Bon Charge red light review: the face mask, the panels and the cap
11 devices: 1 mask, 3 panels, 1 bed or mat, 1 hair device, 2 wands, 1 wrap and 2 sauna blankets, $149 to $3,349. The two Bon Charge devices worth buying are the ones with an FDA clearance behind them, which Bon Charge itself undersells: the face mask ($349) and the red light cap ($449). The panels are harder to recommend: 1 year of warranty, 30 days to return, and output claims with no distance and no independent test of the current models.
By Kirill Gissa · Published · Prices and FDA checked Oct 8, 2026All 11 Bon Charge devices
Verdict by product
$349, 9.5/10. Red and near-infrared (630 and 850 nm), 240 LEDs, a 510(k) on record. Good value among cleared masks.
$449, 9.25/10. Cleared for pattern hair loss; tied with HigherDOSE's hat as the cheapest cleared cap here.
$299. The one Bon Charge device with an independent test, and it read 7.5 mW/cm² at 6 in against a claim of >100 mW/cm².
$149, and the Bon Charge Red Light Therapy Blanket, $1,999: no clearance; the blanket is the most expensive home mat or blanket we track.
the infrared sauna blanket ($699) and the PEMF sauna dome ($3,349) are heat devices, covered on the sauna blankets page.
the Infrared PEMF Mat Max, Demi and Mini are a different technology and are outside this review; their FDA listing covers only their heat.
Bon Charge also sells a red light toothbrush, glasses and other gear that are outside this review.
The face mask and its FDA file
Bon Charge's page calls the mask "FDA Registered", and its manual calls it "a wellness device aimed at improving the appearance of skin". The FDA records say more. Listings named "Bon Charge Red Light Face Mask" point to K221775, a 510(k) decided Dec 20, 2022 and filed by Light Tree Ventures Europe B.V. for "LED Light Therapy Mask (model: MK-78, MK-04, MK66-H, MK66R-B, EL00003)". It clears those models for full-face wrinkles and, for the red-and-blue versions, mild to moderate acne. The listings are held by Light Tree Ventures Europe and by Shenzhen Kaiyan Medical Equipment.
Two caveats. Which of the five models in that 510(k) is the mask on sale today isn't stated anywhere I found. And there is a separate listing by BLUBLOX for a "Bon Charge Red Light Face Mask (SG-FE)" as a Class II device with no K-number. Under the same K221775 sit dozens of other brands' masks, CurrentBody's anti-acne mask among them; the HigherDOSE review compares three masks that share a factory.
The manual itself is practical. Eye cups come in the box, and it says not to "stare directly into the LEDs". It recommends at least 10 minutes, no more than 30, and at least 3 sessions a week, with 2 to 3 minute sessions for beginners. Before first use it asks for a 2-minute test on the forearm at about an inch. It says to see a doctor first if you're pregnant, take light-sensitizing drugs, have suspicious or cancerous lesions, recently had steroid injections or creams, or have a heart condition or pacemaker.
The cap
Bon Charge describes the cap as "FDA-listed". Its listing, held by BLUBLOX PTY LTD, points to K253349, a clearance filed by Light Tree Ventures Europe B.V. for "Hair Regrowth Cap (Model: T-119-HRC)" and decided Dec 24, 2025. It covers androgenetic alopecia in men (Norwood-Hamilton IIa to V) and women (early Ludwig-Savin patterns) with Fitzpatrick skin types I to IV. The 510(k) says "Clinical testing was not needed"; it rests on equivalence to REVIAN RED. Bon Charge says 650 nm; the 510(k) says 655 ±5 nm and 18.4 mW/cm².
Bon Charge's schedule for the cap: 10 min, daily. Returns: 30 days (30-Day Easy Returns). How it compares with the other caps and helmets is on the hair growth page.
Panels: claims vs what's measured
| Bon Charge Demi Red Light Therapy Device | Bon Charge Max Red Light Therapy Device | Bon Charge Super Max Red Light Therapy Device | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $699 | $999 | $1,599 |
| Wavelengths | 660 and 850 nm | 660 and 850 nm | 660 and 850 nm |
| LEDs | 60 | 200 | 300 |
| Brand output | More than 100 mW/cm² (distance not stated) | More than 142 mW/cm² (distance not stated) | More than 162 mW/cm² (distance not stated) |
| Session | Timer up to 20 min; "from as little as 10 minutes per day" | 5–30 min (timer setting); text says up to 20 min | 5–30 min (timer setting); text says up to 20 min |
| FDA | Listed, no 510(k) | Listed, no 510(k) | Listed, no 510(k) |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year | 1 year |
| Returns | 30 days | 30 days | 30 days |
No independent test covers the current Demi, Max or Super Max. Alex Fergus of lighttherapyinsiders.com did measure the older "Hive Max", but that model was sold under the BLUblox name and I don't carry its number over to today's Max. The one current device with a test is the Mini: 7.5 mW/cm² at 6 in (Mar 23, 2024), against >100 mW/cm² claimed. Across the 9 panels in our database with both a brand figure and an independent average, the median reading is 52% of the claim; see the panels page.
