It is defective. You should get a new one.

-Stead vibration and blue light = Device is delivering a treatment
-orange power button is blinking red for 10 sec after each treatment = batteries are running low.
-orange power button is a solid red for 10 sec after each treatment = the device has less than 50 treatment remaining.
-If device will not turn on and the power button is a solid red for 10 sec = The device is out of treatment & it is time to buy a new one.

Blinking red light means the batteries are low. Solid red for 10 seconds after treatment means less than 50 treatments left. Solid red and the device does not turn on means it is past 1000 treatments and you have to get a new one.

According to the instructions, if the orange power button is blinking red for 10 seconds after each treatment then the batteries are running low.

well it could mean 2 things, 1st you might need new batteries, if it is blinking and not runnung the full 2 miniutes then that is the case. 2nd if it is a consistant light and running the full 2 min that means it is 50 or less uses away from 1,000

No

No, its disposable after 1000 uses, I will not buy again.

No, there are just lights in it and they work for about 1,000 times. After that I guess you just have to get a new one, but thats a lot of times. You do have to replace the battery a lot. If it stops quickly then you need to replace the battery.

No, venusatlas, no cartridges or refills are required. The device runs on 3 AAA batteries, which are provided with the device.

You can't recharge it, but it's best to buy AAA rechargeable batteries for it, so you won't have to buy new batteries every few days.

I don't know, but you could always try it and return it if it doesn't work

I saw a question just like this, and the company said even though it says tester, it's still the same thing.
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Thanks for bringing this to our attention vivi2. We looked into this and it appears that a small number of our specially labeled "tester" devices were packaged for sale in error. These devices work exactly the same as the rest of our devices, they just have the special marking. Call us and we'll send you a free back-up device for being such a good sport! 1-877-651-1177 Ext. 233.

Thanks for bringing this to our attention haruka. You may have seen our response to vivi2 already but just in case……We looked into this and it appears that a small number of our specially labeled "tester" devices were packaged for sale in error. These devices work exactly the same as the rest of our devices, they just have the special marking. Call us and we'll send you a free back-up device for being such a good sport! 1-877-651-1177 Ext. 233.

Does it mean it's going to be better than the one I take home? Because that is what it sounds like to me.

I called and it seems that some were meant to be sent out to stores as testers but instead we got them; so they are still new from warehouse, just with the tester logo on it.

no, but u should try clean and clear mosturizer it works great

No. but you'll swear by Laura Mercier's Matte Translucent setting powder -it mattifies and controls oil production throughout the day.. basically you wont be shiny at 7 am when you first apply or at 4 pm without reapplying!

No, this only works on zits. You should use a good cleanser and toner and some blotting papers (Boscia makes good ones). There's a really good mattifying lotion by Cosmedicine and Make up Forever makes a great powder foundation for shiny skin. Good luck!

No, I don't think so unless your shine is caused by acne or the bacteria of pimples. I have not noticed my skin get any less shinier through Tanda Zap.

No

I wash, cleanse, tone and put on benzyl peroxide moisture lotion then I use the tool. I think that since the tool helps to open my pores it would help penetrate the medication into my pores to kill the bacteria.

I use it after cleansing and toner, and before any moisturizer. This routine is working out great for me.

You should wash your face before using your Tanda and you may also benefit more if you use an exfoliater also. Use Tanda zap after you wash your face because if you add toner, moisturizer, etc. it might block some of the light and the Tanda wouldn't be as effective. Also, if you put any sort of sunscreen on your face, it may block some of the light waves coming from the tanda. I use Burt's Bees Garden Tomato Lycopene toner after washing my face and then use my Tanda because it's more convenient in my regimen.

While it is best to use on cleansed skin, the Tanda Zap can be used any time it is convenient to you. Just keep in mind you must use it 2-3 a day.

I use mine just after I wash my face, both in the morning and in the evening, before I do my toner/moisturizer/all the other junk that I use.

I use it over makeup and it still works, but it may give you redness for about 10 min afterwards. I think it works best right after you wash your face!

It doesn't state you need to wash your face before doing it and if the light zaps away bacteria I dont see a problem.

Yep.

Yes, you can, it will still kill bacteria and do its job, but you'll get better results with a clean face.

Hello Linny06,

I would recommend not to use this product when your skin has make-up on it. It needs to be used on clean and dry skin only.

It definitely helps.

I'm 30. It seems to bring some of mine to the surface (the large ones), and makes smaller ones go away. The healing time is much quicker.

read my review!!! and the anwser is yes!!!

No

The listed contraindications don't say anything about those two medications. But it does say not to use it if you are sensitive to light. The instructions recommend testing the device on your arm to check if you are photo-sensitive (redness, irritation).

Sometimes I put stuff on and use Tanda Zap on it. No side effects yet!

I'm using Retin-A and clyndamycin, and I only use the Tanda after I've washed my face. I haven't seen any problems with it and my skin is getting so much better!

yes, it hsouldn't affect anything if u use other products, just don't over do it.

The right light combats signs of aging, the blue light kills bacteria that causes pimples to grow.

Blue light (420nm wavelength) kills acne, red light is supposed to "boost overall cellular energy, increasing our body’s natural production of collagen and elastin and increasing microcirculation." Supposedly blue light and red light together kills acne even more effectively than blue light alone. So no, you do not "need" both blue and red, blue works for 90% of people, but blue and red both is supposed to work even better.

Sorry, I'm not sure.

Blue light kills acne forming bacteria. Red light increases the speed of your skin's healing process. Whether you need both probably depends on what you are prioritizing. The zap is a good place to start to see if light therapy works for you (it works for 90% of people). Now that I've used it and seen it work, I'm looking for a product with both forms of light.

Yes, the tanda ZAP requires 3 AAA batteries, which are provided with the device. You can also use rechargeable batteries with the device.

They recommend buying 3 AAA rechargeable batteries if you use the device daily, or else you'll be buying new batteries every 2 to 3 days!

Yes, it requires 3 AAA batteries. The packaging includes the batteries, too. But I don't know yet if those batteries will last the entire life of the device or if they will need to be replaced.