Find the answers to all the burning questions about UFO™ 2, FOREO’s deep facial hydration device.
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Innovative beauty tech can seem confusing at first glance. However, once you start engaging with it, you’ll soon discover it’s actually designed specifically with you in mind.
UFO™ 2 is packed with cool features like the full spectrum of LED light therapy, T-Sonic™ pulsations, and both Thermo-Therapy warming and Cryo-Theraphy cooling effects. We want you to explore these features and get the most out of technology that makes your skin look amazing. That’s why we’re here to answer all the common questions about this skin-perfecting device.
Contents
- What Are the Differences Between UFO™ and UFO™ 2?
- When Do the Results Appear?
- What Is the Difference Between UFO™ 2 and UFO™ Mini 2?
- What Are the Benefits of Cryo-Therapy for the Face?
- Which UFO™ Activated Masks Use Cryo-Therapy?
- What Are the Benefits of Warming Thermo-Therapy for the Face?
- Which UFO™ Activated Masks Use Thermo-Therapy?
- What Are the Benefits of Full-Spectrum LED Therapy for the Face?
- What Are the Benefits of T-Sonic™ Massage for the Face?
- Can You Use Other Masks With UFO™ 2 for the Cryotherapy, Thermotherapy, and LED Lights to Still Work?
- How can I change the LED light therapy when using UFO™ 2?
- How Do You Apply Other Skincare? After or Before Using UFO™ 2?
- Are There Any Active Ingredients That Don’t Get Along With UFO™ 2?
- What Benefits Does the Device Provide?
- Is There Any Proven Scientific Research Behind UFO™ 2?
- Can I Use it for Cooling Myself With Cryo-Therapy on a Hot Summer Night?
- Is It Good for Acne?
- How Often Should I Use UFO™ 2?
- Will You Have New Colors at Some Point?
What Are the Differences Between UFO™ and UFO™ 2?
To put it simply, aside from cooling, depuffing, and calming Cryo-Therapy, which you can find in both devices, UFO™ 2 steps up the game with ultra-fast heating Thermo-Therapy, which helps push the mask ingredients deep into the skin, making your skincare more effective. Additionally, UFO™ 2 includes a full spectrum of LED lights that help to visibly revitalize the skin. For those keen on digging deeper, we’ve got an article dedicated to breaking down all the differences between these two innovative devices.
When Do the Results Appear?
Great news – the results appear in just 90 seconds! You will start noticing the results immediately since UFO™ 2 has been clinically proven to increase skin moisture by 126% in under 2 minutes, while the results last up to 6 hours. FOREO’s goal was to save you time and turn your 20-minute skincare routine into an otherworldly 90-second treatment by not compromising on the quality of it. Your skin will feel refreshed and look glowy already after a single use. To achieve a lasting impact and improve your skin’s health in the long run, make UFO™ 2 a regular part of your beauty routine.
What Is the Difference Between UFO™ 2 and UFO™ Mini 2?
While both devices offer a 2-minute supercharged facial treatment, the main difference is the calming cryo-therapy, exclusive to UFO™ 2. This cooling treatment provides a firmer-looking complexion by shrinking the appearance of pores and reducing inflammation.
Certain UFO™ activated masks require the cooling feature, making UFO™ mini 2 incompatible with the entire UFO™ mask range.
What Are the Benefits of Cryo-Therapy for the Face?
Cryo-therapy uses extremely low temperatures to treat skin conditions, shrink the appearance of pores, work as an anti-inflammatory, and reduce puffiness and visible wrinkles. The result? Visibly more lifted and firmer skin.
Which UFO™ Activated Masks Use Cryo-Therapy?
There are three UFO™ Activated Mask collections available: Advanced Collection 2.0, inspired by Korean skincare with 5 highly-concentrated formulas, each targeting a specific skin concern; Farm to Face Collection, made with pure, organic ingredients; and Daily Duo Collection, with a morning and evening ultra-hydrating nourishing masks.
Two masks from the Advanced Collection 2.0 use Cryo-therapy: Matte Maniac 2.0 and Shimmer Freak 2.0.
Extra purifying Matte Maniac 2.0 is infused with charcoal to help to draw oil, dirt, and bacteria to the skin’s surface, gently removing the toxins in the process. This formula is designed for those with excess oil who wish to minimize the appearance of pores and imperfections. Cooling Cryo-therapy calms skin and locks in mattifying serum.
Caffeine-infused Shimmer Freak 2.0 contains light-reflecting particles that instantly diminish the look of dark circles. Paired with UFO™ 2, it refreshes the delicate skin around the eye contour and soothes tired eyes. Cryo-therapy helps to reduce puffiness around the eyes in the process.
Two masks from the Farm to Face Collection take advantage of the cooling feature: Bulgarian Rose and Green Tea.
