CurrentBody LED Mask Series 3 Review: Everything You Need to Know From a Qualified Skin Expert
There aren’t many launches in the world of at-home skincare devices that make me think, "this is genius”, but this one absolutely does, and for several reasons.
When I thought about how CurrentBody could possibly make its Series 2 LED mask any better, I genuinely didn’t see this coming. Because when I think about it: what would take an already brilliant LED mask to the next level? Being able to customise and personalise your LED treatment to your own skin.
Meet the CurrentBody Series 3 LED Mask, the world’s first fully personalised, app-connected LED mask.
It keeps everything you know and love about the Series 2, but completely changes how you use LED at home. Instead of every area of your face receiving exactly the same treatment, you can now personalise your mask and choose which wavelengths and LED colours to target different areas of your skin. Essentially, you can build your treatment LED by LED, depending on your individual skin concerns.
And this is where it gets even more exciting. You’ll also be able to access my professionally designed LED skin programmes, using my experience as a qualified skin expert to help take some of the guesswork out of creating your treatment!
But personalisation is only useful if the treatment remains safe and effective, which is where CurrentBody’s new MyDose™ technology comes in. It calculates and controls the amount of LED energy your skin receives, helping to ensure you’re getting neither too little nor too much, so your personalised routines deliver the correct dose every time.
Personalised LED, professional treatment programmes and controlled dosing all from an at-home LED mask.
This is a very different approach to at-home LED, and I’m going to explain exactly how it works, what’s changed from Series 2, the different wavelengths, what is MyDose™, my personalised LED programmes and, most importantly, whether I think Series 3 is worth the investment.
Why is Personalisation so Important in an LED Mask?
You’ve heard me say this many times before, but no two skins are the same. And if you’ve followed me for a while, you’ll know that when I’m treating someone’s skin, it’s not just about what concerns we treat, but the order we treat them in and making sure that while targeting one concern, we don’t potentially exacerbate another. The same applies to LED.
LED can deliver fantastic results, but your skin doesn’t necessarily need the same light, wavelengths, or treatment across every area of your face. For example, you might target breakouts around the chin while focusing on collagen support and signs of aging elsewhere.
Until now, at-home LED masks have largely taken a one-treatment-fits-the-whole-face approach.
Being able to customise and personalise your LED treatment according to what different areas of your skin actually need changes that, and for me, that’s what makes personalised LED such a game changer.
How can you be sure your LED mask is delivering the right wavelength and power?
This is one of the most important questions I think we should be asking when investing in any at-home LED device.
An LED mask can list all the right wavelengths and specifications, but what matters is whether the mask on your face is delivering those wavelengths accurately, at the right power and, importantly, at the right dose for your skin. And this is where MyDose™ and Veritace® come in.
What is MyDose™?
MyDose™ is unique to the CurrentBody Series 3 and sits behind the personalisation of your treatment. It allows you to choose your wavelengths, decide where on your face you want them to target and then calculates the appropriate light dose for your personalised treatment. And dose really matters with LED.
Too little light energy may not be enough to achieve the desired effect, but more isn't necessarily better either. We want the skin to receive the appropriate amount of light energy for the treatment, which is why I think MyDose™ is such an important part of Series 3. You're not simply choosing different wavelengths and hoping you've got the combination right, MyDose™ works behind the scenes to calculate the dose for your personalised routine..
What is Veritace®?
Then we have Veritace®, CurrentBody's end-to-end production and testing system. This ensures the mask itself delivers what it claims.
They test every LED bulb in every mask for wavelength accuracy and power output, rather than testing only a sample from a production batch. And this is a huge green flag for me.
Because with LED, it isn't enough to simply have the right colour of light. The wavelength, power, and overall dose all matter if we want to deliver an effective LED treatment.
I see and test a lot of at-home skincare devices, and I don't currently know of another LED mask brand that tests every individual LED in every individual mask with this level of accuracy and precision.
Think of it this way: Veritace® helps ensure the LEDs deliver what they're supposed to, while MyDose™ calculates how that light should be delivered within your personalised treatment.
What wavelengths will you find in Series 3?
The CurrentBody Series 3 has six different wavelengths, allowing you to target a much wider range of skin conditions than we’ve previously been able to with one at-home LED mask.
