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Product Review

Zeno's New Line Rewind System Smooths, Tones Tired-Looking Skin

You might know Zeno as the brand with various acne-reducing gadgets in its arsenal, and now it's branched out to the antiaging category, with the recent release of the Line Rewind Wrinkle Reduction Kit ($40).

You might know Zeno as the brand with various acne-reducing gadgets in its arsenal, and now it's branched out to the antiaging category, with the recent release of the Line Rewind Wrinkle Reduction Kit ($40).

The two-piece set includes a Wrinkle Reduction Serum formulated with ingredients like antioxidant-rich Resveratrol, hyaluronic acid to help plump the skin, and a peptide complex to rejuvenate. Also included is an asymmetrically shaped hand-held device that uses red light therapy to assist in eliminating fine lines and improve the skin's tone. One thing that makes it a bit different from similar gadgets, however, is that it vibrates and heats to provide a soothing experience, all while increasing the effectiveness of the serum. To see what I thought of the Line Rewind, just keep reading.

Beauty Byte

Get a First Look at Whitney Port's New Beauty Ad

The City's Whitney Port has a sweet new spokesmodel gig with Zeno.

The City's Whitney Port has a sweet new spokesmodel gig with Zeno. She'll be promoting its new, less expensive acne zapper, the Hot Spot ($40), which is FDA-cleared just like its predecessor.

Whitney will be kicking off a TV campaign soon, but we've got the first look at the print ads that will start appearing in May. What do you think? And now that Hills girls Whitney and Lauren Conrad have beauty endorsement deals, could Heidi or Audrina be next?

Skin Care

New Product Alert: Zeno Mini

Pimple-stopping devices are great — if you can afford to shell out the big bucks for them.

Pimple-stopping devices are great — if you can afford to shell out the big bucks for them. In fact, in comparing Zeno to Thermaclear, one of my main complaints about the otherwise awesome Zeno was its price. Oh, but times have changed!

Zeno has recently released a smaller version of its zit-zapping device. The Zeno Mini ($89) is petite and portable, but it still helps stop pimples from forming. Aside from the lower price, it's great because it's powered by AAA batteries; the original Zeno needs to be charged, and there are times when it would be out of juice right when Krakatoa was about to erupt on my chin. Now all I have to do is pop in a battery and stop that bad mutha from getting any bigger. Plus, how much does the new design look like Eve from Wall-E? So cute, and much more budget-friendly!

Skin Care

Thermaclear Vs Zeno: The Zit-Zapper Showdown

When I received a Thermaclear, I was pretty excited.

When I received a Thermaclear, I was pretty excited. I'd already had good results with rival device Zeno. Like Zeno, Thermaclear uses heat to destroy acne bacteria, thereby making pimples disappear faster (or never come to a head in the first place). These devices are great for those times when you feel a pimple coming on; just zap it and it retards the blemish's growth.

Now that I've tried both zit zappers, I've made a guide to comparing and contrasting them. (FYI, both devices were sent to me for review, so I'm not biased toward either.)

For a chart that shows the pros and cons of each device, read more

Product Review

Product Review: Zeno PRO

When the zit-zapping device Zeno came out, I was very curious.

When the zit-zapping device Zeno came out, I was very curious. The gadget promises to stop pimples by delivering heat to the developing spots, obliterating the bacteria that causes most blemishes. Now, I'm a pacifist, except when it comes to two things: Dust bunnies and zits.

To indulge in my acne-assassin tendencies, the folks at Zeno sent me a sample Zeno Pro ($189) to review. The gadget itself is lightweight, easily portable, and pretty in pink. Before the first use, you charge it, and then it's ready to go. For the full review, read more