The White Lotus star Jennifer Coolidge is iconic, and she's looking better than ever, made up with the help of the likes of makeup artist to the stars 'Nikki_Makeup' and hairstylist Luke Pluckrose. I'm looking at her skin, and I'm mesmerised. How is this woman 64?
It turns out she has a hack when it comes to her incredible skin, and I found out about it right when I was looking for a budget-friendly, at-home light therapy treatment to try to boost my own middle-aged complexion (but more on that later).
The hilarious and gorgeous star apparently "loves" the TikTok-famous skincare wand that had been on my radar for a while. Nicole Kidman and more celebrities are fans, and it has been a go-to pre-red carpet treatment for a lot of stars at awards shows.
© GettyJennifer Coolidge's skincare secret: The SolaWave wand
And what is Jennifer's skincare wonder? The famed Solawave 4-in-1 Skincare Wand. (In the UK, shop it at Solawave on sale for £122.50.)
In an interview with Glamour UK, Legally Blonde star Jennifer talked about the SolaWave before enthusing about beauty products that will give you “a glow on your face that can make you look like you just rolled around on the moon.” (Raise your hand if, like me, you just read that phrase in her voice.)
SolaWave 4-in-1 Skin Care Wand
© SolaWaveBut I digress. A rolling-around-on-the-moon glow? That sounded amazing. She pushed me over the edge - and maybe into skincare orbit - so I started to think about picking one up for myself.
© Instagram / @jennifercoolidgeHow the SolaWave works (Red light therapy & microcurrents)
Of course, I really needed to find out a bit more about the beauty wand before I committed to buying one. I checked out reviews, ratings, how it works and what verified shoppers are saying - and whether the Solawave works on darker skin.
Essentially, the facial tool delivers four different types of skin treatments:
- Red light therapy: Rejuvenates the skin and supports collagen.
- Microcurrent therapy: Helps tone and firm the muscles in your face.
- Facial massage: Decreases puffiness.
- Therapeutic warmth: Aids skincare product absorption.
Does it actually work? What verified shoppers say
Reviews are mainly positive - on the Solawave site the wand has a 4.8-star average - and as far as use on darking skin, the short answer is yes, there are lots of reviews from users of various skin tones, including on TikTok.
"I was debating whether to get this and I'm happy I did,” said one shopper. “Overall, it's simple to use and it's so relaxing. After 1 week, people pointed out that my face was glowing and it was brighter."
The SolaWave wand: My opinion
I wasn't 100% convinced so I waited until the Solawave wand went on sale at Amazon - less of an investment given my skepticism.
© Karen SilasOnce the wand arrived, I put it to use, but I didn't see any instant results. After a few weeks though, I was pleasantly surprised to find that it really did help improve the look of my middle-aged skin. Here's the breakdown:
Pros:
- Results: I did notice a reduction in puffiness and redness, and an improvement in my skin texture.
- Compact: It's very handy and easy to travel with, you can even carry it in your bag.
- Convenient: You can use the wand whenever, even while watching your favorite TV show or just relaxing.
- Design: The head of the wand rotates 90-degrees, which is helpful to treat every contour of your face. Style-wise, I opted for the blue/pink ombre - it's really pretty!
Cons:
- Size: It's small, so you have to 'do the work' in terms of making sure you hit all the target spots of your face - an LED mask would probably require less effort.
- Carry case: It's rather cheap looking, like a plastic travel toothbrush holder.
Was it worth it? To me, yes. I find it really relaxing to use, and - aside from the results - I like having a simple, easy moment of self care.
Its recommended you use the wand with the brand's $32 activation serum. I skipped buying it and use my regular skincare serum. It does leaves me wondering if I'd get even better results with the Solawave buy. But I'm not convinced to splash out on it.
Shop Jennifer Coolidge's other beauty favorites (makeup & hair)
The Solawave aside, Jennifer's fans might be wondering what else she uses for her iconic look...
© WireImageThe complexion perfectors
And if you’re wondering if there are any other top-rated beauty buys in Jennifer’s arsenal, let me help you out:
- She loves the fresh-faced rosy look of Beauty Pie's Supercheek Cream Blush, $25 / £20, which she has worn on the red carpet.
- There's also the viral ELF Power Grip Primer, $11 / £11 which she famously promoted in a 2023 Super Bowl commercial.
© Getty ImagesBody glow & hair volume
Jennifer is gorgeous head to toe - here's how she does it:
- For her body glow, Jennifer has heaped praise on Herbivore Botanicals’ Coco Rose Body Scrub, $40 / £35 - “That's the coconut oil with the rose body polish,” she explained to Glamour.
- And her glamorous hair? Well, for the 2023 SAG awards, celebrity hairstylist Sami Knight used a Tangle Teezer Ultimate Detangler brush, $15.99 / £15 to create one of the star’s signature glam styles.
- Products used for Jennifer's "ultimate bombshell" look included Living Proof Flex Hairspray, $42 / £27.
Everything that Jennifer chooses for her beauty bag seems to have one goal: a glamorous glow. "I put products on out of order. I put the primer on after my makeup, because I feel like it makes me look extra dewy,” she told People, adding that she loves to look like "I just walked up a flight of stairs."
What else can I say but: goals!