What makes this even more interesting is that these wavelengths aren’t restricted to certain LEDs or areas of the mask; all six wavelengths are available from every LED bulb across the mask.
This is what makes the level of personalisation possible. You’re not limited by where CurrentBody has positioned a particular wavelength; instead, you can choose which wavelength you want, where you want it, and what skin concern you want to target in that area.
And remember, wavelength matters. Different wavelengths of light interact with the skin at different depths and have different biological effects, so having six wavelengths across the entire mask gives us a completely different way to approach at-home LED treatment.
Blue Light - 415nm
This wavelength helps treat blemish-prone and acne-prone skin. Blue light acts more superficially within the skin and can target C. acnes, the bacteria involved in inflammatory acne, while also helping to calm inflammation and improve the appearance of blemishes.
Green Light - 532nm
Green light is ideal for mild hyperpigmentation; it can gradually help reduce post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation over time while brightening the complexion. Green light helps calm the skin and reduce inflammation, making green light great for superficial redness and skin that flushes easily - so perfect for redness-prone skin. Note green light is best for mild, superficial hyperpigmentation and not persistent melasma patches.
Yellow Light - 590nm
Yellow light is best for inhibiting melanin synthesis, which slows melanin production and is believed to reduce tyrosinase activity, meaning less pigment formation. This makes yellow light interesting for hyperpigmentation, as it isn’t just targeting existing pigment; it’s also helping prevent new pigment from forming. It can help target redness, uneven skin tone, and overall radiance. Yellow light can help calm the appearance of redness, calm inflammation and support a brighter, more even-looking complexion whilst gradually fading dark patches and improving skin texture.
The best way to think of the next three wavelengths is:
633nm red = surface-visible rejuvenation and collagen support
830nm NIR = deeper cellular repair, recovery and firmness
1072nm deep NIR = deeper structural ageing and more established loss of firmness
Red Light - 633nm
Think collagen, fine lines and skin rejuvenation.
This is one of the wavelengths I talk about the most. Red light works closer to the surface than the near-infrared wavelengths and is particularly interesting for supporting fibroblast activity, collagen and elastin production, and the skin’s natural repair processes and supports cellular activity (ATP).
Over time, this can help improve the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, texture, firmness and overall skin quality.
Near-Infrared (NIR) - 830nm
Think repair, regeneration, and firmness.
830nm near-infrared penetrates deeper than visible red light and is particularly interesting for supporting cellular energy, tissue repair and recovery, while also helping to calm inflammation.
This is one reason you often see 633nm red and 830nm near-infrared used together. Red light gives us that excellent rejuvenating and collagen-supporting action, while 830nm works deeper to support repair, regeneration, and firmer-looking skin, especially around the jawline and areas of loss of firmness.
Deep Near-Infrared (DNI) - 1072nm
This is where it gets particularly interesting. At 1072nm, it’s a longer wavelength designed to penetrate deeper than visible wavelengths. CurrentBody uses it specifically to target more pronounced signs of ageing and support collagen production deeper within the skin.
For me, this makes 1072nm particularly interesting when we're thinking about structural signs of skin ageing loss of firmness, elasticity, and more established lines and wrinkles.
Another reason I find this wavelength interesting is men's skin. Male skin is typically thicker than female skin, largely due to androgen influence, so the ability to work with longer, deeper-penetrating wavelengths is particularly worth considering when choosing an LED mask.
And 1072nm still isn't a wavelength you'll find in every at-home LED device, which is one reason I was so interested when CurrentBody first introduced it in Series 2.
How easy is it to use the Series 3 LED Mask?
Considering how much technology and personalisation is built into Series 3, it’s actually incredibly easy to use. You really have three options, depending on how involved you want to be.
If you love the science and know exactly what you want to target, you can build your own personalised LED programme, choosing your wavelengths and where you want them to work.
If you don’t want to do that, you can simply choose one of the four preset programmes, where CurrentBody has already combined the wavelengths for specific skin concerns:
Advanced Anti-Ageing: For Firmness, Fine Lines & Wrinkles
Combines 633nm Red + 830nm Near-Infrared + 1072nm Deep Near-Infrared.
