No. 05
in devices
Buy on Amazon
$118–169
● Affiliate link.
We may earn a commission on qualifying purchases through our links — rankings are based on Reddit consensus, not commission rates.
How it works.
73% would recommend
Why we ranked it No. 5 in devices
Sample
31 redditors with explicit opinion · 14 positive · 4 negative · 1 neutral
Score0.747 — formula: 0.75 × % positive + 0.25 × pos/neg ratio
Confidence95% CI: 51–88% · the true approval rate falls in this range with 95% statistical confidence
Verdict
Recommended — ≥50% positive. Mixed but more good than bad.
Sources
r/redlighttherapy, r/30PlusSkinCare, r/acne, r/40PlusSkinCare, r/Microneedling + 1 more
Solawave · devices
Recommended
Wand
r/redlighttherapyr/30PlusSkinCarer/acner/40PlusSkinCarer/Microneedlingr/Ulta
TL;DR — Reddit consensus
Red light wand praised for microcurrent combo and 3-minute convenience, but consistency matters—some saw nothing after 8 weeks, one had severe purging.
What redditors love
+
Microcurrent plus red light works better than light alone
“it's not just the light, the microcurrent is what actuall”
u/No_Pickle_7379
+
3-minute sessions simple enough to use most days
“It's 3min. I try to do it most day.”
u/DIY_Beezy
+
Simple interface helps with sticking to routine long-term
“I knew if it was bulky or complicated I wouldn't stick with it.”
u/No_Mastodon2980
+
Results visible after 2 months of consistent use
“I have a mask from Solawave and have seen great results but after about 2 months of consistent use.”
u/strawberry_soup14
What they don’t
−
8 weeks of consistent use showed zero results for some
“I used the mask consistently for 8 weeks with no re”
u/PatientCheap4891
−
Doesn't feel like it makes any difference at all
“I don't feel like it makes a difference at all.”
u/reluctantrevenant
−
Wand feels flimsy compared to other LED devices
“I've used the Solawave Radiant Renewal 4-in-1 and the LightStim LED Light and both felt kind of flimsy”
u/Formal-Wolverine4163
−
Triggered severe purge with more acne than teenage years
“I had an incredible purge and had more acne than I have since I was a tee”
u/_byetony_
Direct quotes
What 19 redditors actually said.
Top 6 by confidence shown — expand below for the rest. Click any to open the original on Reddit.
P
u/PatientCheap4891
·
r/redlighttherapy
solawave mask don't waste your money I used the mask consistently for 8 weeks with no re
I
u/ilovebigmutts
·
r/redlighttherapy
t I really like using my face/neck mask in the morning to wake up - I was using Solawave, just switched to Omnilux. I do the hand masks in the evening.
R
u/reluctantrevenant
·
r/redlighttherapy
I have the solawave and I don't feel like it makes a difference at all. It does feel nice when I ha
W
u/wiccanda10
·
r/redlighttherapy
I’ve tried a few different red light devices, like the Solawave and the Omnilux that I hear everyone talking about. But my favorite is actually
F
u/Formal-Wolverine4163
·
r/redlighttherapy
yessss! I also love my REVO Face Genie. I’ve used the Solawave Radiant Renewal 4-in-1 and the LightStim LED Light and both felt kind of flimsy
Show all 19 mentions ↓
"away from the cheap brands, go with a reputable one like current body, omnilux, solawave , nuovaluce beauty led mask."
View thread →
"switched just to try and noticed a difference. I also just bought topicals from Solawave that supposedly enhance the benefits of the RLT so I’m curious how that will go"
View thread →
"s! But wow - that’s amazing results for such a short period! I have a mask from Solawave and have seen great results but after about 2 months of consistent use. Still h"
View thread →
"I use the Solawave mask for my face and it’s been solid. For full body, check out Mito Red PRO or"
View thread →
"dnt know it helps with pigmentation and dark spots. I have been consistent with solawave light therapy on my nighttime routine and now that I noticed my skin progressin"
View thread →
"Look into the Solawave Wand! It’s not passive like a mask, but it has microcurrent in addition to red"
View thread →
"red light therapy since I could do it at home consistently. I've been using the solawave device for about 6 weeks now and tried to stay pretty consistent with it. My ro"
View thread →
"which was not the most convenient since its desktop. So now I’ve been using my solawave neck/chest device. It’s 3min. I try to do it most day."
