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CurrentBody sells the Series 2 at $470, which I ran for 12 weeks this spring to test it, and the Series 3 at $570, launched on September 10, 2026. But… The silicone shell is the same on both, so the extra $100 pays for 3 more colors, an app and a controller with a screen.
So here is my comparison of Currentbody Series 3 VS Series 2, explaining what the Series 3 really adds, and which one I’d put my money on.
The short version: CurrentBody Series 3 vs Series 2
| Criterion | CurrentBody Series 3 | CurrentBody Series 2 |
|---|---|---|
| List price | $569.99 | $469.99 |
| Wavelengths | 415, 532, 590, 633, 830, 1072 nm | 633, 830, 1072 nm |
| LEDs | 750 | 236 |
| Light points | about 125, 6 wavelengths each | about 110, red and near-infrared on each |
| Red and near-infrared preset | 633, 830, 1072 nm | 633, 830, 1072 nm |
| Irradiance | “up to 40 mW/cm²” on the brand’s blog, nothing on the product page | 30 mW/cm² on the product page |
| Shell | Flexible silicone, identical to the Series 2 | Flexible silicone |
| Session | 10 minutes, 3 to 5 times a week | 10 minutes, 3 to 5 times a week |
| Programs | 4 presets plus custom programs in the app | 1 mode |
| Controller | Screen, pause | One button |
| FDA file | not disclosed | K250966 |
| Study on this exact model | Same as the Series 2 and Multi-light previous model | SGS 2024 and Eurofins 2025, on the Series 2 |
| My result | not yet tested | No significant results on my skin |
| Voucher | EMILIE15 (-10%) | EMILIE15 (-10%) |
| Score | 56/100 | 72/100, Emilie Approved |
Buy the Series 2 if what you want from an LED mask is red and near-infrared light, and you’d rather keep $100. The Series 3 runs the exact same 3 wavelengths in its anti-aging preset, with no differences.
Buy the Series 3 if you want blue light in the same device as red and near-infrared. Else, there is no benefit to switching to the Series 3 as they have the same LED covers.
Buy neither if you want a denser LED mask with a stronger published irradiance, as Currentbody stays at the bottom of at-home LED masks. I say which one I’d pick instead at the end of this article.
What I tested: the CurrentBody Series 3 and the Series 2
I paid for both LED masks. The CurrentBody code EMILIE15 you’ll find lower down is a paid link, so you save 10% and I earn a commission, and neither score on this page moved because of it.
The Series 2 is the red light version, model MK-90H. I wore it from April 1 to July 1, 2026, every other day for 10 minutes, which comes to about 50 sessions. My full CurrentBody Series 2 LED mask review holds the week by week detail and the score of 72.
The Series 3 is model MK-110I. The preset I run on it is Advanced Anti-Aging, which is 633, 830 and 1072 nm: it is the exact same program as the Series 2. I use only those programs because red and near-infrared are the only light therapy with clear evidence at home and in clinics.
I switched blue, yellow and green on to see and film them, but I don’t run sessions in those colors, and I explain why in the Proof section. My CurrentBody Series 3 review shares all the details of why I do not recommend this led mask.
Results: Series 3 not finished · Series 2 at 3/5
CurrentBody Series 3: my own before & after
The preset I use sends the same 3 wavelengths through the same cutouts as the Series 2, and nothing CurrentBody publishes says that red and near-infrared got stronger on this model. This is a shame according to me, and I expect the same results I got from the Series 2.
CurrentBody Series 3 own results
The Series 3 launched without a single before and after run on this model. There are some studies but they are from the Series 2 and Multi-light model. Moreover, the green results state pigmentation down 4.1%, and yellow redness down 8.6%. Those results are too low to be significant… and on their own reveal that green and yellow are ineffective.
CurrentBody Series 2: my own before & after
After 50 sessions, I haven’t seen any results on my skin. As for wrinkles, that’s to be expected, as I don’t have any and I’m using light therapy as a preventative measure. But as for my skin’s texture and complexion, I actually think the quality of my skin has deteriorated. I reckon it’s because I swapped my Nooance face mask for this one from Currentbody.
