Customer Reviews

Zeno Pro Acne Clearing Device with 90 Count Cartridge, Pink

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I was very skeptical about this item. I am a 34 year old female who has had mild acne my whole life. Most people never noticed but it is because I never left the house if it was very severe. I have tried everything. I have spent so many dollars on acne products and believed one recent "acne kit" worked but the acne was still there. I must have tried every brand out there. Every cream, gel, lotion, ointment, mask, toner, astringent, etc. I thought it was the way I ate but I drink a ton of water and never touch fast food. I then though maybe it was because I was over washing. You name it I have thought of it. I bought this after I have had a few zits that would not clear up. Nobody likes to talk or even read about zits/acne but it is a problem for some of us. It literally kept me from going out. I recently had a huge one on my cheek, the kind you can feel and it is still healing. I received the ZENO 90 last week. I charged it for the first six hours and it states to use it on acne that is not at the surface already but acne that you can feel coming on. I had a few small ones and tried it on those and they went away. Still skeptical because they were not big and never hit the surface so how was I to know it was the ZENO or not. Then tonight I got a really big one next to the old one on my cheek. I got depressed. I know it is pathetic. I knew this was one that was going to be huge. It was one like the others I have had. You cannot help but pick at it and it takes weeks to go away. Scabs up and bleeds, no make up will cover it. Since it was so deep I truly did not think the ZENO would get it. I could literally feel pain on my cheek that is how bad this new acne was. I used the ZENO twice on it tonight and I cannot even feel the acne pain anymore and within hours it is clearing up! I did not believe it would work until I tried it tonight. I almost want to cry. This little device is giving me part of my life back. I was so embarrassed at some of my recent acne I could not bare to face people. What this thing did tonight proved it works on even the most deep seeded acne that will take weeks to clear. As far as treatments they are not bad at all. They have some heat but nothing too uncomfortable. I truly think it is the acne that you apply it to that can cause the most pain not the device. I also clean the device with an alcohol pad after each use just to be safe. I cannot say enough about this product. I was very skeptical but after tonight, I am a believer and will never use anything else besides this. Of course I will still wash my face with a cleanser but if I feel anything coming on, I am using my ZENO. It rocks!

There are so many varied reviews for this product depending on which version you clicked on! Here's what I've found from mine:

First, this is intended to work on adult acne, the occasional blemish. Sorry teens, this probably isn't the best choice for you unless you only have the occasional break-out.

Second, this only works on NEW pimples so when you get it, don't expect the ones you currently have to suddenly disappear. It works best when you first notice a pimple appearing, especially in that just starting to get sore, slight red spot stage.

That being sad, it does actually work, provided you keep the first two rules in mind! Two days after I received mine, I noticed that tell tale red spot beginning to form, I zapped it & not only did it not get worse, by the next morning, it was completely gone!

Plus, a portion of the pink version goes to Breast Cancer research & if you buy it from the company (not sure about Amazon) there is a 30-Day Money Back Guarantee.

All in all, a great product.

I was skeptical of this product - especially at the price - however I am so pleased with its effectiveness. I rely on other reviewers remarks and so I am writing to tell you that it is definately worth the price. I can't believe how quickly it clears up a pimple. When I think of all the money I've spent on products over the years - and I'm in my 40s! I was tired of buying products that overdried my skin but left me with a red, angry looking spot. This product is truly amazing and works as effectively on mild acne. I only wish the Zeno was around when I was a teenager!

I was skeptical about buying this at first, but after seeing it in Allure, and reading the various reviews on amazon, I decided to try it.
I have to say, I was pleasantly surprised; it does what it says. It won't work on cyctic acne or if the pimple has already come to a head. It does work on pimples that are just beginning.. those hard, tender knots deep under your skin you just know are going to be huge in a day or two. I've used it on two pimples that were red bumps, and both were mostly gone within 24 hours. Completely gone in less than 3 days. Usually it would have taken 7-10 days for them to go away, and it would have been UGLY!

I wasn't too thrilled about spending this much money on a product I knew nothing about, but I'm glad I took the chance. Surprisingly, it works! And it doesn't leave a scar! It heats up the "spot" and in some cases, it's gone within 24hrs. I wish this was around when I was a teenager! It's easy to use and cute to carry in my purse. Try it for yourself!

I usually only break out once a month, but when I do it's not just little pimples, it's cystic acne. I know the product says it doesn't treat cystic acne but I thought I'd give it a shot. I knew right away that I was about to get one so I started the treatment. I actually did about 3 treatments for about 2 1/2 days. It was well worth it. Not only did my huge zit go away, it went away without the bleeding, scarring and dark spots that usually acompany it's horrible visit. This little machine is heaven sent and well worth the price!!

First of all, let me start by saying that the design and concept behind this product is amazing and should be applauded. Conceptually it makes sense, it is very easy to use, and its presentation is super. It comes with a charger with a large cord, an instruction booklet, a quick start instruction card (for people who do not like to read directions), and the Zeno itself.

