Solawave Wrinkle Retreat Pro vs. CurrentBody Skin Series 2

Most buyers researching LED therapy land on the same two devices within a week: Solawave's Wrinkle Retreat Pro Face Mask at $399 and CurrentBody's Skin LED Mask Series 2, which lists at $469.99. They show up in the same editor lists, both are FDA-cleared as Class II medical devices, and both back a 60-day return window. From the front of the box, they look interchangeable.

On the inside, they made different engineering choices. Solawave runs 4 wavelengths and 320 LEDs in a 3-minute session. CurrentBody runs 3 wavelengths and 236 LEDs in a 10-minute session. Both deliver real LED therapy. They deliver it in different ways, and that difference is what this post unpacks.

The Short Version

• The Solawave Wrinkle Retreat Pro Face Mask uses 4 light therapy wavelengths (red 630nm, deep red 660nm, amber 605nm, near-infrared 830nm). The CurrentBody Skin Series 2 uses 3 (red 633nm, near-infrared 830nm, deep near-infrared 1072nm). Solawave adds amber (tone) and deep red (collagen reach); CurrentBody adds a deep near-infrared wavelength Solawave does not carry.

• Solawave packs 320 LEDs; CurrentBody packs 236. Both run high LED density for the category; Solawave's count is higher, though irradiance is the number that sets the dose.

• Solawave's session is 3 minutes; CurrentBody's is 10 minutes. Solawave runs higher irradiance (65 mW/cm² vs. 30 mW/cm², per Solawave's published comparison), which delivers an effective dose in less time.

• Both masks use flexible silicone construction, so material and fit are largely a wash. The meaningful differences are wavelength mix, LED density, irradiance, and session length.

• Returns are 60 days on both. At list price, Solawave ($399) is below CurrentBody Series 2 ($469.99).

Wavelengths and What They Do

The clearest engineering difference between these two masks is the wavelength mix. CurrentBody's Series 2 carries red (around 633nm), near-infrared (around 830nm), and a deep near-infrared (1072nm). Solawave carries red (630nm), near-infrared (830nm), plus two wavelengths CurrentBody does not: amber 605nm for tone evenness and dullness, and deep red 660nm for a deeper collagen response.

What that changes in practice. If your concern set is fine lines and firmness alone, either mask covers it. If you also want a tool that addresses dullness or uneven tone in the same session, Solawave's amber 605nm does that without a second device. CurrentBody's counter is the 1072nm deep near-infrared wavelength, which reaches further into the skin than 830nm; on the Series 2 that wavelength runs on 16 of its 236 LEDs. Solawave answers depth with its 830nm near-infrared plus higher overall irradiance across more LEDs.

For a deeper read on which wavelengths matter for which outcomes, Solawave's wavelength guide breaks down the science.

LED Count, Irradiance, and What a Dose Looks Like

LED count and irradiance together determine how much light energy your skin receives. The numbers, using Solawave's published comparison and the confirmed Series 2 specs:

Higher irradiance delivers the same effective dose in less time. Solawave's 65 mW/cm² over 3 minutes lands in the same energy-delivery range as CurrentBody's 30 mW/cm² over 10 minutes. Solawave compresses the session; CurrentBody spreads it. Because LED count on its own does not set the dose, the meaningful number here is irradiance, not the LED total.

For most users, three minutes is the difference that lands in real-life adherence. The 6-to-12-week course the published photobiomodulation research is built on is much easier to hit at 3 minutes a day than at 10.

Where the CurrentBody Skin Series 2 Has the Edge

Three places CurrentBody is genuinely different.

• A deep near-infrared wavelength Solawave does not carry. The Series 2 includes 1072nm (on 16 of its 236 LEDs), which penetrates further than the 830nm both masks share. Solawave does not offer 1072nm; it counters with two wavelengths CurrentBody lacks (amber 605nm and deep red 660nm) and higher total irradiance.

• Longer time on the market. CurrentBody has been selling LED masks for more years and has accumulated more press across beauty publications.

• Retailer ecosystem. CurrentBody sells other LED brands alongside its own on a single retail platform. That is a discovery advantage a single brand does not match by design.

Where the Solawave Wrinkle Retreat Pro Face Mask Wins

• Wavelength variety. Four to CurrentBody's three, including amber 605nm for tone and deep red 660nm for a deeper collagen response, neither of which the Series 2 carries.

• LED count. 320 versus 236, for more even coverage.

• Higher irradiance. 65 mW/cm² versus 30. The reason Solawave can run shorter sessions at the same effective dose.

• Session length. 3 minutes versus 10. A better fit for routines that need to be sustained week over week.

• Price. At list, $399 versus $469.99.