View thread →
"honestly that’s why I chose Solawave too I knew if it was bulky or complicated I wouldn’t stick with it. The mask is"
View thread →
"ly speak on Qure red light therapy mask since I haven’t come across it much but Solawave seems to get mentioned far more for how simple it is to use I feel like that ma"
View thread →
"oducts and lanolips for stocking stuffers and to toss in holiday gift bags, the solawave as a Christmas gift for my daughter- not too bad. I saw a few other items I’ll"
View thread →
Buying decision
Who buys this, who regrets it.
A decision-oriented breakdown beyond the quotes — based on Reddit patterns and known issues.
Who it's for
- People who want red light AND microcurrent in one handheld — fans are explicit that "it's not just the light, the microcurrent is what actually" made the difference
- Anyone who quits bulky routines — the 3-minute sessions are the recurring reason owners stick with it ("I knew if it was bulky or complicated I wouldn't stick with it")
- Patient users on a 2-month horizon — the credible before/afters in the corpus come after 6-8 weeks of near-daily use
- Neck and chest treatment on the go — the format redditors reach for when a desktop panel proved too inconvenient
Who should skip
- Anyone expecting visible change inside a month — a real cohort reports nothing after 8 consistent weeks ("don't waste your money")
- Acne-prone skin starting aggressively — one documented severe purge ("more acne than I have since I was a teen")
- Build-quality sticklers — owners who also own LightStim call the Solawave hardware "kind of flimsy"
- Anyone who wants passive treatment — this is an active 3-minute wand routine, not a strap-on-and-watch-TV mask
Buying verdict
Buy if: you want red light + microcurrent in one 3-minute handheld and you'll actually use it most days — the praise concentrates in the consistent-use, 2-months-in cohort (74% of 31 redditors positive). Skip if: you expect results inside a month, you're purge-wary, or a sub-$200 gadget that feels flimsy would annoy you — get a passive mask instead.
Common complaints from Reddit
- MEDIUMNo visible difference at all for a visible minority, even after consistent 6-8 week runs
- MEDIUMA reported purge/breakout episode when starting
- MINORHardware feels flimsy next to pricier LED devices
⚠ Heads up
Reddit reviews constantly blur Solawave's product family — wand, mask and neck device — so a chunk of both the praise and the 'waste of money' reports are actually about the mask version. When researching, weight wand-specific threads; the strongest negative in our corpus is a mask report.
Threads tracked
The conversations we're watching.
●
r/30PlusSkinCare
r/30PlusSkinCare
●
r/redlighttherapy
Solawave Mask Dont Waste Your Money
●
r/redlighttherapy
r/redlighttherapy
●
r/redlighttherapy
r/redlighttherapy
●
r/redlighttherapy
Has Anyone Had A Bad Experience
●
r/30PlusSkinCare
r/30PlusSkinCare
●
r/redlighttherapy
r/redlighttherapy
●
r/redlighttherapy
r/redlighttherapy
Read also
Reddit deep-dives that mention this product.
Adjacent
Often mentioned in the same threads.
02
Braun
Silk-Expert Pro 5
Reddit's most-trusted at-home IPL: the longest guarantee (5 years) and by far the most unsponsored praise — the one people recommend when no
★ · 1.4k Amazon reviews
Read full review
03
Ulike
Air 10
Reddit's value IPL — sapphire ice-cooling makes it the least painful of the big three and it's usually the cheapest.
★ · 2.7k Amazon reviews
Read full review
