SKINVITY's Silicone LED Mask, evaluated and published in the scientific journal Cosmetics
by LauraShare
When it comes to at-home beauty technology, the most honest question anyone can ask is a simple one: is there data to back it up? At SKINVITY we have always believed that the answer should be in writing, measured with instruments and open to anyone who wants to review it.
That is why this month we are taking an important step. The efficacy test of our Silicone LED Mask has been published in Cosmetics, an international peer-reviewed scientific journal from the publisher MDPI. It is the first time that the instrumental evaluation of a SKINVITY device has become part of the scientific record, with its methodology, results and limitations open for everyone to see (Miñano Núñez, 2026).
See all the details of the scientific evaluation →
What exactly has been published
The article is titled Instrumental Evaluation of Skin Structural Parameters After 56 Days of Use of a Home-Use LED Photobiomodulation Device and was published on 7 October 2026. It analyses how facial skin responds after 56 days of using the Silicone LED Mask together with SKINVITY's facial serum.
Item DetailJournal Cosmetics (MDPI), international and peer-reviewedReference Cosmetics 2026, 13(5), 268DOI 10.3390/cosmetics13050268Author Dr Mar Miñano Núñez, Universidad Internacional de La Rioja (UNIR) and technical director of SKINVITYInstrumental evaluation Dr. Goya Análisis S.L., an independent laboratory specialising in dermatological and cosmetic testingAccess Open: anyone can read and cite it
Why it matters that an efficacy test is published
Publishing is not the same as communicating a result. Before it appears in a scientific journal, the work goes through peer review: other researchers examine the design, the analysis and the conclusions, and ask for changes whenever something is not properly justified.
This has three direct consequences for anyone considering an LED mask:
- Visible methodology: you know who took part, for how long, with which protocol and with which instruments it was measured.
- Complete results: the data that reach statistical significance are published, and so are the data that do not.
- Explicit limitations: the article itself explains what can and cannot be concluded, something that rarely appears in product communication.
There are many LED masks on the market, but published instrumental evidence on specific at-home devices is still limited (Gavish and Houreld, 2019). Each device has its own wavelengths, power and design, which is why each one needs to be evaluated individually.
How the evaluation was designed
20 healthy women aged 40 to 55 with visible wrinkles or imperfections took part. Before starting, they stopped using anti-ageing cosmetics for 7 days so that the skin would start free of previous influences.
For 56 days (8 weeks), each participant used the Silicone LED Mask twice a day, morning and evening, in red light mode at maximum intensity (10-minute sessions). After each session she applied SKINVITY's facial serum. The skin was measured at the start, at 28 days and at 56 days, under controlled temperature and humidity conditions.
What was measured Instrument What it showsFirmness and elasticity Cutometer dual MPA 580 Measures how the skin resists and recovers from controlled suctionDermal thickness High-frequency ultrasound (Ultrascan UC22) Shows the layers of the skin below the surfaceWrinkles and texture 3D topography (AEVA-HE) Reconstructs the skin surface in three dimensionsDark spots Mexameter MX18 Quantifies melanin content in pigmented areasWrinkle severity Dermatological assessment A dermatology specialist scores the forehead, frown lines, crow's feet and nasolabial fold
What was found
The main result is firmness. Measured with the Cutometer, facial firmness improved in a statistically significant way at 56 days:
- +30.8% firmness at 56 days (p = 0.03)
- +23.9% firmness already at 28 days, a trend that consolidated in the second half of the protocol
- 68.75% of participants improved their firmness at both 28 and 56 days
The other parameters moved in the same direction, although they did not reach statistical significance in this sample. The article presents them as numerical trends to be confirmed in larger studies:
- +19% skin elasticity
- +12% dermal thickness
- -18.6% colouration of dark spots
- Wrinkle improvement of 20.3% in the nasolabial fold, 15.6% on the forehead and 12% in the frown lines
Participants also rated their experience at the end of the 8 weeks:
- 100% were satisfied with the treatment
- 95% found the mask easy to use
- 90% noticed an improvement in the overall appearance of their skin
- 90% noticed a more even skin tone
In terms of tolerance, all participants completed the protocol. There were no serious or moderate adverse reactions, and 95% did not notice any discomfort. Two mild, temporary effects were recorded (skin dryness in one case, a feeling of dry eyes for a few minutes in another), which resolved without intervention.