Advanced Clearing: For Breakouts, Blemishes & Redness
Combines 415nm Blue + 633nm Red + 830nm Near-Infrared.
Complexion Corrector: For Redness, Pigmentation & Uneven Skin Tone
Combines 590nm Yellow + 830nm Near-Infrared.
Balance & Brighten: For Pigmentation, Discolouration & Dullness
Combines 532nm Green + 830nm Near-Infrared.
And then there’s a third option which I’m particularly excited about: you can use one of my professionally designed Skin Expert programmes.
I’ve created these using my years of experience treating skin. So if you don’t want to work out which wavelengths to combine or where to use them yourself, I’ve done that thinking for you.
So you can make Series 3 as simple or as personalised as you want it to be - choose a preset, follow one of my Skin Expert programmes, or completely customise your own treatment.
Can LED Masks Support Collagen Production?
Yes. Red, Near-Infrared and Deep Near-Infrared light can support collagen production, but they work very differently from skincare ingredients such as retinoids or peptides.
This is where we get into the science of photobiomodulation how specific wavelengths of light interact with our cells and influence cellular activity.
Red and near-infrared light are thought to interact with photoacceptors within our cells, with cytochrome c oxidase (Complex IV) in the mitochondria among the most widely discussed. Think of mitochondria as the energy-producing centers of our cells.
When cells absorb these wavelengths of light, a cascade of biological responses can occur, including:
Increased ATP production - ATP is essentially the energy our cells use to carry out their functions think of it as the battery in your phone and the fuel for your car to run.
Changes in cellular signalling - influencing processes involved in repair, regeneration and inflammation.
Modulation of reactive oxygen species (ROS) - small, controlled changes in ROS can actually act as important cellular signals. Excessive oxidative stress is what we don't want.
Increased fibroblast activity - fibroblasts are incredibly important because they produce components of our extracellular matrix, including Type I and Type III collagen, elastin and hyaluronic acid.
Increased collagen synthesis - helping support the structure, firmness and elasticity of the skin.
Support for tissue repair and wound healing - another reason red and near-infrared light are used beyond purely cosmetic skin rejuvenation.
So LED isn't physically putting collagen into your skin. It's giving your cells a light-based signal that can encourage the biological processes involved in producing collagen.
That's why wavelength and dose matter so much. We need the right wavelengths to reach the intended cellular targets and enough light energy to stimulate a response but as we've already discussed with MyDose™, more light doesn't automatically mean better results.
What’s the difference between CurrentBody Series 2 and Series 3?
Series 2 was already one of the most advanced LED masks I had used, so Series 3 isn't simply about making the mask more powerful. For me, the biggest difference is personalisation.
Series 3 has 750 LEDs across 125 chipsets, and each chipset can deliver six different wavelengths. This matters because the wavelengths aren't confined to specific areas of the mask all six are available across the entire face, letting you target different concerns in different areas.
Series 2 used three wavelengths: 633nm red, 830nm near-infrared and 1072nm deep near-infrared. Series 3 adds another three: 415nm blue, 532nm green and 590nm yellow.
Series 2 has 236 LEDs, and Series 3 has 750 bulbs.
Another significant change is 830nm near-infrared coverage. In Series 2, 830nm NIR was concentrated around specific areas, whereas Series 3 can now be used across the entire face.
But here's the important bit: Series 3 isn't more powerful simply for the sake of being more powerful.
With the new MyDose™ technology and app connectivity, you can choose different wavelengths for different areas of your face, build your own treatment protocols, or as I mentioned earlier, you can keep things incredibly simple and use one of the preset programs or one of my Skin Expert programs.
And every LED is backed by CurrentBody's Veritace® testing, checking wavelength accuracy and power output.
If you’re thinking about investing in an LED mask, there are a few things I always tell you to look for because not all LED masks are created equal. I go into much more detail on bulb placement, wavelengths, fit, clinical results, and quality testing in my guide to choosing the best LED face mask for your skin.
How to access my Skin Expert LED programmes
I’ve created a selection of personalised LED programs, using my professional experience of treating different skin concerns and understanding which wavelengths I would use, where I would use them and, importantly, how I would combine them.
