Pro by Déesse Pro Review: Mostly a Gimmick

The bigger problem, though, wasn’t the lack of results but the experience. The mask never integrated smoothly into my life. At-home LED masks work best when they feel like something you want to reach for regularly. This mask was the opposite: bulky, uncomfortable, and inconvenient.

Its design is rigid and heavy, with removable straps that press the LEDs tightly against your face. Lying flat is the only tolerable option, but even then, the intensely bright lights demand that you keep your eyes shut, pressed under cramped tanning-style goggles that left me with headaches. If you’re even mildly claustrophobic, forget it.

The short power cord tethers you in place. For 20 minutes or so at a time, you’re locked in stillness, eyes shut, just waiting it out. Sometimes I listened to a podcast or music, but more often than not, I was just bored.

LED masks are supposed to make self-care more accessible. This one turned skin care into a chore. The Therabody TheraFace Mask, by contrast, makes sessions feel therapeutic with built-in vibrations.

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The one feature that sets the Déesse Pro apart from competitors is its inclusion of green-light therapy. Some early studies suggest green wavelengths can lighten hyperpigmentation and calm post-inflammatory redness over time. But dermatologists note that the research is preliminary at best.

After six weeks of testing, I didn’t notice much change in my dark spots. My skin tone looked about the same. Someone with melasma or more pronounced discoloration might see value in experimenting with green light, but for me, I could do without.

Against more favorable options like the CurrentBody LED Mask or the Shark CryoGlow, the Pro feels like overkill. Those masks are lighter, more comfortable, and easier to use. Plus, they cost a fraction of the price.

Source: Wired.