Shark CryoGlow Clinic Face + Body review: a closer look at Shark’s new LED skincare system, hot-and-cold under-eye therapy, body panel, features, drawbacks and value.
LED skincare has officially escaped the “weird glowing mask on Instagram” phase.
Now we’re getting devices that want to handle your face, neck, chest, hands, under-eyes — basically everywhere you previously forgot to apply your expensive serum.
The latest one going all-in on that idea is the Shark CryoGlow Clinic Face + Body System.
And honestly, Shark may have made things a little too tempting.
The new system combines red, blue and deep infrared LED technology with under-eye hot-and-cold therapy, then adds a separate flexible LED body panel that can be used on the neck, chest, back and hands.
The full system currently sells for £549.99 in the UK, while the face mask alone costs £379.99 and the body panel £249.99.
That’s a lot of money for a skincare device.
So the interesting question isn’t whether it looks futuristic.
It absolutely does.
The real question is whether putting face + body + LED + cooling + warming into one system actually makes sense — or whether Shark has simply found another way to make our skincare routines more expensive.
Shark Took the CryoGlow and Went Much Bigger
The original CryoGlow was already doing something different from a typical LED mask.
Instead of only giving you red or infrared light, it added cooling underneath the eyes.
The Clinic Face + Body takes that concept considerably further.
The new face mask uses red, blue and deep infrared LEDs, while Shark says the new system delivers twice the anti-ageing power of the original CryoGlow. Shark also says the new version has improved coverage around areas such as crow’s feet and lines around the lips.
Then there’s the body panel.
This is probably the feature that makes the new system genuinely different rather than simply another CryoGlow refresh.
The flexible ArcFlex body panel can be positioned around the neck and chest, turned toward the back, or folded into a smaller shape for the hands.
That means the device is trying to solve a problem most LED masks completely ignore:
Your face isn’t the only part of your skin that ages.
Your neck, chest and hands are very much invited to the party.
The Face Mask Is Still the Main Event
Despite all the body-care excitement, the face mask remains the heart of the system.
The Clinic mask uses three types of light:
Red light for ageing-related concerns.
Deep infrared light for deeper light penetration.
Blue light for blemish-prone skin.
Shark has built several treatment routines around those wavelengths rather than asking users to manually figure out which colour they should be using.
That’s actually one of the things I like about this concept.
LED therapy can become unnecessarily complicated.
People start asking:
“Should I use red?”
“Do I need blue?”
“Can I combine infrared?”
“Which wavelength is better?”
A preset treatment takes some of that decision-making away.
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The full system has 17 routines, developed with dermatologists and skin scientists, according to Shark.
That sounds excessive until you realise that different people are buying the same device for completely different reasons.
One person wants smoother-looking skin.
Another wants help with blemishes.
Someone else is mainly interested in pigmentation and uneven tone.
And another person just wants to look less tired.
The flexibility makes sense.
The Hot-and-Cold Under-Eye Feature Is the Wild Card
This is probably the feature that makes the CryoGlow Clinic feel more like a beauty-tech gadget than a conventional LED mask.
The original CryoGlow already had cooling under the eyes.
The new Clinic adds heat.
Its Dual-Temp Restore treatment alternates between warming and cooling underneath the eyes, using Shark’s thermal technology. The idea is to create a contrast-therapy experience designed around tired-looking eyes.
And the early hands-on reviews are unusually enthusiastic about this part.
Glamour’s tester, who used the device almost daily for about a month, described the hot-and-cold eye treatment as one of the standout features, particularly for morning puffiness.
That makes sense from a user-experience perspective.
A lot of LED masks are basically:
Put mask on.
Wait.
Take mask off.
Done.
CryoGlow adds another sensory element.
You get warmth.
Then cooling.
Then LED.
It makes the routine feel more like a treatment rather than simply sitting under a glowing plastic shell.
Whether that justifies the price is another question.
The Body Panel Is Actually the Interesting Upgrade
Here’s where Shark has done something genuinely clever.
The body attachment isn’t just a larger flat LED panel.
It’s flexible.
Shark calls the technology ArcFlex, and the panel can be shaped around different parts of the body. The official product information lists the neck, chest, back and hands as treatment areas.
That versatility has also been highlighted by independent reviewers.
