Shark CryoGlow vs CurrentBody Series 2: LED Masks Compared (2026)

CurrentBody Series 2 costs $469.99 and Shark CryoGlow costs $349.99 on each brand's own site, a gap of $120^2,7. CurrentBody uses red and near-infrared light only, in one 10-minute session¹. Shark adds blue light for acne, shorter sessions and under-eye cooling⁷. Both have an FDA 510(k) record that names the mask^4,9.

Quick answer

• Pick CurrentBody if you only want a wrinkle mask with red and near-infrared light¹; you prefer a soft silicone mask with eye inserts¹; you are fine with 10 minutes, 3 to 5 times a week¹.
• Pick Shark if you want blue light modes for breakouts as well as red light⁷; you want built-in under-eye cooling⁷; you want the lower price, $349.99 direct or $339.99 on Amazon^7,8.
• Check first: CurrentBody does not refund delivery costs on returns³. Shark's return window is 60 or 90 days, and your order states which applies⁷.

If you plan to use a mask after needling, read using an LED mask after microneedling first.

CurrentBody vs Shark at a glance

Notes. CurrentBody price and kits²; light, session, schedule, eye inserts¹; warranty and returns³; FDA^4,5; Amazon⁶. Shark price, modes, cooling, warranty and returns⁷; Amazon price and rating⁸; FDA^9,10. All checked 24 Oct 2026. Neither mask uses refills, so we give no price per session.

How we compared Checked on 24 Oct 2026. We read both brands' US product pages, CurrentBody's store data and refund policy, both Amazon listings and both FDA 510(k) summaries. We compared the same points for each mask. We did not check the brands' studies in full. Nobody at DermaRatings has used either mask.

Price and what you get

CurrentBody sells Series 2 three ways on its US store²:

• Mask only: $469.99.
• Special LED Red Light Kit: $549.99, listed as "Worth $585.93"¹.
• Face & Neck Kit: $799.99, which adds the Series 2 neck and décolletage mask¹.

The mask comes with a storage bag, USB-C charging cable, controller, eye inserts and a user manual¹.

Shark lists CryoGlow at $349.99 on its own site⁷. Amazon showed $339.99, sold by Amazon.com, on the same day⁸. Shark's box holds the mask, clip-on chill pads, a remote and a USB-C charging cable⁷.

The gap on the brand sites is $469.99 − $349.99 = $120.00. If you buy Shark on Amazon, the gap is $469.99 − $339.99 = $130.00. Both brands say their masks may be eligible for FSA or HSA funds^1,7.

CurrentBody also sells Series 3 at $569.99¹. This page covers Series 2 only.

Light, power and how each one is used

CurrentBody. The product page lists "3 highly precise wavelengths: red (633nm), near-infrared (830nm) and deep near-infrared (1072nm)"¹. It counts 236 LEDs: 110 red, 110 near-infrared and 16 deep near-infrared¹. You strap on the mask and run one 10-minute session¹. The page says to use it "3-5 times weekly for 8 weeks"¹. CurrentBody also asks for a skin test first. You run a full session on the inner thigh, arm or back of the hand, then wait at least 24 hours¹.

Shark. CryoGlow has four modes^7,8:

• Better Aging: 6 minutes of red and infrared light, for fine lines and firmness.
• Skin Clearing: 8 minutes of blue and infrared light, then red, for acne and redness.
• Skin Sustain: 4 minutes of red, blue and infrared light.
• Under-Eye Revive: 5 to 15 minutes of cooling, with 3 chill levels.

Shark's page does not give the wavelengths in nanometres⁷. Its FDA summary does: red 630, blue 415 and infrared 830 nm, each ±10 nm¹⁰. The summary also lists daily use "for at least 8 weeks" in Better Aging and Skin Clearing¹⁰.

Time per week. CurrentBody at 3 to 5 sessions is 3 × 10 = 30 to 5 × 10 = 50 minutes a week¹. Shark's Better Aging mode once a day is 7 × 6 = 42 minutes a week^7,10. So the weekly time is close.

Power. The FDA summaries give output for each mask. CurrentBody's is 30 mW/cm²⁴. Shark's Better Aging mode totals 128 mW/cm², from red and infrared at 64 each¹⁰. A higher number is not proof of better results.

