I've tested so many LED masks, but Renée Zellweger and Halle Berry love this one, so I had to give it a try

Whether you're wondering if you should upgrade your Series 1 mask or you're new to at-home light therapy, this CurrentBody LED Face Mask: Series 2 review has everything you need to know about the new all-singing-all-dancing device.

If you've ever wondered what the best red light therapy device is, you've probably come across CurrentBody. The bestselling CurrentBody Face LED Mask is one of the best-known red light therapy tools on the market. Countless celebs, from Renée Zellweger to Halle Berry, have been spotted peeking out from the slightly ominous-looking mask (and annoyingly, manage to look quite glam while doing so).

The cult mask has had an upgrade, with the CurrentBody LED Face Mask: Series 2 promising even better results, as well as an improved fit. As an LED obsessive (just pray you never have to sit next to me at a dinner party, listing off all the red light therapy benefits), I was curious to see how this performs against the original, as well as my other favourites. So how does it weigh up - and specifically, is it worth the £399 price tag?

CurrentBody LED Face Mask Series 2 review

First impressions

The Currentbody LED Face Mask: Series 2 is housed in a neat square box and comes with the mask, a charging cable, protective eye inserts, a remote, a manual and a fabric pouch to keep everything in once you recycle the box.

Like the original, this is a silicone mask - it means it’s flexible, lightweight and ideal for travel. Some experts believe that silicone masks also perform better as they sit closer to the skin than some of the harder shell options, but I’d say it’s down to personal preference. I generally prefer the sturdiness of a hard shell mask, but this one doesn’t feel flimsy - it’s sturdy while being pliable and lightweight.

The remote now has a clip that you can slot onto your clothes for hands-free treatment. The Series 2 is slightly bigger than the original, with a noticeable extra panel around the chin - something I haven’t seen in a mask before.

One of the USPs of the Series 2 is the improved fit - the brand spent years studying different face shapes and sizes to ensure that the upgraded model suits and performs well on every face, something I think that’s noticeable when you wear it. It feels comfortable and light, and not claustrophobic or suffocating.

I particularly like the chunky velcro straps, which are easy to adjust and feel incredibly secure, even when walking around. One of my favourite LED masks has a quite fiddly and flimsy strap, which is incredibly annoying, so this is a big tick in the 'pro' box for the CurrentBody Series 2.

How does it perform?

The Currentbody LED Face Mask: Series 2 is incredibly easy to use. Click the button on the remote and the 10-minute programme begins, switching itself off once it's finished. Each light therapy wavelength - red, near-infrared and deep near-infrared - is incorporated into every treatment, so you don’t have to decide which to use or click through lots of different options. It’s pleasingly simple.

I really rate the treatment time. 10 minutes, in my opinion, is the light therapy sweet spot - any longer and it becomes strangely difficult to slot into your day.

The three wavelengths are what’s most impressive about this mask. The original only has red and near-infrared, whereas Series 2 boasts the new deep near-infrared, which can reach 10mm into the skin. Being able to target deeper layers of skin means that you can get better, longer-lasting results, and quicker - a rare win-win-win.

Speaking of results, the clinical trials are impressive. Testers saw skin plumpness was improved by 57%, while wrinkles reduced by 30%, and brightness increased by 27% - all in just eight weeks. Personally, I did notice a difference after testing this mask for a few weeks, even as a regular red light therapy user. My skin looked firmer and more even, and generally plumper and healthier.

How does it compare to other LED masks?

The new wavelength, the deep near-infrared, is one of the main selling points of this mask. I’m not aware of any other at-home device that offers it, which justifies the higher price. CurrentBody has also increased the number of bulbs for Series 2 to 236, compared to 132 in Series 1, for better light coverage and improved results.

Blue light is something this mask misses out on compared to some of the other bestsellers, namely my two favourites, the Dr Dennis Gross DrX Spectralite FaceWare Pro and Shark's CryoGlow LED Mask. While CurrentBody do have a separate blue light therapy mask, I wouldn’t say anyone ever needs two LED masks for different benefits when there are buys out there that incorporate both.

However, if acne or blemishes aren’t a problem for you, the lack of blue light shouldn’t put you off buying this mask. The benefits of the three red wavelengths are impressive and make it a particularly effective tool when it comes to tackling signs of ageing.

Comparing it to the many, many LED masks I have tried, the other USP of the Currentbody LED Face Mask: Series 2 is the fit. I found it much more comfortable to wear than the original and any other silicone masks I’ve tried. I particularly liked the extra coverage on the chin, which I haven’t seen on other masks - it’ll help treat jowls and a slacking jawline.

CurrentBody LED Face Mask Series 2 review - our verdict

The Currentbody LED Face Mask: Series 2 is a great red light therapy mask. The updates with the additional new wavelength, the improved fit and the ease of use of this tool make it a brilliant choice and a very worthy upgrade.

I’m someone who believes that if you’re going to pay a lot of money for something, you want to do it right. These LED masks are a huge investment, and I’d never advocate buying something that you can’t afford. My theory would be that if you have a few hundred pounds to spend, do your research and consider paying a tiny bit more for the best option out there, rather than opting for the lesser-than option that you a) won’t like as much, leaving you hundreds of pounds down and unfulfilled, and, b) won’t give you the results you hope for.

As I mentioned earlier, I’ve tried a lot of red light therapy products, and I have a few favourites that are hard to beat. If I were buying a mask, I think I’d opt for something with an additional blue light setting, but that’s because I need the acne-banishing benefits for my monthly hormonal chin visitors.

Picking a red light vs blue light therapy mask comes down to whether you need to use light therapy for acne or if you want to focus on ageing. If spots aren’t a problem for you, this would make an excellent standalone red light therapy tool.