Glamour’s tester particularly liked being able to use the panel on the neck and then rotate it toward the back or fold it for the hands.
T3 similarly highlighted the flexibility of the body panel and its ability to extend treatment beyond the face.
This is much more interesting to me than simply adding another 20 LEDs to the face mask.
Because if someone is already committed to LED skincare, treating the neck and chest without buying another completely separate device has obvious appeal.
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The downside?
The more pieces you add, the more storage space you need.
And this isn’t exactly a travel-friendly little skincare gadget.
The Treatment Times Are Surprisingly Reasonable
This is one area where Shark deserves credit.
The routines aren’t asking you to spend half an hour sitting completely still.
The main LED treatments are roughly 4–8 minutes, depending on the routine. Which? reports an Ultimate Anti-Ageing routine of around six minutes, Balance & Clear around eight minutes and Daily Skin Defence around four minutes.
That’s actually important.
A theoretically brilliant skincare device is useless if nobody uses it consistently.
A four-to-eight-minute routine is much easier to squeeze into real life.
You could potentially do it while getting ready in the morning or winding down before bed.
And consistency is arguably more important than having the most complicated device on the market.
The Claims Sound Impressive — But Read the Fine Print
Shark makes some strong claims about the CryoGlow Clinic.
The company says the system has been clinically tested for specific ageing zones and reports improvements in areas such as skin smoothness, firmness and radiance. Its UK product information also says the system targets eight ageing zones, including forehead lines, frown lines, crow’s feet, lip lines, smile lines, neck, chest and hands.
Those are manufacturer-reported results, so they shouldn’t automatically be interpreted as a guarantee for every user.
That’s especially important with LED devices.
Results depend on consistent use, skin condition, treatment mode and individual response.
Independent reviewers have generally been positive, but they’re also cautious about how quickly longer-term anti-ageing effects can be judged.
Glamour’s reviewer, for example, said that after around four weeks their skin looked brighter and calmer and they noticed fewer breakouts, but also acknowledged that four weeks is still early for judging longer-term LED results.
That’s a much more realistic expectation.
Think:
gradual improvement
rather than:
instant facelift in six minutes.
Real Reviews Are Mostly Positive — With Some Big Caveats
The early professional reviews are surprisingly enthusiastic.
Glamour praised the versatility, quick routines and hot-and-cold eye treatment.
T3’s reviewer reported clearer skin and more glow after four weeks, particularly in blemish-prone areas, while noting that anti-ageing results needed more time.
The Sun’s tester, who had already used the original CryoGlow extensively, was especially impressed by the new body functionality and described the upgrade as a worthwhile investment for mature skin.
Vogue also highlighted the increased power and more targeted LED placement around areas such as crow’s feet and nasolabial folds.
But there’s a pattern hiding underneath all that enthusiasm:
Nobody is saying the £550 system is an obvious purchase for everyone.
And that’s important.
The Price Is Where the Excitement Gets Complicated
At £549.99, the complete Face + Body system is expensive.
You can buy the face mask separately for £379.99.
The body panel separately costs £249.99.
So if your only concern is facial skincare, buying the complete system doesn’t automatically make financial sense.
You could save a significant amount by getting the face-only version.
That’s actually the option I’d seriously consider for most people.
If your skincare priorities are:
- fine lines
- uneven tone
- acne
- dullness
- under-eye puffiness
the face mask already gives you the core technology.
The body panel becomes much more interesting if you’re specifically concerned about your neck, chest or hands, or if you already know you’ll actually use it.
Otherwise, you’re paying for versatility that may spend most of its life sitting in a drawer.
The Hardware Isn’t Perfect
There are some practical complaints worth knowing before getting carried away.
The hard-shell mask isn’t as soft or flexible as silicone LED masks.
Glamour’s reviewer found the face mask less comfortable than some silicone alternatives and also noted that using the face mask and body panel together means dealing with several wires. Storage is another issue because both pieces are relatively bulky.
That’s not a deal breaker.
But it does make the system feel more like a home beauty machine than a minimalist skincare accessory.
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You aren’t throwing this into a tiny makeup bag.
You’re giving it a dedicated spot.
And if you’re using both pieces simultaneously, the setup becomes more involved.
