Head to head
Omnilux Contour Face vs Shark CryoGlow
A mask that publishes its output against a mask whose clearance covers two indications and adds genuine under-eye cooling. The deciding factor is probably not the one you expect.
By Selena H. · Published October 13, 2026
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Specifications
Specifications side by side
| Omnilux Contour Face | Shark CryoGlow | |
|---|---|---|
| Wavelengths | 633 nm, 830 nm | 630 nm red, blue, 830 nm infrared |
| Diodes | 132 | 160 tri-wick LEDs, 480 light sources |
| Irradiance | ~30 mW/cm2 brand-stated | Not published |
| Session | Not published | Better Aging 6 min, Skin Sustain 4 min |
| Modes | Single | Three selectable routines |
| Cooling | None | Under-eye Peltier cooling with fans |
| Shell | Flexible silicone | Rigid |
| 510(k) located | No | Yes, K242796 (27 Nov 2024) |
Quick picks
The short answer
| # | Product | Best for | FDA clearance | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Shark CryoGlow Wins on indications and features | acne plus lines, and anyone who wants the cooling | Located | |
| 2 |  Omnilux Contour Face Wins on output and fit | lines only, with a published number | Not located |
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Regulation
The clearance is the CryoGlow's strongest card
SharkNinja's K242796 was cleared on 27 November 2024 under product code OHS. Read the indications and you find something unusual: the device is cleared to emit red and infrared for lines and wrinkles, and red, blue and infrared for the treatment of mild-to-moderate inflammatory acne. Two separate indications on one record.
Most masks with blue diodes are cleared only for wrinkles and the blue is a feature nobody reviewed. That is a real difference, and it is the kind of thing you only find by reading the clearance rather than the box.
Output
The Omnilux's strongest card is the one nobody else holds
Shark publishes no irradiance. Neither does almost anyone else. Omnilux publishes ~30 mW/cm2, and whatever you think of a brand-stated number, it is a number that can be checked, challenged and held against them.
There is a second-order point here that favors the Omnilux and is rarely made. The CryoGlow's 480 light sources are spread across a rigid shell that stands off the cheekbones. Irradiance falls off with distance. A flexible mask with fewer, closer diodes may well deliver more light to the skin than a rigid one with more, further away - and neither brand publishes the data that would settle it.
The differentiator
Cooling: gimmick or feature?
Feature, with a caveat. The CryoGlow uses Peltier elements and fans to cool the under-eye area during a session. Cooling the periorbital skin is a real, physical intervention with an immediate, noticeable effect on puffiness, and it is the thing owners mention first.
The caveat: it is under-eye only, not whole-face. If you were hoping for a cool mask because heat is a trigger for you, this is not that device. Our rosacea page covers the heat question properly.
Fit
Rigid versus flexible, which is the real daily difference
The CryoGlow is heavier and rigid, which is the price of fitting cooling hardware and fans inside it. It is harder to use lying down and it does not conform. The Omnilux is light silicone that drapes.
On a narrow face or a prominent nose bridge, the rigid shell is a bigger problem than its specification suggests. On a broader face, it matters less. This is the one axis where you really want to have seen the device on a face before deciding.
In detail
Every pick, and why
Wins on indications and features
Shark CryoGlow
Shark Beauty · Best for acne plus lines, and anyone who wants the cooling
K242796 covers lines and wrinkles with red and infrared, and mild-to-moderate inflammatory acne with red, blue and infrared. Two indications on one clearance is rare here. The cooling plate is a real feature rather than a spec-sheet line.
A rigid LED mask with an under-eye cooling plate, and the only device in this category whose 510(k) explicitly covers both wrinkles and inflammatory acne.
Specifications
| Wavelengths | 630 nm red, blue, 830 nm infrared |
|---|---|
| LEDs | 160 tri-wick LEDs delivering 480 light sources |
| Irradiance | Not published by the manufacturer |
| Routines | Better Aging 6 minutes, Skin Sustain 4 minutes, Skin Clearing |
| Clearance | K242796, 27 November 2024, product code OHS |
FDA clearance located
510(k) K242796 (CryoGlow FW3XXXX, cleared 27 November 2024, applicant SharkNinja Operating LLC, product code OHS). The indications cover red and infrared for lines and wrinkles, and red, blue and infrared for mild-to-moderate inflammatory acne.
What works
- A located clearance that names acne as well as wrinkles, which almost none of this category does
- Under-eye cooling is a genuine feature, not a spec-sheet filler
- Three selectable routines instead of one fixed cycle
What does not
- Rigid shell does not conform to the face the way silicone does
- No published irradiance
- Heaviest and bulkiest option here
Specifications from FDA 510(k) K242796; Shark product listing, checked 13 October 2026.
Wins on output and fit
Omnilux Contour Face
Omnilux · Best for lines only, with a published number
~30 mW/cm2 brand-stated at 633 and 830 nm, in a flexible silicone shell that lies flat on the face. No blue light, no cooling, no clearance record we could locate.
A flexible silicone full-face mask running two wavelengths, red and near-infrared, with the highest published irradiance figure of any mainstream consumer mask.
Specifications
| Wavelengths | 633 nm red, 830 nm near-infrared |
|---|---|
| LEDs | 132 (66 red, 66 near-infrared) across 66 dual-chip bulbs |
| Irradiance | ~30 mW/cm2, brand-stated, not independently verified |
| Protocol | 3-5 sessions a week for 4-6 weeks, then maintenance |
| Warranty | Not published on the product page |
FDA clearance not located
Omnilux states FDA clearance for the Contour Face. We could not locate a 510(k) record under that device name in the public FDA database. The wrinkle-reduction clearance on file for the brand is K072459 (Omnilux New-U, March 2008).
What works
- Publishes an irradiance figure at all, which most of this category does not
- Two clinically studied wavelengths with no filler colors padding the spec sheet
- Flexible silicone sits flat against the cheekbones and jaw
What does not
- No blue light, so it is the wrong mask if acne is your main concern
- No 1072 nm, which is the one axis where the CurrentBody masks go further
- Warranty length is not published where buyers can find it
Specifications from Omnilux product page, checked 13 October 2026.
The decision
Who should buy which
- Buy the Shark CryoGlow if acne is part of the picture, if you want a clearance you can read, or if under-eye puffiness is a daily annoyance.
- Buy the Omnilux Contour Face if your concern is lines only, you want a published output figure, and you want the lightest, least intrusive mask of the two.
- Consider neither if you want whole-face cooling or neck coverage. Neither device does either, and no amount of comparison will change that.
FAQ
Questions people actually ask
Is the Shark CryoGlow FDA cleared?
Does the Shark CryoGlow cool your whole face?
Which has better light output, the CryoGlow or the Omnilux?
Can you use the Shark CryoGlow for acne?
Sources
Where this page’s facts come from
Read next
Keep going
- Shark CryoGlow review
A dual-indication clearance, under-eye Peltier cooling and three routines, in a shell that does not conform to your face.
- Omnilux Contour Face review
The only mainstream LED mask that publishes an irradiance figure, reviewed alongside the clearance record we could not find.
- The best LED mask for acne, starting with which ones are cleared for it
Blue-light masks compared on acne-specific FDA clearance, published wavelengths and when a mask is the wrong tool entirely.
- CurrentBody Series 2 vs Shark CryoGlow
Two masks with real, locatable clearances, compared on indication, cooling and shell.
- LED masks with a clearance number you can actually look up
Every LED mask with a located 510(k), listed with its number, clearance date and product code - plus the ones that returned nothing.