Customer Reviews

Kinerase Pro+Therapy Ultra Rich Night Repair 1.7 Ounces (50g) Jar

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I have had such wonderful results from first Kinerase Clear Skin Light moisturizer, the hydrating mist, and then the one I tried most recently--the stronger one--Ultimate Regimen. All are wonderful (including the Cleanser). Expensive, but EFFECTIVE.

So, with my skin damaged from years of acne, allergies, eczema, dermatitis--with scars and whatnot--I figured let me try this one with extra skin-helping ingredients. I had heard great stuff from some online users at Makeup Alley, and realized there was one risk: I might be among those who broke out from it.

Well, I am. Despite Kinerase's claim of this being NON-comedogenic, I woke up with a bunch of big white-headed zits the morning after I first tried it (after not having had an eruption in a couple weeks, other than the usual very small whiteheads that are common on me). I also found a patch of irritation between my eyebrows.

I decided to give it another night, just in case that was a fluke. Nope. I woke up with another set of big, white-topped zits on my nose and jawline and chin.

So, not for me, sadly.

I decided to use it on hubby--who is NOT acne-prone but does have rosacea.

On him, it's working fine. I see a reduction in his usual rosacea redness and no breakouts.

So, goes to show. Different strokes. For those very sensitive to acne-causing oils/substances, this may backfire. If you have normal, clear skin (ie, not prone to acne), this may be fabulous for you.

Might want to try a sample from Sephora or Nordstrom before dishing out 100+ bucks.

Note: If you are acne prone, consider Clear Skin Light as a Kinerase starting point. I found that moisturizer aided my skin's texture and blotchiness without acne increase, while not moisturizing enough for my middle-aged, dry skin. (Ergo, my switch to the Ultimate Regimen).

Hope this helps,

Mir

I have acne and rosacea which becomes severe when I am stressed. I also must use Retin-A for acne control. My main problem with every other face cream I have ever used, even those for sensitive skin is burning when my rosacea is bad. I don't experience burning with this product! Furthermore, my skin looks wonderful the next day. I have tried going back to other products for a few days, but my skin never looks as good as it does when I use the Kinerase pro therapy ultra rich night cream. The jar has a dispensing system... don't unscrew the lid! Remove only the snap on lid, then push down on the remaining jar cover. Just the right amount is dispensed to cover your face & neck (dot it all over, then gently rub in). The remaining cream in the jar remains uncontaminated as you never need to touch it.

Ok, normally I would think it was a scandal to buy ANY face product for this much money, but I tried it one winter desparate to find something to help my dry, taxed skin. I tried many night creams and lotions (the only facial product I allow myself to splurge on). In fact, I had a drawer of lotions that I stopped using in pursuit of something better. Feeling guilty about the price tag on Kinerase, I even left it for awhile for something cheaper. Needless to say, I came running back and I will never leave again!

Don't find this moisturizer to be anything special, and will return to my Clinique which does a great job at a much lower price!