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LightStim®

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Highlights

  • Good for: Acne & blemishes
  • Best for: Combination skin
  • Best for: Normal skin

Details & care

What it is: A powerful and effective tool designed to help you treat mild to moderate acne, calm existing breakouts and restore your skin's health.

Who it's for: Ideal for all skin types.

What it does: Soothing and painless, it heals and calms existing blemishes while calming redness and inflammation, minimizing future breakouts and killing acne-causing bacteria. It is FDA-cleared to treat mild to moderate acne. LightStim MultiWave® patented technology simultaneously emits multiple wavelengths of light, which work together to give your skin the nourishment it needs for a more radiant and youthful appearance. The blue-light therapy destroys acne-causing bacteria, while red-light therapy reduces redness. Together they help to clear existing breakouts and prevent them in the future. Used and recommended by dermatologists and estheticians for over a decade, this device is great for adults and teenagers, and is maintenance-free with no cartridges, LEDs or battery replacement costs.

How to use: Place the light gently touching your skin and hold it in place. The light will beep after three minutes. Move the light to new areas. Use your light no more than three minutes per area, once daily.

  • HSA/FSA eligible
  • Dermatologist tested
  • Includes 9–volt power adapter, SheetMasque, beauty bag, goggles and guide
  • Made in the USA
  • Item #5290740
  • Core Product ID 3333342ZGB

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LightStim®

LightStim destroys acne-causing bacteria, reduces inflammation and promotes circulation through its handheld LED light-therapy devices, which are used and recommended by dermatologists, plastic surgeons and aestheticians. Safe for all skin types, LightStim promises a powerful and natural solution via wavelengths that energize cells and stimulate the body's natural renewal processes.

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Most helpful positive review

Jan 1, 2021

Be diligent and it will be worth it!

I am a nurse and esthetician, and I firmly believe in blue light therapy. This particular device has been a lifesaver for my mild acne, and my Perioral dermatitis. I have used other blue light therapy devices in the past (Tria and Neutrogena), and this device is amazing! The red light helps with inflammation and the blue kills bacteria. Being fair skinned redness will show a lot on my skin, so I appreciate that this has both. I use this right when I see a pimple or any inflammation, and it goes down so quickly-usually going away in a day or two. It is not necessary to push hard on the skin with this, just touch it very slightly. There is a large surface area too, so it covers problem areas well. Lightstim is the same brand used by many dermatology and medical spa offices, so I trust in the brand. I recommend this to anyone with mild to moderate acne, or any skin inflammation issue.
Britt886
49found this helpful

Most helpful critical review

Mar 9, 2022

Increased Acne

I had relatively clear skin until the last few months where my acne had started increasing. I typically only have mild/moderate acne and decided to purchase this as an option to help me manage my problem areas. I used this 5 days a week, once a day for 4 weeks right after washing my face, as directed. I emailed the manufacturer after two weeks to ask about increased acne I was getting while using the device, including some cystic acne which is not typical for me. They mentioned a detox period where some people see increased acne for a bit before it improves due to the red light causing increased circulation which brings acne to the surface. Flash forward 2 more weeks and I’m still getting acne, including deeper cystic acne which again is not typical. I emailed the manufacturer again and this time they recommended I return the device since cystic acne is not a typical reaction. I know not all skincare works for everyone but I feel like their statements of 100% of participants showed improvement in their acne is so misleading. Like sure I could say because one side of my face didn’t get acne during use I suppose it “improved” but the other side blew up with deep cystic acne. I just feel extremely duped and my face looks worse now. I am definitely returning this item.
Sam V
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Jan 1, 2021

Be diligent and it will be worth it!

I am a nurse and esthetician, and I firmly believe in blue light therapy. This particular device has been a lifesaver for my mild acne, and my Perioral dermatitis. I have used other blue light therapy devices in the past (Tria and Neutrogena), and this device is amazing! The red light helps with inflammation and the blue kills bacteria. Being fair skinned redness will show a lot on my skin, so I appreciate that this has both. I use this right when I see a pimple or any inflammation, and it goes down so quickly-usually going away in a day or two. It is not necessary to push hard on the skin with this, just touch it very slightly. There is a large surface area too, so it covers problem areas well. Lightstim is the same brand used by many dermatology and medical spa offices, so I trust in the brand. I recommend this to anyone with mild to moderate acne, or any skin inflammation issue.
Britt886
49found this helpful
Apr 8, 2018Incentivized review

Miracle!

I have struggled with acne, both hormonal and regular, for years. I have used this product for a week and have already seen a major reduction in the size, redness and inflammation of my blemishes. I double or triple the timer on areas that are badly affected and have been using daily. It has worked wonders! It seems to have helped the black heads on my nose and reduced pore size as well. I love this and will keep it apart of my regular routine!
Jmb1864
33found this helpful
July 11, 2020

Acne Reduced

I’ve used the device for about 1 week. I’ve noticed my acne reduce in size in just one week. I’ll continue to use. I am happy with the purchase. (Black female, age 42)
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Iheartlips
31found this helpful
Mar 11, 2018Incentivized review

It works!

