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The Best Red-Light Therapy Wands for Firmer, Smoother Skin<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n
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There\u2019s no such thing as a \u201cmagic wand,\u201d but as far as skin-care devices go, red-light face wands get pretty close. The reparative effects of this futuristic technology were actually discovered by NASA scientists in space, where astronauts use red lights to grow plants in zero gravity. \u201cRed-light wands use very low levels of red light to help improve the appearance of your skin,\u201d explains Howard Sobel, MD, clinical attending cosmetic dermatologic surgeon at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City. According to Dr. Sobel, red-light therapy can address the majority of the most common skin conditions, working to fade the appearance of fine lines, age spots, stretch marks, and wrinkles, as well as improve redness, wound healing, and acne.<\/p>\n

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Vogue<\/em>\u2019s Favorite Red-Light-Therapy Wands:<\/h2>\n
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LightStim LED Light Therapy Device for Wrinkles<\/div>\n

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$249<\/span><\/p>\n

NORDSTROM<\/p>\n

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Solawave Radiant Renewal 4-in-1 Skincare Wand<\/div>\n

Jump to review<\/p><\/div>\n

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$169<\/span><\/p>\n

SOLAWAVE<\/p>\n

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Age-R Booster Pro<\/div>\n

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To the casual observer, red light just appears to be bathing skin in a crimson glow. But those wavelengths are actually instigating some serious work beneath the skin\u2019s surface: According to Audrey Matney, medical esthetician and founder of 123 Beauty Lab in New York City, red light works by penetrating deep into your dermis to activate your mitochondria (the powerhouses of your cells, as you may recall from Biology 101). \u201cThis gives them a serious productivity boost, helping them churn out more ATP, or cellular fuel,\u201d she explains. With more fuel, your cells work harder and more efficiently, resulting in better, healthier skin.<\/p>\n

There are countless light-powered devices on the market, from LED face masks to large panels that deliver treatment coverage to the whole body, but one of the most convenient ways to integrate this tech into one\u2019s lifestyle is through handheld tools. Portable and power packed, red-light-therapy wands make it easy to target localized concerns, like glabellar lines (a.k.a. forehead wrinkles) or a particularly stubborn blemish. Here, we share the best red-light therapy wands to rejuvenate skin\u2014plus expert insight on incorporating them into your daily routines.<\/p>\n

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  • Do red-light-therapy wands actually work?<\/li>\n
  • What skin care should you put on your face before a red-light wand?<\/li>\n
  • How long does it take to see the results of red-light therapy?<\/li>\n
  • Why choose a red light therapy wand over another device?<\/li>\n
  • How often should you use a red-light wand?<\/li>\n
  • How to Use a Red Light Therapy Wand<\/li>\n
  • Are red light therapy wands safe for all skin types?<\/li>\n
  • How We Tested<\/li>\n
  • Meet The Experts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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    Best Overall:<\/strong> LightStim LED Light Therapy Device for Wrinkles<\/h2>\n
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    LightStim<\/p>\n

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    LED Light Therapy Device for Wrinkles<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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    • Why We Love It:<\/strong> LightStim\u2019s LED devices can be found in treatment rooms around the world, including Matney\u2019s. \u201cIt\u2019s my absolute favorite\u2014a tiny miracle for fine lines and inflammation, with a side of that just-got-a-facial glow,\u201d she says, noting that she uses the professional device at the end of every client\u2019s service. This at-home version features 72 lights (an impressive number for such a portable tool) in amber, light red, dark red, and infrared colors to target different depths of your facial tissue for smoother skin. It\u2019s supported by data too: In clinical studies, 100% of participants showed significant improvement in fine lines and wrinkles in eight weeks with consistent use of the wand.<\/li>\n
    • Best for:<\/strong> Wrinkles anywhere on the face, including crow\u2019s feet and lip lines<\/li>\n
    • Specs:<\/strong> FDA cleared, 72 LEDs in four colors (amber, light red, dark red and infrared)<\/li>\n
    • Usage:<\/strong> Three minutes per facial area, five to seven days a week<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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      Best for Travel:<\/strong> Solawave Radiant Renewal Skincare Wand<\/h2>\n
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      Vogue<\/em>\u2019s beauty shopping editor tests the Solawave Radiant Renewal Wand<\/p>\n

