The Red Light Therapy Devices I Use for Plumper, Smoother Lips

You might be familiar with Dr. Dennis Gross’s LED face mask, but they also make this lip-specific version, which ELLE named one of the best skin treatments of 2025. “I won’t lie, I was drawn to this product because of how cool it looks,” notes Tasha Nicole Smith, ELLE’s beauty assistant. “I’m a sucker for a sleek design. But the slick rose gold exterior is just the icing on the cake for this tool. Just like red light masks for the skin, this palm-sized tool targets the lips and helps to combat fine lines and wrinkles. It’s really easy to use and comes with an automatic timer that will turn the device off after the treatment time is up. After using it on and off for a few months, I can definitely say I’ve noticed my lips look smoother even when I’m not wearing a gloss or lip balm!”

Treatment time: 3 minutes

Best for: Plumping, color enhancement, fading fine lines

Another targeted lip mask is the favorite of dermatologist Dr. Karan Lal. “It’s easy to use and doesn’t require a lot of time for application,” Dr. Lal notes of the device. With a three-minute treatment time and visible results in just eight weeks, it’s no wonder this device boasts several rave reviews. CurrentBody is also the brand responsible for a slew of LED beauty tools, and you can purchase the lip mask in a bundle with their LED eye mask or a targeted treatment serum.

Treatment time: 3 minutes

Best for: Plumping, even lip color, treating fine lines

With no needles and no downtime, the Solaris Laboratories NY LED Lip Volume Pro Red Light Device is arguably the quickest way to achieve plumper lips. The little tool features 630nm, 660nm, and 850nm red and infrared light to plump, smooth, and visibly restore lip definition. Plus, it’s wireless and hands-free for easy use anytime.

Treatment time: 10 minutes

Best for: Plumping

If you want to reap the benefits of red light therapy but are averse to spending hundreds of dollars on a tool, this is a great option. Red light therapy increases blood flow to the lips, which gives the appearance of a more plumped pout while simultaneously reducing fine lines. One reviewer writes, “I have a red light mask for my face, but it doesn’t cover the lip area. That’s why I purchased this. I am already seeing results (plumping, softer vertical lines, and pinker lips) after only two weeks. Very easy to use–only three minutes at a time, so I can always squeeze it in while getting ready in the bathroom. And the charge lasts a LONG time–I haven’t recharged it yet.”

Treatment time: 3 minutes

Best for: Plumping, reducing fine lines, and color enhancement

If you sometimes notice sores around or on your lips, this red light therapy device was especially made for that. The targeted tool makes it easy to direct the treatment to specific areas, which helps soothe and reduce sores. One reviewer notes, “Before I got the Luminance Red, I’d get a cold sore outbreak around every two to three months, depending on stress, and the summer months actually were worst for me. Nothing has had as big an impact as I wanted or helped to prevent breakouts. To sum it up, it’s been over 11 months now since I had an outbreak, whoowhooo!”

Treatment time: As often as needed

Best for: Mouth and lip sores

If you’ve ever used a red light therapy mask for your face, the effects can be similar on the lips. “Red light therapy works by increasing the energy within our cells,” says Dr. Lal. “Because the cells are re-energized, they can produce proteins such as collagen better.”

Our lips, along with the area around our eyes, are often the first areas to show fine lines, due to the natural movements that happen over time. “The lips lose collagen as we age, and there’s some evidence to show that red light therapy may assist in reducing collagen breakdown and stimulating collagen building,” adds Dr. Lal. “The lips dehydrate as we age, and that is why hyaluronic acid filler, for example, is used to help volumize lips. It works on improving the internal hydration of the lips. That, combined with collagen loss because this is an area with a lot of movement, leads to the appearance of lip lines and deflated lips.”

While red light therapy masks for the entire face are quite popular, red light masks for lips are only now gaining traction. While anecdotal reviews seem promising, more studies are needed before the full results are known. “I don’t think we have that much information or data, and I think a lot of this is extrapolation from red light use on the face, neck, and chest,” notes Dr. Lal. If red light therapy masks are out of budget for you, adding products that contain hyaluronic acid or even seeking out injectables can be an alternative option.

Dr. Karan Lal is a double-board certified pediatric and cosmetic dermatologist

As a leading publisher of fashion, lifestyle, and beauty content, ELLE.com is committed to highlighting the best products in various categories by personally testing the latest and most innovative products, interviewing countless experts, and vetting customer-loved items. For this piece, Tatjana Freund and Emma Aerin Becker consulted dermatologists to learn about the best red light therapy masks for lips. She also tested them out, read through countless customer reviews, and evaluated each product on its unique features.