Each of my programmes are saved with its own unique code. All you need to do is enter the code into the CurrentBody app, and the Series 3 will automatically run the exact programme I created wavelength-for-wavelength, area-for-area and dose-for-dose.
So essentially, I’ve designed the LED treatment for you; you just need to put on your mask and press start.
How Much Does the CurrentBody Series 3 LED Mask Cost and Is It Worth the Upgrade?
The CurrentBody Series 3 LED Mask retails at £499.99, compared with £399.99 for the Series 2. Use my discount code FIONAB to get 10% off the Series 3, saving £49.99. My code also works across other CurrentBody devices.
So, is Series 3 worth paying more for?
For me, the biggest reason to invest in Series 3 isn't simply that you're getting more LEDs or more wavelengths it's the level of personalisation those additions make possible and the ability to tailor your LED treatment much more precisely to what your individual skin needs.
Series 2 is still an excellent LED mask, but Series 3 takes things much further. You can target multiple skin concerns, use different wavelengths on different areas of the face and personalise your treatment rather than treating the entire face in exactly the same way.
And this comes back to something I say all the time: no two skins are the same. Even on one face, different areas of the skin can have very different needs.
So, do I think everyone who already owns Series 2 needs to immediately upgrade? No. Series 2 hasn't suddenly become any less effective. But if you're investing in your first LED mask, want to target several different skin concerns, or want a much more personalised approach to LED, I think the additional £50 investment in Series 3 is absolutely worth considering.
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FB exclusively designed and approved programs
Monthly Breakout + Brightness Programme
Use this programme five days before your period, as hormonal changes can increase sebum production, and this increase is why you are more likely to experience those monthly breakouts.
I've specifically designed this programme to get ahead of that premenstrual breakout window, rather than waiting until the blemishes have already appeared, while also helping to support a brighter, more even-looking complexion.
Use Code - DSXMU
Breakout + Post-Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation Programme
Use this programme for the rest of the month, outside of the five days before your period.
I’ve designed it to take a two-pronged approach, targeting active breakouts while also addressing the post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH) they can leave behind.
Treating breakout-prone skin isn’t just about the blemish itself. Those stubborn dark marks can linger long after the breakout has gone, so this programme focuses on supporting clearer, calmer and more even-looking skin throughout the rest of your cycle.
Use Code - GQYEJ
Collagen Boosting + Line Smoothing Programme:
I’ve designed this programme to focus on collagen support, loss of firmness and skin elasticity, using wavelengths that target the skin at different depths.
It’s all about supporting the skin’s natural repair processes and stimulating fibroblast activity to encourage collagen production, helping skin look firmer, smoother and more resilient over time.
A great programme if your main priorities are fine lines, wrinkles, loss of firmness or skin slackness.
Use Code - GYYYX
Hyperpigmentation + Collagen Boosting Programme:
I’ve designed this programme to tackle two concerns at the same time: uneven pigmentation and signs of ageing.
It combines wavelengths to help improve the appearance of dark spots and uneven skin tone, while also supporting fibroblast activity and collagen production to help skin look firmer, smoother and more even over time.
A great programme if you want to work on hyperpigmentation without forgetting about collagen support and skin ageing.
Use Code - 23BH6
Redness Management Programme
I’ve designed this programme to focus on redness, sensitivity and inflammation, using wavelengths that help calm and soothe the skin.
It supports calmer, more balanced-looking skin while helping reduce the appearance of persistent redness over time.
A great programme if your skin is prone to redness, flushing, and is easily irritated.
Use Code - MCXVM
Smooth & Glow Programme
This programme focuses on skin texture, dullness and overall radiance, helping to give the skin that smoother, healthier-looking glow.
It’s about supporting skin renewal and overall skin quality, helping to improve the appearance of uneven texture while leaving skin looking smoother, brighter and more luminous. If it’s tackling even skin tone, don’t forget to look at Hyperpigmentation + Collagen Boosting Programme.
A great programme for those times when your skin is simply looking dull, tired or lacking its usual glow.
Use Code - K28ZU
And remember, no two skins are the same. If you have multiple skin concerns and need my help, I’m always happy to create a personalised LED programme for you, based on exactly what your skin needs.
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