This vibrating light-therapy wand is the best part of my skincare routine
and its already helping my acne

Date:
Tue, 30 Dec 2025 10:29:24 +0000

Description:
Nanoleafs light-therapy treatments are a great, cost-effective way to stimulate your skin, and I think the 6-in-1 light wand is the best of the bunch.

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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, its 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. Ive 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 its working well for me, and thats not just because the treatment itself is better. Specs

Weight

201g

Dimensions

187 x 40 x 55mm (L x W x H)

Temperature

Heating Temperature: 383

Cooling Temperature: 153

Wavelengths

Red + NIR: 630nm + 850nm

Blue: 460nm

There are three key reasons why I prize my Nanoleaf light wand over and above the brands 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 Nanoleafs 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 its plenty convenient even if you're traveling.

The second reason Im 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.

Each preset is paired with a different combination of temperature, LEDs, and vibration, which Ive detailed below. Each setting can be adjusted to one of three intensity settings, though Id always recommend sticking with the
factory settings.

Treatment

Light therapy

Temperature

Vibration

Intensity (default)

Anti-aging

Red Light + NIR

Heating

Y

3

Acne

Blue Light

None

Y

3

Repair

Red Light + NIR

Cooling

N

3

Soothe

N

Heating

Y

3

Cooling

N

Cooling

N

1

Heating

N

Heating

N

1

Much like the Shark Cryoglow, theres a cooling element around the light
panel, except here this effect can be used on your whole face rather than
just your under-eye area.

Cryotherapy treatments can help to constrict blood vessels under your skin, reducing redness, puffiness and inflammation and helping to tighten pores and improve circulation; all things my acne-prone skin can benefit from.

However, its not just cooling that can maximize the benefits of light
therapy; some modes instead utilize a heating effect, which can help to
loosen debris and cleanse the skin, reduce tension and even stimulate skin regeneration according to some research .

Neither heating nor cooling is too intense, with the former reaching up to
42C and the latter at a lowest temperature of 12C, meaning both treatments
can be enjoyed as a relaxing step of your skincare routine.

Thats an excellent segue into the final feather in the Nanoleaf 6-in-1 Light Therapy Wands cap, which is the fact that you can use it to apply products to your skin as part of your daily routine.

I loved starting my nightly skincare routine with a round of heating to help open my pores and clear my skin of the days grime, and relax myself for bedtime, applying my various lotions and potions and massaging them into the skin while treating it with heat, light and massaging vibrations.

Personally, I think this is what has made all the difference for me (and my skin!) compared to Nanoleafs LED-only face mask; my skin is a lot clearer,
and after a slightly painful few days where it seemed my acne worsened and came to the fore, weeks down the line its settling and looking clearer than
it has since I was using Sharks Cryoglow every day. (Image credit: Future)

While I love these three benefits, none of this is to say Nanoleafs 6-in-1 Light Therapy Wand is perfect. One major design flaw is that you should never look directly at these LEDs, yet its really easy during use to slip or misplace the wand and blast bright lights straight into your eyes. Of course this can be remedied with eye masks or keeping them closed, but I personally dont find jabbing blindly at my face with a hard surface particularly relaxing.

Also noteworthy is that, much like the brands face mask, the light
wavelengths on offer still arent quite within peak performance based on currently available scientific studies; its blue light emits at 460nm versus the recommended 415nm and near-infrared (NIR) at 850nm versus 830nm. Thankfully, though, red light bucks the trend with its 630nm output vs 633nm peak performance.

That doesnt necessarily mean Nanoleafs product isnt effective; it just means that more premium products that align more closely with scientifically backed peak-performance levels might be better, and the results more noticeable.

As I always caveat when reviewing these products, the science behind light therapy is still in its infancy, and my review experience can be described as anecdotal at best. Still, I have noticed some moderate improvements which, while non-permanent, are helping me manage my adult acne. (Image credit: Future) Nanoleaf 6-in-1 Light Therapy Wand review: Price and availability Price: $99 / 99 / AU$159.99 Affordable alternative to masks, best price
option for wands

At its list price, Nanoleafs 6-in-1 LED Light Therapy Wand is an excellent budget-friendly alternative to a full face mask, and even offers some
benefits that make it a better choice overall.

Even when compared to other skin-therapy wands, Nanoleaf stands out as a uniquely affordable offering. There are cheaper LED-only wands, yes, and
there are similarly priced cooling/heating products at similar price points, but not many (if any) that can do both, and certainly not so affordably. Nanoleaf 6-in-1 Light Therapy Wand review: scorecard

Category

Comment

Score

Value

At this price, it's better value than most (if not all) budget-friendly LED masks and most wands.

5/5

Design

Handheld, easily portable and stylish enough to leave out on your vanity.

4.5/5

Performance

Light wavelengths arent optimal but slightly improved upon Nanoleafs
facemask, plus added heating/cooling features improve efficacy.

4/5 Nanoleaf 6-in-1 Light Therapy Wand: Should I buy it? Buy it if...

Youre looking for a travel-friendly light-therapy device

Easily slipped in a travel bag and lightweight, this is an excellent travel companion and alternative to a bulkier or unwieldy mask.

Youre on a budget

The Nanoleaf 6-in-1 Light Therapy Wand is a great budget option, especially
if you can find it on sale. Don't buy it if...

You want peak power and performance

With some of the light therapies falling outside of recommended wavelengths, youre not getting peak performance from this mask, though its by no means
bad.

You're nervous of eye strain

If you're really careful, you can avoid accidental blasts of LEDs to your eyes, but I found it hard to relax and ensure that I benefitted from the treatments without the occasional slip. (Image credit: Future) How I tested the Nanoleaf 6-in-1 Light Therapy Wand

I used Nanoleafs 6-in-1 Light Therapy Wand for five weeks, primarily
trialling its acne treatment, which is my primary skin concern. However I
also used its anti-aging setting for a fortnight for good measure, having tried other products against which I could benchmark its effectiveness.

Ive been testing beauty devices for four years, considering everything from product design and functionality to performance, affordability and any available medical research to assess their efficacy and value for customers. With this particular product, I considered everyday use-cases like travel, charging and beauty routines, researched optimal light wavelength compared to the products stated output, and the price and availability of the device to come to a decision on its overall score.

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