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      Radiant Renewal 4-in-1 Skincare Wand<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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      • Why We Love It:<\/strong> Solawave\u2019s handy device is about the size of your standard toothbrush and far more sleek, making it easy to tuck into any cosmetics bag. It\u2019s designed to be used after applying your favorite formulas; glide the wand over your skin, and the combination of built-in galvanic current and warmth will enhance absorption, while the facial massage and red LED lights will promote a smoother, more radiant complexion. Try it when you need to bliss out after work or to reawaken skin after a long flight.<\/li>\n
      • Best for:<\/strong> Uneven texture and fine lines, puffiness, dull skin<\/li>\n
      • Specs:<\/strong> Not FDA cleared, seven red LEDs, galvanic current, facial massage, therapeutic warmth<\/li>\n
      • Usage:<\/strong> Three minutes per facial area on damp skin daily<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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        Best Korean:<\/strong> Medicube Age-R Booster Pro<\/h2>\n
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        Vogue<\/em>\u2019s beauty shopping editor Kiana Murden tests the Medicube Age-R Booster Pro<\/p>\n

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        Age-R Booster Pro<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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        • Why We Love It:<\/strong> The Age-R Booster Pro\u2014the enhanced version of the Hailey Bieber favorite Age-R Booster H\u2014from K-beauty brand Medicube is designed to help you achieve glass skin, with a lot<\/em> of unique settings as well as an app that\u2019s as smooth and reflective as a windowpane. In addition to microcurrent, electrical muscle stimulation, and a needleless take on microneedling, Age-R Booster Pro delivers five LED wavelengths to tackle a full spectrum of skin concerns, Matney explains. While red and blue light (and their combination, purple) are most well-known for their use in treating signs of aging and blemishes, respectively, the Age-R Booster Pro also offers inflammation-reducing green light and radiance-boosting orange light. Use these light wavelengths with any of the other glow-boosting settings after your skin-care routine for best results.<\/li>\n
        • Best for:<\/strong> Uneven tone, enlarged pores, redness, laxity<\/li>\n
        • Specs:<\/strong> Five LED colors (red, blue, purple, green, orange), electroporation, microcurrent, EMS, electric needles<\/li>\n
        • Usage:<\/strong> Varies depending on setting; see user manual for best results<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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          Best Multipurpose:<\/strong> Therabody TheraFace PRO<\/h2>\n
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          Vogue<\/em>\u2019s beauty shopping editor Kiana Murden tests the TheraFace PRO<\/p>\n

