Clinical Results of makeON "Onface LED Mask" Published Consecutively in Top International Journals

The beauty device brand makeON has recently published the results of independent and combination human trials for its "Onface LED Mask" in two globally renowned international academic journals.

The clinical results for improved skin elasticity when using the device alone were published in the materials science journal "Advanced Materials," issued by the leading academic publisher Wiley. According to Google Scholar statistics, this journal ranks within the top 1% internationally.*

Subsequently, the human trial results for the combination treatment conditions were published in "Nano Energy," an energy and nanomaterials journal released by Elsevier. This journal holds a Journal Citation Reports (JCR) Impact Factor of 16.7, placing it among the top-tier journals in the field. Both journals are widely recognized for their credibility and influence in their respective domains.

The notable aspect here is that the results for the Onface LED Mask were published consecutively in two international journals focused not on general beauty or cosmetics, but on materials and devices. Jongsoo Moon, head of Amorepacific's makeON Beauty Device Team, participated as a co-author on both papers, having been involved from the initial research design phase. This highlights not just a collaborative study, but also the company's broader effort to scientifically validate the effects and efficacy of its home care device.

The combination clinical trial published in "Nano Energy" was conducted using a split-face methodology. Over eight weeks, 33 participants received only a PN skin booster treatment on one half of their face, while the other half received both the same treatment and exposure to a 630nm surface-emitting LED. This design allowed for comparison within the same individual, minimizing the impact of personal constitution or lifestyle on the results.

According to the measurements, after eight weeks, skin elasticity improved by 3.1% in the area treated with the PN skin booster alone, and by 12.8% in the area treated with both the Onface LED Mask and the skin booster, a difference of more than fourfold (p<0.05). This suggests that incorporating LED management contributes to prolonged treatment efficacy.

Additionally, in terms of skin moisture loss on the third day, when skin sensitivity peaks following the procedure, the combined treatment area improved by 20.8%, compared to 12.4% for the single-treatment area. A reduction in erythema was also confirmed, indicating that the combined management may aid skin barrier recovery immediately post-procedure. Furthermore, all five indices related to skin brightening—including the number and area of pigmentation, skin tone and evenness, and keratin amount—showed significant improvement (p<0.05).

This outcome is underpinned by the device's advanced light source structure. The Onface LED Mask, incorporating patented technology from Amorepacific's dermatological science division and KAIST, is equipped with 3,770 micro-LEDs arranged in a surface-emitting structure. Compared to hard-type devices, the skin contact area increased from 46.9% to 78.1%, and the spacing between light sources narrowed from 4.1mm to 1.8mm. The mask achieved a luminous uniformity of 93.8% across eight facial regions, allowing for even care of the entire face.

This global academic recognition for its clinical efficacy is considered an indicator of the new direction that home beauty devices should pursue beyond the traditional beauty sector.

Jongsoo Moon, head of Amorepacific's makeON Beauty Device Team and co-author of both studies, commented, "The significance of this publication lies in the fact that the evaluation was based on materials and optical structures, not on beauty products themselves," adding, "It demonstrates that home care devices can also undergo scientific validation."

* Based on Google Scholar’s 2026 data, journals with an h-index of over 300 during the past five years.

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