CurrentBody Series 2: the brand’s before & after
Currentbody shares the study SGS, 2024, 35 subjects, 56 days, on the Series 2 itself, with measurements at days 14, 28, 42 and 56: forehead wrinkles down 29.8%, elasticity up 37.5%, hydration up 36%.
Then a second one, Eurofins 2025, 30 women aged 40 to 55, hydration up 35.3% and elasticity up 15.4%.
Irradiance: Series 3 at 2/5 · Series 2 at 3.5/5
CurrentBody Series 3: “up to 40 mW/cm²”
The Currentbody product page gives no irradiance at all. The only figure CurrentBody has put is in a comparison table on its UK blog, a “Power” row that reads 30 mW/cm² for the Series 2 and “up to 40 mW/cm²” for the Series 3, with no mode, no color and no measurement distance next to it.
‘Up to’ is not an exact figure, and as this model offers 6 colors, it is impossible to know how to achieve this power… This figure of 40 mW/cm² could correspond to the sum of the blue and red in the ‘clearing’ preset, or to the yellow plus the near-infrared, for example.
Furthermore, in this case, it is possible that the combination of red and near-infrared is the same as the 30 mW/cm² of the Series 2!
Between you and me, irradiance is a very important figure in light therapy, so I’d happily swap the three marketing colors and the app for a simple indication of 50 mW/cm² along with its measurement distance.
CurrentBody Series 2: 30 mW/cm²
The Currentbody Series 2 LED clearly states 30 mW/cm² on its product page, which over a 10-minute session works out to 18 J/cm², at the low end of what red light research uses.
However, it is not clear where this value of 30 was measured: at the LED or on the skin? This is important because the dose received by the skin is very different from the dose emitted by the LED.
Coverage: Series 3 at 3.5/5 · Series 2 at 3.5/5
CurrentBody Series 3: 750 LEDs, 125 light points
750 sounds like 3 times the Series 2’s 236, but it is not. Each light point on the Series 3 is 1 package holding 6 LED, one per wavelength, so 750 LED make about 125 points on a shell which is the same as the Series 2 LED mask.
Combining 6 LEDs per light point isn’t a good idea either. A single light point cannot emit both yellow and red light at the same time, so you can only choose one color per LED.
So if you apply blue to your forehead, you won’t get any red light. In other words, you have to ‘sacrifice’ the red light for another color: not ideal for an anti-aging effect!
What I wanted from a Series 3 LED mask was a new sheet: light along the nose, over the upper lip, around the eyes, and a strip that sits closer to the skin. None of that changed, so the Coverage score stays where the Series 2’s was.
CurrentBody Series 2: 236 LEDs, 110 light points
CurrentBody Series 2 has 110 red, 110 near-infrared, and 16 deep near-infrared LEDs. Of these, 94 emit light in both the red and near-infrared (dual-core LEDs), whilst 16 of them also emit light in this third wavelength (triple-core LEDs). However, these 16 LEDs are concentrated on the forehead, so your face does not actually benefit from the 1072nm wavelength. Overall, the coverage is broadly the same as that of the Series 3.
The flexible shell still has its advantages: it fits my jaw better than flat or rigid LED masks, and that’s important for preventing any loss of light diffusion. I just wish the Series 3 had optimized this design to eliminate any gaps and make the mask fit even more closely to the skin.
