Glo Devices
Glō is reVive's compact, portable line, built for people who
want light therapy that fits into a bag, a bathroom shelf, or a few quiet
minutes before bed rather than a dedicated treatment station. Two devices make
up this collection. The Lux Glō combines red and blue light in a
single device, addressing anti-aging support and acne together for anyone who
wants both in one routine. Glō Acne takes a narrower approach, using blue
light on its own to focus specifically on acne-causing bacteria. Both are
portable, both are FDA-cleared OTC devices, and both rely on the
same photobiomodulation principle behind reVive's larger panels, just scaled
down into a size you can actually travel with. The right choice comes down to
what you're treating. If breakouts are your main concern and you don't need
anti-aging support layered in, Glō Acne keeps things simple. If you want acne
treatment alongside collagen and elastin support, Lux Glō covers both in one
compact device.
Lux Glō: Red and Blue Light Together
At $79, the Lux Glō pairs red and blue light in one compact,
portable device, a practical option if acne and early signs of aging are both
on your mind. The blue light, around 415 nm, is absorbed by porphyrins inside
acne-causing bacteria, generating byproducts that are lethal to the bacteria
without harming the skin around it. The red light, around 630 to 660 nm,
reaches into the dermis and interacts with fibroblasts, supporting collagen and
elastin production over time. Together, they let you address breakouts and skin
aging in the same short session, rather than running two separate devices for
two separate concerns.
Glō Acne: Blue Light, Focused on Breakouts
Glō Acne is the blue-light-only variant in the Glō line,
built for anyone whose main concern is active breakouts rather than anti-aging.
It's portable and FDA-cleared, and it works the same way blue light does across
reVive's other acne-focused devices: the roughly 415 nm wavelength gets
absorbed by porphyrins in acne-causing bacteria, producing byproducts that
destroy the bacteria while leaving surrounding skin unaffected. If red light
isn't part of your routine right now, Glō Acne keeps the device simple and
focused on one job: treating acne, without paying for a feature you won't use.
How the Light Actually Works
Both Glō devices rely on photobiomodulation, light delivered
through LEDs that has been independently reviewed for safety and efficacy as
part of their FDA clearance. Blue light and red light do
different jobs at different depths. Blue light stays closer to the surface,
targeting the bacteria responsible for acne. Red and near-infrared light
travels deeper, reaching the dermis where fibroblasts produce collagen and elastin.
That's why Lux Glō includes both: it addresses two different layers of skin
activity in one device, while Glō Acne narrows in on the surface-level bacteria
alone. Neither device changes what the light does once it reaches the skin. The
difference between the two comes down to which wavelengths are packed into the
device, not a different underlying technology.
Choosing Between Lux Glō and Glō Acne
If you're deciding between the two, start with what you're
trying to treat. Active breakouts with no particular interest in anti-aging
support point toward Glō Acne, a simpler, blue-light-only device at a lower
price point. Wanting acne treatment and collagen and elastin support in the
same routine points toward the Lux Glō at $79. Both are compact enough to
travel with and portable enough to use daily. Neither requires the larger
footprint of reVive's panel devices, which makes either one a
reasonable entry point into the Glō line. Either way, you're getting the same
FDA-cleared technology found across the rest of reVive's catalog, just scaled
down for everyday convenience.
Why Compact and Portable Matters
Not everyone wants a panel sitting on a bathroom counter or
a nightstand. The Glō line exists for that reason, built around the idea that
light therapy should fit into a routine rather than reshape it. A device small
enough to pack for a weekend trip or tuck into a desk drawer at the office gets
used more consistently than one that only comes out during a set-aside skincare
session at home. That consistency matters more than any single
feature, since photobiomodulation depends on regular exposure over time, not
one strong dose. If you've been putting off light therapy because it felt like
a bigger commitment than it needed to be, Lux Glō and Glō Acne are built to
lower that bar.
Key Features at a Glance
- Two
devices: Lux Glō (red and blue light) and Glō Acne (blue light only)
- Lux
Glō priced at $79
- Compact,
portable design in both devices
- FDA-cleared
OTC devices
- Blue
light around 415 nm targets acne-causing bacteria
- Red
and near-infrared light around 630 to 660 nm supports collagen and elastin
- Lux
Glō addresses anti-aging and acne in one device
- Glō
Acne focuses solely on acne treatment
- Based
on photobiomodulation, independently reviewed for safety and efficacy
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between Lux Glō and Glō Acne? Lux Glō
combines red and blue light to address anti-aging and acne together. Glō Acne
uses blue light only, focused specifically on acne-causing bacteria.
How much does the Lux Glō cost? The Lux Glō is priced at
$79.
Are Glō devices FDA-cleared? Yes, both Lux Glō and Glō Acne
are FDA-cleared OTC devices, independently reviewed for safety and efficacy.
Which Glō device should I choose if I only care about acne?
Glō Acne is built for that. It uses blue light alone to target acne-causing
bacteria without the added red light feature.
Can Lux Glō help with both acne and anti-aging at the same
time? Yes. Blue light addresses acne-causing bacteria while red light supports
collagen and elastin production, in the same device.
Are Glō devices portable? Yes, both Lux Glō and Glō Acne are
part of reVive's compact, portable line, designed to fit easily into a daily
routine or travel bag.
Find the Glō device that matches what your skin needs today.