I’m prone to little acne bumps all around my chin, as well as the occasional hormonal breakout. I had success with red light treatment in a doctor’s office, but that cost $100 for 5 treatments, and those were only weekly. The LightStim is not only cost effective, but it works! After about 3 daily treatments, my skin was smooth and I am happy with the results. Definitely a keeper.
JuliaAZ
20found this helpful
Dec 24, 2020

It works - just be consistent!

I am 28 and have mild-moderate acne and have been developing cystic acne recently every few months or so over the last year and bought this out of desperation. Good news is - 3 months of consistent use and any acne that does arise is really small and not very inflamed, which is incredible since I have done everything short of accutane... antibiotics, topicals, etc. Okay, you need to be consistent - I went on a camping trip and didn't use it for a week and we were back to business as usual - developed a nasty cyst. Took a few weeks to get it under control just a heads up. I just use it every night no matter what before I go to sleep and now I can skip the areas that don't break out - temples, cheeks, etc and do the 3 min each on my problem areas. It works though which is a relief if you are like me and have been burning off your skin since your were 13 with god knows what topical treatments.
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ah2oman
17found this helpful
July 26, 2018Incentivized review

miracle worker

such a helpful product! only been using it a little over a week and I already notice a difference in my skin. I have suffered with adult acne (I'm 27) since about age 18. I have tried everything, and spent a lot of money trying different products, doctors, prescriptions, and treatments. this is honestly the most useful thing I have used. For the first time in years my pimples are going away and my skin is clearing. Best part is this is not painful to use! Only downside is it is time consuming (takes 30 minutes to do full face) but if you follow the directions you will see results.
michelle_my_belle
13found this helpful
Mar 26, 2023

Something that finally works

I got this for my daughter who has struggled with acne for years. She currently uses a prescription retinol, antiandrogen topical prescription and oral birth control but still has pretty severe breakouts. Next step would be isotretinoin . She recently had laser treatment for scars and aesthetician mentioned light therapy treatment for recurrent acne. They offer sessions at center but was expensive and frequency didn’t work for college student. We thought we’d give this a try and it legitimately works at faster lesion healing as well as quickly fading red scars. It also seems to be reducing new lesions. It’s worked the best of anything she’s tried so far with including prescriptions and laser treatments. Highly recommend.
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Skeptical mom
11found this helpful
May 22, 2020Incentivized review

Didn't work for my hormonal cystic acne

I'm so disappointed because it seems like most people have seen really great results with this product. I was hoping so badly that it would work for me, too. Unfortunately I saw no difference or improvement in my hormonal cystic acne. I've had breakouts since I was 13 and have tried most things (short of Accutane) with varying results. This one just didn't work for me.
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happycamper88
11found this helpful
Feb 14, 2018Incentivized review

Worth the money!

I really love using my LightStim at night. It has helped clear up my skin significantly only after using it for only 3 weeks. It has even helped keep my hormonal acne at bay. I will say that it can be time consuming but if you watch TV or read before bed then it's something you can easily incorporate into your daily routine. The gentle warmth of the LightStim head is actually soothing enough to make me sort of sleepy, so I definitely recommend using this before bed. Overall, I am really glad I spent the money and can't wait to see long term results!
BR94
11found this helpful
Nov 12, 2020

The best skin product, ever

I bought this a couple of months ago and... wow. This is by far the best thing I’ve bought for my skin, ever. I followed the instructions in the box - basically, cleansed and used over areas of my face with acne once a day for four weeks. Within days I started to notice fewer zits popping up and less redness. After about 7 weeks of consistent use (I now use it maybe 4 times a week), my skin looks great. This basically cured my mild adult acne, and it clearly reduces skin inflammation which is just... so awesome. It’s a decent cost up front, but honestly I’ll probably save money in the long run since I won’t have to buy so many spot treatments. I keep telling all of my friends about this thing because I love it that much. So if you are on the fence - try it!
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Stuffie
9found this helpful
Oct 17, 2023

Must Have for Acne

I’m 29 and have had hormonal acne since I was 23. I’ve seen many doctors, tried changing my diet, skin care, weekly facials but nothing really worked. Finally things are slowly under control in terms of breakout after 6 years but I’m struggling to get texture under control, until this device. It’s only been a week but I’ve been using it daily (per the instructions) and my skin hasn’t been this smooth in years. I love the way it makes my skin feel after using it too. I didn’t realize recently that light therapy for acne became FSA/HSA eligible. This is a must-have. Even if you don’t have acne but you struggle with texture, breakouts etc, you need this. I like it better than a full face light since I can use it at my own pace while watching tv and I can use it on my upper back where I breakout as well.
MiaBaptista
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One Size
8found this helpful
Apr 29, 2018Incentivized review

Love!

So far, amazing product. I have been using it for about 2 weeks and I have noticed a decrease in my breakouts. It’s very relaxing so I like to use this before bed. Can’t wait to see the results in a few more weeks
JadieLee
8found this helpful