Proof: Series 3 at 1.5/5 · Series 2 at 4.5/5
| What the brand publishes | CurrentBody Series 3 | CurrentBody Series 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Wavelengths in nm | ✓ 415, 532, 590, 633, 830, 1072 | ✓ 633, 830, 1072 |
| Dose per session calculable in J/cm² | ✗ no irradiance on the product page | ✓ 30 mW/cm² over 10 minutes, 18 J/cm² |
| FDA clearance number, verifiable in the database | ✗ “FDA-cleared”, no number, nothing under MK-110I | ✓ K250966 |
| Clinical study on this exact model | ✗ the 2026 studies don’t name the mask | ✓ SGS 2024, Eurofins 2025 |
| Study documented: subjects, duration, lab | ✗ documented, for an unnamed mask | ✓ 35 subjects, 56 days, SGS |
| Photobiological safety declared | – nothing for the Series 3; IEC 62471 in the Multi-Light Mask file | ✓ IEC 62471 in the K250966 summary |
| Warranty and support documented | ✓ 2 years, 30-day returns unopened | ✓ 2 years, 30-day returns unopened |
| Proof score | 1.5/5 | 4.5/5 |
CurrentBody Series 3: sold on the Series 2’s paperwork
“FDA-cleared” is on the page of Currentbody Series 3 LED mask with no file number, and the 510(k) database has nothing under MK-110I or under Series 3. The nearest file is K260715, cleared on June 3, 2026, for the Multi-Light Mask.
That file is worth reading anyway, because it clears the red plus near-infrared mode as a source of topical heating, puts wrinkles under yellow plus 830 nm, acne under blue plus red, and describes green as “provided solely for the user’s comfort and relaxation”. One of the 6 colors, in the brand’s own paper, does nothing for your skin.
CurrentBody Series 2: 2 studies of its own
The Series 2 has its 510(k) number, K250966, which comes up in the FDA database, its summary lists the IEC 62471 photobiological test, and the 2 studies were run on this mask, with the lab, the headcount and the days named.
The only reason it isn’t a 5 is that the 30 mW/cm² has no distance next to it but it is honestly already very good. However, I hope that Currentbody will add such elements about the Series 3 in next months.
Comfort: Series 3 at 4/5 · Series 2 at 4/5
CurrentBody Series 3: an app and a screen in your hand
Same shell, same straps, same ridge pressing on my nose, so it is the exact same usage on my face as for the Series 2. But what the Series 3 changes is the controller, with a screen that shows the preset and the time left, a pause button, and a phone app. I like the screen and I never open the app, because the preset I want is already on the controller and it is faster.
CurrentBody Series 2: one button
Press the button, 10 minutes later it switches itself off, and in 12 weeks the silicone never warmed up against my skin. The 2 grey eye inserts are used for eye protection, similarly to the Series 3.
It’s reasonably comfortable on the face, more so than those thick, rigid masks. But there’s still that ridge across the nose that bothers me. Overall, though, the Currentbody LED mask remains comfortable to wear.
Value: Series 3 at 2.5/5 · Series 2 at 3.5/5
CurrentBody Series 3: $100 for 3 colors I don’t run
At $570, the extra $100 buys blue, green, yellow, an app and a screen, but the LED mask itself is the exact same. For my use, red and near-infrared, that’s $100 for a nicer controller.
My code EMILIE15 takes 10% off either one on the US site, which brings the Series 3 to $513 and the Series 2 to $423.
Blue light: the one real reason to pick the Series 3
If you want blue at 415 nm and red and near-infrared in one LED mask, the Series 3 is the only one of the 2 that does it. But I do not recommend using blue light therapy.
My eyes come first. Blue light at 415 nm sits in the band that photobiological safety standards weight most heavily for the retina, so do not forget to wear eye protection.
Then pigmentation. A 2014 study by Duteil shows that 415 nm light produced a hyperpigmentation on skin types III and IV that lasted up to 3 months, while 630 nm red produced none. It’s the same blue that tinted sunscreens are sold to block.
Third, what blue does for acne is smaller than the marketing. Blue is absorbed by the bacteria involved in acne, but acne is also hormones, sebum and inflammation… A 2016 Cochrane review of 71 trials concluded that high-quality evidence on light therapy for acne is lacking.
CurrentBody Series 2: cheaper
$470 is not cheap for 110 light points, but it is still cheaper than $570. Plus, the study behind the price was run on this mask, and this model is still better than many competitors.
