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How long does each Shark CryoGlow LED face mask treatment take?

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Shark CryoGlow LED Face Mask in Lilac Chill, model FW312PL

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Shark CryoGlow LED Face Mask, Lilac Chill (FW312PL)

Lilac Chill
4 treatment modes4 to 8 minute light sessions5-15 minute under-eye cooling2-year warranty
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Short answer

The Shark CryoGlow LED Face Mask (FW312PL, Lilac Chill) runs short, fixed sessions: Shark lists 6 minutes for Better Aging, 8 minutes for Skin Clearing and 4 minutes for Skin Sustain. Its Under-Eye Revive cooling treatment is adjustable from 5 to 15 minutes, with 3 chill levels.

At a glance

Best for

  • People who want a short, set-length LED routine
  • Anyone who wants red, blue and infrared light plus under-eye cooling in one device
  • Buyers who want a specific colour: this page covers Lilac Chill, item FW312PL

Skip it if

  • You want a single light colour only: each light treatment combines two or three light types
  • You do not plan to use it often: Shark's clinical results come from once-a-day use in 12-week studies

What we like

  • Light sessions are short, from 4 to 8 minutes depending on the mode
  • Under-eye cooling time is adjustable between 5 and 15 minutes
  • Three temperature-controlled chill levels
  • Comes with clip-on chill pads, a remote and a USB-C charging cable
  • Two-year warranty, according to Shark

Good to know

  • Shark's clinical results come from once-a-day use over 12-week studies; Shark's page does not state a recommended frequency.
  • The mask weighs 1.5 lbs, according to Shark's specifications
  • It contains a lithium-ion battery, according to Shark's specifications
  • Shark's product page points to a separate contraindications article; check it before first use.

How the treatment times break down

Three light modes, each with a set time

Shark lists Better Aging at 6 minutes using red and infrared LEDs, Skin Clearing at 8 minutes using blue, infrared and red LEDs, and Skin Sustain at 4 minutes using red, blue and infrared LEDs.

Cooling you can stretch or shorten

The Under-Eye Revive treatment can be set anywhere from 5 to 15 minutes, and Shark says it has 3 temperature-controlled chill levels.

What Shark says about results over time

Shark says its Better Aging results come from a 12-week clinical study of 60 subjects using that mode once a day, and its Skin Clearing results from a 12-week study of 59 subjects using that mode once a day. Shark adds that individual results may vary.

Control during a session

Under the heading "You're in control", Shark says you can select a routine, track progress, adjust your chill level and pause or resume.

How to use it

  1. Charge the mask with the included USB-C charging cable.
  2. Choose a routine: Better Aging (6 minutes), Skin Clearing (8 minutes) or Skin Sustain (4 minutes).
  3. For Under-Eye Revive, set a time between 5 and 15 minutes and pick one of the 3 chill levels.
  4. Pause or resume as needed during a session.

Built from the treatment and control descriptions on Shark's FW312PL product page. Shark's page does not give a step-by-step guide, so follow the instructions that come in the box.

Key details

Model
FW312PL
Colour
Lilac Chill
Treatments
Better Aging, Skin Clearing, Skin Sustain, Under-Eye Revive
Weight
1.5 lbs
Product dimensions
7.99 in L x 5.51 in W x 8.62 in H
Cord length
35.4 in
Voltage
7.2 volts
Wattage
16.92 watts
Battery
Lithium-ion battery in the device
In the box
CryoGlow LED mask, clip-on chill pads, remote, USB-C charging cable
Warranty
2 years

Specifications as listed by Shark on its FW312PL product page.

Questions buyers ask

Which Shark CryoGlow treatment is the shortest?

Shark lists Skin Sustain as the shortest light treatment, at 4 minutes, using red, blue and infrared LEDs.

Which treatment takes the longest?

Of the light modes, Skin Clearing is the longest at 8 minutes, according to Shark. Under-Eye Revive cooling can run up to 15 minutes.

Can I change how long the under-eye cooling runs?

Yes. Shark says Under-Eye Revive is adjustable from 5 to 15 minutes, with 3 temperature-controlled chill levels.

How often did Shark's study participants use it?

Shark says its Better Aging and Skin Clearing results come from 12-week clinical studies with once-a-day use in each mode.

Is the Shark CryoGlow FDA-cleared?

Shark's product page describes the mask as clinically tested and FDA-cleared.

What comes in the box?

Shark lists the CryoGlow LED mask, clip-on chill pads, a remote and a USB-C charging cable.

The bottom line

If you want to know the time cost before buying, the Shark CryoGlow is easy to plan around: Shark lists light treatments of 4, 6 or 8 minutes and adjustable under-eye cooling of 5 to 15 minutes. Shark's own study results are based on once-a-day use.

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Sources

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