We put two leading beauty tech devices to the test

Its 600 red and infrared LEDs deliver targeted light energy deep into the skin, reaching the mitochondria – the cells’ energy centres. This triggers a natural photobiomodulation response, helping to support cellular renewal and combat oxidative stress – one of the key contributors to visible signs of skin ageing, loss of firmness and inflammation. By combining two complementary wavelengths, the mask optimises light delivery for a targeted approach, helping skin appear smoother, more even and more radiant.

How to use it: Three 10-minute sessions per week are recommended for visible results within just a few weeks.

Its benefits: Thanks to its exceptional 50 mW/cm² irradiance (the amount of LED light reaching the skin), the mask delivers powerful benefits that visibly improve skin quality over time. It helps to target blemishes, redness and uneven tone, while supporting collagen and elasticity and reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

Here’s a breakdown of some of the benefits it brings:

• Signs of ageing: by stimulating collagen and elastin production – two essential components for firmer, younger-looking skin – this LED mask helps improve the appearance of fine lines, crow’s feet and nasolabial folds. It also helps soothe inflammation and increase skin hydration, for a more youthful-looking complexion.

• Radiance: it delivers an instant glow boost while helping to even out the complexion and minimise the appearance of pores, dark spots and scarring.

• Elasticity and firmness: it helps reinforce skin elasticity and visibly define facial contours.

• Blemishes and acne: thanks to light therapy’s soothing and reparative qualities, this mask helps minimise the appearance of blemishes, reduce inflammation and improve skin texture.

The little details that make all the difference: Made from ultra-soft medical-grade silicone, Nooance’s mask is exceptionally comfortable and easy to use, with a flexible design that fits perfectly around the eyes, mouth, nose and jawline – ensuring traditionally hard-to-reach areas are still fully immersed in light.

Compared to LED masks, the LYMA Laser penetrates more deeply, reaching not only the deepest layers of the skin but also underlying fatty and muscular tissue, up to 7cm deep. With regular use, it helps: support the skin’s natural ability to regenerate, stimulate collagen production, revitalise tired-looking skin and improve overall skin quality.

How to use it: Just three minutes a day, for visibly transformed skin in 12 weeks. After this daily 12-week protocol, use the laser twice a week for sustained effects.

The results: More targeted, longer-lasting and penetrating deeper than LED technology, the LYMA Laser’s results are clinically tested across a range of skin concerns, including dark spots, blemishes, eczema, rosacea, scarring, wrinkles, dullness and loss of firmness. 

Here’s how it addresses the various needs your skin may have: 

• Wrinkles: it supports collagen production in the dermis and epidermis to visibly improve the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

• Dark spots: it helps reduce the appearance of hyperpigmentation and sun spots while promoting a more even-looking complexion.

• Redness: it helps soothe inflammation throughout the skin, reducing the appearance of redness on the face and body.

• Firmness: it supports collagen production and the skin’s extracellular matrix to help restore elasticity and promote firmer-looking skin.

• Scarring: it helps improve the appearance of scars by supporting skin renewal and refining uneven skin texture.

• Cellulite: it helps improve the appearance of cellulite by supporting smoother-looking skin.

• Muscle discomfort and recovery: it supports microcirculation and cellular energy production, aiding muscle recovery.

The practical details that make all the difference: Intuitive and travel-friendly, the LYMA Laser can even be used around the eyes, and over makeup and SPF.

Our honest tried and tested opinion: “I’m completely obsessed with this next-generation device. It has been particularly effective for targeting my eczema and psoriasis locally, while also improving my overall skin quality. I’ve been using it religiously for three minutes a day for a month, and now I can’t live without it. Faster healing, visibly calmer irritated skin, increased radiance and reduced fine lines. But, just like with exercise, consistency is key.” – Fanny, Communications Director

Both of these next-level beauty tech innovations represent a considered investment for anyone looking to transform the appearance of their skin. But if you had to choose just one, the key difference lies in how they work. LED technology is ideal for supporting overall skin quality, helping improve texture, radiance and visible signs of ageing. Laser technology, thanks to its deeper and more targeted action, is better suited to more specific concerns and localised skin needs.

Still unsure which device is right for you? Write to us at hello@ohmycream.com – our beauty experts are here to help you find the technology that best complements your skin goals and slots into your existing wellness routines!