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Revamp Your Skin Care Routine for Fall With These Tate McRae-Approved Solawave Staples
Tate McRae was the talk of the town after the MTV VMAs on Sunday, with fans not being able to get enough of her custom Ludovic de Saint Sernin red carpet dress and her show-stopping, steamy performances of “Sports Car” and “Revolving Door” on stage. McRae’s secret weapon to looking jaw-dropping the whole evening, as she twirled around the stage and showed off her flexibility while dancing inside of a pit of sand? According to her makeup artist, it was none other than the Solawave 4-in-1 Radiant Renewal Skincare Wand, which granted the 22-year-old a dewy, skin-forward look that stood up to both sweat and the flash of the cameras.
The best part? The wand is officially back in stock at Ulta after fully selling out for its 21 Days of Beauty event. Now a whopping 50 percent off, the skin care staple is witnessing one of its lowest prices to date.
Solawave 4-in-1 Radiant Renewal Skincare Wand
Price upon publish date of this article: $84.50
In preparation for the awards show, McRae’s glam was artfully executed by celebrity makeup artist Lilly Keys. Before treating her face to a ’90s supermodel–inspired appearance (all lip oils and subtle washes of color on the cheeks and soft brows and shimmery eyes), Keys needed to prime the singer’s skin and make it glow from within — so she resorted to Solawave’s cult-favorite, TikTok-viral tool that has millions of online searches to its name and is considered a beauty routine mainstay by everyone from Pedro Pascal to Sydney Sweeney.
“Before glam, I went in with just Solawave to really wake up her skin. On clean, dry skin I worked the 4-in-1 Radiant Renewal Wand in slow, upward motions (red light, warmth, microcurrent, and massage all working together) and focus[ed] on her cheekbones, jawline, and under-eyes to get that lift and circulation,” shares Keys. “I spent about three minutes per section, moving across the whole face until everything looked sculpted and glowing. That’s it, Solawave only for that red carpet–ready glow.”
To make sure the wand was able to glide easily and breezily across McRae’s sculpted face, Keys also applied a key topical to it before even turning on the tool: Solawave’s LightBoost Wand Activating Serum, which, in its own right, is a powerhouse that takes advantage of growth factors and neuropeptides to make skin firmer and more elastic. And while this serum is, sadly, still full price, we urge you to waste no time in securing the star of the show when it came to McRae’s VMAs look — the 4-in-1 Radiant Renewal Skincare Wand — for half off. We’ve only seen a steeper discount on the gadget during this year’s Prime Day, which says a lot (and should urge you to click that “add to cart” button, stat).
Tate McRae onstage at the MTV Video Music Awards on September 7, 2025. Her secret beauty weapon? Solawave’s 4-in-1 Radiant Renewal Skincare Wand, granting an awe-inspiring glow to match her conversation-generating performance.
Courtesy Christopher Polk/Getty Images
The wand is a celebrity magnet and crowd favorite for a few key reasons. First off, like Keys mentioned, it combines the powers of four distinct treatments in one tiny-yet-mighty package. Utilizing collagen-stimulating red light therapy, galvanic current that helps enhance product absorption, therapeutic warmth, and circulation-boosting facial massage, it helps beat back fine lines, inflammation, dark circles, and puffiness with consistent, daily use. In fact, five minutes a day of swiping the wand across target areas of the face is all that’s needed to see clear results. For your convenience, the Solawave Radiant Renewal Skincare Wand not only spins 180 degrees but also comes with a travel case and charging cable. Yes, you should totally take it on your next flight to make the airborne hours go by faster.
The brand recommends working with the wand only after your face has been sufficiently cleansed and dried, using the “up and out” maxim as a handy guide for the way in which you should be moving it.
“For every stay at home mom, this is the device to actually complete skin care without the maximum effort. We never have enough time, but the red light wand makes it easy, affordable, and efficient to have a great skin care routine,” says a happy reviewer.
“I wasn’t expecting miracles, but this wand has become such a calming part of my routine,” another reports. “The warmth feels amazing and helps my serums sink in better. Red light is super gentle, and I’ve noticed my skin looking brighter and less irritated. It’s a great tool for boosting glow, calming inflammation, and winding down after a long day.”
Couldn’t snag the Solawave Radiant Renewal Skincare Wand when it first went on sale at Ulta during the retailer’s biggest event of the year? You have one more chance to do so, and we just know a deal this incredible won’t last long. Your ticket to healthier skin for the fall season is a click away, so get “Greedy” and buy multiples: for you and all your Tate McRae–obsessed girlfriends.
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Price upon publish date of this article: $16.80
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Stacia Datskovska is a Senior Commerce Writer at WWD. Previously, she worked at ELLE DECOR as an assistant digital editor, covering all things luxury, culture, and lifestyle through a design lens. Her bylines over the past five years have appeared in USA Today, Baltimore Sun, Teen Vogue, Boston Globe, Food & Wine, and more. Prior to joining ELLE DECOR, Datskovska learned the ins and outs of e-commerce at Mashable, where she tested products, covered tentpole sales events, and curated gift guide roundups. She graduated from NYU with a bachelor’s degree in journalism and international relations. Datskovska regularly reports on not-to-miss beauty deals and celebrity skin care looks.
