CurrentBody Series 3 LED Mask Review: Six Wavelengths, Custom Treatments

The CurrentBody LED Red Light Therapy Face Mask: Series 3 makes a strong case for customisation: its 750 bulbs offer six wavelengths, and its app lets you assign different lights to specific areas of the face. At £500, it’s a premium device, but the ability to combine treatments in one 10-minute session is its clearest distinction from masks with fewer light options.

I’ve tested LED masks over a decade as a beauty editor, and the practical snag with multi-light devices is often the routine they require. If you want different wavelengths for different concerns, you may have to run separate sessions. Series 3 is designed to bring those choices together, with four built-in programmes and an app-based mode you can map bulb by bulb.

Six wavelengths and four presets

The built-in treatments pair wavelengths for different skin goals. Advanced Anti-Ageing combines red at 633nm, near-infrared at 830nm and deep near-infrared at 1072nm. Advanced Clearing uses blue at 415nm alongside red and near-infrared. Complexion Corrector pairs yellow at 590nm with near-infrared, while Balance & Brighten combines green at 532nm with near-infrared.

CurrentBody describes these combinations as supporting the appearance of fine lines, breakouts, oiliness, redness, pigmentation and uneven tone. Those are the brand’s intended uses; the presets offer a straightforward route for anyone who’d rather select a full-face programme than create a bespoke map.

Customise treatment by area

The app’s custom mode is the standout. You draw on the mask layout to choose a wavelength for each bulb, which means you can assign blue light to the chin, for example, and red, near-infrared and deep near-infrared around the eyes. Different lights can also be layered over the same area where you want to address more than one concern.

Once built, a treatment can be saved to the controller, so you don’t need to open the app for every session. The app also generates a treatment code that can be shared with another Series 3 user. It’s a detailed level of control, though designing a treatment does depend on using the CurrentBody app.

There’s a useful technical detail behind those combinations. CurrentBody’s MyDose technology adjusts the power when you select multiple wavelengths, with the aim of delivering the appropriate dose for the chosen mix. The company also uses Veritace to check each bulb during production and says the mask has undergone independent clinical trials. The device includes 750 bulbs, a touchscreen remote, charger, dustbag, user manual and Veritace card.

Fit, timing and routine

CurrentBody recommends using the mask three to five times per week, on clean, dry skin, and advises applying serums and moisturiser after a session. Each treatment lasts 10 minutes; the mask switches off automatically at the end. The moulded silicone is flexible and contoured, with straps that hold it securely against the face. I found it comfortable enough to wear while moving around, although I mostly used it during my evening routine.

It’s a sensible setup for regular use: the short session is easy to fit into an evening, and the secure fit means you don’t have to stay still in case the mask slips. The treatment menu also gives you a choice between a preset and a saved custom routine, depending on what you want to do that day.

My early experience

I tested the Series 3 for a few weeks, using both presets and custom treatments three to five times weekly. That’s too soon to judge its full performance: the source recommends allowing eight to 12 weeks to assess results from an LED mask. In the short term, I liked how easily I could combine different light settings in one session.

My combination skin is sensitive and prone to breakouts and rosacea. During testing, I was also dealing with a flare-up, spots and pigmentation left by acne scarring. After nights using a custom treatment, my skin looked calmer and more radiant by morning, and some breakouts seemed to run their course more quickly. Those are early personal observations, not a measure of longer-term results.

The custom mode made the routine feel more focused, while the presets were useful when I wanted a simpler full-face session. That flexibility is the feature I kept returning to: skin needs can vary across the face and from one week to another, and the mask lets you adjust the treatment accordingly.

How it differs from Series 1 and 2

The original Series 1 had 132 bulbs and two wavelengths: red and near-infrared. Series 2 increased the count to 236, added deep near-infrared and introduced a more contoured silicone design with updated straps. Series 3 keeps that general shape, raises the bulb count to 750 and adds blue, green and yellow light. Its touchscreen controller also makes the treatment menu and countdown timer easier to follow.

Is the £500 price justified?

For someone choosing a first LED mask, or upgrading from a device with only one or two treatment options, Series 3 offers an unusually broad set of wavelengths and the option to tailor them by area. The customisation is more than a menu of colours: it can bring several targeted settings into one short session. Consistency still matters, and the mask doesn’t replace a regular skincare routine or SPF.

The price is a substantial commitment, particularly if you already own an LED mask. If red or blue light is all you’re looking for, the Series 2 or a more focused option may be a better fit for your needs and budget. But for someone who wants the flexibility to switch between six wavelengths and save personalised treatments, Series 3 is a compelling upgrade. Its real appeal is the chance to make a routine more specific without adding multiple sessions.

How we tested

I tried the CurrentBody LED Red Light Therapy Face Mask: Series 3 over several weeks, using both its presets and treatments created in the app. I followed the brand’s recommendation of three to five sessions per week and recorded my observations as I went.