How to Choose the Right FOREO Device

FOREO makes a wide range of beauty devices, but they are designed to do very different things. A microcurrent device, an LED mask, a facial treatment device and a cleansing tool may all sit under the same beauty-tech umbrella, but the right choice depends on what you actually want from your routine.

The easiest way to choose is to start with your main skincare goal rather than the device itself.

Best for: people primarily interested in microcurrent and a firmer, more sculpted-looking appearance.

FOREO BEAR 2 is FOREO's microcurrent-focused facial device. Its two metal spheres deliver microcurrent while T-Sonic pulsations provide additional massage and help with product application. The device also connects with the FOREO app for guided treatments.

It is the device to consider if the words microcurrent, facial toning and lifting are the ones that matter most to you.

Read our full review: FOREO BEAR 2 Microcurrent Toning Device

Best for: people who want LED treatment rather than microcurrent.

FAQ 202 is a completely different proposition from BEAR 2. It is a flexible silicone LED mask with multiple wavelengths, including near-infrared, and is designed to provide broad facial light coverage.

The mask is also wireless and designed to be worn while moving around, making it appealing if you prefer a hands-free LED routine.

Read our full review: FOREO FAQ 202 Anti-Aging LED Mask

For a deeper look at the science behind LED, see our guide to LED therapy explained and our article on whether LED therapy is worth it.

Best for: people who want a quick treatment that combines several technologies.

The UFO 3 is aimed at a different type of routine. Rather than functioning primarily as a microcurrent device or a traditional LED mask, the UFO range combines LED with warming, cooling and massage in a short facial treatment.

This makes it particularly interesting if you enjoy skincare rituals but do not want a lengthy treatment.

Read our full review: FOREO UFO 3

Best for: people whose priority is cleansing rather than anti-aging treatment.

The LUNA family belongs in the cleansing category. That makes it less of an alternative to BEAR 2 or FAQ 202 and more of a complementary device for the beginning of a skincare routine.

If your biggest concern is simply getting your cleansing routine right, a LUNA device may make more sense than buying an advanced treatment device.

The important distinction is that these devices are not interchangeable. Choosing between them is less about finding the "best" FOREO and more about identifying which technology fits your routine.

If you are mainly interested in microcurrent, start with BEAR 2. If LED is your priority, look at FAQ 202. If you want a short treatment combining several technologies, UFO 3 is the more relevant choice. And if cleansing is your main objective, LUNA is the logical starting point.

FOREO's range is broad enough that choosing by brand alone is not particularly helpful. Start with the treatment you actually want, then choose the device built around that purpose.

For microcurrent, BEAR 2 is the obvious starting point. For LED, FAQ 202 is the more targeted option. For a multi-step facial treatment, UFO 3 offers a different approach, while LUNA is primarily about cleansing.

That distinction makes it much easier to narrow down the FOREO range without buying a device that does something you were never looking for in the first place.