It doesn't work
Reviewer:
Mandi
Mon Jul 07 2008
ya Zeno didn't help with my acne at all. It made it red and stay longer than they normally do. Don't recommend at all.
Great acne fighter
Reviewer:
Angel
Wed May 28 2008
I stumbled on this product at Target while looking for my everyday self tanner. In a moment of pure weakness because I just got my paycheck, I took it to the cashier. It was a total splurge. I had 30 days to return it if it didn't work for me, so nothing to lose, right? I have your typical problem blemish spots on a monthly basis and my skin can be sensitve, but this little device just cleared them right up. It took about a day or so, but the spots were no longer visible. The more I use it, I've noticed the less problem areas I have too. Proactiv was the only thing that somewhat worked for me, but it stopped working after a while. My skin looks so much better. No foul odors, no bleach, no chemicals, no drying and irritated skin...I have no complaints here.
Doesnt work on cystic acne
Reviewer:
nicole
Sat May 03 2008
I have cystic acne (mild to moderate) My face isnt covered, but I get a lot of big red painful pimples, especially around my mouth and chin. I bought this, because I heard it worked well on these big ol monsters if you used it at the very early stage when it first starts forming under the skin....well, it didnt do much for me. I cant give it only 1 star, because it DID reduce the swelling and pain immediatley after the treatment. But it DID NOT reverse, or even slow the development of the pimple. I have tried it several times with the same exact results.
Bottom line is, I think you can fall in love with this product IF you have a certain kind of acne that it works well on. I dont know what kind it is, but it is not Cystic acne. Do not waste your money on this if you have Cystic Acne.
Finally something that works
Reviewer:
H's Mom
from Louisiana Mon Mar 31 2008
Zeno is AMAZING!!! I spent a lot of time and a lot of money looking for a product that works as well as this product. If I feel a pimple popping up I just zap it right away and it starts to slowly get smaller throughout the day!!! LOVE IT! It is so critical that you use it when the pimple first pops up though because if you let it get big, the harm to your skin is already done. It is great to use in the morning and evening. Overall, an impressive product. Finally, no more dry skin from topicals. Hallelujah!
Extremely satisfied with zeno
Reviewer:
Brad
from LA Fri Mar 28 2008
Let me start by saying I have seen definite questionable patterns on this site (and others) regarding poor Zeno reviews, and I'll just leave it at that. Unfortunately with really good products, there are always people that try to discredit a product's effectiveness. Extremely disappointing! However, despite all this nonsense, the clinical data doesn't lie. I know from personal experience that Zeno really works. At first, I didn't believe Zeno's clinical data that 90% of pimples resolve within 24 hours, until I tried it myself. Read the manual. Follow the directions. Use the product properly. Decide for yourself, not some person on a website that can write anything they want and you don't know a thing about them. You can get it at many retail stores and doctors offices, so I would just try it for yourself. You can always return it within 30 days (no trouble) if it doesn't work for you. Give it 30 days though, and take the time to learn how to use it properly on new pimples. Make sure you charge it overnight when you first get it too (just like a cell phone).
One Word: Sucks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Reviewer:
Bob Wehadababyitsaboy
Sat Mar 15 2008
All I can say is Zeno sucks balls. It is definitely not worth all the money I payed for it. It doesn't hardly work on any of my zits. Don't buy this product!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
Trash
Reviewer:
Martin Vigil
from new mexico Tue Jan 08 2008
I purchased a Zeno the other day for $150. The first one I bought would not power on to the green light. I returned the product to Walgreens and went to another store. I bought another one and this time the Zeno doesn't power on at all. Definitely poor craftsmanship, and now that I've read more reviews it appears to only be for pimples at the earliest stage, and very mild acne. Very poor product, definitely do not recommend. I feel bad for the people who actually enjoy the product because I have a feeling they will be breaking easily in the future.
I would buy Zeno again! Love it!
Reviewer:
Satisfied Customer
Tue Nov 20 2007
My experience from Zeno is that it works just like it says. I have fair skin and mild to moderate acne. I go through one tip about every 6 months, so Zeno is worth every penny to me. Zeno has actually saved me money in doctor's visits for cortisone shots, etc.. A lot of my pimples only take one treatment and are gone the next day. According to the instructions, Zeno uses low dose heat to get rid of bacteria that cause most pimples. The heat feels good, almost soothing. Last night, I used Zeno before bed and this morning the zit was COMPLETELY gone (after just ONE 2.5 minute treatment). The occasional really huge pimples could take 2 to 4 treatments though. It depends on the pimple. You just kind of learn what works best for you.
Some general "rules of thumb" to remember are to use it when you first see the pimple form (if your pimple has a white head, it is too late). If you wait a day or two, you won't get as good of results. If you don't use the Zeno for the entire 2.5 minute treatment, you also won't get the intended result (press the green timer button to start the 2.5 minute treatment). The nice thing about the big pimples is that it immediately reduces the swelling that hurts really bad. I have only had one pimple that Zeno did not work on, but I'm not sure the "bump" was actually a pimple. My dermatologist has reminded me of that!
In fact, I am so "sold" that I am giving a couple Zenos to family and friends for presents this holiday season. I tried it because I knew I had nothing to lose, since I could return it within 30 days and get all my money back if it didn't work. I'm so glad I did! Zeno is worth every penny because it has saved my social life, it is dermatologist recommended, and it really works!
Recommended!
Reviewer:
Stacy Lynn
from Texas Mon Nov 12 2007
I've found that Zeno works great on mild to moderate acne. It's great for those inopportune times when zits arise. (You know a day before a big presentation or hot date!) I was more motivated to purchase knowing they have a 30 day return policy.
Side note - The replacement tips might be an added cost but it really does help maintain my Zeno to assure the proper heat is being distrubted.
