Omnilux vs CurrentBody: which LED mask to buy

* Worked out from the light dose the tester measured over a 10-minute session (16 J/cm² ÷ 600 seconds). mW/cm² is light power on the skin, all colors added up.

• CurrentBody Series 2 K250966

  

  "The CurrentBody Skin LED Light Therapy Mask Series 2 (Model: MK-90H) is an over-the-counter device that is intended for the use in the treatment of full-face wrinkles."

• Omnilux Contour (filed as faceLITE) K191629

  

  "The faceLITE LED mask is an over the counter device that is intended for the use in the treatment of full-face wrinkles."

The "Indications for Use" page of each FDA filing, cropped; tap to open it on fda.gov. Every big-name mask's K number: Which LED face masks are FDA cleared?

1. 1. More lights, but not more measured light

   CurrentBody has 236 lights to Omnilux's 132, and it adds 16 deep near-infrared lights at 1072 nm. More lights did not mean more light in one tester's readings: about 26.7 mW/cm² from Omnilux and 18.5 from CurrentBody. The two mask trials that compared a real mask with a fake one used about 6 to 10 mW/cm² of each color. Both masks are at or above that, and more light is not proven to work better.

2. 2. A newer FDA clearance in its own name

   FDA cleared the CurrentBody Series 2 by name in 2025. The Omnilux Contour rests on a 2019 clearance its maker filed as "faceLITE," which FDA's listing ties to 20 products. Both cover wrinkles only. Neither filing included a clinical trial: FDA did not require one.

3. 3. Where you can buy it

   CurrentBody's own company sells the Series 2 on Amazon for $469.99, the same as its site. On Amazon, the Contour is sold by a reseller, not Omnilux, for $442.99: $48 over Omnilux's $395, and Omnilux's warranty covers only buyers from Omnilux or its approved sellers.

4. 4. Price

   Bought from Omnilux, the Contour is $75 cheaper: about $2.53 a session against $3.01 if you use it 3 times a week for a year. That is the main reason to choose it.

One shared history. In 2020, the company behind CurrentBody listed both "Currentbody Skin" and "Omnilux contour" with FDA under the same faceLITE clearance, K191629. Today's CurrentBody Series 2 has its own filing (K250966), from a different maker. FDA device listing

What that means for you. The red and infrared program, the one most like the Series 2 and the Omnilux, is not the one FDA cleared for wrinkles on this mask. The wrinkle clearance is for the yellow and near-infrared program, which CurrentBody sells as a setting for redness and dark spots. The filing also says the mask is meant for skin types I to IV (light to medium brown). Buy the Series 3 if you want its acne program; for lines alone, the Series 2 costs less.

Program names are CurrentBody's; the filing calls them Modes 1 to 4. CurrentBody's page adds near-infrared to two programs that the filing lists without it. Also new: FDA's device listings show an "Omnilux Contour Face 2," listed August 18, 2026. Omnilux was not selling it on October 7, 2026.

• CurrentBody Series 2

  about 24 owners read

  Complaints 2 owners had a cable or battery connection fail after 7 to 14 months (one did not name the model), and a third said it stopped working, though kids may have pulled the wire. 3 were unhappy with warranty help. 3 said the straps slip or it presses on the nose. 3 to 4 saw little or no change.

  Praise 5 said it fits snugly and comfortably.

  "It fits snugly, but doesn't smother me (and I have a big head!)" Reddit

• Omnilux Contour Face

  377 owners read

  Complaints Fit was the top complaint: about 30 said it is too big, slips or presses on the nose. About 17 had the controller, battery or cord fail or flicker, some just after the 2-year warranty. About 12 were unhappy with support. About 22 saw little or no change. 3 said it burned their skin (one on the lip after 2 weeks, two after about 6 months); the cause was not confirmed.

  Praise About 130 said they saw a change in their skin.

  "It's too big so if I want to line up my eyes with the eye openings then I end up with part of my bottom lip and chin out the mouth part." Reddit

Owners who tried both are split. One returned the Omnilux: "I'm finding the CB mask to be a lot more comfortable, particularly on my nose and cheekbones" (Reddit). Another kept the Omnilux because "the Current body caused some redness after" (Reddit). Omnilux has many more owner posts, so its counts are bigger; compare the kinds of complaints, not the totals. Omnilux posts read October 7, 2026; CurrentBody posts read October 5, 2026. Counts are approximate.

