If you’re into beauty tech, you’ll no doubt be clued up on the benefits of LED masks. But what about light therapy wands? Turns out this nifty type of tool is used by many celebrities before red carpet events to amp up their glow.
In fact, Nicole Kidman, Reese Witherspoon and Mandy Moore have all used the same one: the SolaWave 4-in-1 Facial Wand ($165 at Amazon AU).
Reese’s makeup artist Kelsey Deenihan used the tool to prep the actress’ skin before the 2022 SAG Awards and Nicole Kidman’s makeup artist named it as an important prep step in an interview with The Zoe Report.
So what makes this light therapy wand so great? We investigate…
How do light therapy wands work?
While blue light can be used for treating acne, this particular light therapy wand uses red light to stimulate collagen production and reduce wrinkles. Yes, please.
Unlike LED masks that are simply worn for a few minutes, it also has microcurrent, facial massage, and therapeutic warming modes, to complete its 4-in-1 functionality.
The benefit of most wands over a mask is that they not only treat the signs of ageing long-term, but they can provide an instant lifted effect through other in-built modes.
Every wand is different and will come with its own instructions, but in general, most are used by gliding across the skin in an upwards and outwards motion.
If you ask us, scoring a microcurrent and LED tool in one is a pretty good deal.
Other LED and microcurrent devices to check out…
FOREO UFO 2
$395 at Sephora
Read FOREO UFO 2 reviews
Omnilux Contour Face
$590 at omniluxled.com
Tried it? Leave an Omnilux Contour Face review
Nu Skin® ageLOC® Boost
$400 at nuskin.com
Tried it? Leave a Nu Skin® ageLOC® Boost review
Have you ever tried an LED or microcurrent device? Would you be keen to try a light therapy wand?
The price rules me out too, sadly.
I have tried a wand and loved it -now I have to save and purchase -WOW
Hasn’t Nicole had a lot of cosmetic surgeries, botox and fillers? She looks good but so different from when she was young.
true but in her occupation it is probable expected if you want work
Haven’t tried any of these magic items as the prices are way over my budget.
I haven’t tried any of these products.
I haven’t heard of the light therapy wand before.