An LED face mask has always caught my eye as the ultimate beauty purchase. When it comes to skincare, LED masks are usually the priciest item on a beauty shelf, and honestly, they always felt way out of my budget. Like, way, way out. These masks are designed to tackle fine lines, blemishes, and give your skin that coveted glow, so naturally, I wanted one to add to my collection of gadgets (do my face steamer and Gua Sha count as a collection?). We’ve all heard about the popular ones from Dr. Dennis Gross to Currentbody, but there’s a more budget-friendly option you should know about: Magnitone’s GetLit Tri Colour LED Face Mask.
I had never tried Magnitone before our Senior Commerce Editor surprised me with the LED face mask on my desk. Honestly, I didn’t know much about the brand at all. A quick look at their website showed me that they specialize in electrical beauty – not just face masks. They offer pore extractors, facial toning devices (not sure what those are, but I think I want one), and more, along with all the accessories you could possibly need like gels, cloths, and chargers. That definitely caught my attention. You can shop their products based on your specific skin concerns, whether it’s blemishes or mature skin, and you can even take a skincare quiz for personalized recommendations.
According to the brand’s LED 101 page, light therapy has been around since the sixties, not just for skincare but for various purposes like growing plants and healing wounds. But what I really wanted to know was how using this device on my face for fifteen minutes while I binge-watched TV was going to give me that radiant glow. Essentially, LED light therapy uses concentrated light to penetrate beneath the skin’s surface. This targeted light addresses a range of skincare needs including fine lines, hyperpigmentation, blemishes, and acne. Different types of light penetrate the skin at different levels, each best suited for a specific concern. The GetLit mask offers three different types of light, so I set out to discover which one would give me that glow.
Here are the key specifications of the Magnitone mask:
- GLAMOUR star rating: ⭐⭐⭐
- Tested by: Hattie Cotmore, Associate Visuals Editor at GLAMOUR UK
- Tested for: One month
- Light types: Blue, red, and yellow
- Skin concerns: Dullness
- Duration: Fifteen minutes per mode
- Recommended usage: Four times per week for the first month, then once or twice a week
- Reasons to buy: Affordable option under £100, easy to wear and use, lightweight and comfortable
- Reasons to avoid: Requires regular, ongoing use to see results, results not immediately apparent
- Price: £75, also available in packages with other products
- Our verdict: My skin feels somewhat tighter and smoother. Strict adherence to guidelines is necessary, and red light usage showed more noticeable changes than other lights. While I wasn’t blown away, I did enjoy incorporating this into my skincare routine and noticed some improvement. Definitely worth considering if you’re on the lookout for an affordable option.
The Magnitone London Get Lit Tri Colour LED Face Mask comes in a sturdy box, which I’d suggest keeping. Personally, I tend to hold onto things ‘just in case’, only for them to end up forgotten in drawers or cupboards, but in this case, it’s actually handy. The mask itself is super lightweight (mostly a good thing), but that also meant I didn’t want to toss it into my beauty storage without some protection. Me, taking care of my stuff? Surprising, I know. While it’s on the more affordable side of LED options, it’s still a pricey product – I wasn’t about to risk sitting on it or spilling tea on it, because let’s be real, that wouldn’t be out of character for me. So, every time I use it, it goes straight back into the box. Well, almost every time. It doesn’t fold flat like other LED masks on the market, so it might not be the best choice if you’re looking to pack it in a suitcase. In the box, alongside the mask, you’ll find a charging cable and instruction manual. I appreciate that it’s rechargeable, so no need to hunt for batteries in the kitchen drawers – just plug it in for a couple of hours and you’re good to glow.
