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Zeno Mini Acne Clearing Device | 
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| Brand: Zeno
Category: Health And Beauty
List Price: $89.99
Buy New: $89.00
You Save: $0.99 (1%)
Rating:  55 reviews
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.6
Dimensions (in): 0 x 0 x 0
UPC: 811034010268
EAN: 0811034010268
ASIN: B001D8GI54
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| Features:
| • | Includes 45-count treatment tip. | | • | The device that uses low-level heat to kill acne bacterial. | | • | Includes two AAA batteries |
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Works 50% of the time for me September 27, 2008
R. Peacock
I have what I would consider moderate acne: usually 1 - 2 pimples a week, so I thought the Zeno would work great for me, since "moderate acne" is what it says its best at.
The very first pimple I used it on, it really didn't do anything, even though I felt like I caught it early. I was beginning to feel a little discouraged, but then I used it on another one, and it did work. The area started getting sore to the touch and a little red (a clear sign that a pimple is on the way), so I started using the Zeno every 6 - 8hrs or so. And after 2 treatments it was clear to me that it was working, so I used it 2 more times and the pimple never came in.
I have used it on other pimples since then, and I will say that I have a success rate of about 50%. Maybe it is just my skin type or something like that. I am giving this produce 4 stars because, even though it is expensive, it generally does work. And I would recommend it to someone to try for 30 days. If you don't like it, just return it. I plan to keep mine, since 50% less acne is still better than nothing.
A quick comment about batteries: this unit is battery operated (2 AAA's), and it can go through them fast. I strongly recommend using rechargeable batteries. You can get the 15-minute rechargeable kind for around $10 for 2 AAA's. Believe me, it's worth it. The Zeno runs low every 3 - 5 treatments. You don't want to be running out to buy new batteries every few days, especially since each pimple can take 3 or more treatments.
Another quick note on the temperature: Yes, it does get hot. It's not enough to scald you, but it does get pretty hot, and it does leave a red mark on your skin. But the red mark goes away within 15 - 30 minutes for me. I use it right before work, and never feel embarrassed, because the red mark is usually no larger than the pimple itself, and it goes away before I even get to work.
My advice: try it out for 30 days. If it doesn't work for you, return it. I hope this helps!
It works but... September 18, 2008
J. Bishop (Vineland, NJ)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I bought it. I've been wanting a Zeno for years, but it was too expensive. Now that the Zeno mini is available, I decided to buy one. It worked, but it seems like it eats batteries, so invest in rechargables, because you'll be buying a big package of AAA's along with your replacement tips.
 Was the supposed to work? September 16, 2008
Twitch (Atlanta, GA)
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
I noticed absolutely no difference in the size of those random pimples that pop up every once in awhile...maybe effective on bad acne, but for someone with normal skin, didn't help any.
 Tames monthly outbreaks September 9, 2008
J. Williamson (Maryland, USA)
18 out of 18 found this review helpful
As a teenager, I was never really bothered by acne. Fate, however, was having the last laugh by causing me to have monthly outbreaks that seem to have gotten worse as I've gotten older. If you are a woman in your 40s, you may be experiencing the same thing.
I wash my face at least twice a day with soap and water and I use a mild astringent or clarifying lotion about once a day. My outbreaks are cyclical, very much linked to monthly hormonal changes. Because my acne has been worsening, I asked my family physician for a referral to the dermatologist - and the soonest I can get an appointment is February 2009!
Last month, I was in the skin care section of my local drugstore, looking for something more powerful than the usual benzoyl peroxide cream, when I saw the store display of the Zeno mini. Given the price tag, I decided to go home and do some research before buying, and I recommend you do the same if you are considering this product. What I read encouraged me. I chose the Zeno mini because it costs a lot less than the Zeno Pro and it takes standard AAA batteries (included) instead of relying on a non-removable internal battery that can potentially go bad. Since I was just starting to recover from two bad blemishes and noticed another big one coming in, I decided to upgrade delivery to overnight (only $3.99 with Amazon Prime).
Here's what happened:
Day 1: Big blemish starting to appear on chin. Ordered Zeno mini for overnight delivery.
