Now that’s what we call couple goals. As part of British Vogue’s “In the Bag” video series, Katy Perry graciously opened her Balenciaga Bel Air bag to share its contents with viewers. While the pop star kicked things off with a lineup of tinctures and wellness essentials, she quickly moved on to a skin-care tool that’s become a favorite among celebrities—a tool she admits to swiping from fiancé Orlando Bloom.
“When I’m not wearing makeup, I do some skin prep,” she said during the video, pulling out the sleek, matte black Solawave 4-in-1 Radiant Renewal Skincare Wand ($169). “Okay, I swear by this little guy. It’s called the Solawave. I stole this from Orlando’s [Golden] Globes gift basket.
It’s just this little pen, and it’s so handy, dandy,” she continued. “Turn it on. And it’s red light therapy. And I just go up, up, up. I’m doing work, I’m taking calls. Red light therapy just helps create more collagen, I think, and bring your skin back to life. Health is wealth.”
And she’s not wrong. New York dermatologist Teresa Song, MD, previously broke down the science behind red light therapy for NewBeauty, explaining that it boosts mitochondrial function and ATP production, essentially giving your cells the energy they need to thrive. Translation: It kick-starts processes like collagen production, which keeps your skin firm and smooth, reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. But that’s not all! Dr. Song also pointed out its ability to calm inflammation and improve overall skin tone.
If you’re new to the Solawave, in particular, it offers a four-in-one treatment: red light therapy, galvanic current (a low-level electrical current) therapeutic warmth, and a soothing facial massage. The brand recommends using it for just five minutes per day after applying its Solawave Renew Complex Activating Serum or any of your favorite water-based serums, and using it consistently to see results.
Perry isn’t the only star smitten with the tool. Celebrities, including Sydney Sweeney, Vanessa Hudgens, and Reese Witherspoon are all fans who have raved about how the device brings the spa experience straight to your home. Another A-lister fan? Jennifer Coolidge. “Oh yeah, you know what else I got? I love this vibration wand,” she told Glamour UK last year. “It’s like the roller except it does the work for you. It’s actually got a battery in it, and I really like that. Now you can get anything. There’s a glow for your face that can make you look like you just rolled around on the moon.” How’s that for an endorsement?
