Combining Facial Technologies: Is Dual-Therapy Skincare the New Standard?

By Your Health Magazine

Over the past decade, the evolution of skincare has gone beyond serums and moisturizers. Now, light-based therapy and bioelectrical stimulation are increasingly accessible for at-home use. But how do these two categories interact—and are there benefits to using them together?

This article takes a closer look at the combination of localized skin-tightening tools and full-face LED masks, with Kingdo’s K3 and Porcelain Glow devices as a reference.

Understanding Localized Tools: Smile Lines and Structural Support

Smile lines form where repetitive movement meets skin aging. Unlike superficial wrinkles, nasolabial folds are linked to volume loss in deeper facial compartments and muscular changes.

The Kingdo K3 uses:

Red/NIR LED light to boost dermal metabolism
EMS (Microcurrent Stimulation) to engage facial muscles, similar to a “facial workout”
EP (Electroporation) to enhance transdermal absorption of hydrating or anti-aging actives

Such devices are not meant to replace full-face masks, but to offer precise biomechanical support in areas of high concern.

smile line removal device

What Full-Face LED Masks Do Well

LED therapy has long been used in dermatology clinics to manage acne, inflammation, and signs of aging. Full-face masks like Porcelain Glow bring this home.

The key features include:

7 light wavelengths, including red, blue, and near-infrared
Gentle stimulation of skin healing and circulation
Improved oxygenation and photobiomodulation (the process of light changing cellular behavior)

These masks are ideal for people who want to manage tone, clarity, and inflammation across the entire face.

red light face mask

Are Two Devices Too Much? Not Necessarily

Combining technologies is often more effective than relying on one. Here’s why:

Microcurrent enhances tissue tone, making light therapy more impactful
EP creates micro-channels, through which light and products penetrate deeper
Different mechanisms = multi-level support (muscle, dermis, epidermis)

The synergy is similar to how a personal trainer and a nutritionist together improve fitness. Neither is enough alone—but together, they’re transformative.

According to a 2020 paper in Photomedicine and Laser Surgery, red light used after EMS shows higher ATP production and fibroblast response than light therapy alone.