Verification
+5 SolawaveSolawave Wrinkle Retreat Pro: 510(k) cleared · CurrentBody Face Mask Series 3: Registered or listed only.
Product comparison · LED Face & Neck Masks
Solawave Wrinkle Retreat Pro vs CurrentBody Face Mask Series 3
The Solawave Wrinkle Retreat Pro scores 8.6 and ranks 2nd of 47 in LED Face & Neck Masks; the CurrentBody Face Mask Series 3 scores 5.8 and ranks 16th of 47 in LED Face & Neck Masks. The Wrinkle Retreat Pro leads on verification, the Face Mask Series 3 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
5.8
All 11 CurrentBody products 
CurrentBody Face Mask Series 3
$570 · 16th of 47 in LED Face & Neck Masks
Buy Now- Warranty & Support — 4 against 2
Across everything we scored, Solawave Wrinkle Retreat Pro sits 2.82 ahead — led by verification.
Verdict
Wrinkle Retreat Pro ahead · +2.82 (8.6 vs 5.8)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 3 when
Warranty & support matters4vs2
You want blue (400-499 nm) and 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 3
- An extra setup step before each session (Glamour)
- No slot for the over-the-head strap (Helen Avery)
- Mouth opening too small to drink through (Helen Avery)
Where the Solawave Wrinkle Retreat Pro and CurrentBody Face Mask Series 3 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 3: 2 Years.
Ease of Use
+2 SolawaveCoverage
tiedBuild Quality
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one side unscoredWhat Solawave Wrinkle Retreat Pro and CurrentBody Face Mask Series 3 owners report
Independent sources, scored for each model. Wrinkle Retreat Pro on 5 of five, Face Mask Series 3 on 5.
The CurrentBody Face Mask Series 3 reading covers its product line.
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 3
- No owner of the Series 3 has posted on Reddit yet: two r/redlighttherapy threads from September 2026 are buyers weighing it against Series 2, where commenters call the jump from 236 to 750 LEDs marketing until irradiance figures appear, and the Series 3 threads in r/CurrentBody are run by the company.
- On Series 2, which Series 3 closely resembles, r/SkincareAddictionLux and r/redlighttherapy owners from January 2025 to May 2026 report light painfully bright around the eyes, units arriving used or dirty and opened masks refused for return, while a five-week results post drew 301 upvotes.
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 3
- The written reviews are launch-window first impressions, almost all on units CurrentBody supplied.
- Glamour UK (September 2026) gave it 5 out of 5 after a month of early testing, and Women's Health, which earns commission on sales, called it worth $569 after one week.
- Helen Avery, writing on a free unit with a discount code, found it nearly identical to Series 2 to wear and withheld a verdict.
YouTube
tiedBoth 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 3
- Six Series 3 videos appeared in September 2026, all first looks on units CurrentBody supplied or paid for, and none reports results over time.
- Brazilian Girl Channel's in-depth review (7,829 views; gifted unit, commission and a discount code) and Sincerely Miss Ash (about 3,200 views; discount code) praise the per-LED control in the app and the presets, and Helen Avery's comparison with Series 2 (about 6,600 views; free unit, discount code) finds the mask itself unchanged and the controller the real difference.
- Beauty Beyond 40 (4,007 views) is sponsored by CurrentBody, Kim Sullins (1,072 views) is a paid partnership and Kim & Kalee (95 views) carries a discount code.
Amazon
The CurrentBody Face Mask Series 3 reading covers its product line.
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 3
- The Series 3's own Amazon US listing, new in September 2026 and sold by CurrentBody's parent company, carries no ratings yet.
- The Series 2 listing it closely resembles holds 4.1 from 699 ratings, split 71 percent five-star against 15 percent one-star, and reliability is its most-criticised theme.
Owner reviews
+1 SolawaveThe CurrentBody Face Mask Series 3 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 3
- No US retailer shows ratings for the Series 3.
- 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 3: 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 3
What we like
- Six published peaks: 415532, 590, 633, 830 and 1072 nm
- 750 LEDsagainst 236 on Series 2
- Four presets plus app control that chooses the wavelength by LED
- Flexible silicone shell with chin strap and eye inserts
- Rechargeable over USB-Chands-free 10-minute sessions
What holds it back
- Sold as FDA clearedno 510(k) names this model, and the listing cites a clearance for a different 566-LED mask
- No irradiance published and none measured independently
- $100 more than Series 2 for the same shell
- Returns only for unopened devicesa fault after six months gets store credit or a replacement, not a refund
- Early testers report an extra app step before each session and a mouth opening too small to drink through
Solawave Wrinkle Retreat Pro vs CurrentBody Face Mask Series 3: 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)
CurrentBodyBlue (400-499 nm)Far near-infrared (881-1100 nm)Green and yellow (500-599 nm)
- Claimed irradianceSolawave50-74 mW/cm2CurrentBodyNot listed
- 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
- Not measuredMeasured irradiance
- BatteryPower
- Not listedDimensions
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What’s different
- Wavelength bands: no Blue (400-499 nm), Green and yellow (500-599 nm)
- Measured irradiance: Under 25 mW/cm2, not Not measured
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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 3: common questions
Is the Solawave Wrinkle Retreat Pro better than the CurrentBody Face Mask Series 3?
On our scores, the Solawave Wrinkle Retreat Pro is ahead, 8.6 against 5.8. 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 3 leads on warranty & support (4 against 2).
Which is cheaper, the Solawave Wrinkle Retreat Pro or the CurrentBody Face Mask Series 3?
The Solawave Wrinkle Retreat Pro, at $399 against $570: $171 less.
Which is FDA cleared, the Solawave Wrinkle Retreat Pro or the CurrentBody Face Mask Series 3?
The Solawave Wrinkle Retreat Pro is named in an FDA 510(k) clearance; the CurrentBody Face Mask Series 3 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 3?
The Solawave Wrinkle Retreat Pro. The Solawave Wrinkle Retreat Pro lists IEC 62471 report; the CurrentBody Face Mask Series 3 lists none.
Which has the longer warranty, the Solawave Wrinkle Retreat Pro or the CurrentBody Face Mask Series 3?
The CurrentBody Face Mask Series 3: 2 Years, against 1 Year.
What do owners say about the Solawave Wrinkle Retreat Pro and the CurrentBody Face Mask Series 3?
Across 5 independent sources scored for both, the Solawave Wrinkle Retreat Pro is ahead on Reddit, Amazon and Owner reviews; Google and YouTube are level.
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