated by the manufacturer
InstallationNone. A rechargeable lithium battery (3.7 V, 2,600 mAh, 9.62 Wh) sits in the clip-on controller and charges over USB-C. CurrentBody lists a 5.0 V, 1.0 A power output. The controller has one on/off key and switches the mask off after 10 minutes.None. It's a cordless mask that charges from the included USB cord and charging block.
MaterialsFlexible liquid silicone, which CurrentBody calls "Best-Fit". In the FDA summary, the maker says the mask shells use the same materials as an earlier cleared device. It rests ISO 10993 biocompatibility (cytotoxicity, sensitization and irritation) on that match rather than describing new tests.Adjustable silicone head strap. The mask shell and lens materials aren't stated.
Warranty2 years from the order date, covering manufacturing defects. Damage from negligence, misuse or unauthorized modification isn't covered, and the warranty can't be transferred. For a confirmed fault in the first 6 months, CurrentBody pays return postage and offers a refund or like-for-like replacement. After that you pay postage and get a replacement or store credit.One year. The product page calls it a full-year warranty but doesn't give terms, exclusions or how to claim, and the refund policy doesn't cover warranties. Optional accident protection from Extend is offered, with no terms shown on the page.
ReturnsYou have 30 days to return it, but only new and unused, with all accessories, packaging and seals intact. You pay return shipping. Opened or used devices can't be returned for a change of mind. The exception is a skin reaction: if your skin is red or itchy 24 hours after CurrentBody's patch test, it says you can return the mask within 14 days for a full refund.You can return it within 30 days of receipt, even gently used. Device returns carry a $10 fee, and shipping charges aren't refunded. Exchanges aren't offered.
Unresolved questions
  • Power density at a stated distance, and whether any independent lab has measured it
  • Whether any peer-reviewed trial has tested Series 2 itself
  • Charge time and sessions per charge
  • Whether the warranty covers battery wear
  • Whether the battery can be replaced, and at what cost
  • Flicker and EMF levels, which CurrentBody doesn't publish
  • How long Series 2 will stay on sale now that Series 3 is out
  • Which 510(k) clearance covers this exact model
  • Irradiance at the skin and the distance it was measured at
  • How the 880 nm and 605 nm lights fit into the three settings
  • Battery capacity, charge time and whether the battery can be replaced
  • Mask size, weight and shell material
  • Eye-safety advice and contraindications, which aren't on the product page or quick start guide
  • Who ran the 97% study, how many people took part and how improvement was judged

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