Shark CryoGlow LED Face Mask
The testers' overall winner at Wirecutter, CNET and Allure that Glamour separately crowns best value. Flagship results without the flagship tax. Nothing else on the board combines both.
Consolidated from 9 cited sources across 8 outlets
Where the cited sources landed, as we read them
- 5 positive sources
1 of 10 research runs entered this as a product to avoid rather than a pick.
Design flaws outweigh the cooling benefit for many users, leading to dissatisfaction.
Flagged 7 August 2026
Pros & cons
- ✓ Named best hard mask in Wirecutter's red-light therapy guide
- ✓ CNET's testing of FDA-cleared masks names it best overall LED face mask
- ✓ Combines LED therapy with cooling
- ✓ Glamour's best-value pick
- ✓ Named best overall LED mask by two major outlets
- ✗ Bulky and uncomfortable design
The sources behind this ranking
We searched the web and YouTube for what has been published about this product, then read the articles, video transcripts and comments we found. 2 outlets wouldn't let us check their links.
Evidence 7 articles and 2 community sources
5 positive sources
CNET Nasha Addarich Martínez, Anna Gragert · reviewer The best LED face mask overall is the Shark CryoGlow LED Face Mask , which combines red light therapy with cryotherapy to provide a cooling effect. It’s also lightweight and sessions are quick, so it’s great for travel and busy schedules.Read C
CNET Article Read W 
Wirecutter Article Read G 
Glamour Article Read A 
Allure Article Read 
Frequently asked questions
It ranks #1 of 16 on our LED face masks tier list, in S tier. That placement draws on 9 cited sources across 8 outlets.
None of the 5 sources with a clear view is critical of it. Bulky and uncomfortable design.
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