Shark CryoGlow Clinic Face + Body System Review 2026: Is It Worth Over £500?

How I tested the Shark CryoGlow Clinic LED Face + Body System:

While the Shark CryoGlow Clinic Face + Body has only just launched, I actually got my hands on it a few weeks early after attending Shark’s top-secret launch event – one of the many perks of my job. Since then, I’ve been incorporating it into my routine pretty much every day for around a month, so I feel like I’m in a good place to share my thoughts. I’m NGL, I’ve been a loyal fan of my CurrentBody LED face mask for more than two years, so convincing me to switch things up was always going to be a tricky task. And while I’m definitely not parting ways with it just yet, I’ve loved putting the new Shark through its paces – and there are a lot of features to test.

I’ve mainly been using the Ultimate Anti-Ageing treatment in the evenings alongside Daily Skin Defence, adding Balance & Clear a few times a week whenever I’ve felt a breakout creeping in. I’ve also become a big fan of the hot and cold features: Dual-Temp Restore feels incredibly relaxing and spa-like in the evening, while I’ve been reaching for the five-minute Under-Eye Revive treatment on mornings when I wake up looking particularly puffy.

And I haven’t ignored the new body panel. I’ve tested it across my neck, chest and hands to see how realistically it fits into my everyday routine, rather than just trying each setting once for the sake of this review. Four weeks is still relatively early days when it comes to judging longer-term LED results, but so far I’ve noticed my skin looking brighter and calmer, with fewer breakouts cropping up – and I’ll be continuing to test it to see how those results progress.

Why you can trust me:

I attended the top-secret Shark launch breakfast a few weeks ago to learn all about the new device.

I’ve been using both devices every night for one month – and I have thoughts… lots of em’.

I’ve been a beauty journalist for six years, and I’ve had a front-row seat to the rise of LED skincare. What started as a fairly niche beauty-tech category has become one of the biggest areas of innovation I cover, and I’ve tested just about every kind of device along the way for Glamour’s buying guides – from LED face masks and neck masks to larger LED panels, lip devices and, most recently, LED sauna blankets. Yep, they’re a thing.

Safe to say, I’m a bit of a beauty-tech obsessive, but I’m also pretty picky. I’ll tell you what I like, what I don’t and what I think could be improved – because, let’s be real, LED masks aren’t cheap and buying one is definitely an investment. Having tested so many over the years, I’ve got a pretty good idea of what’s actually worth the money.

What is the new Shark CryoGlow Clinic LED Face + Body System?

If you’re familiar with Shark’s original CryoGlow mask, think of the new CryoGlow Clinic as its bigger, more high-tech sister. The face mask uses red, blue and deep infrared LED to target everything from fine lines and firmness to blemishes and redness, with Shark claiming twice the power of the original. There are also 17 different routine combinations that have been put together by dermatologists and skin scientists, so you can switch things up depending on what your skin needs that day.

The under-eye cooling I loved on the original is back, but there’s now Dual-Temp Restore, which switches between hot and cold to help with puffiness and tired-looking eyes. And, for the first time, Shark has ventured below the jawline with a separate LED panel for your neck, chest, back and hands – the latter basically looks like you’ve popped your hands under the lamp at the nail salon, except the LEDs are targeting things like fine lines, redness and pigmentation instead.

As Carolyn Anderson, VP Marketing at SharkNinja UK, explains, the idea was to take Shark’s LED technology beyond the face to often-forgotten areas like the “neck, chest, back and hands”. And considering I’m very guilty of giving my face all the attention while my neck and hands get whatever skincare is left over, I can definitely see the appeal.

My Full Shark CryoGlow Clinic LED Face + Body System Review:

The neck panel is such a good multi-functioning product. I love how you can use it on your back and it even folds into a hand lamp – so smart.

Everything you get inside the Shark CryoGlow Clinic Face + Body box.

I’m NGL, getting me to swap out my CurrentBody LED mask was always going to be a tough task – I’ve used it for more than two years and genuinely love it. But after a month testing the Shark CryoGlow Clinic, I’ve been reaching for it pretty much every day. I love how quick the treatments are – most take between four and eight minutes – so if, like me, you don’t have the patience for a 10 or 20-minute session, it’s ideal. I also love that the 17 built-in customisable routines have been created by dermatologist and scientists – so it takes all the guesswork out.

Would I say it’s the comfiest LED mask I’ve tried? No. I personally find silicone more comfortable, and after wearing the Shark for longer than five minutes I sometimes get a little temporary mark where the hard shell has pressed against my face. At the launch breakfast, Chris Hedges, VP of Design & Engineering for Personal Care at SharkNinja, explained that the structured design is intentional, helping keep the LEDs at the right distance from the skin for even coverage. And I have to say, the coverage is some of the best I’ve tried.

I’ve also become a big fan of the ArcFlex body panel, particularly for my neck where I’ve started noticing a few fine lines. The clever part? The flexible silicone panel can be bent into a little hand lamp – basically like the one at the nail salon, but this one has LED skincare benefits. I haven’t used it on my hands loads (they’re not a focus area for me yet), but I love that you’re essentially getting face, body and hand treatments from two devices – it makes that £549.99 price a little easier to swallow. Wearing the face mask and neck panel together does mean quite a few wires, though, so I’ve found it much easier to lie back and let them do their thing. They’re also both fairly bulky to store.

