Skin Krush Rejuvenating LED Mask review: This at-home treatment has made me ditch concealer – after transforming my skin in six weeks

A new LED face mask designed by skincare nurses with nearly 20 years of experience in the industry promises to reverse signs of ageing with just 10 minutes of daily use.

While dermatologists and spa therapists have been using light-emitting diode (LED) therapy to treat skin concerns for much longer, Cheshire-based CurrentBody is credited with creating an at-home market after it launched its first face mask in 2018.

Since then, the beauty gadget has exploded in popularity among millennial and GenZ skincare enthusiasts – with hundreds of thousands of testimonies on #SkinTok, celebrity endorsements, and new iterations being launched constantly.

This includes Irish firm Skin Krush’s version that costs less than £300 – but promises to pack the same punch as costlier devices ranging from anywhere between £399 to £1,440.

Skin Krush was established in Dublin in 2021 by Sinead Gallagher and Jeanette Dunne, who met at St Vincent’s University Hospital and went on to set up one of the country’s most successful aesthetic clinics.

It was through their work at Renew Skin Clinic that the duo realised there was a lack of affordable – yet safe – at-home devices that worked as advertised.

They launched Skin Krush with a microdermabrasion exfoliating tool before rolling out their signature LED masks – with Clear and Calming or Rejuvenating benefits – last November. 

‘We set up a Renew Skin Clinic 19 years ago to offer non-surgical aesthetic treatments and now have three clinics around Ireland,’ Sinead explained. ‘Over the course of our work, we discovered that while people wanted quick and easy fixes, l they were often time or cash poor.’

The ‘before’ selfe: While I’ve never suffered from acne, apart from the occasional PMS zit, I was taken aback by how tired my skin looked – especially around the eyes

For this review, I was sent the Rejuventing LED Mask that uses the industry standard 630nm red light and 830nm infra-red light to stimulate collagen production and reduce redness, while giving the user a more youthful, glowing appearance

These silicone LED masks are meant to be more comfortable than hard shell alternatives because they ‘contour to the shape of your face’. Skin Krush’s white masks also have a built-in timer – so they’re safe to use at home – while being fitted with 132 bulbs for maximum effectiveness. 

To see a difference, customers are required to wear the mask for 10 minutes a day, three to five times a week, for six to eight weeks.

According to Skin Krush’s founders, their customers see dramatic results with minimum effort – but do the masks live up to the hype?

For this review, I tested the Rejuvenating LED Mask that uses the industry standard 630nm red light and 830nm infra-red light to stimulate collagen production and reduce redness, while giving the user a more youthful, glowing appearance.

In addition to the white mask, I received eye shields, an adjustable strap, a manual controller, USB charging cable, linen storage bag, and the instruction manual.

The device’s controller needs to be charged for 180 minutes before its first use, and then you’re ready to go.

When I told Sinead my goal at the end of the six-week testing period was ditching concealer, and doing away with full-coverage makeup entirely, she told me ‘consistency is key’. 

After six weeks, my skin was visibly bouncier and my complexion had cleared up dramatically. The dark spots around my mouth and on my cheeks basically vanished, some of the fine lines had definitely disappeared and, after the six weeks were up, I woke up to more even-looking skin than I could remember having in a long time 

‘We recommend using it three to five times per week for 10 minutes, you could use it every day or night if you desire but no less than three times to see results,’ she said.

I took my ‘before’ selfie and realised how tired my skin looked – especially around the eyes. While I’ve never suffered from acne in my 20s and 30s, barring the occasional PMS flare-up, I was struck by how dull my complexion looked in the picture. 

So, I wrapped the mask around my face every weekend, and squeezed in a 10-minute session once or twice after work, for a total of four treatments per week. 

My favourite thing about the mask is the timer, which meant I could close my eyes and relax without worrying about overexposure or fretting about how much of the treatment was left.

The corded remote is easy to use as it just has one button – which turns it off and on.

I’ve seen women reading magazines or doing chores with the face mask in TikToks that might give those less clued into the world of skincare a fright – but I found the red light slightly disorienting despite the eye protectors.

Before I knew it, six weeks were up – and I was impressed by the results. The dark spots around my mouth and on my cheeks basically vanished, some of the fine lines had definitely disappeared and, my skin was visibly bouncier.  

Whereas Current Body’s Light Therapy Face Mask Series 2 that is loved by celebrities for its skin brightening and tightening effects, Skin Krush’s counterpart is nearly 30 per cent cheape

Since I finished testing the mask, it has remained part of my skincare routine and I typically use it once or twice a week.

On the other hand, I find myself reaching for full coverage foundation and concealer much less frequently – so I’ll take the win.