CurrentBody LED Mask Alternative: RIVATA AURA vs CurrentBody Series 2 and 3
CurrentBody Skin sells the Series 2 and Series 3 LED face masks (the older Series 1 is still on sale too). If you're looking for a CurrentBody alternative, here's how RIVATA's AURA masks stack up, including where CurrentBody genuinely wins.
Side-by-side specs
| CurrentBody Series 2 / Series 3 | RIVATA AURA Lite | RIVATA AURA 4D |
|---|---|---|
| Price (Oct 2026) | ||
| Series 2: $469.99 Series 3: $569.99 |
$129.99 | $249.99, waitlist |
| LEDs | ||
| Series 2: 236 Series 3: 750 |
272 | 400 |
| Wavelengths | ||
| Series 2: 633, 830, 1072nm Series 3: 415, 532, 590, 633, 830, 1072nm |
4: 460, 605, 630, 850nm | 7: 460, 605, 630, 660, 850, 940, 1064nm |
| Blue light for breakouts | ||
| Series 3 only (415nm) | 460nm | 460nm |
| Near-infrared | ||
| 830nm, plus 1072nm on 16 LEDs (Series 2) | 850nm | Triple NIR: 850, 940, 1064nm in every mode |
| Published output | ||
| 30 mW/cm² (Series 2) | Not published | Not published |
| Sessions | ||
| 10 min, 3 to 5 times a week | 10 to 12 min, 3 to 5 times a week | 5 to 10 min, 3 to 5 times a week |
| Power | ||
| Clip-on controller, USB-C; Series 3 adds an app | Cordless, magnetic battery | Cordless |
| Weight | ||
| Not published | 200g | Not published |
| Cooling | ||
| Not listed | None | Magnetic cooling pads |
| Controls | ||
| Controller (Series 3: app) | One button on the mask, no app | One button on the mask, no app |
| FDA status | ||
| Described as FDA-cleared; no K-number on product pages | Cleared, K243040 | Cleared, K243040 |
| Money-back window | ||
| 30 days, new and unused items only | 90 days | 90 days |
| Warranty | ||
| 2 years | 2 years | 2 years |
Prices as of October 2026, from currentbody.us. CurrentBody also still sells the Series 1 at $379.99. For today's prices, check the AURA Lite and AURA 4D pages.
Light: what each mask actually delivers
CurrentBody's Series 2 is red (633nm) and near-infrared (830nm) with 1072nm deep near-infrared on 16 of its 236 LEDs. It has no blue, so it isn't built for breakouts (CurrentBody sells a separate blue mask for that). The Series 3 adds 415nm blue, 532nm green and 590nm yellow and raises the LED count to 750. The AURA Lite covers blue 460, amber 605, red 630 and 850nm near-infrared on 272 LEDs, so one mask handles breakouts and fine lines, plus an amber Glow mode. The AURA 4D runs seven wavelengths on 400 LEDs, with 850, 940 and 1064nm near-infrared together in every mode. How the near-infrared bands differ is in 850nm vs 940nm vs 1064nm.
Output: the number CurrentBody publishes and we don't yet
CurrentBody states 30 mW/cm² for the Series 2, and that transparency is a real point in its favor. RIVATA hasn't published a measured irradiance figure yet. What we can tell you: both AURA masks run timed sessions that switch off on their own, with the dose set for the session length, and the 90-day money-back window is there so you can judge results on your own skin rather than on a spec sheet.
Weight, controls and habit
Light therapy works through consistency: 3 to 5 sessions a week, kept up for weeks. CurrentBody's masks run from a clip-on controller (the Series 3 also pairs with an app). The AURA Lite is fully cordless at 200g with a magnetic battery and a single button; the AURA 4D is cordless too, with a contoured shell and magnetic cooling pads. See how often to use an LED mask.
Where CurrentBody genuinely wins
Fair is fair. CurrentBody publishes its output, says its results are proven in its own independent clinical studies, and the Series 3's 750 LEDs are the most on this page. If published output and LED count are what you're paying for, CurrentBody is the one to buy.
Price and protection
As of October 2026 the Series 2 is $469.99 and the Series 3 $569.99; AURA prices are in the table above. The AURA Lite ships now, and the AURA 4D is sold out for the moment with a waitlist open. CurrentBody gives you 30 days to return a device for a refund if it's new and unused, plus a 2-year warranty. RIVATA gives you 90 days to try either mask on your own skin, a 2-year warranty and free US shipping.
Which should you buy?
- CurrentBody Series 2 or 3 if you want published output (Series 2) or the most LEDs and an app (Series 3), and price isn't the deciding factor.
- The AURA Lite if you want blue, amber, red and near-infrared in one cordless 200g mask, at the lowest price here.
- The AURA 4D if you want the most near-infrared wavelengths: 850, 940 and 1064nm together in every mode on 400 LEDs. Join the waitlist to hear first when it's back.
FAQ
Is RIVATA AURA cheaper than CurrentBody?
Yes. As of October 2026 both AURA masks cost less than either CurrentBody mask. Current prices are in the table above.
Does CurrentBody have blue light?
The Series 3 does (415nm). The Series 2 is red and near-infrared only. Both AURA masks include 460nm blue for breakouts.
Does AURA have 1072nm like CurrentBody?
The AURA 4D uses 1064nm, in the same deep near-infrared range, and runs it in every session alongside 850 and 940nm. The Series 2 has 1072nm on 16 of its LEDs.
Is the AURA mask FDA cleared?
Yes, both AURA masks are cleared under K243040. CurrentBody describes its masks as FDA-cleared but doesn't publish a K-number on the product pages. More in FDA cleared vs FDA approved.
Are these prices current?
Prices were checked in October 2026 and change around sale events. The AURA Lite and AURA 4D pages always show today's price.
Also weighing other masks? See the Omnilux Contour alternative, the Solawave alternative, Shark CryoGlow Plus vs RIVATA AURA and INIA Glow 4D vs RIVATA AURA.
CurrentBody and CurrentBody Skin are trademarks of their owner. RIVATA is not affiliated with CurrentBody. CurrentBody details come from currentbody.us, checked in October 2026.