Antares is a professional facial system built around a simple structure:
Seven complementary technologies. Six dedicated operating modes. One professional system.
Those two numbers are different on purpose. The technologies are what the system contains. The modes are the preset combinations in which those technologies are delivered. They are separate concepts, and this article explains both.
Why One Technology Isn't Always Enough
Every face is different.
Every skin type is different.
Every treatment session has different objectives.
Some clients want a deep cleansing routine.
Others are focused on hydration, skin revitalization or lifting.
A single technology cannot address every stage of a professional facial protocol.
That's why Antares was designed around a different philosophy:
Combine complementary technologies into one treatment system rather than relying on a single function.
A Professional Facial Is a Sequence, Not a Single Step
In most professional clinics, facial treatments follow a logical progression.
The skin is first prepared.
Active ingredients are applied.
Skin quality is supported.
The treatment is completed with a soothing finish.
Instead of switching between several devices, Antares integrates multiple treatment modes into one workflow.
Seven Complementary Technologies
Although Antares is built around professional light therapy, light represents only one part of the treatment experience. The system brings together seven complementary technologies:
- Red and blue LED light — red light is used in the Rejuvenation and Lift modes; blue light in the Cool mode.
- Infrared light — used alongside LED light in the Rejuvenation, Lift and Cool modes.
- Radiofrequency — the most widely used technology in the system, featuring in the Clean, Moisture, Rejuvenation and Eye modes.
- EMS stimulation — used in the Lift and Eye modes.
- Positive and negative ions — positive ions in the Clean mode; negative ions in the Moisture, Rejuvenation, Lift, Eye and Cool modes.
- Optional vibration — available in the Clean, Rejuvenation, Lift and Eye modes.
- Cooling — used in the Cool mode as a finishing step.
Each technology contributes to a specific stage of the treatment protocol rather than attempting to achieve every objective independently.
Six Modes, One Professional Workflow
Antares includes six dedicated treatment modes designed for different stages of facial care.
Each mode draws on several of the seven technologies at once:
Clean
Designed to support deep cleansing before treatment, using radiofrequency, positive ions and optional vibration.
Moisture
Created to support product absorption and hydration after cleansing with RF and negative ions.
Rejuvenation
Combines red light, infrared light, radiofrequency, negative ions and optional vibration to support skin revitalization as part of a cosmetic facial routine.
Lift
Integrates red light, infrared light, EMS, negative ions and optional vibration to support facial firmness and lifting-focused cosmetic treatments.
Eye
A dedicated mode developed specifically for the eye contour, combining EMS, radiofrequency, negative ions and optional vibration. It should be used only according to the movement guidance supplied with the device.
Cool
The finishing step, combining blue light, infrared light, cooling and negative ions to leave the skin feeling calm and refreshed after the active modes.
Technologies and Modes Are Not the Same Thing
This is the distinction that most often gets blurred, so it is worth being precise about it.
A technology is a capability the system contains — radiofrequency, EMS, cooling, and so on. There are seven of them.
A mode is a preset combination of several of those technologies, selected for a particular stage of a facial routine. There are six.
The two numbers do not line up, and they are not supposed to:
- No mode uses only one technology. Every mode combines several.
- No mode uses all seven technologies.
- Most technologies appear in more than one mode. Negative ions feature in five of the six modes; radiofrequency in four.
- One technology, cooling, is used in a single mode.
So "six modes" does not mean "six technologies," and no technology maps one-to-one onto a mode. Counting the modes will not tell you what the system contains, and counting the technologies will not tell you how a session is structured.
Designed for Daily Professional Practice
Professional practitioners need equipment that is simple to integrate into daily routines.
Antares was developed with that objective in mind.
The treatment flow is straightforward:
- prepare the skin,
- apply the appropriate skincare products,
- select the desired mode,
- glide the device continuously across the treatment area,
- complete the session with the client's usual skincare routine.
This structured approach makes the device suitable for professional facial protocols while remaining intuitive to operate.
Why Integration Matters
Using multiple standalone devices often means more setup time, more cables and a more complex workflow.
By integrating complementary technologies into a single handheld platform, practitioners can move smoothly from one stage of treatment to the next without interrupting the client experience.
The result is a workflow designed around efficiency, consistency and comfort.
What Antares Does Not Claim
Describing what a system contains is not the same as claiming what it will achieve. To be clear about the limits:
- Antares is a professional system. It is not presented as a replacement for every other professional device a practitioner uses.
- Combining seven technologies does not, in itself, make any single technology more effective.
- The technology and mode descriptions above describe what the system contains and how a session is structured. They are not statements of treatment results, clinical efficacy or guaranteed outcomes.
On regulatory status, ML-Star states only what its product-specific documentation supports:
Antares is listed under FDA product code ISA — Class I, 510(k)-exempt.
That is a regulatory classification and nothing more. It does not mean FDA approved, FDA cleared, FDA certified or FDA endorsed. It does not mean that the seven technologies or the six modes were each separately reviewed by the FDA. And it is not evidence of results, effectiveness or superiority over any other device.
For the difference between classification, exemption, clearance and approval, see Understand FDA device terminology.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Antares only a red light therapy device?
No. Antares combines LED light with RF, EMS, ion technology, vibration and cooling within a single professional facial system.
Can different modes be used during the same facial treatment?
Yes. The device was designed around multiple treatment modes that support different stages of a professional facial routine.
Why combine multiple technologies?
Professional facial treatments often involve several objectives, including cleansing, hydration, revitalization and finishing care. Combining complementary technologies allows practitioners to build a more complete treatment protocol.
Does Antares have six technologies or seven?
Seven. Antares has seven complementary technologies and six dedicated operating modes. Earlier descriptions that referred to six technologies confused the two counts.
Does each mode correspond to one technology?
No. Every mode combines several technologies, and most technologies are used in more than one mode. The six modes and the seven technologies are separate lists.
Conclusion
Professional facial care rarely depends on one technology alone.
By combining complementary treatment modes into a single workflow, Antares helps practitioners deliver efficient, consistent and comfortable facial treatments while adapting to different skincare objectives.
Seven technologies, six modes, one professional system — described as they are, without overstating what any of them proves.
Interested in understanding the Antares professional system?
Explore the verified technologies and operating modes on the Antares product page or request a professional demonstration.
