Verification
+5 SolawaveSolawave Wrinkle Retreat Pro: 510(k) cleared · CurrentBody Face Mask Series 2: Registered or listed only.
Product comparison · LED Face & Neck Masks
Solawave Wrinkle Retreat Pro vs CurrentBody Face Mask Series 2
The Solawave Wrinkle Retreat Pro scores 8.6 and ranks 2nd of 47 in LED Face & Neck Masks; the CurrentBody Face Mask Series 2 scores 6.5 and ranks 10th of 47 in LED Face & Neck Masks. The Wrinkle Retreat Pro leads on verification, the Face Mask Series 2 on warranty & support.
All 6 Solawave products 
Solawave Wrinkle Retreat Pro
$399 · 2nd of 47 in LED Face & Neck Masks
Buy Now- Verification — 7 against 2
8.6
6.5
All 11 CurrentBody products 
CurrentBody Face Mask Series 2
$470 · 10th of 47 in LED Face & Neck Masks
Buy Now- Warranty & Support — 4 against 2
Across everything we scored, Solawave Wrinkle Retreat Pro sits 2.04 ahead — led by verification.
Verdict
Wrinkle Retreat Pro ahead · +2.04 (8.6 vs 6.5)Pick the Solawave Wrinkle Retreat Pro when
Verification matters7vs2an FDA 510(k) clearance only on the Wrinkle Retreat Pro
Wavelength spec matters9vs7
Ease of use matters9vs7
Pick the CurrentBody Face Mask Series 2 when
Warranty & support matters4vs2
You want far near-infrared (881-1100 nm)
A longer warranty matters2 Yearsvs1 Year
Scored 8 October 2026 from published specs and owner reviews. We don't buy or test units. How we score
Most common complaints
From each product's own owner reviews and retailer ratings.
Solawave Wrinkle Retreat Pro
- Effectiveness, tagged 16 times, 3 negative
- No change in lines, per two owners
- Snug or pressing over the nose (NY Daily News, Vogue)
CurrentBody Face Mask Series 2
- Reliability, tagged 78 times, 42 negative
- Value for money, tagged 41 times, 26 negative
- Fit, tagged 27 times, 17 negative
Where the Solawave Wrinkle Retreat Pro and CurrentBody Face Mask Series 2 differ
Scores on a 0–10 scale. Each row is one criterion, biggest difference first.
Wavelength Spec
+2 SolawaveWarranty & Support
+2 CurrentBodySolawave Wrinkle Retreat Pro: 1 Year · CurrentBody Face Mask Series 2: 2 Years.
Ease of Use
+2 SolawaveCoverage
tiedBuild Quality
tiedValue
one side unscoredLight Output
one side unscoredWhat Solawave Wrinkle Retreat Pro and CurrentBody Face Mask Series 2 owners report
Independent sources, scored for each model. Wrinkle Retreat Pro on 5 of five, Face Mask Series 2 on 5.
Both readings are about these exact models.
What they say
Solawave Wrinkle Retreat Pro
- Owner reports on the Pro are few and modest.
- Under a deleted one-month Pro review in r/45PlusSkincare (July 2026), one owner a few weeks in reports clearer, less mottled cheeks but no change in lines or firmness.
- In an August 2026 r/Ulta thread on the Pro's half-price sale, the top reply (67 upvotes) comes from an owner who saw less redness and a more even glow after a month, lost it when she used the mask less, and warns it has to go on bare skin before skincare; another August 2026 r/Ulta owner, in a 56-comment thread on the Pro selling out, reports calmer redness but no change in her forehead lines.
- A May 2026 r/redlighttherapy owner notes the strip between nose and upper lip carries no LEDs, and in July 2026 one r/40PlusSkinCare owner saw nothing at eight weeks, as did a r/redlighttherapy commenter after months on both the old and new versions.
- Other users flag several 2026 Solawave threads as seeded by new accounts, Solawave's own account posts in them, and those threads are not counted.
CurrentBody Face Mask Series 2
- Reddit is split on the Series 2.
- A five-week results post in r/redlighttherapy (January 2025, 301 upvotes) is positive, while a widely read r/SkincareAddictionLux buyer's-remorse post (January 2025, 98 comments) and a March 2026 r/redlighttherapy thread report the light as painfully bright around the eyes even with the inserts in.
- A May 2026 post describes a refund refused because an opened mask counts as used, and other 2025 and 2026 threads report units arriving used or dirty.
Both readings are about these exact models.
What they say
Solawave Wrinkle Retreat Pro
- The written reviews are all positive, almost all carry affiliate links or discount codes, several are on units Solawave supplied, and none measures light output.
