Choosing an LED mask can feel overwhelming. With new masks hitting the market every month, each boasting 'unique' features and big promises, it’s hard to know which one is right for you.
In this review, we’ll explore what makes an LED light therapy mask truly effective and look at how the CurrentBody LED Face Mask: Series 3 measures up against the Shark CryoGlow Clinic LED Face Mask in terms of technology, design and features.*
Shark vs. CurrentBody at a glance
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CurrentBody LED Face Mask: Series 3
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Shark CryoGlow Clinic LED Face Mask
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LED Wavelengths
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6 wavelengths – 415nm, 532nm, 590nm, 633nm, 830nm & 1072nm | 3 wavelengths – 415nm, 630nm & 830nm |
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LED Count
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750 LEDs across 125 chip sets | Exact LED count not published |
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Dose Control
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MyDose™ – choose wavelengths, place them where your skin needs them, and the CurrentBody app calculates the dose | N/A |
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Personalisation
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Full control over every LED (wavelength and automatic dose control), or 4 clinician-approved presets | No – fixed modes only |
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Mask Shape & Material
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Lightweight, flexible silicone moulds to every face shape | Heavy, rigid, hard plastic doesn't fit every face shape |
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Distance from Skin
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In direct contact with the skin | 1–2cm away from the skin, losing up to 90% of power |
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Coverage
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Best fit for full-face & jawline coverage | Reduced coverage due to chill pads, silicone eye shields, and forehead padding |
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Noise Level
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Silent | Loud fan |
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Cooling Technology
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N/A | InstaChill Technology |
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FDA Status
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FDA-cleared | FDA-cleared |
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Category Experience
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Entered the LED category in 2018 | Entered the LED category in 2024 |
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Ease of Transport
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Portable, lightweight and flexible for convenient use on-the-go | Rigid and heavier, less convenient to travel with |
*Based on a review of website information
A deeper dive into LED effectiveness
When it comes to achieving brighter, younger-looking skin, flashy features don’t make a difference, and they can even reduce the effectiveness. Instead, effectiveness depends on 3 critical pillars of LED technology:
Coverage: Full, even light and close contact
“Coverage is about more than just size, it’s about how evenly the light reaches your skin and how closely it sits to your face,” explains the CurrentBody Product Engineering Team.
The CurrentBody Mask ensures even light distribution across the entire area, including critical spots like the forehead, under-eyes and jawline. Its flexible silicone design moulds snugly to the face, delivering maximum, full-face coverage for consistent, effective sessions.
In contrast, Shark’s hard, rigid plastic design includes padding around the forehead and eyes, as well as chill pads under the eyes. These features prevent LED light from reaching the eyes or the top of the forehead, areas where signs of ageing are most prominent.
Distance from the skin matters too:
- The CurrentBody Mask is made from flexible silicone, meaning it sits directly against the skin, maximising light absorption and effectiveness.
- Due to its chill pads and silicone padding, Shark’s mask sits up to 2cm away from your face, which means up to 90% of the light power is lost before it reaches the skin.
“The closer the contact, the better the absorption,” says our engineers. “Any gap in coverage, whether from padding or distance, compromises the effectiveness of the treatment.”
Wavelengths: The precise wavelengths proven to perform
“The right wavelengths are the foundation of LED therapy,” says one of our engineers. “Not just any wavelength will work – you need the exact ones proven in the clinic studies to penetrate the skin at the right depths.”
The CurrentBody LED Mask uses 6 highly precise wavelengths: Blue (415nm), Green (532nm), Yellow (590nm), Red (633nm), Near-infrared (830nm) & Deep Near-Infrared (1072nm). These wavelengths are individually tested to ensure maximum precision and consistent results.
“Masks that achieve precise, consistent wavelengths will always deliver better results,” our engineers explain. “It’s impossible to reach this level of precision without testing every single LED.”
CurrentBody’s unique Veritace® technology guarantees clinical quality in every device – every single LED is tested to make sure it emits the exact light proven in the research.