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          • Why We Love It:<\/strong> While we\u2019re big fans of Therabody\u2019s LED face mask, this is the at-home device we reach for when we need more targeted, bespoke treatment. \u201cThis FDA-approved device helps with skin toning using microcurrent and tension-reducing, circulation-boosting facial massage,\u201d says Matney. It also has three LED attachment options to treat fine lines, breakouts, and dark spots, plus a cleansing ring attachment that you can pair with your favorite face wash for a deep clean. There are also hot and cold attachments sold separately to help boost collagen production and quell puffiness, making the TheraFace Pro an eight-in-one device.<\/li>\n
          • Best for:<\/strong> Fine lines, wrinkles, blemishes, discoloration, enlarged pores, facial tension<\/li>\n
          • Specs:<\/strong> FDA cleared, features three LED colors (red, blue, infrared), microcurrent, massage, cleansing<\/li>\n
          • Usage:<\/strong> LED can be used daily for up to eight minutes, moving to a new area of the face every 15 seconds<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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            Best for Aging:<\/strong> NuFace Trinity Wrinkle Attachment<\/h2>\n
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            • Best for:<\/strong> Fine lines, wrinkles<\/li>\n
            • Specs:<\/strong> FDA cleared, 36 LEDs in three colors (red, amber, and infrared)<\/li>\n
            • Usage:<\/strong> Five days a week for up to 21 minutes, three minutes per facial area<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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              Best for Breakouts:<\/strong> Solawave 3-Minute Pimple Spot Treatment<\/h2>\n
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              • Why We Love It:<\/strong> Matney cites this as the best option for blemish-prone skin thanks to its mix of blue and red LEDs. The former helps to destroy acne-causing bacteria and reduce sebum production, while the latter rejuvenates and soothes, making for a comprehensive three-minute treatment to calm and clarify skin. In most cases, this petite gadget can clear up a pimple in three days.<\/li>\n
              • Best for:<\/strong> Blemishes<\/li>\n
              • Specs:<\/strong> FDA cleared, combination of red and blue LEDs<\/li>\n
              • Usage:<\/strong> Once daily for three minutes until blemish improves<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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                Best for Pores:<\/strong> PMD Clean Redvolution<\/h2>\n
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                Clean Redvolution Facial Cleansing Device<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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                • Why We Love It:<\/strong> Matney likens this device to an at-home esthetician, doing double duty to decongest pores with silicone bristles and sonic vibrations as well as smoothing fine lines and wrinkles with red LED. \u201cIt\u2019s practical, efficient, and quietly transformative\u2014it elevates your everyday routine without over-complication,\u201d Matney adds. By cleansing and delivering a light treatment, this is a multitasking device of dreams.<\/li>\n
                • Best for:<\/strong> Cleansing, enlarged pores, anti-aging<\/li>\n
                • Specs:<\/strong> FDA cleared, features 19 medical-grade red LED lights and advanced SonicGlow Technology<\/li>\n
                • Usage:<\/strong> To cleanse, rinse your face with warm water, apply cleanser to the silicone bristles, select desired vibration level, move device across your face in circular motions and rinse; to treat skin with LEDs, clean and dry skin, place LED lights against your skin and move device to each treatment area.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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                  Most Time Efficient:<\/strong> Laduora Lumeo 4D<\/h2>\n
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                  Vogue\u2019s beauty shopping writer Concetta Ciarlo tests the Laduora Lumeo SkinLift 4D<\/p>\n

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                  • Why We Love It:<\/strong> This powerhouse tool combines red and near-infrared light with microcurrent and facial massage to comprehensively sculpt, calm, tone, and depuff. \u201cA Lumeo session is like a gentle nudge to your collagen\u2014smoothing, lifting, and coaxing radiance to the surface,\u201d says Matney. It delivers all of its benefits in just one three-minute treatment\u2014making it perfect to have on hand for when you need a post-facial glow at the last minute. No wonder its been a secret weapon for Jenna Ortega\u2019s signature snatch.<\/li>\n
                  • Best For:<\/strong> Fine lines, wrinkles, skin laxity, dullness, puffiness<\/li>\n
                  • Specs:<\/strong> 30 red (630nm) and near-infrared (850nm) lights, microcurrent, and massage<\/li>\n
                  • Usage:<\/strong> Apply the included serum to clean skin, turn on device and move it across the face, addressing each treatment area for 30 seconds for a total of three minutes; use three to five times a week.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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                    Do red-light-therapy wands actually work?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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                    While we completely understand any skepticism around these tools (they\u2019re just delivering a gentle wash of light, after all), red light\u2019s efficacy is backed by legitimate data. A 2019 article in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology<\/em> suggested that low-level red-light therapy promotes the production of collagen, elastin, and hyaluronic acid within the skin; a 2017 article in AIMS Biophysics<\/em> implied that it could also reduce inflammation and promote healing. Just maintain reasonable expectations, says Dr. Sobel. \u201cA red-light wand you can buy on the internet will not be as powerful as the light you can be treated with in a dermatologist office,\u201d he explains. That\u2019s not to say they don\u2019t offer any benefit; they\u2019ll just deliver results a little more slowly.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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                    In most cases, you\u2019ll want to use a red-light-therapy wand on clean, dry skin, Matney says, but some devices are designed to be paired with product. In those cases, she recommends sticking to gentle, hydrating formulas, like a hyaluronic-acid serum. \u201cSkip anything with alpha hydroxy acids, beta hydroxy acids, or retinoids,\u201d Matney warns; this combination could inadvertently sensitize the skin.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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                    Don\u2019t expect instantaneous results from LED therapy, says Matney. \u201cIt will probably take several months to see a difference,\u201d agrees Dr. Sobel, noting that you\u2019ll have to be consistent in using your red-light-therapy wand several times a week to get real benefit. Consider taking photos of yourself before integrating red light into your regimen; that can make it easier to observe more subtle changes. Remember, \u201cit doesn\u2019t target one flaw\u2014it enhances everything, yielding results like improved tone, texture, and elasticity over time,\u201d Matney says. These cumulative benefits take a while, but they\u2019re worth the effort.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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                    Why choose a red light therapy wand over another device?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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                    Simply put, one might choose a wand based on personal choice. Considering all the red light therapy devices on the market\u2014masks, panels, etc\u2014wands are the most convenient. Often lighter in weight, these handheld devices are easily swept across skin\u2019s surface through a few minute treatment. And because of their size, they can often be stowed away in luggage or tossed in a tote bag for on-the-go use. It\u2019s this versatility that sets them apart from similar offerings.<\/p>\n