Bulgarian Rose mask is infused with all-natural rose water that, thanks to the sugars and natural oils found in rose petals, helps to trap moisture in the skin, making it look smoother and softer. This lightweight formula helps transform dull, dry skin in minutes and uses Cryo-therapy to calm and soothe the skin.
Green Tea mask possesses potent antioxidants that help protect the skin against environmental toxins. Its additional skin-soothing properties help to purify and condition the skin, leaving it fresh and healthy-looking. Soothing green LED combines with Cryo-therapy to calm skin and lock in purifying Japanese green tea.
What Are the Benefits of Warming Thermo-Therapy for the Face?
Thermo-Therapy, UFO™’s signature technology, uses a gentle heat to offer the most luxurious facial treatment possible. Heating to the perfect temperature for your skin, Thermo-Therapy helps soften and prep skin to absorb the full benefits of skincare ingredients. Adding heat to any skincare treatment also helps boost skin’s radiance by loosening sebum on the surface of skin.
Which UFO™ Activated Masks Use Thermo-Therapy?
All of the UFO™ Activated Masks, except Shimmer Freak, use warming thermo-therapy to help the active ingredients from your mask absorb deep into the skin, where they work best – for optimal hydration and results. Since Shimmer Freak is developed specifically to refresh the delicate skin around the eyes, it only uses cooling cryo-therapy, blue and red LED lights, and T-Sonic™ pulsations to soothe and brighten tired eyes.
What Are the Benefits of Full-Spectrum LED Therapy for the Face?
LED therapy is a gentle, non-invasive, and effective way to rejuvenate and transform the skin – so it looks youthful, radiant, and revitalized. UFO™ 2 devices feature a full spectrum of LED lights, each with its own wavelength to target different skin needs. We explained the benefits of LED light therapy in more detail in one of our previous posts. We also wrote detailed guides on red LED light, green LED light, and blue LED light.
What Are the Benefits of T-Sonic™ Massage for the Face?
The ‘T’ in T-Sonic™ stands for transdermal, named so because these pulsations travel through the outer layers of skin. The T-Sonic™ pulsations gently massage the face – and when directed onto wrinkle-prone areas, they help relax facial muscle tension points and smooth the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. They also reduce puffiness and the look of dark circles and increase the absorption of your mask (as well as any other serums or creams you apply), thus enhancing their efficacy and delivering deep and long-lasting hydration.
Can You Use Other Masks With UFO™ 2 for the Cryotherapy, Thermotherapy, and LED Lights to Still Work?
UFO™ Activated masks have been developed by experts specifically for the UFO™ deep hydration devices. This means that by using them, you are taking full advantage of all the features of the device and, hence, getting the maximum results.
How can I change the LED light therapy when using UFO™ 2?
You can personalize your facial treatments by creating your very own facial routines via the FOREO For You app. On the app, you can choose your preferred LED light, T-Sonic™ pulsation level and decide whether you wish your personalized routine to include Thermo-Therapy or Cryo-Therapy.
How Do You Apply Other Skincare? After or Before Using UFO™ 2?
When layering your skincare, the most important thing to remember is to cleanse first and moisturize last to seal everything in. If you use a toner, use it after cleansing and then treat your face to a UFO™ facial session. If you use serums or eye creams, use them after your facials. And above all, after your morning routine, please remember to wear sunscreen!
Are There Any Active Ingredients That Don’t Get Along With UFO™ 2?
We always recommend using UFO™ Activated masks, specifically designed to be used with the UFO™ devices. Those masks don’t contain ingredients such as retinol, which could irritate some skin types.
If you’re experimenting with your skincare routine and experiencing breakouts, it’s possible that your skin isn’t getting along with some of the active ingredients. Seek out the advice of your dermatologist to find out more.
What Benefits Does the Device Provide?
UFO™ 2 is based on hyper-infusion technology. That means it uses heating from the Thermo-Therapy to open up pores and infuse skincare ingredients into the deepest layers of the skin. On the other side, the cooling effect of Cryo-Therapy therapy shrinks the appearance of pores and provides a firmer-looking complexion. T-Sonic™ pulsations deliver a soothing facial massage and boost radiance. Full-spectrum LED light therapy helps your skin reap the benefits of 8 different light wavelengths. To top it off, the FOREO For You App helps you use and control the device & create personalized supercharged facial routines. It’s like a spa-quality facial that you can have from the comfort of your home.
Is There Any Proven Scientific Research Behind UFO™ 2?
