Is Shark CryoGlow HSA/FSA Eligible? Yes, Here's How!

What Is Shark CryoGlow

Shark CryoGlow is the LED face mask that comes with a handheld remote and clip-on chill pads that cool the skin under your eyes. You strap it on, choose a routine, and let the programmed lights run while you take a few minutes out of your day.

The original CryoGlow combines red, blue and infrared LEDs with under-eye cooling. Shark markets four routines: Skin Clearing, Better Aging, Skin Sustain and Under-Eye Revive. The original lists at about $350, and the newer CryoGlow Plus at about $380.

For HSA/FSA use, what matters is the condition you're treating: a mask your provider recommends for acne has a medical purpose you can document. Our LED face mask eligibility guide covers the category across brands, while the red light therapy guide covers the wider range of light-based devices.

Why Shark CryoGlow Qualifies for HSA/FSA

Yes, Shark CryoGlow qualifies for HSA/FSA spending with a Letter of Medical Necessity connecting the mask to a specific medical condition. The letter explains how the mask's light therapy helps manage your condition. CryoGlow works on the skin two ways: blue LED light may kill acne-causing bacteria, and red LED light may ease inflammation. The FDA cleared CryoGlow's red, blue and infrared light mode for mild to moderate inflammatory acne.

IRS Publication 502 defines medical expenses to include the “diagnosis, cure, mitigation, treatment, or prevention of disease.” A licensed provider connects your CryoGlow mask to your condition in your Letter of Medical Necessity, and that is what makes it HSA/FSA eligible. Conditions that can support a CryoGlow letter include:

Mild to moderate inflammatory acne. A 2025 systematic review in JAMA Dermatology examined six randomized trials involving 216 participants with mild to moderate acne and found greater improvements in acne lesions with home LED devices than with controls. Your provider can name the Skin Clearing routine in your letter.
Rosacea. Cleveland Clinic lists rosacea among the skin conditions LED light therapy is used for, and CryoGlow's red light may help ease the inflammation behind the flushing. Your letter can name the routine your provider picks.

How to Get Shark CryoGlow Covered With a Letter of Medical Necessity

There are two ways to get a Letter of Medical Necessity for your Shark CryoGlow mask.

Through Crates, typically in under 24 hours. Complete the online health assessment in 2 to 3 minutes, then a licensed provider reviews your answers. If you qualify, the letter issued for your mask stays valid for 12 months and renews each year.
Through your own doctor, a few days to a few weeks. Book a visit to discuss buying a Shark CryoGlow mask with HSA/FSA funds, and budget for a copay if one applies. Ask your provider to document how it helps manage your acne, and make sure the letter is signed and dated.

How to Buy Shark CryoGlow With HSA/FSA Funds

Buy the CryoGlow mask you want wherever you shop, then get your HSA/FSA funds back. See how the accounts compare in our HSA vs. FSA guide.

Get your Letter of Medical Necessity first. Go through Crates or your own doctor, using either route above.
Buy the mask anywhere. Order your mask online or buy it in store, paying with your personal card. Save an itemized receipt showing the model, purchase date and amount paid.
Get your funds back. Crates one-click reimbursement can file your claim for you, or upload the letter and receipt yourself. Keep the letter and receipt with your tax records when you use HSA funds.

Which Shark CryoGlow Models Qualify

Shark CryoGlow and CryoGlow Plus are HSA/FSA eligible when your letter names them for your condition.

Shark mask	Approximate U.S. price	HSA/FSA eligible with an LMN
CryoGlow LED Face Mask, FW312	$350	Yes
CryoGlow Plus, FW350PK	$380	Yes

List prices checked October 18, 2026, on Shark's original CryoGlow page and CryoGlow Plus page. Shark describes the Plus as adding LED coverage around the eyes and lips and improving battery performance.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use an HSA or FSA card to buy Shark CryoGlow?

Yes, if the checkout accepts it; keep your LMN and the itemized receipt either way. If your card is declined, pay personally and file afterward. Crates turns that filing into a one-click step, sending the claim to your administrator so the eligible amount comes back to you.

How do I buy Shark CryoGlow with my FSA?

Start with your Letter of Medical Necessity. Bring your acne history, the skincare treatments you use and your chosen CryoGlow model to your provider, or complete the Crates health assessment online. If you qualify, buy the mask with your personal card, keep the itemized receipt, and upload it with the letter to get your FSA funds back.

Can I buy Shark CryoGlow on Amazon and get reimbursed?

Yes. Amazon lists the Shark CryoGlow, and buying there works the same as buying from Shark. Download the itemized invoice showing your mask, the date and the amount paid. Keep it with your letter, and upload both to get your funds back.

Is Shark CryoGlow FDA approved?

Shark CryoGlow is FDA-cleared, which is how the FDA reviews devices like LED masks. The FDA clearance for CryoGlow covers mild to moderate inflammatory acne and facial wrinkles. Its Skin Clearing routine combines blue, red and infrared light, and your provider can name it in your letter for acne care.

Is Shark CryoGlow HSA/FSA eligible for wrinkles?

HSA/FSA funds pay for care of a medical condition, so CryoGlow qualifies when your provider recommends it for one, like acne. Wrinkles and under-eye puffiness on their own are cosmetic under the IRS definition of medical care. If you have acne, your provider can document the mask for that care.

What if I already bought my Shark CryoGlow mask?

Keep the itemized receipt. HSA expenses must come after your account was opened, and FSA expenses must fall within your coverage period, so the dates on your receipt and letter decide what you can file. For your next Shark purchase, get your letter first, then buy the mask and get your funds back.