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At-Home LED Mask vs Spa LED Facial: Cost per Session

LED facials used to be something you booked at a spa or a clinic. Today you can do LED skincare at home with a mask. So which one makes more sense for you? Here is a side-by-side comparison of an at-home LED mask and a spa LED facial, with a focus on what really adds up: the cost per session.

What a spa or clinic LED session costs

Prices depend on the city and the place, but clinic LED sessions often cost $150 or more each, and in-office treatments can run $250 to $350 per session. LED skincare is also not a one-visit thing: the look people want comes from regular use, so the cost of a single visit is only the start. Add the time to get there, the waiting room and the appointment you have to plan around, and it becomes hard to keep up.

What an at-home LED mask costs

An at-home mask is a one-time purchase. The Dermalumae™ LED face and neck mask is $149, about the price of a single clinic LED session. After that, every session at home costs you nothing extra. The mask charges with a USB cable, so there are no refills or consumables to buy.

Cost per session, side by side

  • Spa or clinic: often $150 or more for one session, and up to $250 to $350 for in-office treatments. Ten sessions cost ten times that.
  • At home with Dermalumae™: $149 once. Use it 10 times and that is under $15 a session. Use it 50 times and it is under $3 a session. The more you use it, the lower your cost per session.

What the spa does better

To be fair, a spa visit has real advantages. You get a professional who looks at your skin, a relaxing setting, and often other services in the same appointment, like a cleansing facial or a massage. If you enjoy the ritual and the budget is not a concern, a spa LED facial can be a lovely treat.

What the at-home mask does better

  • Consistency: it is much easier to keep a regular routine when the mask is in your bedroom and not across town.
  • Time: no travel, no booking. Use it in the evening while you watch a show, thanks to the eye openings.
  • Face and neck together: Dermalumae™ has 426 LEDs, 270 on the face mask and 156 on a separate neck piece, so both get light in the same session. Read why that matters in our face and neck guide.
  • Choice of colors: 7 colors in one mask, from red for firmer-looking skin to blue for blemish-prone skin. See our LED mask colors guide.
  • Cordless: about 1.5 hours of use per charge, with one simple button.

Which one is right for you?

If you want an occasional treat with a professional, book a spa LED facial. If you want LED skincare as a regular part of your routine, an at-home mask is usually the more practical and much more affordable choice. Many people do both: the mask at home, and a spa day once in a while.

Try it at home, risk free

Dermalumae™ comes with a USB charging cable, the user manual and a gift box, with free US shipping (8 to 10 business days) and a 30-day money back guarantee. See the Dermalumae™ mask.

Individual results vary. Dermalumae™ is a cosmetic device and is not intended to diagnose or treat any condition. If you have a medical condition, are pregnant, or take medication that increases light sensitivity, check with your doctor before using any LED device.