Kinerase Pro+Therapy Ultra Rich Night Repair 1.7 Ounces Jar
March 22, 2010
Filed under Skin Products
Product DescriptionA professionals-only skin care line, Kinerase Pro+Therapy Ultra Rich Night Repair delivers 8 hours of moisture and nutrients to the skin. It contains a proprietary blend of plant-based extracts that helps improve the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, as well as texture, tone and blotchiness in sun damaged skin. . . . More >>
Kinerase Pro+Therapy Ultra Rich Night Repair 1.7 Ounces Jar
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!
Rating: 5 / 5
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!
Rating: 3 / 5
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
Rating: 3 / 5