The Face + Body System Makes More Sense for Serious LED Users
Here’s where I think Shark has positioned this product correctly.
This isn’t really an impulse beauty purchase.
It’s for someone who already believes in LED skincare and wants to make the routine bigger.
If you’ve never used LED therapy before, spending £550 on your first device feels excessive.
There are cheaper ways to see whether you even enjoy the routine.
But if you’ve already used an LED face mask and keep thinking:
“I wish I could treat my neck too.”
Now Shark has an answer.
And if you care about the chest, hands and back as well, the value proposition becomes much easier to understand.
You’re effectively getting multiple treatment areas from one system.
CryoGlow Clinic vs the Original CryoGlow
The upgrade question is more complicated.
The original CryoGlow already offers red, blue and infrared LED treatments plus under-eye cooling.
The Clinic version adds:
- higher power
- expanded coverage
- hot-and-cold under-eye contrast
- a separate body panel
- more routines
- treatment for additional areas
- improved functionality around the neck, chest and hands.
So if you’re buying your first Shark LED device, the Clinic is clearly the more ambitious option.
But if you already own the original CryoGlow, upgrading becomes harder to justify.
The body panel is the biggest reason to upgrade.
If you don’t care about treating your neck, chest or hands, the original may still be perfectly adequate.
That’s a much more sensible way to look at it than assuming newer automatically means dramatically better.
Who Should Actually Consider It?
The Shark CryoGlow Clinic Face + Body makes the most sense for someone who is already serious about at-home beauty technology.
It’s particularly interesting if you want one system for:
Face:
Fine lines, dullness, uneven tone and blemish-prone skin.
Under-eyes:
Cooling and hot/cold contrast for a more refreshed-looking appearance.
Neck:
LED treatment beyond the face.
Chest:
A commonly forgotten area of skincare.
Hands:
A surprisingly clever use for the flexible body panel.
And if you already know you’ll use LED consistently, the short routines make the system much easier to live with.
Who Should Save Their Money?
I’d hesitate if you’re buying it simply because you’ve seen it everywhere online.
The price is too high for a curiosity purchase.
I’d also hesitate if you only care about under-eye puffiness.
In that case, the full Face + Body system is serious overkill.
And if your main goal is simply basic red-light therapy for the face, there are less expensive options worth comparing.
The Shark’s real advantage is versatility.
Take that away, and the £549.99 price becomes much harder to defend.
The Verdict: A Seriously Clever LED System With a Seriously Serious Price
The Shark CryoGlow Clinic Face + Body is one of the more interesting beauty-tech launches because it isn’t simply trying to make another LED mask.
It’s trying to turn LED skincare into a whole-body routine.
And that actually makes sense.
The face mask brings red, blue and deep infrared light, plus the genuinely unusual hot-and-cold under-eye treatment.
The body panel extends that technology to the neck, chest, back and hands.
The treatment times are short.
The routines are easy to understand.
And early hands-on reviews are largely positive, particularly around glow, calmer-looking skin, blemish support and the overall experience.
But here’s the catch:
£549.99 is not casual skincare money.
If you’re already committed to LED therapy and want one system that covers much more than your face, the price starts to make sense.
If you’re simply curious about red light, I’d save the money and start smaller.
And if you already own the original CryoGlow, I’d only upgrade if the body panel and new thermal eye treatment genuinely matter to your routine.
Because the biggest improvement isn’t that Shark made another LED mask.
It’s that Shark finally asked:
“What about the rest of your skin?”
That idea is genuinely smart.
Whether it’s worth £550 depends entirely on how much of that extra coverage you’ll actually use.
Editorial Note: This review is based on Shark’s published product information, official specifications, current beauty-tech coverage, hands-on reviews from independent editorial sources and available user feedback. Anayzas has not personally or independently laboratory-tested the Shark CryoGlow Clinic Face + Body System and does not guarantee individual product performance or results. Manufacturer claims and reported clinical results are identified as such, while independent reviewer experiences may vary from person to person. Specifications, prices, availability, treatment features and manufacturer information can change, so readers should check the current manufacturer’s information before purchasing.Image Note: Product images and visual references are included to help readers identify the product, understand its design and features, and follow the review more easily. Images remain the property of their respective copyright holders unless otherwise stated.