Here is my comparison between the Currentbody LED mask and the Nooance LED mask, to show you what a higher-density LED mask can offer.
Safety & support: Series 3 at 4/5 · Series 2 at 4/5
CurrentBody Series 3 and Series 2 : the same manual
The contraindications on the Series 3 page are word for word the Series 2’s: pregnancy, lupus, photosensitive eczema, albinism, light-induced headaches, glaucoma and cataracts, photosensitizing medication. The 2-year warranty and the 30-day return on an unopened device are the same too.
Who shouldn’t buy the CurrentBody Series 3 or the Series 2
Skip both if you recognize yourself
- You already own a Series 2 and want red and near-infrared. There is nothing to upgrade to between both.
- The skin you want to treat is your nose, your upper lip or your eye contour. Both masks leave those in the dark. 3 more colors don’t reach a cutout.
- You have olive or darker skin, or melasma, and you’d buy the Series 3 for the blue. Talk with your dermatologist first.
- You’re counting on blue to handle your acne on its own. The trials don’t back that, and neither does CurrentBody’s page.
Am I still using the CurrentBody Series 3 and the Series 2?
Updated October 2026. I don’t use either of these two LED masks anymore. The one I wear outside test periods is the Nooance Elite X600. Currentbody is a good brand, with good LED masks, but not the best on this market.
What I was hoping to find in the Series 3 was a denser LED mask, higher irradiance and better facial coverage.
In comparison, the Nooance Elite X600 LED mask features 300 light points on a better-designed shell, with a claimed irradiance of 50 mW/cm²…
If your budget exceeds $570 anyway, this is the model I’d go for, and I’ve compared it with the two CurrentBody masks to help you decide.
CurrentBody Series 3 vs Series 2: your questions
Is the CurrentBody Series 3 more powerful than the Series 2?
Not in any way CurrentBody has documented. The Series 2 page prints 30 mW/cm². The Series 3 page prints nothing, and the brand’s blog table says “up to 40 mW/cm²” without saying which mode reaches it. Nothing published says that red and near-infrared got stronger.
Does the Series 3 have 3 times more LEDs than the Series 2?
750 LED against 236, yes. But each Series 3 light point is 1 package with 6 diodes, so the sheet has about 125 points against about 110, on the same outline.
Should I upgrade from the Series 2 to the Series 3?
Not if you use it for red and near-infrared, which is what I do. The anti-aging preset is the same 633, 830 and 1072 nm, in the same shell. The only thing you’d gain is blue, plus an app and a screen.
Is blue light on the Series 3 safe for my eyes and my skin?
CurrentBody publishes no photobiological safety report for the Series 3. On skin, a 2014 study showed 415 nm light producing a hyperpigmentation that lasted up to 3 months on skin types III and IV. I don’t run the blue preset on my face.
Does the code EMILIE15 work on both masks?
Yes, 10% off either one on the US site: $513 for the Series 3 and $423 for the Series 2.
Test log
- Exact models
- CurrentBody Skin LED Light Therapy Face Mask: Series 2, red light version, MK-90H. CurrentBody Skin LED Light Therapy Face Mask: Series 3, MK-110I, SKU CBD-MK-110I
- Series 2 test window
- April 1 to July 1, 2026, 12 weeks, every other day, 10 minutes, about 50 sessions.
- Series 3 use
- Advanced Anti-Aging preset only. 8-week result to follow in the Series 3 review
- Sources checked
- CurrentBody US product pages for both masks, the CurrentBody clinical studies page, the CurrentBody UK blog comparison table, the CurrentBody US returns page, the openFDA 510(k) database, the FDA summaries of K250966 and K260715, Duteil et al. 2014 (Pigment Cell & Melanoma Research), Scott et al. 2019 (Annals of Family Medicine), Barbaric et al. 2016 (Cochrane)
About Emilie
I have tested LED masks since 2023. I buy the devices, use them for weeks, and read the spec sheets nobody reads, because this market runs on numbers most brands never publish. Not a dermatologist, and I say so whenever a question needs one.