I've been testing the Ulike ReGlow LED mask for 2 months: here are 2 things I like, 1 thing I don't

the ulike reglow led skincare mask showing its red LED light and control and charger — (Image credit: Tom's Guide)

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As someone who's been very into skincare since 2020, I've been dying to finally try out an LED skincare mask. And my wish finally came true! For the past two months, I've been testing the Ulike ReGlow, $399 at Amazon, and I'm thoroughly enjoying my experience thus far.

The Ulike ReGlow has four main functions: "clear", "rejuvenate", "firm", and "glow". It has a battery control, so can be used without being plugged into the wall, and is wildly easy to use. Put mask on, press button, go.

Ulike ReGlow — 2 things I like

The ease-of-use

As the ReGlow is my first foray into LED skincare masks, I was so relieved by its straightforward use. I didn't have to research anything before use: I only had to read the controls to figure out what LED mode I wanted.

The ReGlow has four functions: "rejuvenate", "clear", "firm", and "glow". So far, I've mostly been using "glow", but I had a breakout last week, so I've been using "clear" since. You know what, the spots on my forehead have cleared up nicely. I'm not sure if this was merely time + my body's natural healing or time + ReGlow, but either way, the spots are gone.

I'll be using "rejuvenate" and "firm" for the latter part of my testing, so watch this space for my full review coming soon.

a photo of the author using the ulike reglow led skincare mask — (Image credit: Erin Bashford)

I'm kind of contradicting myself now, as I was applauding how little research I had to do upon unboxing the ReGlow, but I've still done all the research — just for you. The ReGlow does all this without making you think about it, which is great.

As per Ulike's website, the four LED modes use the following lights:

Clear: blue (465nm), red (630nm), infrared (830nm)

Glow: yellow (590nm), red (630nm), infrared (830nm)

Rejuvenate: yellow (590nm), red (630nm)

Firm: red (630nm), infrared (830nm)

Red light therapy activates collagen production, so is best if you want to renew or plump your skin. Alternatively, blue light mostly affects the outer layer of skin, which works best for acne or bacterial issues. Yellow would be best for brightening. Infrared (near-infrared) is the real GOAT, though: it boosts cellular repair using longer wavelengths that can penetrate the skin deeper than any visible light. Infrared + red is the ideal combination for firming skin.

No need for wires

Yes, you don't have to be connected to the wall power to use the ReGlow. The LED mask comes with a battery controller, which you must recharge between uses. In practice, I found the ReGlow can last around 40 minutes.

This means I can sit in bed reading, or relax on the sofa reading, or lie on the floor reading (sensing a theme here? Guess what my main hobby is) while using the ReGlow. One of my major annoyances with my Braun IPL is that it must be connected to the wall outlet during use — my bedroom is weirdly designed so this means I have to sit, hunched, right next to the door rather than on a chair or in bed.

Other LED skincare masks benefit from a similar design: the Project E LumaLux lasts for around 96 minutes (dependent on mode), the Shark CryoGlow can go for at least 58 minutes, and the CurrentBody Skin Series 2 will see you through around 100 minutes.

Ulike ReGlow — 1 thing I don't like

What I don't like: the noseband

So far, I've really enjoyed testing the ReGlow. It's a comforting, therapeutic bedtime ritual. Mask on, world off. The eye holes are large enough for me to read while using the mask, so I get a decent ten pages or so down while my skin is being pampered.

However, there's one major drawback when it comes to the ReGlow, and it's the too-small noseband. It pinches! After I use the mask, I have a red mark on my nose bridge (picture below).

a photo of the author after using the ulike reglow led skincare mask — (Image credit: Erin Bashford)

First things first, let's address the elephant in the room. And boy, what an elephant: my nose. I know I have a large nose. I've made my peace with it. But the ReGlow has made me all too aware of it. This issue might not be relevant for members of the itty-bitty-nostril-committee, but for me, it's the ReGlow's main con.

Take a look at this photo of the inside of the ReGlow.

As you can see, the rubber silicone nose band is quite pronounced. This is due to protecting your eyes — LED skincare masks are fine when used as directed, but improper exposure to your eyes themselves can be damaging — but an unfortunate side effect means the noseband is literally crushing my poor, oversized nose bridge.

Even so, this is something I've been able to put up with thus far. I'm only two months/eight weeks into my minimum three-month testing period, but I'm enjoying using the ReGlow.

I have yet to notice any major changes to my skin itself, but most users agree you should only expect improvements after 3-6 months of near-daily use. I don't have any wrinkles (yet), so I can't comment on the ReGlow's ability to rejuvenate mature skin, but I'm using the LED mask's "glow", "rejuvenate", "firm", and "clear" functions and will report all my findings nonetheless.

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Erin Bashford is a senior writer at Tom's Guide, focusing on reviews. She has a Masters in Broadcast and Digital Journalism from the University of East Anglia. As an ex-barista, she knows her way around a coffee machine, and as a music lover, she's constantly chipping away at her dream of having a multi-room home sound system. In her spare time you can find her reading, practising yoga, writing, or stressing over today’s NYT Games.

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