Shark CryoGlow Plus vs RIVATA AURA: The Honest LED Mask Comparison
Shark's CryoGlow Plus is the newest version of the LED mask that brought the category to a mainstream audience. If you're weighing it against RIVATA's AURA masks, here's the honest breakdown, including where the Shark genuinely wins.
Side-by-side specs
| Shark CryoGlow Plus | RIVATA AURA Lite | RIVATA AURA 4D |
|---|---|---|
| Price* | ||
| $379.99 | $129.99 | $249.99, waitlist |
| LEDs | ||
| Not published | 272 | 400 |
| Wavelengths | ||
| 3 types: 415nm blue, 630 to 830nm red and deep infrared | 4: 460, 605, 630, 850nm | 7: 460, 605, 630, 660, 850, 940, 1064nm |
| Near-infrared | ||
| One deep infrared band | 850nm | Triple NIR: 850, 940, 1064nm |
| Modes and sessions | ||
| 3 LED modes, 4 to 8 min, plus under-eye cooling | 4 modes, 10 to 12 min | 4 modes, 5 to 10 min |
| Under-eye cooling | ||
| Powered InstaChill, 3 levels | None | Passive cooling pads |
| Weight and build | ||
| 1.7 lb (about 770 g) | 200 g, flexible silicone | Flexible silicone, contoured |
| Controls | ||
| Remote | One button on the mask | One button on the mask |
| FDA status | ||
| Cleared | Cleared, K243040 | Cleared, K243040 |
| Money-back window | ||
| 60 days | 90 days | 90 days |
| Warranty | ||
| 2 years | 2 years | 2 years |
*Prices as of October 2026, from each brand's official store. Shark still sells the original CryoGlow too ($349.99 list, $299.99 on sale), with the same three light types and the earlier coverage. For today's prices, check the AURA Lite and AURA 4D pages.
Light: what each mask actually delivers
Every LED mask is a delivery system for specific wavelengths. The CryoGlow Plus covers the classic trio: blue at 415nm, plus red and deep infrared in the 630 to 830nm range. The AURA Lite adds amber 605nm for its Glow mode. The AURA 4D goes further again, with a second red at 660nm and deep NIR at 940nm and 1064nm, which reach deeper than 850nm. On the 4D, 850nm, 940nm and 1064nm run together in every mode (Triple NIR). We explain the science in 850nm vs 940nm vs 1064nm: why triple near-infrared beats one.
Weight and fit: the habit test
Light therapy only works with 3 to 5 sessions a week, kept up for weeks, so the mask that fits your evening is the mask that works. Shark lists the CryoGlow Plus at 1.7 lb. The AURA Lite weighs 200 g, about a quarter of that, and both AURA masks are flexible silicone that bends to the face and packs flat. Neither needs a remote: one button on the mask runs everything. See how often you should actually use an LED mask.
Where the Shark genuinely wins
Fair is fair. The CryoGlow Plus has InstaChill: two powered cooling points under the eyes with three temperature levels, which can run on their own or with any light mode. The AURA 4D's magnetic pads keep a session cool and comfortable, but they're passive, and the Lite has none. Shark has also run its own clinical studies on the CryoGlow, and you can buy and return it at big-box retailers. If those matter most to you, buy the Shark.
Price and protection
As of October 2026, the CryoGlow Plus sells for $379.99. The AURA Lite is $129.99 and ships now. The AURA 4D is $249.99 and sold out for the moment, with a waitlist open. Shark gives you 60 days to return it. RIVATA gives you 90 days, plus a 2-year warranty and free US shipping. All three are FDA cleared.
Which should you buy?
- The Shark CryoGlow Plus if powered under-eye cooling is your top priority, or you want a big-box brand you can return at a store.
- The AURA Lite if you want a light, flexible mask you'll actually wear 3 to 5 times a week, with four wavelengths including amber, at the lowest price of the three.
- The AURA 4D if you want the most light: 400 LEDs, seven wavelengths and Triple NIR in every mode. Join the waitlist to hear first when it's back.
FAQ
Is the Shark CryoGlow Plus FDA cleared?
Shark says it is. Both AURA masks are FDA cleared under K243040. Clearance is table stakes for a serious LED device; the differences are in wavelengths, coverage, weight and fit. More in FDA cleared vs FDA approved.
What's new in the CryoGlow Plus?
Shark cites 120% better coverage around the crow's feet (compared with its earlier model), coverage around the lips and better battery performance. The light types are the same three as the original CryoGlow.
Does AURA have anything like InstaChill?
The AURA 4D has magnetic cooling pads that keep the session cool and comfortable, but they're passive, with no powered temperature control. The Lite has no cooling. If active under-eye cold therapy is the feature you want, the Shark is the better fit.
Which mask is the lightest?
The AURA Lite, at 200 g. Shark lists the CryoGlow Plus at 1.7 lb.
Are these prices current?
Prices shown were checked in October 2026 and do change, especially around sale events. The AURA Lite and AURA 4D pages always show today's price.
Also weighing other masks? See INIA Glow 4D vs RIVATA AURA, the CurrentBody alternative, the Omnilux Contour alternative and the Solawave alternative.
Shark, CryoGlow, CryoGlow Plus and InstaChill are trademarks of SharkNinja. RIVATA is not affiliated with SharkNinja. Shark details come from Shark's own website and published reviews, checked in October 2026.