                    That said, their small size can mean they have fewer LED bulbs than say a mask or full-size panel, which experts say can weaken efficacy. As for any device, you\u2019ll see results from red light therapy wands with consistent, habitual use and by following respective instructions to a tee. Those interested in skin rejuvenation across the entire face should consider a light therapy mask, instead.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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                    Most devices on the market, including the ones we\u2019ve picked, are designed to be used multiple times a week; some even suggest every day. However, our experts recommend starting with two to three times a week to see how your skin tolerates it. \u201cMore isn\u2019t better\u2014overdoing it could leave you irritated instead of glowing,\u201d says Matney, adding that you should treat your skin for no more than 20 minutes each time. Dr. Sobel also advises that you shield your eyes to avoid sensitizing them. That said, red-light-therapy wands, especially those made for at-home use, are generally regarded as safe, gentle, and very low risk. Don\u2019t be surprised if you find yourself hooked on daily treatment; red light is a great add-on to any hardworking skin-care routine.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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                    Always start your DIY treatment with a red light therapy by reading the directions and making sure your skin is clean and dry. Nearly all devices are meant to be used on product-free skin. Then, you\u2019ll want to slowly glide the wand across your skin in deliberate, overlapping passes, says Matney. \u201cNo pressure is needed; this is light therapy, not facial massage,\u201d she reminds us. Those slow and steady movements will allow the wavelengths of light to properly engage with your skin cells, maximizing the effects of your treatment. \u201cUse it regularly, and it becomes that quiet little ritual that helps your skin look suspiciously well-rested, even when you aren\u2019t,\u201d Matney adds.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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                    Are red light therapy wands safe for all skin types?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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                    Yes\u2014red light therapy is generally safe for all skin types and tones. \u201cRed light is a non-UV, non-thermal, inclusive technology that supports cellular repair and reduces inflammation for all Fitzpatrick skin types I through VI,\u201d says Matney. However, you\u2019ll want to proceed with caution if you have melasma or a compromised skin barrier. Melasma can flare from any type of light, so it\u2019s best to do shorter, less frequent red light therapy sessions. \u201cFor clients with compromised barriers, I recommend starting slow, watching your skin and adjusting accordingly,\u201d Matney advises.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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                    When we test and review a product, we take a holistic approach to deliver well-rounded product recommendations. First, we lean on Vogue<\/em>\u2019s vast network of experts\u2014from board-certified dermatologists to celebrity estheticians\u2014to gain professional insight on the industry\u2019s standout products; ones specialists would actually use on their clients. We pair their expertise with our editorial best practices to curate the thoughtful edits you read on our site.<\/p>\n

                    As it relates to red light therapy wands, we selected the best based on the following characteristics after at least 30 days of testing: light wavelengths, treatment types, comfort, and additional benefits offered. To do this, we paired our own personal tests of each formula with expert guidance and reviewer insights to determine which we would recommend to you.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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                    Meet the Experts<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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                    • Howard Sobel is a board-certified dermatologist and clinical attending cosmetic dermatologic surgeon at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City.<\/li>\n
                    • Audrey Matney is a medical esthetician and the founder of 123 Beauty Lab in New York City.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n

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