Shark Beauty
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CryoGlow™ LED Face Mask
A premium LED face mask that combines red, blue, and infrared light therapy with active temperature-controlled under-eye cooling, expanding at-home treatment across aging, acne, redness, and puffiness.
- ✔️ 160 tri-wick LEDs provide 480 red, blue, and infrared light sources
- ✔️ Combines multi-wavelength LED phototherapy with active temperature-controlled under-eye cooling
- ✔️ Four guided treatment programs ranging from 4 to 15 minutes
- ✔️ InstaChill under-eye cooling with three temperature-controlled levels
- ✔️ FDA-cleared Class II medical device under 510(k) K242796
- ✔️ Remote-controlled treatment selection, progress tracking, cooling adjustment, and pause/resume
- ✔️ 11 major awards and distinctions, including TIME Best Inventions and Allure Best of Beauty
- ✔️ Ranked the #1 U.S. skincare facial device
- ✔️ 2-year limited warranty and 60-day money-back guarantee on qualifying direct purchases
Product Overview
The CryoGlow earns Plumosity Certified status because it meaningfully expands the LED-mask category. Its red, blue, and infrared light therapy pairs with active temperature-controlled under-eye cooling, adding an immediate benefit to treatments that require consistent use over time. FDA clearance, two 12-week clinical studies, category-leading U.S. sales, 11 major awards and distinctions, and strong owner feedback provide unusually broad validation. Tradeoffs include a rigid, bulky design, variable fit, cooling-system noise, inconsistent battery life, and no LED exposure beneath the cooling plates.
The Shark CryoGlow is a premium at-home skincare device with 160 tri-wick LEDs producing 480 red, blue, and infrared light sources. Four guided programs target aging, acne, skin maintenance, and under-eye puffiness in four- to 15-minute sessions. InstaChill provides three levels of active under-eye cooling that can run alongside LED treatments, while the attached remote manages routines, progress tracking, cooling intensity, and session controls. The rechargeable mask includes adjustable straps, clip-on Chill Pads, and a two-year limited warranty.
Why Plumosity Certified It
CryoGlow fits the Engineering Breakthrough path because its differentiation comes from useful technical integration rather than more LEDs or treatment settings. Its tri-wick architecture combines red, blue, and infrared light across dedicated aging, acne, and maintenance programs, while InstaChill adds active temperature-controlled under-eye cooling as a second treatment modality. Together, these technologies expand what a single at-home LED mask can address while keeping treatment guided and manageable. FDA clearance, clinical studies, category-leading sales, and extensive independent recognition validate that the innovation is substantive rather than novelty for its own sake.
160 tri-wick LEDs provide 480 red, blue, and infrared light sources
Combines multi-wavelength LED phototherapy with active temperature-controlled under-eye cooling
Four guided treatment programs ranging from 4 to 15 minutes
InstaChill under-eye cooling with three temperature-controlled levels
FDA-cleared Class II medical device under 510(k) K242796
Remote-controlled treatment selection, progress tracking, cooling adjustment, and pause/resume
11 major awards and distinctions, including TIME Best Inventions and Allure Best of Beauty
Ranked the #1 U.S. skincare facial device
2-year limited warranty and 60-day money-back guarantee on qualifying direct purchases
Awards & Expert Recognition
Best Inventions of 2025
Selected for TIME's Best Inventions of 2025, with recognition centered on CryoGlow's combination of red, blue, and infrared LED treatment with active under-eye cooling and its extensive product-development process.
Best LED Mask
Named Best LED Mask in Allure's 2025 Best of Beauty Awards.
Readers' Choice Award
Selected by Allure readers in the publication's 2026 Readers' Choice Awards.
Most Innovative Skin Tool
Named Most Innovative Skin Tool in the 2025 Shop TODAY Beauty Awards with a 4.9/5 overall testing score.
Best LED Face Mask
Named Best LED Face Mask in Cosmopolitan's 2025 Holy Grail Beauty Awards.
Best Multitasking LED Mask
Named Best Multitasking LED Mask in Cosmopolitan's 2025 Acne Awards.
Best Tool
Named Best Tool in the 2025 Women's Health Beauty Awards, with recognition for its multi-wavelength LED architecture and integrated under-eye cooling.
Beauty O-Wards
Selected as a winner in Oprah Daily's 2025 Beauty O-Wards.
Skin & Hair Awards
Selected for Marie Claire's 2025 Skin & Hair Awards, with recognition highlighting its FDA-cleared LED technology, clinical testing, and targeted under-eye cooling.