What this work does and does not say
We believe that telling the science well also means telling its limits. The article does so explicitly, and we want to do the same:
- A combined routine was evaluated. The mask was used together with SKINVITY's serum, so the results correspond to the combination, not to the light on its own.
- There was no control group. The changes are compared with each participant's initial state, not with an untreated group.
- The sample is small. With 20 participants, some real changes may not reach statistical significance.
That is why the results are considered preliminary. At the same time, they are consistent with what the literature already describes about photobiomodulation with red and near-infrared light: stimulation of mitochondrial activity, ATP production and processes associated with collagen synthesis (Avci et al., 2013; Wunsch and Matuschka, 2014). The natural next step is larger, controlled studies, and we are continuing to work on that.
Silicone LED Mask: the technology evaluated
The Silicone LED Mask is a flexible silicone mask that adapts to the face so that light reaches it evenly and without dispersion. It includes a complementary piece for the neck and décolleté.
Parameter Value in the evaluationMode used Red light, maximum intensityWavelengths 630 nm (red) and 830, 930 and 1072 nm (infrared)Irradiance Approximately 30 mW/cm²Dose per session Approximately 18 J/cm² in 10 minutes
These values are within the range that the dosimetry literature considers effective for the skin (Zein et al., 2018). As with any LED technology, its effects are not immediate: results start to show at 28 days, because they depend on repeated stimulation of cellular activity.
The Silicone LED Mask complements your usual skincare routine as well as cosmetic and medical-aesthetic treatments.
Frequently asked questions
Where has the evaluation of the Silicone LED Mask been published? In Cosmetics, an international peer-reviewed scientific journal from the publisher MDPI. The article is open access and its reference is Cosmetics 2026, 13(5), 268.
What is the main result? A statistically significant 30.8% improvement in facial firmness at 56 days, measured with a Cutometer, in 20 women aged 40 to 55.
Who carried out the measurements? Dr. Goya Análisis S.L., an independent laboratory specialising in dermatological and cosmetic testing, which also carried out the statistical analysis.
Are the results for the mask alone? No. The mask was evaluated together with SKINVITY's facial serum, as a combined routine. The article states this explicitly.
When are results noticeable? Results start to show at 28 days. In the evaluation, firmness had already improved by 23.9% at 28 days and reached 30.8% at 56 days.
In summary
The Silicone LED Mask is now a device with an instrumental evaluation published in a peer-reviewed scientific journal. After 8 weeks of use together with SKINVITY's serum, facial firmness improved by 30.8% in a statistically significant way, with very good tolerance and 100% satisfaction. These are preliminary results, reported with their limits, and consistent with what science already knows about photobiomodulation. For us, this is the standard: technology that is measured, published and open to review.
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The SKINVITY Team
Scientific references
Reference 1 corresponds to SKINVITY's own efficacy test of the Silicone LED Mask, published after peer review. References 2 to 5 correspond to general scientific evidence on photobiomodulation.
- Miñano Núñez M. Instrumental Evaluation of Skin Structural Parameters After 56 Days of Use of a Home-Use LED Photobiomodulation Device. Cosmetics. 2026;13(5):268. doi:10.3390/cosmetics13050268.
- Avci P, Gupta A, Sadasivam M, et al. Low-level laser (light) therapy (LLLT) in skin: stimulating, healing, restoring. Semin Cutan Med Surg. 2013;32:41-52.
- Wunsch A, Matuschka K. A controlled trial to determine the efficacy of red and near-infrared light treatment in patient satisfaction, reduction of fine lines, wrinkles, skin roughness, and intradermal collagen density increase. Photomed Laser Surg. 2014;32:93-100.
- Zein R, Selting W, Hamblin MR. Review of light parameters and photobiomodulation efficacy: dive into complexity. J Biomed Opt. 2018;23:120901.
- Gavish L, Houreld NN. Therapeutic efficacy of home-use photobiomodulation devices: a systematic literature review. Photobiomodul Photomed Laser Surg. 2019;37:4-