DermaLux 7-Color LED Spa vs LumiSpa 7-Color Arch: Which One Should You Buy?
If you've browsed our site, you've probably noticed we sell two 7-color LED devices — the DermaLux 7-Color LED Therapy Spa and the LumiSpa 7-Color LED Arch. They use the same underlying LED technology, which naturally raises the question: what's actually different, and which one should you buy?
Short answer: it comes down to form factor and how hands-free you want your treatment to be. Here's the full breakdown.
Quick Comparison
| DermaLux 7-Color Spa | LumiSpa 7-Color Arch | |
|---|---|---|
| Form factor | Handheld facial device | Free-standing arch you sit under |
| Hands-free use | No — held or propped against the face | Yes — fully hands-free, sit and relax |
| Coverage area | Targeted, section by section | Full face and neck in one session |
| Mist function | Yes | Yes |
| LED colors | 7 | 7 |
| Best for | Precise, targeted treatment; travel | Relaxed, full-coverage sessions at a vanity or desk |
DermaLux 7-Color Spa: Best for Targeted, Portable Treatment
The DermaLux 7-Color LED Therapy Spa is a handheld device, which means you control exactly where the light goes. If you have a specific area you want to focus on — a stubborn patch of redness, one side of your jaw, your neck — the handheld design lets you linger there.
It's also the more portable option of the two, since it doesn't require sitting under a fixed arch.
LumiSpa 7-Color Arch: Best for Full-Coverage, Hands-Free Sessions
The LumiSpa 7-Color LED Arch is designed to sit over your whole face and neck at once, so you're not holding anything or repositioning as you go. If you want to put it on, sit back, and scroll your phone or watch TV for the session, this is the better fit.
Because it covers a wider area in one pass, it's also a good option if you want to treat your neck and jawline along with your face without extra steps.
So Which One Should You Buy?
Choose the DermaLux Spa if you want a targeted, portable device you can travel with or use to focus on specific areas.
Choose the LumiSpa Arch if you want a fully hands-free, sit-and-relax experience with full face and neck coverage in one session.
Both use the same 7 LED wavelengths, so the underlying skin benefits — supporting collagen production, calming redness, evening tone — are the same either way. This is a decision about how you want to use the device, not which one "works better."
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I own both?
Yes — some customers use the handheld Spa for spot treatment between full sessions with the Arch. They're complementary rather than redundant.
Do they use the same LED colors for the same benefits?
Yes. Both devices offer the same 7-color spectrum, so red, blue, green, yellow, purple, cyan, and near-infrared light work the same way on either device.
Which is easier for a beginner?
The Arch is generally easier for first-time users since there's no positioning to think about — you just sit under it.
Shop Both Devices
DermaLux 7-Color LED Therapy Spa · LumiSpa 7-Color LED Arch
Complete Your LUMILUX Routine
- 7-Color LED Light Therapy Guide — the full science behind each LED color
- UltraCleanse® 6-in-1 Facial Wand — deep-cleanse before either LED session
- LumiLux™ PDT LED Eye Mask — targeted treatment for the eye area