I Tried the Red Light Therapy Mask Celebrities Keep Using — Here’s Why It Did More for My Skin Than I Expected

One thing you should know about me: If something gives me glowing results, I’m absolutely going to use it, no matter how crazy I look. 

Case in point: the Solawave Wrinkle Retreat Face Mask. I’ll be honest, I definitely freaked out my brother’s dog and my entire family the very first time I walked downstairs with this pink and red mask that could be in a Halloween movie. But, perhaps, the scariest thing about it is that I don’t know how I’ll ever be able to live without it now. 

Before the mask, I was first introduced to the brand’s 4-in-1 Skincare Wand. My co-workers’ glowing praises for the device sold me, so I doled out my own money and saw results immediately. When the brand launched its mask version, I was more-than-excited to see if it lived up to the hype of the first iteration.

Solawave Wrinkle Retreat Face Mask & LightBoost Cream Kit

I’ve been using the Wrinkle Retreat Light Therapy Face Mask, which the brand gifted me, pretty consistently now. I cherish it for many reasons, but the hands-free element is the thing I’m most floored by. It comes with an adjustable velcro strap that you can extend or collapse to more precisely fit your head, which means I don’t have to physically hold it in order for it to work its magic. And then I have the leeway to wear it during off-camera Zoom meetings, quick exercises, and morning meditations. 

It automatically turns off after 10 minutes, so I don’t accidentally overdo the treatments, which brighten the skin and, supposedly, help minimize fine lines. I can’t personally speak to the latter, but I’ve noticed that my skin is visibly more luminous on the days I do use it versus the days I don’t. 

While my skin doesn’t quite sparkle or reflect like glass, the results are subtle yet effective. On the days I do use it, I’m a lot more confident in my skin, and I don’t mind skipping the heavy makeup. However, when I miss a session, I almost feel like I have to wear foundation, concealer, and the works to cover up my skin. 

Plus, I feel trendy, cool, and like I’m doing something right when I see celebrities like Jennifer Aniston and Rita Ora using similar masks in 2025. Julia Roberts and Sydney Sweeney have used them previously, too.

Solawave 4-in-1 Skincare Wand Kit

Do I like it better than the 4-in-1 Skincare Wand? That’s hard to say. When I’m wearing the mask, I miss the warmth and depuffing effects of the wand, yet when it’s the other way around, I wish I could be doing more than just my skincare. TL;DR: It’s like picking a favorite child — you can’t. 

The Wrinkle Retreat Light Therapy Face Mask is also on sale when you buy it in a kit, so you’re getting a face cream and mask for $70 less than the mask usually costs on its own. Ahead, shop more Solawave skincare products.

Solawave Eye Recovery Pro Kit

Solawave LightBoost Face & Neck Rich Cream