There are a lot of great red-light tools out there. I’d know; I’ve tried several masks over the past year that I’ve been testing red-light therapy masks and LED devices here at WIRED. You can find me testing some kind of red light device almost daily, from soft, flexible masks to even a red-light cap for hair growth. While I’ve mainly tested masks, there’s another handy little gadget I’ve also tried: Solawave’s 4-in-1 Renewal Wand.
Solawave’s wand stands out for a handful of reasons. It lets you target specific areas, rather than just masking your entire face and hoping the right wrinkles vanish; it vibrates and radiates warmth for a massage-like experience; and it’s much more affordable than a full face mask. With Prime Day underway right now, it’s more affordable than ever, letting you snag red light benefits for a little over $100.
Solawave’s wand will take a little more work than just slapping a mask on. You need to hold it (duh) and manually massage your face while you use it, but you’ll only have to do this for three minutes at a time compared to the 10 minutes of a typical face mask. The vibration can feel funny at first, but it makes for a relaxing experience once you get the hang of it. A few different WIRED staffers who tried this wand said they saw positive results with skin tightening, particularly in areas around the eyes. Note that it only has a single 630-nm red-light wavelength.
The wand isn’t the only thing Solawave has on sale. Solawave’s Red Light Therapy Face Mask is also on sale for $227 ($122 off), and is a pretty comfortable, flexible mask. It’s an affordable price point, too, while on sale, but our mask picks have better features and more comfort. But there’s nothing else we recommend like Solawave’s 4-in-1 Renewal Wand.
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