Shark CryoGlow Review: After 10 Months, Is This $350 LED Mask Worth It?

Are LED masks the future of skincare or just an expensive fad? We put Shark's first-ever beauty device, the $349.99CryoGlow LED Mask, to the test for nearly a year. The goal: to see if a home appliance giant could really deliver on its promises for clearer, smoother skin.

Tech Specs That Outshine Competitors

Launched in January 2025, the CryoGlow was designed with input from dermatologists. Its standout feature is its 160 interlocking 'tri-wick' iQLED bulbs, which surpasses the 132 LEDs in the popular Omnilux mask. Crucially, the tri-wick design means every bulb can emit all three wavelengths (415nm blue, 630nm red, and 830nm infrared), ensuring full-face coverage in any mode.

The mask's power density, or irradiance, hits a maximum of 128mW/cm², significantly higher than Omnilux's 30mW/cm². It also incorporates cooling 'Cryo' pads for the under-eye area, designed to reduce puffiness and inflammation.

The 10-Month Verdict: Acne, Fine Lines, and Dark Circles

The most significant result was in combating acne. After struggling with hormonal acne in her late 20s, the reviewer saw a dramatic reduction in breakouts a month into using the CryoGlow. According to her account, new painful pimples went from an almost daily occurrence to maybe one or two every two weeks. The combination of bacteria-killing blue light and inflammation-reducing red light appears highly effective.

For fine lines, the results were mixed. The mask noticeably softened forehead wrinkles, allowing the reviewer to extend the time between Botox appointments. However, it had little to no effect on crow's feet. This is likely because the mask's eye areas are occupied by the cooling pads rather than light-emitting LEDs.

Usability and Showdown with CurrentBody

Weighing around 1.5 pounds, the rigid mask isn't travel-friendly. However, with treatment sessions lasting only four to eight minutes, daily use is convenient. When compared to the CurrentBody Skin Series 2 mask, the CryoGlow comes out ahead on features and price. It offers blue light for acne and multiple settings, which CurrentBody lacks. But for users whose primary concern is eye wrinkles, CurrentBody's LED placement around the eyes might make it a better, albeit more expensive, choice.