Warranty and return policy
Every Bon Charge red light device comes with 1 year of warranty and 30 days to return. For the mask the fine print adds "exchange or credit only if 25%+ off", so a mask bought on a deep sale can't be refunded. Those are the shortest terms among the panel brands in our database: Hooga gives 3 years and 60 days, PlatinumLED 3 years and 60, Mito 3 years and 60.
Who is behind Bon Charge
Bon Charge used to be BLUblox. In a June 2022 post announcing the new name, Andy Mant wrote that "the name BLUblox no longer fits" and that "Bon means good, Charge means energy", and mentioned "a huge distribution warehouse and team here in Australia". The FDA's registration database agrees: most Bon Charge devices are listed by BLUBLOX PTY LTD, registered in Australia.
The 510(k)s behind the mask and the cap were filed by Light Tree Ventures, and Shenzhen Kaiyan holds a listing for the mask. I couldn't open an Australian company record to say more about ownership, so I won't.
Omnilux or Bon Charge?
| Bon Charge Red Light Face Mask | Omnilux Contour Face | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $349 | $395 |
| Wavelengths | 630 and 850 nm | 633 and 830 nm |
| LEDs | 240 | 132 |
| Brand output | 40.8 mW/cm² (brand's own 'Lab measured Irradiance') | about 30 mW/cm² |
| Session | 10 min (recommended 10-20; timer up to 30 min in 5-min steps) | 10 min |
| FDA | Cleared, K221775 (Dec 20, 2022) | Cleared, K191629 (Sep 12, 2019) |
| Warranty | 1 year (Manufacturer’s Warranty) | 2 years device, 1 year controller |
| Returns | 30 days return/exchange; exchange or credit only if 25%+ off | 30 days for LED devices |
Bon Charge costs less and lists more LEDs and a higher output figure; Omnilux has the older clearance and twice the warranty. Both give 30 days to return. More in the Omnilux review and on the masks page.
What owners say
Face mask
On its own site, boncharge.com, the brand shows 212 reviews. I read 205 of them; 2 described the device failing. A brand controls the reviews on its own site, so I give them less weight than a marketplace with many ratings. Owners praise: On boncharge.com, ease of use is the most repeated plus: at least 5 reviews call the mask easy or straightforward to use. (boncharge.com). Owners complain about: On boncharge.com, the lower-rated reviews mostly say it is too early to judge or that the owner sees no change yet, one after about three months of near-daily use. (boncharge.com). One owner wrote: "I really do not see any difference and am not satisfied with the results. I faithfully use the mask daily or at least 5 times a week." (boncharge.com, Sep 5, 2025).
Red light cap
On its own site, boncharge.com, the brand shows 5/5 from 12 reviews. I read 12 of them; 1 described the device failing. A brand controls the reviews on its own site, so I give them less weight than a marketplace with many ratings. Owners praise: On boncharge.com, all 12 reviews are 5 stars, and 3 of them single out the cordless design and battery, which let owners move around the house while wearing the cap. (boncharge.com). One owner wrote: "I like the ease of use and being able to wear the cap and move around the house without having to be connected to an outlet." (boncharge.com, Aug 3, 2026).
Questions people ask
Is BON CHARGE a good brand?
On the things you can check: the mask and cap have FDA clearances on record, which is better than the brand tells you; the panels have none and no current independent test; and the warranty and return terms are the shortest among the panel brands we track. Buy the mask or cap; compare carefully before a panel.
Who owns BON CHARGE? Is it Australian?
Bon Charge was called BLUblox until June 2022 and, in its rebrand post, describes its warehouse and team as being in Australia. Its FDA listings are held by BLUBLOX PTY LTD, registered in Australia. It ships to the US with prices in dollars.
Is the Bon Charge red light mask good?
It's one of the cheaper masks with a 510(k): $349, 630 and 850 nm, 240 LEDs and a 9.5/10 score. The weak points are the one-year warranty and a return policy that excludes heavily discounted orders. See the medical disclaimer before using any light device.
Which face mask is better, Omnilux or Bon Charge?
Omnilux if you value the longer FDA record and 2 years of warranty; Bon Charge if you want to spend less ($349 vs $395). The table above has the rest.
FDA status by model
FDA 510(k) and registration databases, checked Oct 8, 2026