AWA LX500 LED Face Mask: Features, Modes and Specs

Quick answer: The AWA LX500 LED face mask is a hands free, silicone red light therapy mask for home use. It has three light modes: red plus near infrared (630nm and 850nm), blue (415nm) and a mixed mode. The suggested session is about 10 minutes, 3 to 4 times a week, in an eye shielded design with 306 LED chips. Select devices carry FDA 510(k) clearance for specific, limited uses; most are sold as general wellness products. The LX500 is one of the select AWA devices with clearance, and that clearance is for the face only. This guide walks through the features, the light modes, the specs and what the clearance does and does not cover, so you can decide if this LED face mask fits your routine.

What is the AWA LX500 LED face mask?

The LX500 is AWA's flagship LED face mask. It is a lightweight mask that sits on the face, so you can relax, read or listen to something while it runs instead of holding a device in your hand. It has a rechargeable battery and a liquid silicone build. Many shoppers compare it with the AWA LX300 LED face mask, the other AWA mask. If you want a broader buying framework first, start with our guide on how to choose an FDA cleared LED face mask.

LX500 light modes explained

A red light therapy mask is only as useful as the modes you can actually select. The LX500 has three modes.

Mode 1: red plus near infrared

This mode combines red light at 630nm with near infrared at 850nm. Red is the mode most people picture when they search for a red light therapy mask for home use. Near infrared sits just beyond red on the spectrum and cannot be seen by the eye, so it is worth reading the manual to know which mode you have selected.

Mode 2: blue

Blue light at 415nm is a separate mode on the LX500. Use it on its own when you want blue light only.

Mode 3: mixed

The mixed mode combines blue, red and near infrared light in one session, so you do not need to switch between modes.

What FDA 510(k) clearance covers for the LX500

FDA clearance is a narrow, specific term. According to FDA's page on the Premarket Notification 510(k) process, a 510(k) is a submission that shows a device is as safe and effective as a legally marketed device, called a predicate. FDA describes the sorting of devices by risk on its device classification page.

Select devices carry FDA 510(k) clearance for specific, limited uses; most are sold as general wellness products. Keep these limits in mind for the LX500:

• The clearance is for the face only. It does not extend to the neck or body.
• It is FDA clearance, not FDA approval. These are two different pathways.
• It applies to the LX500. Select AWA devices carry clearance, and it does not extend to other AWA devices.
• The product page and manual describe the specific, limited uses. Anything outside those uses is outside the clearance.
• Clearance does not promise any particular outcome, and experience varies from person to person.

For more background, see our explainers on what FDA 510(k) clearance means and how to verify a device's FDA claims.

Design and comfort

The LX500 is a hands free silicone mask that is lightweight and eye shielded. For a home use LED face mask, these details matter more than they sound. A hands free mask lets you sit back during a session instead of holding a device, and the eye shielded design is there because the mask sits close to the eyes. Always follow the manual that comes with the device.

How to use the LX500

The suggested routine is about 10 minutes per session, 3 to 4 times a week, on a clean, bare face. Apply serums and moisturizer after the session, not before, so nothing sits between the mask and your face. The manual is the best place to confirm the right session length for the mode you choose. Ask your doctor first if you are pregnant, have health questions, or take medicines that affect light sensitivity.

AWA LX500 specs at a glance

This table uses only facts listed on the product pages for the two AWA LED face masks. Check each page for current details.

Check the product page and the included manual for dimensions and the full box contents before you buy. Compare the LX500 side by side with the AWA LX300 LED face mask features guide, or use the device comparison page.

Who the LX500 suits

The LX500 may suit you if your focus is your face, you want a set of three clear light modes, and you like a silicone design you can wear hands free at home. If you would rather have a bonus neck piece that sits outside the clearance, the LX300 may be a better fit. If you are not sure, browse the LED face mask collection to compare options.

AWA LX500 FAQ

What light modes does the AWA LX500 LED face mask have?

The LX500 has three modes: red plus near infrared (630nm and 850nm), blue (415nm), and a mixed mode that combines all three wavelengths.

Is the AWA LX500 FDA cleared?

Select devices carry FDA 510(k) clearance for specific, limited uses; most are sold as general wellness products. The LX500 is one of the select AWA devices with clearance, and the clearance is for the face only. This is clearance, not FDA approval.

Does the clearance cover my neck or body?

No. The clearance is for the face only and does not extend to the neck, the body, or other AWA devices.

How often should I use an LED face mask like the LX500?

Follow the manual. The suggested routine is about 10 minutes, 3 to 4 times a week, on a clean, bare face. Check with your doctor first if you are pregnant, have health questions, or take medicines that affect light sensitivity.

What is the return policy?

The product page lists free US shipping and a 60 day money back guarantee. Check the page for the current terms.

Last updated: October 2026. This guide is general information, not medical advice. FDA clearance applies to the specific, limited uses and face only area of use described above and does not promise any outcome.