There are a lot of great red-light tools out there[1]. 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[2].
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.
Photograph: Nena Farrell
Solawave
4-in-1 Radiant Renewal Wand
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)[3], and is a pretty comfortable, flexible mask. It’s an affordable price point, too, while on sale, but our mask picks[4] 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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References
- ^ red-light tools out there (www.wired.com)
- ^ Solawave’s 4-in-1 Renewal Wand (cna.st)
- ^ Solawave’s Red Light Therapy Face Mask is also on sale for $227 ($122 off) (cna.st)
- ^ our mask picks (www.wired.com)
- ^ Power up with unlimited access to WIRED (www.wired.com)
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