They are the latest must-have beauty gadget, but do they deliver real results or just expensive light shows?
The short answer is yes—but only if you have realistic expectations. At-home devices are less powerful than clinical machines, meaning consistency is the price you pay for convenience.
At-Home LED Mask | In-Clinic LED Facial | |
|---|---|---|
| Power Output | Lower (Safe for home) | Medical Grade (High Intensity) |
| Cost Per Session | Pennies (after purchase) | £50 - £150 |
| Frequency | Daily / Weekly | Monthly |
| Convenience | Do anywhere | Requires appointment |
| Results | Gradual, cumulative | Faster, more dramatic |
If you are looking for preventative care or maintenance between facials, an at-home mask is a brilliant investment. Over the course of a year, a £300 mask costs less than £1 per day—far cheaper than a course of salon treatments.
Clinical machines (like Dermalux) have significantly higher power output. They can deliver in one 20-minute session what might take weeks to achieve at home.