I Was Afraid to Try Light Therapy at Home—But Qure’s LED Mask Calmed My Fears

Light therapy can be intimidating—especially if you have melanated skin like me because we’re more likely to experience side effects like redness and scarring. So naturally, when I got the chance to test Qure Skincare’s Q-Rejuvalight Pro LED Light Therapy Mask —I didn’t jump at the opportunity.

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I’ve gotten red light facials in the past, but it was something about using the tool on my own, without the help of a professional, that spooked me. Before putting it to the test, I read as many reviews as possible, all of which called the device a “game changer” that produces “subtle” but noticeable results “over time.” I even consulted with New York City-based aesthetician Audrey Matney from 123 Beauty Lab, who said the tool was perfectly fine to use on a nightly basis. With that, I felt more confident going into this “experiment,” but then I found myself a bit apprehensive again when the Q-Rejuvalight’s manual warned that the mask was not suitable for dark brown (type V) or very deep brown or Black skin (type VI). According to the scale (provided in the manual), however, I fall into the moderate brown skin (type IV) category, which means the mask was safe for me to use. Still, I wanted to tread lightly.

I’ve been incorporating the device into my skincare routine for a little over two weeks now, and I’m relieved to say I haven’t had any adverse reactions. I’ve been dealing with some stubborn breakouts (likely due to stress, testing other products, and my wonky sleep schedule following Fashion Week) and have noticed the redness/inflammation has calmed down. I also made sure to hydrate as much as possible throughout this process, and I refrained from using harsh products that might put too much stress on my skin.

How I Tested

The directions recommended thoroughly cleansing skin before use, so I washed with Tula’s Cult Classic Purifying Face Cleanser and patted my face dry. I didn’t apply any serums or moisturizers to better allow the light to penetrate my skin. I then inserted the goggles into the mask’s eye openings to protect my eyes. The device also comes with an adjustable head strap, which I looped through the metallic openings at the sides. Next, I held down the power button until the indicator lit up green. Afterward, I pressed the button two more times, which prompted the device to light up red for the Anti-Aging Treatment and then purple for the Anti-Breakout Treatment. I settled on the Anti-Breakout setting since that was my current concern. I began testing at night, continuing every two nights for the first week and then every other night for the second week. I used it for 3 minutes each time and not a minute longer. I followed up with my go-to serums and night creams before going to bed.

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My Honest Thoughts

I think the best result when trying something new is no adverse reactions. While I feel I need to continue testing for a few more weeks, I was relieved that my skin didn’t take a turn for the worse. There was no noticeable redness, burning, or stinging. On the first day of testing, I had a few pimples and some inflammation on my forehead, and I did notice that they had calmed down after about five days. I also noticed less frequent breakouts in the days that followed. For the most part, my skin felt normal and firm. I plan to continue using, and I suggest testing for a much longer period to really see a change in your skin.

When it comes to the design of the device, it is undeniably made well and definitely feels like I’ve brought the spa to my house. I did find it easier to hold the mask up to my face rather than using the strap because the strap felt a bit too tight and made my eyes bulge against the goggles.