On the Bulgarian market, you'll find LED face masks at almost any price. The difference isn't arbitrary, but it's also not proportional to quality.
Price Ranges
| Class | What you usually get |
|---|---|
| Up to ~150 BGN | Unspecified power, many "colors," no certifications |
| 150–400 BGN | Better manufacturing, partial power data |
| 400–700 BGN | Measured values, certifications, warranty |
| Over 700 BGN | Often the same as the previous class plus a brand name |
What Makes a Mask More Expensive
- Diode quality. Stable wavelength costs money.
- Measurement and documentation. Spectrometric tests are an expense.
- Regulatory approvals. FDA 510(k) and CE require dossiers and testing.
- Materials. Medical-grade silicone versus hard plastic.
- Warranty and support.
What Doesn't Justify the Price
- The number of colors. See green light.
- Just the number of diodes without specified power.
- Mobile app that doesn't change the dose.
- A celebrity's name on the box.
Cost per Treatment
A more useful calculation is not the price of the device, but the cost of one treatment.
A device costing 500 BGN, used 4 times a week for two years, comes out to about 1.20 BGN per treatment. A salon LED treatment in Bulgaria typically costs tens of BGN.
A device costing 120 BGN that doesn't work is infinitely expensive in terms of results.
How to Decide
Three questions before buying:
- Is the power specified in mW/cm²?
- Does it have regulatory approval?
- What is the warranty?
If there's no clear answer to all three, the price is irrelevant. A full list of criteria can be found in the guide to choosing a quality LED mask.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there any point in a mask under 150 BGN? Rarely. The power is usually below the therapeutic threshold.
Why is yours more expensive than some others? Published measurements, FDA 510(k), and two years warranty. You can compare them yourself.
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Price ranges are indicative and subject to change.