• The American Academy of Dermatology says red light devices "can produce subtle to noticeable results on the face," based on "some studies," and that "not everyone sees them." AAD
• In a 16-week trial, 60 adults used a red and near-infrared mask or a fake one. Raters saw crow's feet improve more with the real mask from week 8 on. Medicine, 2025
• A shorter 4-week trial of 95 women found no difference on doctors' scores. Lasers in Medical Science, 2025
• Each brand's own results are its own studies. CurrentBody paid for a 56-day study of 35 people on the Series 2 and reports forehead wrinkle volume down 29.8%. Omnilux prints survey answers (96% said fine lines were less visible) without saying how many people or how long.

More on the research: Does LED light therapy work?

Which is better, Omnilux or CurrentBody?

For most people, the CurrentBody Series 2. It has 236 lights to Omnilux's 132, adds a deeper near-infrared light, was FDA cleared under its own name in 2025, and CurrentBody's own company sells it on Amazon for $469.99. The Omnilux Contour Face costs $75 less ($395) from Omnilux, and one tester measured more light from it. Both are cleared for wrinkles only, and neither has an acne mode.

Is Omnilux FDA cleared?

Yes, for wrinkles. FDA's device listing names the Omnilux Contour under K191629, cleared on September 12, 2019. That filing was made by a company called iSMART for a mask named "faceLITE," and the same clearance is listed for 20 products, including masks sold by ELEMIS and PRIORI. It covers full-face wrinkles, not acne.

Is CurrentBody FDA cleared?

Yes, for wrinkles. FDA cleared the CurrentBody Series 2 by name on June 25, 2025 under K250966, filed by its maker. The newer Series 3 was cleared on June 3, 2026 under K260715. FDA clearance means FDA found the mask similar to one already sold. It does not mean FDA tested whether it works: the Series 2 filing says "Clinical testing is not needed for this 510(k)."

Is the Omnilux Contour worth it?

It is a good mask at a fair price if you buy it from Omnilux for $395. One independent tester measured strong output (about 26.7 mW/cm², worked out from the dose measured), and it has the same red and near-infrared light as the CurrentBody. It is not worth $442.99 from the Amazon reseller, because Omnilux's warranty covers only buyers from Omnilux or its approved sellers.

Can you buy Omnilux on Amazon?

Yes, but not from Omnilux. On October 7, 2026 the Amazon listing was sold by Posh Gifts Online for $442.99, $48 more than Omnilux's own price. Omnilux's warranty says it covers only the original buyer from omniluxled.com or "one of its authorized providers." We could not confirm the Amazon seller is one.

Should I get the CurrentBody Series 3 instead?

Only if you want an acne mode. The Series 3 costs $569.99 from CurrentBody and was not on Amazon on October 7, 2026. It has 750 lights in 6 colors. Its FDA filing covers acne (blue and red light) and wrinkles, but the wrinkle clearance is for its yellow and near-infrared mode. Its red and infrared mode, the one CurrentBody calls Advanced Anti-Aging, is cleared for topical heating to ease minor muscle and joint pain, not for wrinkles.

How often should I use an LED mask?

Follow your mask's directions. CurrentBody and Omnilux both say 10 minutes, 3 to 5 times a week. Omnilux says to do that for 4 to 6 weeks, then keep going as you like. The trials that found results ran 4 to 16 weeks, so plan on at least two to three months before you judge it.

Are these masks safe for darker skin?

Talk to a dermatologist first. The American Academy of Dermatology says darker skin can be more sensitive to visible light and may darken. The Series 3 FDA filing says that mask is meant for skin types I to IV (light to medium brown). The Series 2 and Omnilux filings do not name a skin-type limit.

1. FDA 510(k) filings, read October 7, 2026: K250966 (CurrentBody Series 2), K191629 (faceLITE / Omnilux Contour), K260715 (CurrentBody Series 3).
2. FDA device listings for "Omnilux" and "CurrentBody," via openFDA, read October 7, 2026.
3. Brand pages, read October 7, 2026: CurrentBody Series 2, CurrentBody Series 3, Omnilux Contour Face, Omnilux warranty policy, CurrentBody warranty.
4. Amazon prices and sellers: Amazon product data, October 7, 2026.
5. Measured output: lighttherapyinsiders.com spectrometer reviews of the CurrentBody Series 2 and Omnilux Contour. One tester, not a lab.
6. Park et al., Medicine 2025 (PubMed 39960921); Bragato et al., Lasers in Medical Science 2025 (PubMed 40167796); American Academy of Dermatology.