LED face masks look like sci-fi, but the idea is simple: different colours of light are used for different skin goals. Here's the plain-English version — no jargon, no miracle claims.
Red light — the “glow” mode
Red is the most popular setting: it's used in routines aimed at a firmer, more radiant-looking complexion. Most people make red their default evening mode.
Blue light — the “clear” mode
Blue is the go-to for people focused on clearer-looking skin, especially in oil-prone areas. It's commonly rotated in a few evenings a week.
The other colours
Multi-mode masks like Aura add green, yellow and combination settings — nice to have, but red and blue are the two that earn the habit.
A realistic 10-minute routine
- Cleanse (60 seconds — a sonic brush makes it count).
- Mask on, red mode, 10 minutes — while you scroll or read.
- Follow with your usual serum or moisturiser.
Consistency beats intensity: 10 minutes, 3–5× a week, is the routine people actually stick to.
What to look for in a mask
- Wireless + hands-free — if it needs a cable and a couch, you'll quit.
- Silicone fit — rigid shells sit off the skin.
- Multiple modes — red + blue minimum.
Aura checks all three at $69.99 — and this week everything is 20% off automatically. Shop the Glow collection →