Editor-approved and shopper-loved, Solawave's viral anti-aging products are 20% off right now: 'Saw a difference in THREE days!'
Red light therapy has tons of benefits, including reducing signs of aging, firming up skin, and reducing dark spots, and there's one brand that truly produces some of the best red light therapy devices.
TikTok-viral brand Solawave is a personal favorite, and offers a wide variety of useful anti-aging products, including the famous 4-in-1 Radiant Renewal Skincare Wand and Wrinkle Retreat Light Therapy Face Mask — which is an FDA-approved, medical-grade product.
Our beauty writer, Tanya Sharma, is a frequent user of the Solawave Radiant Renewal Wand during her daily skincare routine.
'The 4-in-1 Skincare Wand is a go-to! I love that it's so sleek and easy to take on the go, and it feels really soothing to indulge in an at-home spa experience with it. I love it for waking up my skin! Plus the new model has a fun rotating head that provides even better reach.'
Another commerce writer on our team, Julia, Remillard, also recently tested out the brand's Bye Acne: 3-Minute Pimple Spot Treatment and only had good things to say about it.
'The Bye Acne spot treatment device has been a self-care game changer! It is small enough to fit inside your pocket and the blue/red light combination is great — after using it for just two weeks I do see a difference in the shade of my dark spots!'
Apart from red light therapy devices, you can also shop top skincare including must-have serums, eye creams, and moisturizers from the brand. Check out some of our top picks below:
4-in-1 Radiant Renewal Skincare Wand
A personal favorite, this lightweight, ultra-portable red light therapy wand is your solution to unwrinkled skin.
After eight weeks, shoppers will notice a visible reduction in fine lines, wrinkles, dark spots, and in general, brighter-looking skin. 'Brilliant product. I take it everywhere with me! It's been a godsend for my acne-prone skin. Saw a difference in 3 days!' says one shopper.
Shop it in three colors and see the magic for yourself!
$169 Shop
Wrinkle Retreat Light Therapy Face Mask
Another Solawave favorite, this wrinkle-treating face mask evens out your skin tone and gives you radiant skin with regular use.
Just use it for 10 minutes daily to see results. This super-portable tool packs a 60-minute charge, and only needs to be used for a minimum of three times a week.
$349 Shop
Bye Acne: 3-Minute Pimple Spot Treatment
An easy and painless way to treat your acne, this device uses blue light to neutralize acne-causing bacteria and then red light to calm your irritated skin without drying it out.
Just three minutes per spot is all you need to see results, and it's best for mild to moderate acne.
Shop it in two colors and take it on the go.
$69 Shop
LightBoost Wand Activating Serum
This lightweight serum will boost your wand's results.
It has hyaluronic acid amongst other ingredients to brighten and hydrate your skin, and has a clean formula so it won't irritate sensitive skin.
You can subscribe and save 20 percent right now.
$30.40 (20% off) Shop
LightBoost Eye Cream
I'm a sucker for a good eye cream, and this one from Solawave is just what I need.
It targets puffiness, crow's feet, frown lines, and eye fatigue. It's designed to make you look well rested every day — even if you're running on two hours of sleep.
It's free of any synthetic fragrances too, and blends into your skin quickly.
$35.20 (20% off) Shop
LightBoost Face & Neck Serum
Another skincare must-have, this fast-absorbing silky serum delivers smooth, glowing skin.
It boosts the effects of red light therapy, and improves fine lines and elasticity across your face, skin, and neck.
It's cruelty-free, vegan, and made from a clean formula like the rest of Solawave's products.
$44.80 (20% off) Shop
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