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 , panic not, as the bargain retailer has brought them back once again.
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.”;
Another added: “No way!”;
And a third wrote: “Looks good.”;
Compared to other LED masks on the market - including Current Body’s £399 version - you could save £382 or more.
Do LED face masks work?
You might’ve seen donning the space age-looking masks on social media and wondered what they actually do.
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 National Geographic .
For red light, the pro recommended 105 milliwatts per centimeter, but blue light can be lower.
“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.
‘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.
