Red light devices promise a lot—but do they deliver? Wirecutter supervising editor Rory Evans demystifies the science behind them, shares her top picks, and explains who might want to think twice before trying one.

Products we recommend:

Best red light wand: LightStim for Wrinkles
Best flexible red light mask: Omnilux Men
Best rigid red light mask: Shark CryoGlow LED Face Mask

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Are Red Light Masks Worth It?

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