Best LED Face Mask
Named Best LED Face Mask by Marie Claire UK's 2025 Skin Awards judging panel, with recognition for its combination of LED treatment and temperature-controlled cryotherapy.
Skincare & Makeup Tool
Named a 2025 CEW Beauty Awards winner in the Skincare & Makeup Tool category.
Reviews & Ratings
Reviews consistently praise CryoGlow's under-eye cooling, short treatments, simple controls, and multi-concern LED programs. Owners frequently report improvements in skin texture, redness, breakouts, fine lines, and puffiness with consistent use. Common criticisms include the rigid, bulky design, fit variability, fan noise, inconsistent battery life, and occasional hardware issues. The cooling plates also prevent LED exposure directly beneath the eyes. Overall, reviewers favor CryoGlow for its versatility, ease of use, and standout cooling system despite its bulk and fit tradeoffs.
“If you are consistent, you will see changes in your skin after about a month of use; it works excellently when paired with a good serum! However, I do wish the battery lasted longer.”
“Love this mask! I have noticed a decrease in skin redness and slightly more even tone. Easy to stick to using and feels more hygienic than the flexible mask I already owned but hardly used.”
“I've been using this product for a few weeks now, and I absolutely love it! The under-eye cooling feature alone makes it worth the price, but I'm also noticing significant improvements in my skin texture and the reduction of fine lines.”
Specifications
LED System
| Technology | iQLED Technology™ |
|---|---|
| LED Architecture | 160 tri-wick LEDs |
| Total Light Sources | 480 |
| Light Types | Red, blue, and infrared |
| Coverage Design | Tri-wick sequencing designed for consistent full-face coverage without gaps or hot spots |
Treatment Programs
| Better Aging | 6-minute red + infrared LED treatment |
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| Skin Clearing | 8-minute blue + red + infrared LED treatment |
| Skin Sustain | 4-minute red + blue + infrared LED maintenance treatment |
| Under-Eye Revive | 5–15 minute temperature-controlled under-eye cooling treatment |
| Recommended LED Frequency | One LED treatment per day |
Cooling
| Technology | InstaChill™ Cold Technology |
|---|---|
| Cooling Area | Integrated under-eye cooling plates |
| Cooling Levels | 3 temperature-controlled levels |
| LED + Cooling | Under-eye cooling can be used during LED treatment programs |
Controls
| Controller | Attached remote with display |
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| Functions | Treatment selection, session and progress tracking, cooling-level adjustment, and pause/resume |
Clinical Testing
| Better Aging Study | 60 subjects, 12 weeks, once-daily use |
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| Skin Clearing Study | 59 subjects, 12 weeks, once-daily use |
Clinical Results
| Better Aging Results | Shark reports 24% fewer visible fine lines, 40% increased radiance, 37% smoother skin, and 20% firmer skin after 12 weeks |
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| Skin Clearing Results | Shark reports 45% less acne, 40% less redness, 37% fewer acne marks, and 40% increased radiance after 12 weeks |
Regulatory
| FDA Status | FDA-cleared Class II medical device |
|---|---|
| 510(k) | K242796 |
| Decision Date | November 27, 2024 |
| Primary Classification | Light Based Over The Counter Wrinkle Reduction |
Market Position
| U.S. Category Ranking | #1 U.S. skincare facial device by dollar sales from January 2025 through March 2026 according to Circana Retail Tracking Service |
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Build
| Form Factor | Rigid full-face mask with adjustable head straps |
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| Dimensions | 7.99 × 5.51 × 8.62 in |
| Weight | Approximately 1.5 lb |
| Fit Accessories | Clip-on Chill Pads |
Power
| Charging | USB-C |
|---|---|
| Battery Type | Rechargeable lithium-ion |
| Voltage | 7.2V |
| Rated Power | 16.92W |
| Peak Power | 35W |
Included Accessories
| In The Box | CryoGlow LED Face Mask, attached remote, clip-on Chill Pads, and USB-C charging cable |
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Options
| Available Colors | Blue Frost, Lilac Chill, Frosted Green, Starlight Dream, Ruby Glow, Rose Glow, and Strawberry Matcha |
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| Model Family | FW312 series |
Support
| Warranty | 2-year limited warranty |
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| Direct-Purchase Trial | 60-day money-back guarantee on qualifying purchases directly from Shark |
| FSA/HSA Eligibility | Eligible in some circumstances subject to plan requirements |
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