Quick answer: Pick the TheraFace Mask Glo if you want Therabody’s full-face red, infrared and blue light in a cordless mask and you can live with a scalp-only massage and a shorter battery. Pick the full TheraFace Mask if you want the most lights Therabody makes (648 vs 504), vibration around the eyes as well as the head, shorter sessions, and double the battery life. Both use the same three wavelengths, so the Glo is the smart buy for most people. See the TheraFace Mask Glo at Cos Bar or see the full TheraFace Mask at Cos Bar.
Last updated: October 25, 2026
TheraFace Mask Glo vs TheraFace Mask at a glance
TheraFace Mask Glo
TheraFace Mask
Light colors
Red (633 nm), red plus infrared (633 and 830 nm), blue (415 nm)
Red (633 nm), red plus infrared (830 nm), blue (415 nm)
LED count
504
648
Vibration
Scalp massage through the straps
Around the eyes plus the top and back of the head
Session length
4 to 12 minutes
3 to 9 minutes
Battery
About 60 minutes (12 minute routine with vibration)
About 120 minutes (12 minute routine with vibration)
Specs from Therabody’s US product pages. Check the listing before you buy, since specs can change.
What the Glo leaves out
The two masks share far more than they don’t. Same three light settings, same cordless design, same full-face shape that reaches under the eyes and around the mouth, areas Therabody says many masks leave uncovered. The differences come down to four things.
Fewer lights. The Glo has 504 LEDs to the full mask’s 648. Both are high counts for an LED mask, but the full mask packs in more light sources across the same face.
Simpler massage. The Glo’s vibration sits in the straps and works on the scalp. The full TheraFace Mask adds vibration around the eyes and browline as well as the top and back of the head.
Longer sessions. Therabody lists 4 to 12 minutes for the Glo and 3 to 9 minutes for the full mask. The Glo’s clinical study used a 12 minute routine; the full mask’s used 9 minutes.
Half the battery, and no stand. About 60 minutes of use per charge on the Glo vs about 120 on the full mask, and only the full mask comes with a display stand.
Weight is close enough not to matter. Therabody’s comparison charts list the Glo at 514 grams and the full mask at 576 grams.
Same light, so where does the difference show up?
The wavelengths are the part that matters most for skin, and they match. Red light around 630 nm is the most common LED setting for fine lines and tone, near-infrared at 830 nm reaches a little deeper, and blue light at 415 nm is the setting used for breakout-prone skin. Either mask covers all three, which already puts both ahead of red-only masks if you want help with blemishes too.
Where the full mask earns its premium is the experience: more light sources, a shorter session, a more thorough massage and a battery Therabody rates at about twice the Glo’s. What it does not do is add a fourth light color or a different kind of treatment.
A note on the numbers: the clinical studies are Therabody’s own, each mask was tested separately, and the results are reported for daily use over 12 weeks. That is useful, but it is not a head-to-head test, so neither study proves one mask beats the other. If you want the bigger picture on how often to use LED, the guide to how often to use red light therapy for wrinkles walks through it.
Who should buy the TheraFace Mask Glo
You want red, infrared and blue light in one cordless mask and care most about value.
You are fine with a 12 minute routine and charging a little more often.
The scalp massage is a nice extra for you, not the reason you are buying.
You are new to LED masks and want a full-face option without paying for the flagship.
How the TheraFace masks compare to other LED masks
Both TheraFace masks are rigid shells with three light colors and a built-in massage, which sets them apart from the flexible silicone masks in this space. If you are still choosing between brands, the CurrentBody Series 3 vs Series 2 comparison covers the flexible six-color option, and Solawave vs CurrentBody looks at a lighter, lower-commitment pick. For a hard-shell mask from another brand, see INIA vs Omnilux.
Before you start any LED mask
LED masks are cosmetic devices, not medical treatment. Read Therabody’s precautions and contraindications on the product page before the first session, wear the eye shield, and check with a dermatologist first if you are pregnant, take a medication that makes you sensitive to light, have a history of eye problems or seizures, or are under care for a skin condition.
FAQ
What is the difference between the TheraFace Mask Glo and the TheraFace Mask?
Both use red, infrared and blue light and are cordless. The full TheraFace Mask has more LEDs (648 vs 504), adds vibration around the eyes, runs shorter sessions (3 to 9 minutes vs 4 to 12), has about double the battery life and comes with a display stand.
What is the Therabody TheraFace Mask Glo?
It is Therabody’s lower-priced full-face LED mask. It combines red, red plus infrared and blue light with a scalp massage in the straps, in a cordless design.
Does the TheraFace Mask Glo work?
Therabody reports a 12 week study of 104 people using it daily for 12 minutes, with improvements in the look of fine lines, firmness and tone. It is the brand’s own study and results vary, so expect gradual change with steady use rather than overnight results.
Is the full TheraFace Mask worth it over the Glo?
It is worth it if you want shorter sessions, eye-area massage, a longer battery and the stand. If you mostly want the light itself, the Glo gives you the same three wavelengths.
How long is a session?
Therabody lists 4 to 12 minutes for the Glo and 3 to 9 minutes for the full TheraFace Mask, depending on the setting.
