Omnilux Men review: the same mask plus 1072 nm — is that worth it?
One mask, $395. Omnilux Men is the Contour Face with one extra wavelength: 633, 830 and 1072 nm instead of 633 and 830 nm, the same 132 LEDs and about 30 mW/cm², and the same $395 price (checked Oct 7, 2026). Omnilux pitches the 1072 nm light at thicker male skin, and says women can use it too. Buy it if you want 1072 nm from Omnilux; otherwise the Contour Face is the same mask.
By Kirill Gissa · Published · Prices and FDA checked Oct 7, 2026Omnilux Men at a glance
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Verdict
Omnilux Men scores 9.5/10 by our method: full marks for FDA record, price and warranty and returns; 1.75 of 2 for published specs (only part of the specs published) and owner reviews (owner reviews not summarized yet). Since it costs the same as the Contour Face, the extra wavelength is free. What you don't get is evidence that it does more, or an FDA file that mentions it (see below).
you've settled on Omnilux and want the 1072 nm LEDs at no extra cost.
you want acne help (that's the Omnilux Clear), or if you want 1072 nm with more LEDs: the CurrentBody Series 2 has 236 for $469.99.
Best LED mask for men?
A mask has no gender; the question is which light you want. If 1072 nm is the point:
- CurrentBody Series 2, $469.99: 633, 830 and 1072 nm, 236 LEDs. More LEDs for more money, and the same FDA caveat about 1072 nm. Details in our CurrentBody review.
- CurrentBody Series 3, $569.99: 415, 532, 590, 633, 830 and 1072 nm. Its 510(k) (K260715) does name 1072 nm, though for a heating mode "for the temporary relief of minor muscle and joint pain", not for wrinkles.
If you'd rather have blue light for breakouts than 1072 nm, the Shark CryoGlow ($299.99) has 415, 630 and 830 nm and under-eye cooling; see our Shark review. Every mask side by side: LED masks.
Men vs Contour Face: the only difference
| Omnilux Men | Omnilux Contour Face | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $395 | $395 |
| Wavelengths | 633, 830 and 1072 nm | 633 and 830 nm |
| LEDs | 132 | 132 |
| Brand output | about 30 mW/cm² | about 30 mW/cm² |
| Session | 10 min, 3–5 times a week for 4–6 weeks, then maintenance | 10 min |
| FDA | Cleared, K191629 (Sep 12, 2019) | Cleared, K191629 (Sep 12, 2019) |
| Warranty | 2 years device, 2 years controller | 2 years device, 1 year controller |
| Returns | 30-day money-back guarantee | 30 days for LED devices |
Omnilux describes the Men as using "three clinically proven wavelengths of light (red 633nm, near-infrared 830nm, and near-infrared 1072nm)" (product page, archived Sep 19, 2026). Its reasoning: "Men generally have ~25% thicker facial skin than women. Since the 1072nm penetrates deeper than 633nm and 830nm it is able to target the deepest cells." The page says "There are a total of 132 LEDs" but not how many of them are 1072 nm; on the Contour all 132 are split evenly between red and near-infrared.
Alex Fergus of Light Therapy Insiders reviewed the Men mask (Oct 17, 2025) and called the Contour its "'standard' version… identical except for the absence of the 1072 nm wavelength." His spectrometer showed 630 nm red and 850 nm near-infrared. His review doesn't report a 1072 nm reading or an output in mW/cm², so nobody has independently confirmed the one feature that sets this mask apart.
The table shows one more gap: the archived Men page reads "2 years: device 2 year: controller", while the Contour page gives the controller 1 year. Get the controller term in writing before you rely on it.
What the FDA file covers
Omnilux says the Men is "FDA Cleared for the treatment of full face wrinkles." Here is what the records show. "Omnilux Mens" is listed with the FDA by I-SMART Development LTD. (listing created Oct 15, 2019) under K191629, the same 510(k) as the Contour Face. That 510(k) was filed by Ismart Marketing Svcs, Ltd. for a mask called "faceLITE" and decided on Sep 12, 2019, cleared "for the use in the treatment of full-face wrinkles".
The 510(k) summary describes red at 630 nm ± 10 nm and near-infrared at 830 nm ± 10 nm, "30mw/cm2 total", 600-second sessions, 5 times a week for 6 weeks. It doesn't mention 1072 nm. So the clearance covers the Contour's two wavelengths; whether a third one fits under it is a question for the FDA and Omnilux, and I can't answer it from the public record.
The Men isn't the only mask in that position. CurrentBody sells the Series 2, with 1072 nm, under a 510(k) (K250966) that lists only 633 and 830 nm. The other two Omnilux masks have their own files: the Clear (K210948) and the Neck & Décolleté (K242382). All of them: FDA-cleared LED masks.
Is 1072 nm better for men's skin?
The "25% thicker" figure is Omnilux's, and the page gives no source for it. I found no study that compares a mask with 1072 nm against the same mask without it, in men or anyone else.
What exists is thin. A 2018 review of LED trials rated the evidence for skin rejuvenation grade C; one of the six trials it included used 1072 nm, three minutes daily for 8 to 10 weeks, judged by the patients' own assessment. A 2023 study put men under a commercial 633/830/1072 nm mask for 6 weeks and measured satisfaction and photo analysis; the abstract gives no sample size or results, and one of the authors sits on Omnilux's Scientific Advisory Board. Neither tells you whether the third wavelength adds anything. The broader picture is on red light therapy benefits.
How to use it
Omnilux's schedule: "Three to five, 10-minute treatments per week for 4-6 weeks followed by maintenance as desired." The mask is "intended for users 21+ years old". Daily use isn't on the menu: "We recommend only using the devices 3-5x a week, as we have not studied the effect of using the device every day." Unlike the Clear, the Men has no built-in eye shields; Omnilux says the Clear needs them because of its blue light. Timing and routine: how to use red light therapy.
Who should skip it
The Men page warns: "DO NOT use the Omnilux Men if you suffer from a photosensitive disorder (sensitization to light) or if you are taking medication that can cause photosensitivity." Omnilux's contraindications sheet for the Contour (in French) adds pregnancy and breastfeeding, lupus, light-triggered headaches and genetic eye disease; I'd apply it to the Men as well, since it's the same mask plus one LED type. More on red light safety, and our medical disclaimer.
Questions people ask
Is Omnilux for men worth it?
Against the Contour Face, yes: same $395, plus 1072 nm. Against other brands, less clearly: the CurrentBody Series 2 has 1072 nm and 236 LEDs for $469.99, and no study shows the extra wavelength helps.
Can women use Omnilux Men?
Omnilux says so: "Yes, women can use Omnilux Men. There is no harm for women to use the 1072nm wavelength."
Is Shark or Omnilux better?
They do different things. The Shark CryoGlow adds blue light and cooling and costs less; Omnilux Men adds 1072 nm. Our Shark CryoGlow review has the details.
FDA status by model
FDA 510(k) and registration databases, checked Oct 7, 2026