Solawave Blue Light Therapy Wand Review With Photos

When you follow award season as closely as I do, you become pretty attuned to what’s popular in the worlds of celebrity beauty and red carpet glam. There are the usual suspects: sheet masks, eyebrow gels, and hair bungees galore. But as skin care has evolved, so have the beauty routines of Hollywood’s biggest stars. The latest beauty craze among celebs comes in the form of the Solawave Light Therapy Wands, which come in a red light version and a blue/pink ombre version. The Solawave Red Light Therapy Wand ($76, originally $189) smoothes fine lines and increases the skin’s firmness, and is currently a whopping 60 percent off for Amazon Prime Day. This small but mighty light-therapy tool packs a seriously transformative punch, with built-in technologies that work to fade blemishes and breakouts at the source, all while providing a soothing UV-like treatment at home.

Solawave’s skin-firming red-light-therapy wand is loved by stars like Reese Witherspoon, Sydney Sweeney, Megan Fox, Nicole Kidman, and more. Naturally, in my quest to achieve the same red carpet glow as my biggest beauty muses (hi, Reese!), I decided to test out the Solawave Blue Light Therapy Wand — which was sadly discontinued — for myself to see if it was really as magical as it was marketed to be.

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What to Know About the Solawave Blue Light Therapy Wand

What I Like About the Solawave Blue Light Therapy Wand

Considering how notoriously busy my schedule can get, I like that I only need to use Solawave’s blue-light wand for a short amount of time each day in order to see results. Per instruction by the brand, Solawave recommends that users carve out at least five minutes a day, three times a week, to use the wand on their skin. Unlike other UV skin treatments that require an in-office visit with a professional and eat up any of my remaining free time, this tool can easily fit into my daily skin-care routine — regardless of how busy my life gets. And while the product boasts an over-$100 price tag, it’s pretty reasonable considering how pricey other light-therapy treatments can be.

This tool also has a working time of one hour once fully charged, so it requires minimal maintenance. I love that I can get extended treatments out of the product without having to constantly recharge it.

How to Use the Solawave Blue Light Therapy Wand

First, I start by washing my face with a gentle cleanser and then patting my skin until it’s completely dry. Typically, I’d follow up my daily face wash with my usual skin-care routine, but when using the Solawave Light Therapy Wand, it’s important to ensure your face is free of any other product. Next, I coat my face in an even layer of the brand’s Activating Serum, ensuring that my cheeks, forehead, chin, and neck have a glossy, smooth finish. Finally, I’m ready to put the blue light to use. The wand automatically turns on the moment it touches skin, so there’s no need to worry about switching it on or off. I then move the wand upward and across my face, starting from the center and working my way outward. My cheeks are typically where I experience hyperpigmentation and breakouts, so I’ll focus most of my energy on them. After about five minutes of gently gliding the product across my face, the process is done for the day. While I didn’t see results immediately, after almost a month of use, I began to notice fewer breakouts on my face, and the usual acne scars that had existed on my cheeks began to look more faded.

What to Consider Before Buying the Solawave Blue Light Therapy Wand

The biggest thing to make note of is that skin care is not a one-size-fits-all model, and just because a product works for someone, it doesn’t necessarily mean it’ll yield similar results for you and your skin. Whether it’s light therapy, acidic masks, or microcurrent technology, I always recommend consulting with your dermatologist first before using a new skin-care product or device in your routine. The Solawave brand, in particular, has a warning posted on its website that those who are under the age of 18, are pregnant, or have implants should not use the light-therapy wands. Beyond that, if you have sensitive skin or any underlying health issues that you think might be a cause for concern, consult with your doctor first.

Additionally, while you don’t need Solawave’s Activating Serum to use the therapy wand on your skin, it definitely makes the process of using the tool easier and eliminates any discomfort that might come from the product’s vibrational qualities. Similar to the NuFace skin-toning device, Solawave’s light-therapy wands emit a microcurrent-like vibration that can be felt directly on the skin. While not uncomfortable, it can feel a bit tingly and strange at first. Not only does the serum help to amplify the results of the device, but it also provides a protective barrier on the skin that limits the initial shock of the device.

Where Is the Solawave Blue Light Therapy Wand Available?

The Solawave blue light therapy wand is discontinued but Solawave’s other celeb-backed light-therapy wands are available to shop at Nordstrom and Amazon.

Rating:
★★★★★

Kyley Warren (she/her) is an award-winning writer and editor with more than four years of experience in the publishing space. She previously worked as an assistant editor on PS Shopping and is an expert on all things related to shopping and fashion. Before joining PS, Kyley worked with Entertainment Tonight as a style commerce writer, and her byline has appeared in publications globally.