While four weeks of testing in LED terms is still too early to really tell what the longer-term results will be, I have noticed my skin looking brighter and calmer, with fewer breakouts. But what really tops this device for me is Shark’s first-ever instant hot and cold under-eye contrast therapy. The warmth followed by that hit of cooling feels so good, particularly first thing in the morning when my eyes are puffy, and it’s something I genuinely look forward to using.

Is the new Shark CryoGlow worth the upgrade?

For me, the new CryoGlow Clinic is worth spending a little extra on. The original costs £349 (currently on sale for £319), while the new face mask is £379.99 – but there have been some pretty big improvements. It has twice the LED power, 17 different routine combinations and the new Dual-Temp Restore mode, which switches between hot and cold under the eyes. Considering the difference is only around £30 at full price, if I was buying my first Shark LED mask, I’d go for the newer one.

The full Face + Body system is a bigger investment at £549.99, but the ArcFlex panel is much more versatile than I first thought. I’ve mainly been using it on my neck, where I’ve started noticing a few fine lines, but you can simply swivel it around to treat your back too – particularly handy if back acne or breakouts are a concern. Plus, it works across your chest and even folds into a little LED lamp for your hands. If your main focus is your face, I’d stick with the mask alone. Personally, I’ve loved having the extra panel for my neck, and the fact I can turn it around for my back or fold it into a hand lamp makes it feel like I’m getting a lot more use out of one device.

Shark CryoGlow Clinic LED Face + Body System: pros and cons:

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How often should you use an LED face mask, and how long does it take to see results?

With LED, consistency is key. I always say it’s more like skincare than an injectable treatment. You’re not looking for one dramatic result after a single use, it’s something that works best when it becomes part of your daily routine.

How often you use it depends on the device, so I’d always stick to the manufacturer’s recommendations. With the Shark CryoGlow Clinic, for example, you can use the LED treatment daily on your Face, Neck, Chest, Back and Hands.

You might notice your skin looking a bit brighter or calmer quite quickly, but for things like fine lines, texture, radiance and general skin quality, I’d give it a few weeks of regular use. The key is to keep it up.

I use mine religiously every morning after cleaning and whilst making my coffee.

What do red, blue and infrared LED light actually do for the skin, and how do their benefits differ?

They essentially target different things.

Red light is the one we tend to associate with collagen, skin rejuvenation and improving the appearance of fine lines. It works by stimulating your body to regenerate itself from within.

Near-infrared goes a little deeper and is particularly useful when we’re thinking about skin recovery and inflammation.

Blue light is different because we tend to use it more for blemish-prone skin, as it can help target the bacteria involved in breakouts.

The combination of these together is what really elevates your skin routine. The shark Cryoglow Clinic has all these modes in one device. The extension to neck, chest, hands and back is revolutionary in the skin care game.

The Shark CryoGlow combines LED with hot and cold under-eye therapy. What are the benefits for the skin, and can it genuinely help with puffiness and dark circles?

Cold around the eyes can definitely help with puffiness. It temporarily constricts the blood vessels and can reduce that swollen, tired appearance, which is why people have been putting cold spoons and eye masks in the fridge for years!

Where I’d manage expectations is with dark circles. There are so many reasons someone can have them, including pigmentation, thin skin, visible blood vessels, genetics or hollowing under the eyes. no mask is going to completely fix every type of dark circle but it will help with those people who suffer from water retention causing puffiness.

Can LED therapy be just as effective on the body, particularly the neck, chest and hands, as it is on the face?

Yes, absolutely. LED isn’t something that only works on facial skin. We use it in our clinic to help with wound healing and scars all over the body.

The neck, back, chest and hands are actually areas I wish people looked after more because they get so much sun exposure and are often forgotten until the signs of ageing start to show.

I always recommend my patients to use all their skincare routine on the hands, chest and neck. The skin on the rest of the body will age just as much as the face.

The main thing is using a device that’s designed to properly treat that area. You still need the right wavelengths and the right dose of light.

Is LED light therapy safe for everyone, and are there any skin types, conditions or skincare ingredients that mean you should avoid it?

For most people, LED is very well tolerated, and one of the big advantages is that it doesn’t work by damaging or heating the skin and hence it’s safe in darker skin types.

That said, it isn’t automatically suitable for absolutely everyone. I’d be cautious if someone has a condition that makes them particularly sensitive to light or is taking medication that causes photosensitivity. Always check with your doctor.

What makes this mask so different to the original Shark CryoGlow?

What I liked about the original CryoGlow was that it wasn’t just another LED mask. You had the LED treatment alongside active cooling around the eyes, which meant you were getting the longer-term benefits of LED but also something that could make you look and feel a little fresher straight away.

I think that combination approach is where at-home skincare devices are becoming really interesting. In clinic, we rarely rely on one single treatment to do everything, so it makes sense that home devices are starting to combine different technologies as well.

The CryoGlow clinic is the first of its kind I’ve seen that allows you to treat the most vulnerable parts of your skin. The versatility and upgrade in LED lights makes it my new favourite beauty tech so far!