- Harper's Bazaar (February 2026) gave it 4 out of 5 after a month, the NY Daily News tester (September 2026) calls it worth $399 after four months but finds it snug over the nose and loose at the bottom, and Vogue (July 2026), which earns commission, notes pressure on the nose bridge and light bright enough that she kept her eyes closed.
- Cosmopolitan (June 2026), Forbes Vetted (June 2026, with a 30 percent code), SheKnows (October 2025, on a supplied unit) and Good Gear (September 2026, 8 out of 10 after six months) all praise the three-minute session.
CurrentBody Face Mask Series 2
- The Independent (May 2026), which earns commission, names it the favourite of seven masks after two years of use, and Tech Advisor (June 2025) liked the one-button session but found no battery indicator and a fit that takes getting used to.
- Light Therapy Insiders (August 2025), which earns commission through a discount code, scored it 68.5 out of 100 and measured 18.5 mW/cm2 against the 30 claimed.
- Doctor Anne (May 2025), testing a PR sample, calls it an evolution over Series 1 and reports pressure on the nose bridge.
YouTube
+1 CurrentBodyBoth readings are about these exact models.
What they say
Solawave Wrinkle Retreat Pro
- Two videos cover the Pro, both on units Solawave supplied.
- Alder & Jade Reviews (March 2026, about 4,600 views), gifted the mask and earning commission on tagged products, calls it the best mask the channel has tested after three nights but finds the flat shape presses on the nose, the lower straps sit loose and more light reaches the eyes than on other masks. missjackierussell's January 2026 unboxing (934 views) is a sponsored affiliate collaboration with Solawave and Walmart and reports no use beyond one session.
CurrentBody Face Mask Series 2
- Helen Avery's one-year review (November 2025, 14,669 views) found every LED and strap intact after a year; she received the unit free and discloses a sponsorship deal with CurrentBody.
- Pharmacy&Makeup, a pharmacist's channel that earns commission through affiliate links (August 2026, 683 views), rates the build highly but reports breakouts she puts down to the smooth interior trapping oil.
Amazon
+1 SolawaveBoth readings are about these exact models.
What they say
Solawave Wrinkle Retreat Pro
- The Amazon US Pro listing, sold by Solawave and fulfilled by Amazon, holds 4.4 from 73 ratings, split 72 percent five-star against 8 percent one-star.
- Effectiveness is tagged 16 times, 3 of them negative, and the three-minute session and ease of use 6 times each, all positive.
- The older 10-minute Wrinkle Retreat keeps a separate listing at 4.0 from 119, where reviewers flag eye irritation from the light.
CurrentBody Face Mask Series 2
- The Amazon US listing holds 4.1 from 699 ratings when read in September 2026, split 71 percent five-star against 15 percent one-star.
- Amazon's review summary tags reliability 78 times, 42 of them negative, and critical reviews describe units that stopped working after about a month, straps and eye inserts that do not fit, and poor value.
- The buy box often goes to a third-party seller rather than CurrentBody's parent company.
Owner reviews
+1 SolawaveThe CurrentBody Face Mask Series 2 reading covers its product line.
What they say
Solawave Wrinkle Retreat Pro
- Walmart's Pro listing, sold by Solawave, holds 4.0 from 44 ratings (20 written) when read in September 2026, split 68 percent five-star against 18 percent one-star; it tags ease of use 3 times and a relaxing effect twice, three of the first ten reviews are labelled incentivized, and none read there is attributed to solawave.co.
- Ulta's Pro listing, out of stock since an August 2026 half-price sale, shows 2.5 from 4, too few to read.
- For the older Wrinkle Retreat, Ulta's review file surfacing at Target holds 4.7 from 89, incentivized reviews included, against 3.5 from 32 at Nordstrom.
CurrentBody Face Mask Series 2
- QVC sells a Series 2 bundle with no reviews on its page, and no other US retailer shows Series 2 ratings.
- Costco's CurrentBody Face & Neck Kit, the earlier Series 1 masks, holds 3.7 from 55 reviews, 25 of them five-star and 8 one-star, and its critics name discomfort around the eyes and nose bridge, loose straps and brightness.
Solawave Wrinkle Retreat Pro vs CurrentBody Face Mask Series 2: pros and cons
What each one does well, and where it falls short.
