This vibrating light-therapy wand is the best part of my skincare routine — and it’s already helping my acne
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Nanoleaf’s affordably priced LED light-therapy wand hits a lot of the right marks, losing marks only because it can be a little unwieldy at times and some treatments fall outside of peak light therapy performance. However, it's incredibly useful and makes for an excellent addition to your weekly skincare routine, especially if you want to save on facials.
Pros
- +Great for travel
- +Heats, cools and vibrates
- +Affordable
Cons
- -Some treatments’ wavelengths fall outside of peak performance
- -Easy to accidentally look into LEDs
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- How I tested the Nanoleaf 6-in-1 Light Therapy Wand
Nanoleaf 6-in-1 Light Therapy Wand: Two-minute review
It was a surprise to many fans of Nanoleaf's popular smart-lighting products when the brand expanded into wellness, releasing a selection of devices including the Nanoleaf LED face mask and 6-in-1 Light Therapy Wand.
Given its experience in making some of the best smart lights, it makes sense that the brand should know what it's doing when it comes to light therapy, and based on my experience so far, it’s best demonstrated by the new light wand.
Offering six treatments (anti-aging, acne, repair, soothing, heating and cooling), the Nanoleaf 6-in-1 Light Therapy Wand is a veritable facial in your pocket, clad in a stylish sage green and weighing just 201g. I’ve been using it two or three times a week for five weeks at the time of writing this review, and I can already tell that it’s working well for me, and that’s not just because the treatment itself is better.
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| Weight | 201g |
| Dimensions | 187 x 40 x 55mm (L x W x H) |
| Temperature | Heating Temperature: 38±3℃Cooling Temperature: 15±3℃ |
| Wavelengths | Red + NIR: 630nm + 850nmBlue: 460nm |
There are three key reasons why I prize my Nanoleaf light wand over and above the brand’s LED face mask, which I enjoyed, albeit with some reservations.
Firstly, the device is lightweight and very portable, making it an excellent travel companion. This is something I also appreciated about Nanoleaf’s silicone face mask, especially in comparison to the bulky and rigid Shark Cryoglow, and the handheld wand amps up the convenience by being portable enough to stash in a toiletries bag and lasting up to three hours on a single charge.
Each treatment lasts just four minutes, with Nanoleaf recommending two to three sessions per week, meaning the wand can comfortably go weeks without charging, too. It takes three hours to recharge via USB-C, so it’s plenty convenient even if you're traveling.
The second reason I’m drawn back to the Nanoleaf 6-in-1 Light Therapy Wand over its competition in the face-mask market is its versatility. To use the wand, you glide its light panel and metallic face across your skin in a circular motion, choosing one of its six presets depending on your needs.
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