Omnilux is an anti-aging LED device that’s worn like a mask. The company claims to use “medical-grade LED light therapy” and uses the catchphrase “Mask On, Wrinkles Gone.”

But is LED light therapy actually proven in research studies to reduce the appearance of wrinkles? Is Omnilux superior to other red light therapy devices for skin? How does its price compare? And what was our honest experience purchasing and testing Omnilux Contour Face?

In this article we’ll answer all of these questions and more, as we analyze the specifications of Omnilux’s devices to give our take on whether or not they’re likely to be effective for wrinkle reduction, and whether or not they're safe.

We'll also share our experience purchasing and testing Omnilux Contour Face, and compare the brand to other popular cosmetic red light devices to pick our winners (and losers).

Key takeaways:

• Clinically shown to reduce wrinkles and improve skin
• Superior to other LED devices due to clinical backing
• We currently recommend Omnilux

Does LED Light Reduce Wrinkles?

Omnilux has been studied in clinical trials for not only wrinkle reduction but other skin conditions like acne.

A clinical trial published in the Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology documented that after five weeks of Omnilux treatment, 50% of participants achieved “moderate” response according to investigators (suggesting wrinkle reduction), and 91% of subjects reported improved skin tone after 12 weeks.

A 2007 clinical trial reported similarly positive results, with the study authors concluding that the therapy “is an effective approach for skin rejuvenation.”

A 2014 clinical trial found Omnilux to be effective against acne, with over 90% of patients experiencing greater than 90% improvement.

A 2006 clinical trial reported that Omnilux was effective for moderate-to-severe facial acne.

Based on the available research, we consider Omnilux likely to be effective for wrinkles and acne, and this device has the most impressive clinical backing of any LED therapy device we’ve reviewed to date on Illuminate Health.

We Tested Omnilux

As the author of this article, I wanted to purchase and test Omnilux Contour myself, to share my thoughts on the product experience and overall effects.

I chose Contour Face because it had more clinical backing than Omnilux Men.

I am not particularly concerned about anti-aging or my facial skin, but I have a minor eyelid condition called blepharitis that is inflammatory in nature, and causes redness and occasional swelling.

Omnilux is not FDA-approved for treating blepharitis, so as a company we do not recommend this use, but I personally felt comfortable trying it for this use because I reviewed some early clinical studies showing promising effects.

The mask looks a bit ridiculous, but only has to be worn for 10 minutes every other day:

I experienced discomfort wearing it sitting up, because it hangs and puts pressure on the nose, but once I switched to wearing it laying flat on my bed, that problem (which was my only minor complaint) resolved.

After every use, you're instructed to wash the device with a plain cloth, and let it air dry (which occurs very rapidly because it's made with silicone).

Then you store it in the bag that comes with the package to prevent dust and scrapes:

After only two weeks of use, I've experienced significant improvement of my blepharitis symptoms.

I plan to continue to update this article in the future with my results, but I'm pleasantly surprised based on the early results.

I have not experienced any side effects.

Overall, I would rate Omnilux 10/10.

Omnilux vs. Popular Cosmetic Devices

Here's how Omnilux compares to other popular cosmetic devices in terms of potential efficacy and safety, in our opinion:

Joov

This brand sells full-body red light panels.

While Joov devices utilize research-backed wavelengths of red light, we can't find clinical evidence on the devices themselves.

We give Omnilux the advantage due to its clinical backing and price advantage.

Winner: Omnilux

Solawave

Like Omnilux, this brand uses red light therapy in their device.

However, Solawave also contains three other technologies that we aren't convinced are likely to be effective.

Also, this device lacks the clinical backing of Omnilux, as we documented in our Solawave reviews article.

Winner: Omnilux

Wrinkles Schminkles

This brand sells silicone face patches that are proposed to reduce the visible appearance of wrinkles.

We haven't come across any clinical evidence that this has a long-term effect, and we consider Omnilux more likely to be effective.

Winner: Omnilux

Does Omnilux Cause Side Effects?

One of the potential concerns consumers have about Omnilux is the risk of side effects, given that the device emits light so close to the face.

Since the brand has been extensively clinically tested, we can look to the research for evidence of potential side effects.

The only side effects documented in the four clinical trials we cited in the first section of this article were minimal and transitory, such as itching, redness and minimal papules and pustules which faded over time.

Omnilux does not appear to cause any severe or irreversible side effects, and only causes mild side effects in a minority of users according to clinical research.

A medical review on cosmetic light therapy concluded the following: “The treatment modality displays an excellent safety profile.”

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This supplement is free of ingredients that we consider to be unhealthy.

Omnilux Pros and Cons

Pros:

• Extensive clinical backing
• Shown to reduce wrinkles
• Shown to reduce acne
• Cheap per-use price
• Brand website offers free shipping
• We tested it and found it effective for anti-inflammation
• We tested it and experienced no side effects
• We tested it and found it convenient
• Unlikely to cause side effects

Cons:

• More expensive than some competitors

Conclusion

We consider Omnilux to be the industry leader in the LED cosmetic therapy space.

We currently recommend Omnilux Contour Face due to its clinical backing.

This brand has more clinical studies proving the efficacy of their product than any other cosmetic facial device we’ve reviewed to date on Illuminate Health.

We would recommend Omnilux to consumers who can afford it, because while the one-time cost is relatively high, the per-use cost is quite low if it’s used for a number of years.

LED therapy appears unlikely to cause serious side effects in anyone, and unlikely to cause mild side effects in the average user, based on medical studies.

We purchased and tested Omnilux Contour Face, and found that it was effective for anti-inflammatory skin effects, and was convenient and easy to use.