In contrast, Shark’s mask can’t guarantee this precision, and doesn't include Green (532nm), Yellow (590nm) or Deep Near-Infrared (1072nm) light. While these can still provide benefits, their lack of precision may lead to less predictable results.
Power: Balanced for consistent results over time
“With LED light therapy, more power isn’t always better,” our engineers explain. Research shows that low-level light therapy (LLLT) works best at a lower power for a longer time, and too much power can actually damage the skin.
Unlike Shark, the CurrentBody LED Face Mask: Series 3 is designed with MyDose™ technology to give you the optimal dose for your skin, for gradual, natural improvements over time. You choose the wavelengths and MyDose™ automatically calculates your optimal dose.
“Think of it like watering a plant. Too much water at once can cause damage, but a steady, balanced flow over time helps it grow. The same goes for your skin with LED therapy.”
Real results come from balanced power paired with the other pillars – precision and coverage. Devices optimised for these 3 factors consistently outperform those that focus solely on power.
Key takeaways of CurrentBody vs Shark
After comparing the two masks, let’s dive into the key features of each and how they relate to the three pillars of effective LED therapy.
- Coverage: CurrentBody provides full-face and chin coverage with flexible silicone, sitting directly against the skin for maximum light absorption. Shark CryoGlow’s design limits coverage due to its padding, chill pads and rigid shape, losing up to 90% of its power before reaching the skin.
- Wavelengths: The CurrentBody Series 3 Mask uses 6 highly precise, clinically proven wavelengths (415nm, 532nm, 590nm, 633nm, 830nm, and 1072nm) verified by Veritace®, while Shark uses 3 broader, less precise ranges (415nm, 630nm, and 830nm).
- Power: CurrentBody’s mask is designed with MyDose™, a world’s first technology to automatically give you the optimal dose for your skin. Shark does not use this feature – the same power output is used for every treatment.
Fully personalised LED therapy
While the Shark CryoGlow Clinic LED Face Mask is limited to preset modes, the CurrentBody LED Mask: Series 3 is fully customisable, for personalised LED therapy treatments tailored to you. Choose from all six wavelengths in the CurrentBody app and decide their placement with LED-by-LED control, and MyDose™ gives you the optimal light dose, every time. Save your protocols in the app, and share with friends and family using unique codes.
Alternatively, a choice of four clinician-approved presets use a combination of clinically proven wavelengths to target specific skin concerns, including Advanced Anti-Ageing, Advanced Clearing, Complexion Corrector, and Brighten & Balance.
Quality tested: Proven to perform
When it comes to quality, Veritace® sets CurrentBody apart from the rest.
Veritace® is CurrentBody’s unique end-to-end testing system that guarantees only the most precise LEDs power each device. Each LED is individually tested to ensure:
- LED quality: For consistent wavelength and strength.
- Wavelength accuracy: Reaching the exact skin depth needed to achieve results.
- Coverage consistency: Delivering uniform light across the entire area.
- Power: Balanced power over time for effective sessions without irritating the skin.
Each mask's individual testing results can be viewed by tapping the device’s unique Veritace® NFC card.
Together, MyDose™ calculates the optimal light dose for your skin, and Veritace® makes sure your mask delivers it.
Final thoughts
For effective anti-ageing, skin-clearing and brightening results, such as reduced wrinkles, smoothed fine lines, balanced tone and improved texture, choose a mask that prioritises close contact with the skin for full and consistent coverage, balanced and personalised power, and precise wavelengths.
The CurrentBody LED Mask: Series 3 is the first fully personalised LED therapy mask designed with each of these factors in mind, because your skin is unique – your LED therapy should be too.
*This blog compares the CurrentBody LED Light Therapy Mask: Series 3 and the Shark CryoGlow Clinic LED Face Mask. This comparison was written by CurrentBody. Information about the Shark CryoGlow Clinic LED Face Mask is taken from Shark’s public materials as of October 2026 and may have changed since. Other LED masks are available from both brands.