Day 2: The Zeno arrived by 9 am! I quickly inserted the included batteries and turned it on. It takes about 2 minutes to warm up. Read the instruction booklet. It advises you to wipe the metal tip of the Zeno with rubbing alcohol before every use. (Remember you are trying to kill bacteria, not spread it around with a dirty tip!) Once the Zeno was ready, it beeped and I applied it to the blemish. It beeps every 30 seconds during treatment to let you know it's working. Treatment lasts for 2.5 minutes. When I was done with the newest blemish, I cleaned the Zeno tip and used it on the two blemishes that were slowly improving, but still far from gone. The newest blemish flattened almost immediately.
Note: you can only use the Zeno for up to three back-to-back treatments at a time, then you have to give it a break.
I repeated the Zeno applications two more times on each of the three blemishes on Day 2. The heat causes a little localized redness. My complexion is very light and very sensitive, but the slight redness did not last long - perhaps 30 minutes.
Day 3: Two old blemishes are looking much improved - better in 24 hours than in over a week of benzoyl peroxide applications. After three treatments, newest blemish was almost gone. The old blemishes looked and felt much better. However, my work was not done, as a new blemish was coming in on my forehead. It was big, red and painful - and all it needed was ONE ZAP from the Zeno to put it completely to rest.
A month has gone by, and I have not had to use the Zeno in weeks. Usually, I would be getting a new blemish of the month by now - they tend to come back in the same places from month to month. Not this month! I did get one or two small whiteheads (gone quickly), and nothing in the usual trouble spots. This has been my best month in quite a long time. I can only conclude that this is because the Zeno dispatched the acne causing bacteria that had previously gain ground in those spots. The Zeno cost less than a visit to the dermatologist - and I didn't have to wait six months.
Please note that the Zeno does not dry your skin out. Benzoyl peroxide dries your skin out, and makes it red and flakey while you are getting over a pimple. Zeno heats your skin and underlying tissue sufficient to kill the p. acnes bacteria. Before Zeno, I used to try using a super-hot wet washcloth on my blemishes, but the cloth did not stay hot long enough and I was not able to really focus it on the specific areas that needed attention.
I am completely pleased with the Zeno Mini and the results it produced for me.
Sleek, Fast, and Effective ... (I Could Not Ask for More!) September 8, 2008
Erica J. Dymond (Lake Winola, PA USA)
24 out of 24 found this review helpful
I'm a thirty-something professional woman who occasionally (maybe once or twice a month) must contend with a blemish. So, take this demographic into account while reading.
Though the price-tag on the Zeno seems daunting, rest-assured, the product works!! In our instant-gratification society, this little wonder fits-in nicely. Blemishes subside rapidly and with no discomfort. (The tip of the Zeno becomes very warm but the sensation, for me, was not unpleasant). After two treatments (several hours apart), my blemish was virtually unnoticeable with the help of my mineral-foundation.
Now, it may interest you to know that I've used Renova for over six-years, so I was a little hesitant to use the Zeno (though I saw no contraindications in the booklet). (For those who are unacquainted with the product, it is a Vitamin-A derivative which must be prescribed by a physician or dermatologist ... while it encourages collagen growth, reduces fine-lines, and exfoliates, it also leaves your skin vulnerable to sunlight and various other elements.) I have used this product on two different occasions with no side-effects. (I am only speaking for myself, of course. So, be sure to take care if you are in a similar situation ... and if you have an adverse reaction, feel free to comment on this post so others can read it).
The Zeno is now a permanent part of my beauty "arsenal." Between the Renova, Bare Escentuals (as recommended by my dermatologist), and the Zeno, my skin is absolutely pristine and glowing. A minor miracle ... and, as one reviewer stated and I firmly agree, I wish this was available when I was a teenager!
Bottom-line: the Zeno is quick (two and half minutes per treatment), painless (for me), concentrated (it addresses just the area that requires healing), and really cute!! (Aesthetically speaking, it is super slick!!) In my opinion (and I am a tough critic!) the Zeno is entirely worth the investment!
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