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CryoGlow LED Face Mask

An FDA-cleared red, blue and infrared LED mask with built-in under-eye cooling; reviewers love the chill, but the rigid shell is bulky.

8.1

Great

Tool score

#3 of 9 devices & tools

Community

—/10

Type: LED face mask with under-eye cooling
LEDs: 480 LEDs in 160 tri-wick packages (FDA 510(k) summary)
Typical price: $349.99
Price tier: Luxury

Fine lines Firming Acne Redness Acne marks

Made for: All skin types · Acne-prone skin · Mature skin

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Last reviewed November 2, 2026 by our editors · How we score

The verdict

An FDA-cleared red, blue and infrared LED mask with built-in under-eye cooling; reviewers love the chill, but the rigid shell is bulky.

The CryoGlow (FW312) is Shark's first LED mask: a rigid mask with 480 LEDs in red, blue and infrared, short 4–8 minute routines on an attached remote, and InstaChill under-eye cooling. FDA cleared it in November 2024 (510(k) K242796) for fine lines and wrinkles and mild-to-moderate inflammatory acne. TechRadar, Tom's Guide and Who What Wear single out the cooling and ease of use. Testers call the shell bulky and poor for travel, and TechRadar found its results moderate for the price.

Best for

Treating breakouts and fine lines with one device
Puffy under-eyes
Buyers who want an FDA-cleared mask under $400

Why it’s trending

Shark cites Circana data ranking CryoGlow the #1 skincare facial device in the US (dollar sales, Jan 2025–Mar 2026)

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What we love

FDA 510(k)-cleared (K242796) for fine lines, wrinkles and mild-to-moderate inflammatory acne
Built-in InstaChill under-eye cooling that TechRadar and Tom's Guide single out
Short 4 to 8 minute routines selected and timed on the remote
$349.99 undercuts the CurrentBody Series 2 and DRx SpectraLite FaceWare Pro
2-year limited warranty and HSA/FSA eligible, per Shark

Worth knowing

Rigid, bulky mask that TechRadar found poor for travel
TechRadar called the results moderate for the price and the battery life short
The under-eye area gets cooling pads rather than LED light
Chill pads can leave temporary marks, per Who What Wear's tester

How it scored

The breakdown.

Five factors, weighted for tools and devices. Here’s our working.

8.1Great

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Performance30%8.2
FDA cleared it for wrinkles and inflammatory acne; TechRadar saw fewer breakouts and less puffiness over two months but called the results moderate, while Tom's Guide and Who What Wear were more enthusiastic.
Build & reliability20%7.8
A rigid, cushioned shell with a 2-year limited warranty, but TechRadar flags short battery life and a bulky, inflexible design that is hard to pack.
Ease of use15%8.0
Routines last 4 to 8 minutes and are chosen and timed on the remote, though testers describe the mask as hefty and best used while sitting still.
Value20%7.9
At $349.99 it costs less than the $455 DRx SpectraLite FaceWare Pro and the $469.99 CurrentBody Series 2 while adding under-eye cooling.
Community love15%8.4
Creators have posted follow-ups at eight months and a full year, TechRadar, Tom's Guide and Who What Wear all recommend it, and Shark cites Circana data ranking it the top-selling US skincare facial device.

Specifications

By the numbers.

Type: LED face mask with under-eye cooling
Model: Shark CryoGlow FW312
LEDs: 480 LEDs in 160 tri-wick packages (FDA 510(k) summary)
Wavelengths: Red 630 nm, blue 415 nm, infrared 830 nm (each ±10 nm, per the 510(k) summary)
Treatments: Better Aging 6 min (red + infrared); Skin Clearing 8 min (blue + infrared, then red); Skin Sustain 4 min (red, blue + infrared)
Under-eye cooling: InstaChill cooling with 3 chill levels; Under-Eye Revive session of 5–15 minutes
FDA status: 510(k) K242796, cleared Nov 27, 2024, OTC, for fine lines and wrinkles and mild-to-moderate inflammatory acne
Weight: 1.5 lb
Dimensions: 7.99 x 5.51 x 8.62 in
Power: 7.2 V battery; 16.92 W (35 W peak)
Cord length: 35.4 in
In the box: Mask, clip-on chill pads, remote, USB-C charging cable
Warranty: 2-year limited
Dimensions: 7.99 x 5.51 x 8.62 in
Weight: 1.5 lb
Power: 16.92 W
Warranty: 2-year limited

Size

1 mask (FW312)

How to use

Charge the mask, put it on and pick a routine on the remote: Better Aging (6 minutes), Skin Clearing (8 minutes), Skin Sustain (4 minutes) or the LED-free Under-Eye Revive cooling session (5–15 minutes); Shark's study results come from once-daily use.

Claims & certifications

FDA-cleared device
FSA/HSA eligible

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What people say

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4 verbatim quotes · 2 positive · 2 mixed

TechRadar

For me, easily the most effective part has been the InstaChill under-eye cooling.

Josephine WatsonTechRadar · 2025-04Source

TechRadar

However, it's still a big investment for moderate results, and I can only anecdotally say it had a slightly noticeable effect on my skin.

Josephine WatsonTechRadar · 2025-04Source

Tom's Guide

Yes, it's hefty and relatively expensive, but LED face masks are only worth it if they really work, and the Shark CryoGlow works.

Millie FenderTom's Guide · 2026-01Source

Who What Wear

Sometimes, the chill pads leave marks after my treatments, but it's nothing a quick massage with eye cream won't fix.

Jamie ChevronWho What Wear · 2026-06Source

Price & value

Is it worth it?

Typical price

$349.99

for 1 mask (FW312)

DrugstoreMid-rangePrestigeLuxury

About 11% less than the typical devices & tools we review. Our value score: 7.9/10 for a luxury pick.

Price checked November 2026 at a non-Amazon retailer. Prices change — retailers show the current one.

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FAQ

Good questions.

Is the Shark CryoGlow FDA-cleared?

Yes. FDA's 510(k) database lists CryoGlow (FW3XXXX) from SharkNinja under K242796, cleared on November 27, 2024. The cleared indications are fine lines and wrinkles (red and infrared light) and mild-to-moderate inflammatory acne (red, blue and infrared), for over-the-counter use.

How long are the treatments?

Shark lists Better Aging at 6 minutes, Skin Clearing at 8 minutes and Skin Sustain at 4 minutes. The Under-Eye Revive cooling session uses no LEDs and runs 5 to 15 minutes at one of three chill levels.

What results did Shark's studies report?

Shark reports a 12-week, 60-person study of daily Better Aging use with 24% less fine-line visibility and 20% firmer skin, and a 12-week, 59-person Skin Clearing study with 45% less acne. These are brand-run studies; individual results vary.

Is it easy to travel with?

Not especially. TechRadar found the rigid mask bulky and inflexible to pack and noted it can't go in checked baggage because of its lithium-ion battery.

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