What each brand claims

CurrentBody says Series 2 is "reducing wrinkles by 30% and improving plumpness by 57% in 8 weeks"¹. The footnote names a 56-day study with 35 subjects. They used the mask daily for 28 days, then 5 times a week for 28 days¹. Treat these as brand claims.

Shark cites a "12-week clinical study with 60 subjects and 1x/day use" in Better Aging mode, and 59 subjects for Skin Clearing⁷. Shark also calls it the "#1 Skincare Facial Device in the US", citing retail sales data⁷. These are brand claims too.

Warranty, returns and support

CurrentBody's US policy says "All of our devices offer a 2 Year Warranty period as standard"³. For returns, "you have 30 days to return your item(s)"³. A full refund applies if the item is "new and unused", with packaging and seals intact³. It is "unable to refund any delivery or postage costs"³. Separately, the product page offers a refund "within 14 days" if the skin test leaves your skin red or itchy¹.

Shark lists a "Two (2) Year Limited Warranty"⁷. Its page says SharkNinja "offers a 60-day money back guarantee or a 90-day money back guarantee on purchases for select products"⁷. It adds that "The applicable money back guarantee will be stated with your order"⁷. So check your order email. If you buy either mask on Amazon, Amazon's 30-day return terms apply^6,8.

What buyers say

Amazon, CurrentBody. Series 2 showed 4.1 out of 5 from 712 ratings (checked 24 Oct 2026)⁶. We could not load Amazon's review themes for this listing.

Amazon, Shark. CryoGlow showed 4.4 out of 5 from 1,116 ratings⁸. Of those, 78% were five-star and 7% one-star⁸. Amazon's review summary counts mentions by theme⁸:

• Effectiveness: 244 mentions, 199 positive and 45 negative.
• Eye cooling: 82 mentions, 71 positive and 11 negative.
• Value for money: 73 mentions, 51 positive and 22 negative.
• Battery life: 31 mentions, 23 of them negative.

CurrentBody's own site. The Series 2 page shows a review block "Based on 4,243 reviews"¹. The same page lists Series 3 with 4,243 reviews¹. The counts match, so the two masks seem to share one pool. That makes the score hard to read for Series 2 alone.

Trustpilot. We could not load either company's Trustpilot page on 24 Oct 2026.

Safety and regulatory status

Sources:^1,4,5,7,9,10, searched 24 Oct 2026.

CurrentBody. K250966 names the "CurrentBody Skin LED Light Therapy Mask Series 2 (Model: MK-90H)"⁴. Its summary describes light "in the red and near infrared (NIR) region"⁴. It lists 110 LEDs at 633 nm and 110 at 830 nm⁴. It does not mention 1072 nm or the 16 extra LEDs on the product page^1,4. Its schedule reads "5 times weekly for 6 weeks"⁴. If the deep near-infrared light is why you want this mask, ask CurrentBody how it fits the record. On Series 3, we found no 510(k) record that names it⁵.

Shark. K242796 names "CryoGlow (FW3XXXX)", applicant SharkNinja Operating LLC⁹. The mask sold here is model FW312⁷. The record does not list each model number in full. The summary says "Silicone eye shields are built into the design"¹⁰.

Cautions. CurrentBody says not to use the mask if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding¹. It also lists light-induced headaches, eye conditions such as glaucoma or cataracts, and medicines that cause light sensitivity¹. Shark's page does not list these cautions⁷. Read the manual that comes with it.

Verdict

CurrentBody Series 2 costs $120 more on the brands' own sites. It sticks to red and near-infrared light, 10 minutes a few times a week, and its FDA summary lists two wavelengths, not three. Shark CryoGlow adds blue light, under-eye cooling and short daily sessions, and Amazon reviewers flag battery life. Both have 2 years of cover and a 510(k) record that names them. Choose on the light modes you want, how often you will use it and how you feel about each brand's return terms.

Still weighing masks? See Omnilux vs Shark, CurrentBody vs Omnilux or our list of Omnilux alternatives. To check any mask's record yourself, read how to find an LED mask's FDA number.

Last checked 24 Oct 2026.