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CriterionOmnilux Contour FaceHigherDOSE Red Light Face Mask
US price$395Checked Oct 13, 2026 · Price details in the review$349Checked Oct 13, 2026 · Price details in the review
Three-year ownership estimate$395

Incomplete known subtotal.

Not included: energy use.
$349

Incomplete known subtotal.

Not included: energy use.
Choose ifYou want a bendable, FDA-cleared red and near-infrared mask with a simple 10-minute routine.You want an FDA-cleared wrinkle mask with a long return window and nothing to refill.
Main trade-offOmnilux cites no trial of this exact mask, and its output figure has no measuring distance.The warranty is only one year, and HigherDOSE's product page publishes no output figures.
Key specifications
  • Wavelengths: 633 nm red and 830 nm near-infrared (630 nm ±10 nm and 830 nm ±10 nm in the FDA summary)
  • LEDs: 132, two per bulb across 66 bulbs (66 red and 66 near-infrared)
  • Irradiance: About 30 mW/cm² (Omnilux and the FDA summary), with no measuring distance given
  • Session: 10 minutes, 3 to 5 times a week for 4 to 6 weeks per Omnilux (the FDA summary lists 5 times a week for 6 weeks)
  • FDA status: 510(k) K191629, cleared September 12, 2019, over the counter for full-face wrinkles; filed as faceLITE LED mask and listed by the FDA as Contour Face model TN19G
  • Power: Rechargeable lithium-ion polymer battery in the controller (FDA summary); can't be used while charging; capacity and sessions per charge not stated
  • Eye safety: Conforms to IEC 62471, according to Omnilux and the FDA summary; Omnilux says eyewear isn't needed but offers it through customer service
  • Wavelengths: 630 nm red and 830 nm near-infrared (±10 nm in the FDA summary)
  • Irradiance: 20 mW/cm² red and 30 mW/cm² near-infrared in the FDA summary, with no measuring distance. HigherDOSE's product page gives no figure
  • Session length: HigherDOSE suggests 10 or 20 minutes. The FDA summary lists a 10-minute session delivering 12 J/cm² red and 18 J/cm² near-infrared
  • FDA status: 510(k) cleared September 27, 2024 (K241933, model MK66-L) as an over-the-counter device for full-face wrinkles
  • Battery: Rechargeable lithium battery in the controller. About 80 to 100 minutes (up to ten 10-minute sessions) per charge. It can't run while charging
Exact variantflexible face maskmask only
DimensionsNot stated by the manufacturer. The product page gives no size or weight.HigherDOSE doesn't publish the mask's dimensions or weight.
InstallationNone. The mask runs from a rechargeable battery in the controller, which the FDA summary describes as lithium-ion polymer. It can't be used while charging. The box includes a power supply with plug adaptors and a USB-C to USB-A cable.None. The controller has a rechargeable lithium battery, and HigherDOSE says a charge lasts about 80 to 100 minutes. The FDA summary says the mask can't run while it's charging. The product page doesn't describe the charger or the charge time.
MaterialsFlexible, medical-grade silicone, according to Omnilux. The FDA summary names methyl vinyl silicone rubber for the mask and polycarbonate for the controller. It cites ISO 10993 standards for cytotoxicity, irritation and skin sensitization. Velcro head straps hold the mask in place.The FDA summary says both surfaces are silicone and head straps hold it in place. HigherDOSE's product page doesn't describe the materials or list what comes in the box.
Warranty2-year limited warranty on the mask and its controller, starting on the delivery date. It covers defects in materials or workmanship for the original buyer, if bought from Omnilux or an authorized provider. Omnilux replaces the device or provides parts. If you don't want a replacement, it issues a credit under its returns policy, and there are no refunds outside the return window. Batteries count as consumable parts and aren't covered unless defective. Normal wear, such as silicone discoloration, is excluded too.One-year limited warranty from the date of original retail purchase. It covers defects in materials and workmanship when you use the mask as HigherDOSE directs. Exclusions include cosmetic damage, accident, misuse, liquid contact, outside repairs, pet damage and normal wear and aging. Commercial use voids it. You claim by email, and HigherDOSE pays shipping both ways if you follow its packing instructions. The terms don't mention the battery.
Returns30 days from delivery for Omnilux's Face device, according to its returns policy. The policy covers only orders placed on omniluxled.com. You request a return through Omnilux's form or support email, then send it back with the original box and all accessories. Omnilux deducts a $15 return fee, which covers the prepaid label. The rest, plus sales tax, goes back to your original payment method. The policy doesn't say whether a used mask qualifies.HigherDOSE gives you 120 days from delivery to return the mask for a refund, even after use. It needs to come back in like-new condition. You start in HigherDOSE's returns portal, which supplies a prepaid label. Amazon purchases get a separate 45-day guarantee.
Unresolved questions
  • The distance the 30 mW/cm² figure was measured at
  • Battery capacity, charge time and sessions per charge
  • Mask size and weight
  • How the V2 mask in the FDA's device listing differs from the 2019 faceLITE filing
  • Whether an opened or used mask can be returned within the 30 days
  • Flicker and EMF levels during a session
  • How many people took part in the 96% and 95% survey results, and for how long
  • Prices for a replacement controller or the optional eyewear
  • Mask size and weight
  • LED count
  • The distance the irradiance figures were measured at
  • Power draw during a session, so energy cost is unknown
  • Battery lifespan and replacement cost
  • Flicker and EMF levels during a session
  • Who paid for HigherDOSE's 8-week study
  • Whether the warranty transfers to a later owner

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.