Ulike ReGlow LED Mask Editor Review
I'm fortunate to say my skin tends to behave under normal circumstances. Now in my thirties, I have normal-to-dry skin that's no longer very acne-prone, although now I do like to keep an eye towards anti-aging. I don't have a ton of regular skin care woes other than occasional breakouts and splotchiness when I'm stressed. However (and luckily for you readers), I coincidentally got to test out the Ulike ReGlow mask during a true gauntlet of skin-wrecking activities. These events include, but were not limited to: packing up my apartment and moving during a heatwave, throwing my sister's bridal shower, getting my period, and celebrating my birthday with many martinis.
To commit to daily use, I needed to bring the human head-sized mask with me during a beach weekend and make sure to keep it easily accessible while packing and unpacking during my move. (The things I do in the name of science!) But to be honest, as long as I could get my hands on it, using the mask was not difficult to keep up as part of my everyday skincare routine. I tested the Ulike ReGlow LED Light Therapy Mask for nearly a month straight and now I'm convinced it's kept my skin from freaking out during this jam-packed start of the summer. Read on for my full review—plus key info on LED masks and how they work.
With consistent and proper use, yes. Light-emitting diodes (a.k.a LEDs) emit visible light when an electrical current passes through them. The different wavelengths of light (observed as different colors) penetrate the skin at different depths, which then promote biochemical reactions in cells for things like collagen production or inflammation reduction.
In-office LED light therapy uses more powerful lights, which are more potent and take fewer sessions to see results, but using an at-home device regularly has been shown to give skin-enhancing results over time.
LED light therapy is non-invasive and painless, which makes it appealing for most skin care-curious people. The Ulike ReGlow LED Light Therapy Mask is also clinically tested and FDA-cleared for safety and effectiveness. (FDA clearance is a level of regulation for non-invasive and low-risk treatment tools, which indicates the device is proven to be safe and effective as compared to other similar legally marketed devices.)
The key to getting results from an LED face mask (and most at-home, high-tech beauty devices) is—say it with me—consistency. Daily use following the instructions for your mask to get the proper 'dose' of LED light is your best bet for seeing a payoff in four to six weeks and beyond.
The Ulike ReGlow mask has four settings: Clear, Firm, Glow, and Rejuvenate. The Clear setting lasts five minutes, and the other three settings each last eight minutes. It's choose-your-own adventure when it comes to selecting and layering your treatments, but it is recommended not to use the device for more than 20 minutes at a time.
The Ulike mask is shaped to fit the curve of the face, producing even exposure to the lights. It touts 272 LEDs emitting different combinations of red, yellow, blue, and infrared light for each of the four different treatments.
My review of the Ulike ReGlow LED Mask:
Certain components of the Ulike mask made it feel more elevated and luxurious than some other LED devices I've tried before. Mainly, I noticed right away how many lights were in the mask and how it fit nicely, but not too snugly, due to the interior silicone goggles, which keep the outer shell a centimeter away from your face. The interior goggles also block the light from your eyes, meaning you can actually see while they're on and lit up. I loved how the head strap is thick and padded instead of the elastic, which can get snagged in my hair. Additionally, my cousin said I looked like a Stormtrooper from Star Wars while wearing it. She wasn't wrong and I don't hate it.
However, there aren't any nose or mouth openings, which can make the mask feel a little warm and claustrophobic if you try to keep it on for longer than one or two treatments. I think this feature is to accommodate the number of LEDs in the mask, but it's worth noting for comfort and wearability.
I liked how you don't have to plug the mask itself into the wall to charge it. It was easier to charge the remote and not have to worry about the mask sitting out or potentially getting broken while charging. But, you do need to keep the remote attached to the mask to turn it on, and then hold onto it in your hand or pocket while it's in use. So, while I was masking and multitasking, I had to be careful not to bump the remote and change the treatment (which also restarts the timer).
My favorite tip for remembering to use an LED face mask daily is to tack it onto an activity you already do every day. For me, that means wearing it while I make my bed and my coffee in the morning. It's only those five to eight minutes and then all three tasks are done!
I would pick my treatment setting based on a cursory glance of my skin in the mirror and my mood. Once the mask is on my head, it's easy to layer additional treatments, but in a rush I could make sure I used it at least once while doing my morning tasks on autopilot. Firm and Clear were my favorite settings, probably because their promised results are the clearest to visualize, but I was conscious to give all the light settings their fair share of spins to make sure I was getting the benefits of the four-in-one experience.
Like any other product I try, at first it seems like nothing is happening, until all of a sudden (after about three weeks or so) I can't help but notice. Hmm, am I looking a little glowier? Is my eyebrow wrinkle a little softer? My skin just looks… good. It's subtle in pictures, but the results are such that I'm excited to keep going and seeing how good they can get. It's hard to say for certain because I was using the mask this entire month, but knowing how my skin usually reacts, I was expecting many more stress and sweat-induced breakouts from all my summertime activities and the 100 degree days.
Incorporating the Ulike ReGlow mask into my everyday routine has been easy breezy. It gives great extra skin care benefits with very minimal extra effort. The price tag might be a bit daunting, but in the land of LED masks, it's competitively priced (especially during Amazon Prime Day), with other similar masks retailing for $500 to $600. I think it's worth the investment if you can commit to using it, and I have already found that it's habit-forming in the best way. Next, I want to try to make myself get into daily morning meditation, and using an eight-minute timer with my face mask seems like a good place to start.
Sam Neibart is a freelance writer and editor who has been covering beauty over digital and print for nearly a decade. She reports on the ever-evolving landscape of trends, tastemakers, and technology in the industry and loves nothing more than helping friends and readers discover the beauty products that are best for them.
Sam Neibart is a freelance writer and editor who has been covering beauty over digital and print for nearly a decade. She reports on the ever-evolving landscape of trends, tastemakers, and technology in the industry and loves nothing more than helping friends and readers discover the beauty products that are best for them. Previously, she held editorial positions at NYLON and Harper's BAZAAR. She currently lives in Manhattan and biannually experiences the strong urge to dye her hair a new color. Follow her on Instagram.
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