Solawave Wrinkle Retreat Pro Alternative: RIVATA AURA vs Solawave
Alongside its skincare wand, Solawave sells the Wrinkle Retreat Pro, its full-face LED mask. If you're looking for a Solawave alternative, here's the honest comparison with RIVATA's AURA masks, including where Solawave does better.
Side-by-side specs
| Solawave Wrinkle Retreat Pro | RIVATA AURA Lite | RIVATA AURA 4D |
|---|---|---|
| Price (Oct 2026) | ||
| $399 (currently sold as buy one, get one free) | $129.99 | $249.99, waitlist |
| LEDs | ||
| 320 | 272 | 400 |
| Wavelengths | ||
| 4: 605, 630, 660, 830nm | 4: 460, 605, 630, 850nm | 7: 460, 605, 630, 660, 850, 940, 1064nm |
| Blue light for breakouts | ||
| None | 460nm | 460nm |
| Near-infrared | ||
| 830nm | 850nm | Triple NIR: 850, 940, 1064nm in every mode |
| Published output | ||
| 65 mW/cm², 11.7 J/cm² per session | Not published | Not published |
| Sessions | ||
| 3 min, 3 to 5 times a week | 10 to 12 min, 3 to 5 times a week | 5 to 10 min, 3 to 5 times a week |
| Power | ||
| Handheld controller with rechargeable battery, plus remote; about 20 treatments per charge | Cordless, magnetic battery | Cordless |
| Weight | ||
| Not published | 200g | Not published |
| Eye protection | ||
| Goggles in the box | Eye shields in the box | Recessed eye area; eyes closed during sessions |
| Controls | ||
| Controller and remote | One button on the mask, no app | One button on the mask, no app |
| FDA status | ||
| Cleared, K252983 | Cleared, K243040 | Cleared, K243040 |
| Money-back window | ||
| 60 days | 90 days | 90 days |
| Warranty | ||
| 1 year | 2 years | 2 years |
Prices as of October 2026, from solawave.co, where the mask is listed at $399 and currently offered as buy one, get one free. For today's prices, check the AURA Lite and AURA 4D pages.
Light: what each mask actually delivers
The Wrinkle Retreat Pro runs four wavelengths on 320 LEDs: amber 605, red 630, deep red 660 and 830nm near-infrared. It's built for lines and firmness and has no blue, so it isn't a breakout mask. The AURA Lite has 460nm blue, which the Wrinkle Retreat Pro doesn't, so one mask handles breakouts and fine lines, plus an amber Glow mode. The AURA 4D has both reds (630 and 660nm), blue and amber, and runs 850, 940 and 1064nm near-infrared together in every mode on 400 LEDs. The difference between the two reds is in 630nm vs 660nm.
Output and session length
Solawave publishes 65 mW/cm² and delivers its dose in 3 minutes; RIVATA hasn't published a measured irradiance yet, and AURA sessions run 5 to 12 minutes depending on mask and mode. A shorter session is convenient, and publishing its output is a fair point for Solawave. Both AURA masks set the dose by timed modes that switch off on their own, and the 90-day window is there so you judge results on your own skin.
Controller vs one button on the mask
Solawave's mask runs from a handheld controller with its own battery, plus a remote, with about 20 treatments per charge. The AURA Lite has a magnetic battery on the mask and one button, and the AURA 4D is cordless with one button too. Whichever you choose, what matters is keeping up 3 to 5 sessions a week. See how often to use an LED mask.
Where Solawave genuinely wins
Fair is fair. Solawave publishes its output and dose, its 3-minute session is the shortest on this page, and its current buy-one-get-one offer halves the per-mask price if you want two. If a short, high-output red session is what you're after, the Wrinkle Retreat Pro is built for it.
Price and protection
As of October 2026 the Wrinkle Retreat Pro lists at $399, with a buy one, get one free offer running; AURA prices are in the table above. The AURA Lite ships now, and the AURA 4D is sold out for the moment with a waitlist open. Solawave gives you 60 days to return it and a 1-year warranty. RIVATA gives you 90 days, a 2-year warranty and free US shipping. All three are FDA cleared.
Which should you buy?
- Solawave Wrinkle Retreat Pro if you want the shortest session and a published high output, don't need blue light, and like the two-for-one offer.
- The AURA Lite if you want breakouts and fine lines covered, plus an amber Glow mode, in one cordless 200g mask with a 2-year warranty, at the lowest price here.
- The AURA 4D if you want both reds plus Triple NIR on 400 LEDs. Join the waitlist to hear first when it's back.
FAQ
Does the Solawave mask have blue light?
No. The Wrinkle Retreat Pro is amber, red, deep red and near-infrared. Both AURA masks include 460nm blue for breakouts.
Why is the Solawave session only 3 minutes?
Solawave publishes a high output (65 mW/cm²) and a dose of 11.7 J/cm², which it reaches in 3 minutes. AURA sessions run longer, 5 to 12 minutes depending on mask and mode, and switch off on their own at the end of each mode.
Which has the longer warranty?
RIVATA: 2 years on both AURA masks, with a 90-day money-back window. Solawave lists a 1-year limited warranty and 60-day returns.
Is the AURA mask FDA cleared like Solawave?
Yes. Both AURA masks are cleared under K243040; Solawave cites K252983. More in FDA cleared vs FDA approved.
Are these prices current?
Prices were checked in October 2026 and change around sale events; Solawave currently has a buy one, get one free offer. The AURA Lite and AURA 4D pages always show today's price.
Also weighing other masks? See the CurrentBody alternative, the Omnilux Contour alternative, Shark CryoGlow Plus vs RIVATA AURA and INIA Glow 4D vs RIVATA AURA.
Solawave and Wrinkle Retreat are trademarks of their owner. RIVATA is not affiliated with Solawave. Solawave details come from solawave.co, checked in October 2026.