It's a dud!
Reviewer:
cb
Sat Sep 29 2007
i have a variety of zits in various stages. After three days I can tell you Zeno worked on none of them. Some look even larger than before using Zeno. What a waste and what a huge disappointment.
zeno
Reviewer:
pissed
Wed Sep 12 2007
i got my zeno about a week ago and i hate it. not only does it do absolutely nothing for average pimples, it makes small ones worse! i was really excited the first day so i tried it out on even the tiniest of pimples. other than a couple gigantic red marks for a few hours there was no imediate change as i'd anticipated... until the next morning when i woke up to find actual big pimples where the tiny one's had been zenoed the previous night. for some reason i tried it again- big mistake. after zenoing the littlest pimple about 2-3 times it had turned into a giant monster on my face that is definately still there and not getting any smaller. i hate zeno, it's sucks; don't buy it.
Save money on tip replacement
Reviewer:
Jenni
Fri Sep 07 2007
Using your current Zeno tip as long as it has not used up every use or if it's a new one. This is the procedure: turn on the Zeno and it will start to get hot as it is warming up, place it on the pimple without ever hitting the green button. It will shut off after 30 seconds or so, repeat turning it on again and placing it on the pimple without hitting the green (ready) button. If you continually do this and never hit the green button, you will be able to use the tip and never have to replace it. The computer inside the Zeno counts the number of times you hit the green button and will not work after you press it the 60 or 90 times ect. But since the tip still heats up as its getting ready and slowly cools down after it shuts off, you have a good minute of heat treating your pimple before it shuts off. Treats just as well as if you hit the green button. Enjoy the savings and have a great day.
It does not work
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nataly avalos
from reston, VA Mon Sep 03 2007
This product does not seem to work on my blemishes. I have mild and moderate acne. I have seen improvement in very small blemishes, but not in the big ones.
Zeno really works!!!!
Reviewer:
Heather
Wed Mar 14 2007
I purchased this product because i knew i could return it in 30 days if it did not work. There is no way i'm returning my zeno. It truly works on my pimples, when i applied it to a huge pimple on my chin (one of those under the skin ones) the pimple started going down and was less sore within 6 hours. Within 3 days it was pretty much gone. This pimple would normally have taken about 7 days to go away. And i didn't even catch the pimple right when it started!! I'm so excited, b/c now i can take charge of my skin, i don't have to spend a whole week with an unsightly blemish on my face. worth the money absolutly!
Not worth the $$$
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Crawfokj
Thu Feb 22 2007
I purchased this itme and really didn't notice a difference. I get a few blemishes here and there and it didn't appear to do anything to them when I tried using this product.
The other down fall is the timing on it. Who has a few minutes to sit there with this thing on your face. Call me antsy but it felt like an eternity...and all for one zit. What if you wanted to do more???
Love it
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Melissa Weber
from Edinburgh,Indiana Thu Jan 18 2007
LOVE this product My fiance who does not notice anything, noticed the appearance of my face after only one day of use. It is so great, only thing is I wish refill last longer. Works way better than proactiv and it cost 40 or more a month. So it averages out to be better, anything that gets a compliment from my fiance is definetely worth it. I will use this forever. At the first sign of acne on my girls they will have one of these. I wish I had it when I was sixteen. THANK YOU to the manufacturer
Depends
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Kelsie
Tue Jan 16 2007
Zeno, works. It works wonders for some people and shows nothing in others. It depends on the skin type. If your skin gets irritated easily, this probaly doesn't work for you. You may have to "Zap" your zit more than once. DO NOT "ZAP" MORE THAN 5 TIMES. this causes very bad irritation, and also may INFECT yes INFECT your zit even more. You will find the bad reviews on this item, is because the people have "zapped" their zits more than 5 times or have easily irritated skin. I warn you, even 5 times is a bit too much. For bad ones, use it about 2-4 times. Now I have noticed some of you have spent $200 on this item. I have found one that is $149 (plus tax) that you can "Zap" 60 times. Now a lot of people are right, this is kind of a scam for money. The refil cartridges are priced a bit too high. So anothere reason not to "Zap" more than 5 times. So try this product if you have the money. See for yourself! ^_^
Refill runs out too quickly
Reviewer:
j
Fri Nov 10 2006
I tried it for about a month and a half now and it works on my small blemishes. (Doesn't work on medium to big zits) However, even though I used on average 5 zits per day, it already used up 2 refills plus one that came with zeno. Refill is about $25 or $35 (depending on where you buy). It is too expensive to maintain. I'm going to return the product and just use my Clarisonic Skin Care Brush. The brush is about $200 but it's totally worth it. It really cleans and takes away my dead skin cells, so I only get little blemishes here and there.
Too much money for what it does
Reviewer:
Trish
from Oakland, ca Mon Nov 06 2006
I definitely think I spent $200.00 for nothing. I usually break out around my chin monthly but lately it seems like I can't get rid of my blemishes no matter what, so I decided to try Zeno. Well I tried it for about two weeks and followed the instructions to a "t" and guess what my blemishes are still there. I saw partial improvement on smaller ones, but on the bigger ones ( the ones that I can't wait for them to disappear) I saw very little improvement. I am returning it to get my money back and I think I am going to try the Lumiport acne pen which is suppose to use red and blue light, its less expensive and no refill cartridges to deal with. I hope that works better and if it doesn't then I'll simply have to return it since I am tired of wasting my money.
Zeno
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Karen Strass
from Grand Rapids, Michigan Fri Sep 22 2006
If you use the Zeno correctly for most acne it will clear it up. I get moderate acne from time to time and every time I get a pimple I pull out the Zeno and like magic it disappears quickly! Much faster then the old clearacil method I used as a teenager. Hey it may not work for everyone but it works incredible for me!
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