The Zeno is very easy to use. Charge it for at least 8 hours before first use and put the application tip in place and it is ready to use. The instructions are easy to follow and you can use it 2-3 times a day on the same area. It has both an audible beep as well as change in light colors that guide you when it is ready to begin and when it should be removed from your skin. When I used it, it did create a noticeable red dot area that remained probably for a half and hour after the treatment before fading. This red dot was the exact location of where the Zeno was placed against my skin. So, because of the visible red dot, I would not recommend using this device if you are going to be out in the public eye within the half hour, or people will notice where you used the Zeno. I want to stress, that I did not have any painful reaction to it or tingling. Literally within 30 mins or less you could not tell that I used to Zeno. For those of you concerned about being burnt, it is warm not hot for the entire 2.5 minute cycle. It never becomes painful during the treatment.

I followed the directions verbatim from the instruction manual, and I used this product for approximately 2 weeks before concluding that it did nothing to diminish my occasional skin outbreak. I did not notice any shortening between irritation to fully healed as the product promised. I realize that this product is designed to only work on pimples as they come to fruition, not once they are already in existence. I did not see any shortening of life span of my pimples that I could not get from using Clean & Clear, Clinique or my prescription topical.

Like other reviewers, I have sensitive skin, and occasional adult pimples. I would be considered to have occasional mild outbreaks. I have consulted with a dermatologist so I have prescription topicals. It is important to note that in the instruction manual, Zeno stresses that this device is supposed to be used in conjunction with your existing face treatment, and should not be a substitute for prescriptions or your established face cleaning regimen. For that reason, I guess I had high expectations of this device. I continued my face cleaning regimen and did not notice any change when using the Zeno. Which for a device that costs more than $100 dollars, and requires fairly pricey refills, if it is not working then that is money out of your pocket that you could be spending on other things. Thus, I opted to return it, exercising the 30 day money back guarantee that was advertised on the Amazon.com website and in the instruction manual. Note that Amazon.com had by far the lowest price I could find on this item, especially because it was one of my deals of the day. Although I got it for a great deal, I came to a fairly quick conclusion that it did not work for me as Zeno promised it would. I guess I am part of the 10% of people who do not show progress from using this device. Perhaps it helps people with greater skin problems than I have, but for me it did not help. I will continue using Clinique daily and my prescription topical for my occasional outbreaks.

As I bet most people are, I was very skeptical of this product before I bought it, but I have to tell you, it is absolutely amazing. I have struggled with acne since I was a teen, and while it has cleared up a lot, I still get menstrual acne, and always have at least one pimple. From the very first time I used Zeno, I have been amazed. It keeps new pimples from growing, and while it says it doesn't work on existing acne, I used it on a cluster of 3 pimples I'd had for a month, and within 2 days, they were completely gone. I could not be happier with this product and it is totally worth the price.

Buy it!!

I only just recently discovered the Zeno. I wish I'd heard about it sooner. I've been through numerous treatments of Accutane and every topical product available. This is by far the best solution for clearing up acne I've found. Within hours of my applying the third (sometimes second) treatment to the affected area it is cleared up. I get cystic acne, and have had a very high success rate with it. Not wanting to go through another course of Accutane this appeared to be a viable alternative for me ... and thus far it has proved to be the best alternative I've tried.

I read all the reviews on the product before I purchased it and found them to be overwhelmingly positive. While this product is quite an investment when I compare it to what I've spent in treating acne over the years the cost is trivial. I've been battling acne since my teen years and am now in my 40's. I've had a lot of experience with a number of products and consider this to be by far the best solution.

I got the Zeno about 3 years ago from my dermatologist's office, and saw good results: it cleared up or minimized existing blemishes within a couple of days, and it looked to me like it also prevented new blemishes from appearing, thus clearing the skin over the course of several months.
Unfortunately, after about 18 months of usage, my Zeno started to malfunction; it would shut itself off automatically before a treatment was completed, then it stopped working altogether. Too bad I had made a $150 investment that I thought would last me for years. So, I was very encouraged to find out that there was a good alternative out there in the marketplace -- the Thermaclear device -- that did not need constant cartidge changes (I always thought that was a big rip-off with the Zeno), plus it worked much faster: a couple of seconds per zit instead of 2 1/2 minutes that can become very tedious at times.
So, I got myself a Thermaclear instead, and at first I loved it: granted, it certainly looks bulky and unelegant compared to the sleek Zeno, but after all, it's an acne device and not an iPhone, so looks don't really matter.
In addition, I felt that the much-criticised "bee-sting" sensation from the device when applied to the blemish was really a non-issue: yes, you feel it but it's totally bearable.
However, after about 2-3 weeks of usage, I started to notice that my skin was red and irritated, and worse, that a lot of new zits were forming right next to the previously treated zits. THe burning sensation on my skin intensified, and it persisted even hours after the treatment. It may be that I over-used the device on my skin -- it's so fast and easy to zap the zits that this may have been the case. In any event, I decided to play it safe and returned the Thermaclear, and I reluctantly got myself to switch back to the Zeno -- yes, there're definitely features that I do not like about the Zeno, but I must say after a Zeno treatment my skin feels fresh and "clean from the inside", instead of irritated like with the Thermaclear.