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CriterionDr. Dennis Gross DRx SpectraLite FaceWare ProTherabody TheraFace Mask
US price$455Checked Oct 13, 2026 · Price details in the review$649.99Checked Oct 13, 2026 · Price details in the review
Three-year ownership estimate$455

Incomplete known subtotal.

Not included: energy use.
$649.99

Incomplete known subtotal.

Not included: energy use.
Choose ifYou want a short, cordless routine with both red and blue light.You want 648 LEDs and a 9-minute session rather than the Mask Glo's 504 LEDs and 12 minutes, and you'll use the massage.
Main trade-offYou can't check its light dose or FDA clearance yourself, and the warranty is only one year.It costs $270 more than the Mask Glo, and the warranty is only one year.
Key specifications
  • 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
  • Wavelengths: 633 nm red, 633 nm red plus 830 nm near-infrared, 415 nm blue (each ±10 nm)
  • LED count: 648 in total; the split by wavelength isn't published
  • Power density: Red 73 ±5 mW/cm², blue 64 ±5 mW/cm², red plus infrared 73 and 55 ±5 mW/cm²; distance not stated
  • Session: 9 minutes (3 minutes per light mode), 2 to 5 times a week per the FDA summary
  • FDA status: 510(k) K230293, cleared June 9, 2023, over the counter, for full-face wrinkles (red, red plus infrared) and mild to moderate inflammatory acne (blue)
  • Power: Cordless; two 3.7 V 1,500 mAh lithium-ion batteries, USB-C charging, 120 minutes per charge
  • Vibration: 8 motors around the eyes and 9 on the top and back of the head; 3 patterns, usable without the lights
Exact variantcordless face maskfull-face LED mask with vibration
DimensionsNot stated by the manufacturer200 × 220 × 120 mm. Therabody's spec table gives the weight as 514 g (18.13 oz), but its comparison chart on the same page says 576 g.
InstallationNone. It's a cordless mask that charges from the included USB cord and charging block.None. It runs on two built-in lithium-ion batteries (3.7 V, 1,500 mAh each) and charges with the included USB-C cable. Therabody rates battery life at 120 minutes, based on a 12-minute routine with vibration. Charge time isn't stated. A display stand comes in the box.
MaterialsAdjustable silicone head strap. The mask shell and lens materials aren't stated.The mask is made of PC, ABS and TPU plastics, with silk printing on the housing and strap. The eye shields are medical-grade silicone, and the vibration motors are steel and aluminum. Therabody's precautions page also lists Lycra fabric and transparent TPE as materials to check for allergies. The FDA summary lists ISO 10993 biocompatibility testing.
WarrantyOne 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.1-year limited warranty on the mask from delivery, and 90 days on accessories such as the charging cable and removable parts. Therabody replaces a defective mask with the same model, which may be built partly from used parts. It doesn't give refunds. Cosmetic damage, liquid damage and misuse aren't covered, and neither is battery wear unless a defect caused it. The mask must come from Therabody or an authorized US seller. If Therabody finds no defect, you pay the cost of sending it back.
ReturnsYou 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.30 days from delivery, and Therabody pays standard return shipping. The mask must come back like new with all packaging and accessories. If it doesn't, Therabody may refuse the refund or give a partial one. The policy doesn't say whether a used mask counts as like new. Exchanges by mail aren't offered.
Unresolved questions
  • 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
  • The distance at which power density was measured, and whether any independent lab has checked it
  • Whether any peer-reviewed trial has tested the TheraFace Mask
  • How many of the 648 LEDs are red, near-infrared and blue
  • The real weight: Therabody gives both 514 g and 576 g
  • Charge time and average power draw
  • Whether you can pay with HSA or FSA funds through Therabody's partner, Flex
  • Flicker and EMF levels; Therabody makes no claims either way
  • Whether the batteries can be replaced, and at what cost

These comparisons use published specifications, not head-to-head tests. Prices and terms are dated. Unknown costs are not zero. Check the exact variant before you buy.