• System integration. The Wrinkle Retreat Pro Face Mask is one piece of a coordinated lineup that includes the Neck & Chest Pro Mask for the area face masks ignore, the 4-in-1 Radiant Renewal Skincare Wand for targeted spot work, the 2-in-1 Skincare Mini for travel, plus the LightBoost serum and cream line. CurrentBody sells across face, neck (the Dec Perfector), and hand, but is less integrated with topicals as a routine.

Both are FDA-Cleared

Both masks are Class II FDA-cleared medical devices under the 510(k) pathway. Solawave's Wrinkle Retreat Pro Face Mask is cleared under K252983; CurrentBody's Series 2 under K221946. Either way you are buying a device that has cleared the same regulatory bar, built on the same underlying photobiomodulation science (red and near-infrared light absorbed by mitochondrial chromophores, driving ATP production and fibroblast activation).

On the study side, Solawave's Wrinkle Retreat Pro Face Mask was evaluated in a dermatologist-graded study with instrumental cutometry measurement and a consumer-perception study on the same 32 participants. At 8 weeks, 100% of participants showed improved skin firmness and elasticity, and dermatologist grading recorded a visible reduction in the look of fine lines and wrinkles.

For a full read on what FDA-cleared means and how clearance differs from approval, see Solawave's FDA-cleared skincare devices guide.

Pick By the Kind of Buyer You Are

Pick the Solawave Wrinkle Retreat Pro Face Mask if broader wavelength coverage matters to you (anti-aging plus tone correction in one session), a 3-minute session fits your real routine better than 10 minutes, the lower list price appeals, and you expect to grow into a coordinated device-and-topical system over the next year.

Pick the CurrentBody Skin Series 2 if the 1072nm deep near-infrared wavelength is a priority for you, or if a longer track record and a retailer-brand with broad ecosystem visibility appeals more than a single brand with deeper system integration.

Both deliver effective LED therapy. Both will improve radiance, even tone, and soften the look of fine lines over 6 to 12 weeks of consistent use. The decision is about which device fits your routine, not whether either one works.

Why Solawave For This Comparison

Solawave is a 30-plus-award-winning skincare brand built around light therapy that fits into a real routine. The Wrinkle Retreat Pro Face Mask is FDA-cleared, four-wavelength, 320 LEDs, three minutes per session. It is also part of a coordinated system that includes the Neck & Chest Pro Mask, the 4-in-1 Radiant Renewal Skincare Wand for targeted spots, the 2-in-1 Skincare Mini for travel, and the LightBoost serum and cream line for the surface side of the routine. Backed by a 60-day return window and trusted by 726,000-plus customers.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many wavelengths does the CurrentBody Skin Series 2 use?

Three: red (around 633nm), near-infrared (around 830nm), and deep near-infrared (1072nm). Solawave's Wrinkle Retreat Pro Face Mask uses four (red 630nm, deep red 660nm, amber 605nm, near-infrared 830nm). Each mask carries a wavelength the other does not: CurrentBody has 1072nm deep near-infrared, and Solawave has amber 605nm (tone) and deep red 660nm (collagen reach).

Is the Solawave Wrinkle Retreat Pro Face Mask newer than the CurrentBody Skin Series 2?

Both are current-generation devices in 2026. Solawave's Wrinkle Retreat Pro Face Mask is the upgraded version of the original Wrinkle Retreat Face Mask; CurrentBody Series 2 is the upgrade to the original CurrentBody Skin LED Mask. Both have multi-year track records, with CurrentBody the longer-running brand.

Which mask is more comfortable to wear?

Both use flexible silicone construction designed to contour to the face, and both should fit comfortably across most face shapes. Solawave's 3-minute session asks the mask to sit for a third of the time CurrentBody's 10-minute session does, which makes comfort less of a factor in daily use.

Are both masks FSA/HSA eligible?

Both are classified for FSA/HSA reimbursement, though specific eligibility depends on your plan and may require a Letter of Medical Necessity. Check your plan's medical-device coverage before purchase.

How long until I see results?

Both masks work on the same biological timeline because both deliver photobiomodulation. Expect radiance and puffiness changes within 1 to 2 weeks, texture and tone changes by week 3 to 4, and a visible softening in the look of fine lines by week 6 to 12. Consistency (3 to 5 sessions per week) matters more than mask choice.

Can I use either mask if I am currently on tretinoin or another retinoid?

Yes, with timing considerations. Light therapy is generally well-tolerated alongside retinoids and can support skin during retinol purging. Avoid using your retinoid in the same session as your LED mask; standard guidance is to space them by at least an hour, or use the mask in the morning and the retinoid at night.

Which mask wins on price?

At list price, Solawave is the lower-priced device: $399 versus $469.99 for the CurrentBody Series 2. Prices shift with sales, so check both at the time of purchase. On the per-dollar spec, Solawave also carries an extra wavelength (4 vs. 3), 84 more LEDs (320 vs. 236), and more than double the irradiance (65 vs. 30 mW/cm²), in a 3-minute session instead of 10.