Primark fans rush to snap up £18 LED masks which are £382 cheaper than other shops – as beauty buy is back in stock
PRIMARK caused a stir when they released their own LED masks for just £18 compared to £399 from other brands.
If you missed out on the
5
Primark's £18 LED face mask is back and beauty fans are snapping it up
Credit: Tiktok/@prmrkbeauty
5
Primark has restocked the mask in stores
Credit: Tiktok/@prmrkbeauty
Beauty lovers have been racing to
snap
up the budget-friendly device, which is "rechargeable" and 'suitable for all skin types.'
The beauty product
features
LED lights which can be changed to red, blue, or green, depending on your skin's needs.
Red is thought to boost collagen and reduces wrinkles, blue fights acne-causing
bacteria
, and green calms skin and fades pigmentation.
Shoppers have been delighted that Primark's LED mask is back, with one person writing on TikTok: 'Omg need.'
More on Primark
Another added: 'No way!'
And a third wrote: 'Looks good.'
Compared to other LED masks on the market - including
5
The Current Body mask will set you back £399
Credit: Current Body
Do LED
face masks
work?
You might've seen influencers donning the space age-looking masks on social media and wondered what they actually do.
Most read in Fabulous
Well, they are clinically proven to aid with some skin concerns, although results will vary depending on how powerful the mask is.
'There's a lot of scams out there…most of the time, energies are very, very low,' Glynis Ablon, a dermatologist and associate clinical professor at UCLA, told
For red light, the pro recommended 105 milliwatts per centimeter, but blue light can be lower.
5
Primark previously sold the mask back in January
Credit: Instagram
5
The mask has three LED colours, red, blue and green
Credit: Instagram
'If it's somewhere in that 40 range, I'm ok, but if it ends up being 10, it's probably not doing anything," she added.
Primark's website doesn't currently note the strength of the lights on their mask.
That said, even with a strong mask it can take time to see real results.
Results depend on how often you use it, and your age and skin condition.
How do LED face masks work? Are they safe?
LED face masks work by using low-level light therapy (LLLT), where specific wavelengths of light penetrate the skin at different depths.
This helps to trigger natural cellular processes—like increasing collagen production, reducing inflammation, or killing acne-causing bacteria—without heat or damage.
Aesthetic surgeon Dr Glyn Estebanez says: '
'Wavelengths penetrate skin at different depths, stimulating cellular activity and promoting various skin benefits.
'Blue light is often used to target acne-causing bacteria and reduce inflammation, while red light aids wound healing and reduces the signs of ageing.
"Near-infrared light can penetrate deeper to promote tissue repair and alleviate pain.
'LED light therapy is safe and clinically proven for the treatment of a variety of skin conditions and pain management.
'It's generally painless and well-tolerated.
'Most individuals experience a mild warming sensation during the treatment, but it should not cause discomfort.
"Many clinical studies have demonstrated the positive effect of light therapy on skin health, but it's essential to use the devices as directed for consistent results."
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