There’s a clinical study conducted by SGS Laboratories that focused on the overall efficiency and skin improvement of UFO™ Activated Masks with UFO™ devices versus the UFO™ Activated Masks alone. The study was conducted over a 28-day period, and it involved 24 female subjects aged 18 to 35. The verdict? The study found that the device indeed improved skin’s overall appearance. UFO™ Activated Masks used together with UFO™ devices are more effective than the sheet masks alone and deliver immediate and long-lasting moisture; plus, the device proved to be a great anti-aging tool by significantly reducing the appearance of wrinkles in just 7 days.
Can I Use it for Cooling Myself With Cryo-Therapy on a Hot Summer Night?
The better question would be – why not? Open up your FOREO For You App and go all out!
Is It Good for Acne?
Absolutely! Thanks to its LED light therapy, this device helps fight acne and breakouts while calming stressed-out skin. The Blue LED light destroys P. acnes bacteria, stabilizes overactive oil production, and mitigates inflamed acne. Meanwhile, the Cyan LED light is anti-inflammatory, calming stressed-out skin and promoting healing. To top it off, the purple LED light helps eliminate toxins and accelerates healing.
How Often Should I Use UFO™ 2?
You can use it as often as you like. Some people do facials daily in their morning and evening routines, while others opt for the nourishing treatment a few times a week. It’s best to start slowly (once or twice a week) and work your way up so as not to shock or overwhelm your skin. This goes for other skincare products as well, especially if you’re a skincare novice who’s still trying to establish a good routine. Then you really have to keep one thing in mind – slow and steady wins the race!
Will You Have New Colors at Some Point?
It’s hard to know what the future will bring, but for now, you have Pearl Pink, Black, Fuchsia, and Mint to choose from!
Hopefully, we answered most of your burning questions about the device that will bring the benefits of 5 spa treatments to the comfort of your home. Let us know in the comments below if you have more!
I’ve been using my Foreo UFO for nearly a half year, and everything was working well. But I don’t know what’s going wrong with it today, the temperature of the devices didn’t change although their lights still changed. I want to ask whether I can fix it myself or bring to somewhere that could help. One more thing, I’m from Vietnam and the device was bought in the US.
Dear Demi, Sorry to hear you are having issues with your UFO. I would recommend that you contact our Customer Care Team who will go through step by step with you. I hope this helps
I have a question about UFO 2. The device can stimulate collagen with T sonic pulse?
Dear Daniele, Thank you for your post. The good thing is it helps to stimulate blood flow which in turn will help bring nutrients and may even improve collagen. We have masks like Youth Junkie which are collagen-rich too which is a win-win.
Thank you very much for this article!
It help me to realize how can I make a better use of my UFO2 in my rutine.
Can the UFO be used for the LED light therapy only without a mask?
Hi Jess, If you want to use the UFO in the manual mode we recommend that you do not have the heat setting on as this can cause some discomfort otherwise it is recommended to use a mask with the device.
Can my mom use this ufo 2 ..she is 50 yrs ..and can I share my ufo with my mom?
Dear Shaistha of course and she may benefit from the wide range of masks to suit her skin but we recommend not sharing the device as for personal hygiene.
Just got my UFO2 and did my first mask treatment – OBSESSED! My question is: if I just want to do an LED light treatment, do I have to apply a mask on the device or can I just press the device to the areas I want to treat? Thanks :)
Can I ask if the UFO2 can be used 3-5mins straight?
Dear Isa, Thank you for your post. The UFO Pre settings are set for the mask treatment for 90 seconds and the device will turn off automatically one finished. You can use the UFO 2 in Manual mode for personal preferences.
Can I use the UFO2 right after microneedling?
Hi Trang, We would not recommend this as the skin is slightly broken which can be irritated by the treatment. It’s best to wait for the skin to heal before use.
Hello, I am going to buy an UFO 2 but I didn’t understand that what are we doing with the ragged face of the UFO? You know backside? Also how can we use Ufo without a mask? I actually want my serums to infuse my skin better.
Hi Sena thank you for your post! The UFO 2 is designed for use with the UFO masks only, therefore, we would not recommend using the device on bare skin. However, the top part of the UFO is for design, grip and most importantly is used to conduct the heat away from the bottom of the device when in cooling mode. I hope this helps but please feel free to check out the user manual on the following link https://www.foreo.com/support/manuals
Can we apply aloe vera then use foreo ufo on our face
Hi Zahra!
Our UFO treatments are specifically designed to bring out the very best skincare benefits of each of our masks. However, you can customise your treatments via the settings in the FOREO For You App. We advise you to always be careful when experimenting, especially with something as delicate and individual as your skin. Be especially careful while using Thermo-therapy. Using it directly on the skin might cause unwanted stress to your skin. Additionally, some skincare products might contain heat-reactive ingredients so make sure you double-check the ingredient list in your products before indulging in Thermo-therapy. And always remember to treat your skin with love and attention, not aggression. We hope this helps! However, the good news is that all Masks are available for both UFO and UFO 2. You can access the additional Light therapy via manual settings on both the UFO and UFO 2. We would recommend that you sign up for our newsletter which will give you the latest launches and news. If you have additional questions then please feel free to contact our customer care team who will be able to assist you further.