Solawave Wrinkle Retreat Pro
What we like
- 510(k) K252983 names this model and matches its specification
- Four published peaks with output split by wavelength
- 3-minute sessionscordless, with remote and battery display
- Medical-grade silicone
- 60-day returnsused devices included
- Amazon 4.4 from 73
What holds it back
- Stated 65 mW/cm2 never independently measured
- Only 8 of the 65 mW/cm2 is near-infrared
- Presses on the nose and lets light reach the eyesper two testers
- One-year warranty
- Sold at $399 against a $499 compare-at pricewith a buy-one-get-one-free offer at checkout
CurrentBody Face Mask Series 2
What we like
- Three published peaks: 633830 and 1072 nm
- Independent spectrometer reading on record18.5 mW/cm2
- Liquid-silicone shell with chin strap for jawline coverage
- Hands-free 10-minute sessions from a clip-on rechargeable controller
- Most-rated CurrentBody device on Amazon US4.1 from 698
- $100 less than Series 3
What holds it back
- Measured at 18.5 mW/cm2 against a stated 3038 percent short
- Its 510(k)K250966, describes 633 and 830 nm LEDs only; the 16 LEDs at 1072 nm on sale are not in it
- Owners report light painfully bright around the eyes even with the inserts
- One fixed programmeno battery indicator
- Opened masks are refused for returna fault after six months gets store credit or a replacement
Solawave Wrinkle Retreat Pro vs CurrentBody Face Mask Series 2: the numbers
Price, scores and rank, then only the specs that differ. Green marks the side with more.
Wavelength bands
BothNear-infrared (800-880 nm)Red (620-680 nm)
SolawaveAmber (600-619 nm)
CurrentBodyFar near-infrared (881-1100 nm)
- Measured irradianceSolawaveNot measuredCurrentBodyUnder 25 mW/cm2
- Claimed irradianceSolawave50-74 mW/cm2CurrentBody25-49 mW/cm2
- FDA statusSolawave More510(k) clearedCurrentBodyRegistered or listed only
- Safety listingsSolawave MoreIEC 62471 reportCurrentBodyNone verifiable
- Session lengthSolawaveUnder 5 minCurrentBody5-10 min
- WarrantySolawave1 YearCurrentBody More2 Years
- WeightSolawave1.8 lb (shipping)CurrentBodyNot listed
Same on both
- Face maskDevice type
- BatteryPower
- Not listedDimensions
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- FDA status: Registered or listed only, not 510(k) cleared
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What’s different
- Wavelength bands: adds Blue (400-499 nm)
- Measured irradiance: Not measured, not Under 25 mW/cm2
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What’s different
- Wavelength bands: adds Amber (600-619 nm)
- FDA status: 510(k) cleared, not Registered or listed only
Pick it ifVerification matters7vs2an FDA 510(k) clearance only on the Eye Mask
Solawave Wrinkle Retreat Pro vs CurrentBody Face Mask Series 2: common questions
Is the Solawave Wrinkle Retreat Pro better than the CurrentBody Face Mask Series 2?
On our scores, the Solawave Wrinkle Retreat Pro is ahead, 8.6 against 6.5. The Solawave Wrinkle Retreat Pro leads on verification (7 against 2), ease of use (9 against 7) and wavelength spec (9 against 7). The CurrentBody Face Mask Series 2 leads on warranty & support (4 against 2).
Which is cheaper, the Solawave Wrinkle Retreat Pro or the CurrentBody Face Mask Series 2?
The Solawave Wrinkle Retreat Pro, at $399 against $470: $71 less.
Which is FDA cleared, the Solawave Wrinkle Retreat Pro or the CurrentBody Face Mask Series 2?
The Solawave Wrinkle Retreat Pro is named in an FDA 510(k) clearance; the CurrentBody Face Mask Series 2 is registered or listed with FDA only, which involves no premarket review.
Which has more safety listings, the Solawave Wrinkle Retreat Pro or the CurrentBody Face Mask Series 2?
The Solawave Wrinkle Retreat Pro. The Solawave Wrinkle Retreat Pro lists IEC 62471 report; the CurrentBody Face Mask Series 2 lists none.
Which has the longer warranty, the Solawave Wrinkle Retreat Pro or the CurrentBody Face Mask Series 2?
The CurrentBody Face Mask Series 2: 2 Years, against 1 Year.
What do owners say about the Solawave Wrinkle Retreat Pro and the CurrentBody Face Mask Series 2?
Across 5 independent sources scored for both, the Solawave Wrinkle Retreat Pro is ahead on Amazon and Owner reviews; the CurrentBody Face Mask Series 2 is ahead on Google and YouTube; Reddit is level.
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Scores calculated 8 October 2026 · Products excluded where fewer than two independent sources cover them · · How we score