Bonjour ! Mon application ne marche pas, est il possible d’utiliser le mode cryothérapie sur mon appareil UFO sans l’application ….?
Merci
Sabrina
Salut Sabrina! Merci pour votre message et afin de vous aider plus en détail, je vous recommande de contacter notre service client sur FOREO.COM qui pourra vous aider davantage dans votre demande. J’espère que cela aide.
Why there is no paper instruction for ufo 2? I am dissapointed. I bought also ES pada and there is completed instruction, also in my language. The instruction which i found in the web is not enough for me. I have also bought ufo 2 for my mother and she doesn’t speak English and she is also dissapointed. Should i learn how to use the device on YouTube- bloggers knowledge? . The Foreo company film how to use ufo 2 takes no more than 2 minutes.
Hi Joanna, Thank you for your post and we are sorry that you feel this way! We have taken this as feedback and hope to have more user manuals in different languages. However, if you do need any help we do have polish speaking staff who will be able to assist you and your mother. I hope this helps :)
Hi, can you please tell me how which step of the skincare routine is the ufo mask?for example in the morning, and in the night? Before or after the serum ? I use vitamin c and retinol, can you help me ?
Thank you kindly
Hello Andra,
Thank you for reaching out! We’re here to help you with your skincare questions.
The UFO mask fits into your skincare routine as follows:
1. Cleansing: Start with a clean face. You can use your regular cleanser for this step.
2. UFO Mask Treatment: The UFO mask is typically used after cleansing and before applying your serum. It’s designed to enhance the absorption of the mask’s active ingredients into your skin. So, it comes after cleansing and before your serum.
3. Serum: After using the UFO mask, apply your preferred serum. In your case, since you use vitamin C and retinol, you can continue with your usual routine after the UFO treatment.
4. Moisturizer: After applying your serum, finish off your routine with your moisturizer to lock in all the goodness.
Please remember to follow the instructions specific to the UFO mask you’re using, as some masks may have different treatment times or settings on the device. :)
Hello, I’m just wondering which mask will suit my skin because I used the ‘make my day’ mask and it irritated my skin I ended up with red patches because I have sensitive, combination skin.
Hi Layla!, Sorry to hear that are a little sensitive on the ingredients! I would recommend that you email customer care who can give you the full low down on the mask ingredients in order to help you select what masks are best suited to you. Also this would be handy to take to your Dermatologist who can assist you further regarding this! Hope this helps :)
I just received it and love it. I was wondering since i love the cooling sensation, could i use it without a mask during hot flushes to benefit from that coolness it provides?
Hello, thank you for reading our post :-). We recommend using our UFO 2 with our masks!
Can you use ufo when you have botox or fillers?
Hi Yolanda, we always recommend our customers to see the physician regarding the use of our devices with Botox and fillers. Please feel free to go on foreo.com and download the user manuals for your perusal under the support section on the bottom page. :)
Ufo it is safe for pregnant to use it
Hi Rahaf,
First of all congratulations!
Regarding your question, sure the UFO and the Luna 3 should be absolutely fine during pregnancy. Of course, you may understand that during this time that there will be hormonal changes which may change the skins behaviour so I will include a handy link that lists all our ingredients to our masks for your records in case you need to refer back to anything.
https://incidecoder.com/search?query=foreo
Hello,
I would like to know if the Foreo UFO2 is safe to use during pregnancy! What about the masks? :)
Thank you!
Hello Christina! Please be aware that you should consult your physician before using this device.
My ufo doesn’t seem to heat up. Just bought it less than a month ago.
Hi there, we are sorry to hear this. Please contact our Foreo Customer Care so our agents can assist you with this matter as soon as possible.
Hi there. I love your device, and have been using it daily with the day and night masks. However I have developed blemishes around my chin. I never get spots, not even during times when I don’t wash my make up off. What could be going wrong?
Hi Lydia, Usually the sign of congested skin around the mouth and chin could indicate hormonal changes therefore in this cause we would recommend seeing your local GP or Dermatologist who would be able to assist you further and recommend the best course of action. We hope this helps and if you need any further information then please feel free to get in touch with our Customer Care on FOREO.COM
Hello, since the newest update i have done yesterday at december 25th my Ufo doesn’t work anymore. How is this possible? I can also not customize my own colors anymore and making my Ufo kinda worthless
Hi Celeen, Thank you for your post! We sorry to hear of this and would recommend contacting our Customer Care Team on FOREO.COM to assist you further so you can get back to using your UFO device fully as intended.