Clinique Acne Solutions Reviews

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Laken
August 12, 2010
Pros REDUCED MY ACNE! :)
Cons Redness of cheeks & quite pricey
Bottom line Wow, i bought this product YESTERDAY! i used it last night, this morning, & tonight and i must say this stuff is amazing. My cheeks have always been very sensitive to acne washes, so the redness this product causes is very typical to my skin. I avoided putting the 3rd step on my cheeks tonight & focused putting it on my chin (which is breaking out HORRIBLY!), therefore the redness has reduced dramatically. I recommed the 3rd step only ONCE a day to avoid irritation. I have struggled w/acne since I was 13 years old & I am now 18. I have tried nearly everything, proactive, acne free, neutrogena, & other washes I received from the dermatologist. The only product that has worked for me was proactive, but it stopped working after a year. I love clinque make-up so I gave this product a shot. My acne reduced after 1 day!!! it's so great. The bumps are nearly flat now! I'm also using Clinique's acne solutions liquid makeup & acne solutions cleaning concealer. Not only is it covering up embarrasing acne, but HEALING it as well. It gives your face a very natural look, without the caking & piling of makeup look. Despite the cost, these products have given me great results so far & i hope to see even more progress in my fight against acne :) The cost is totally worth it :)
Price paid $48.00
Acne severity moderately severe
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Helpfulness score of this review: 3
Daphne from WA
August 3, 2010
Pros Fun to put on
Cons Runs out super quickly. Doesn't significantly reduse acne.
Bottom line I've used this product in the past. I tried following the steps but they only lasted a couple weeks and are expensive to replace, mentioning they come in such small packaging. Even after using this for a couple months, I expected for my acne to go down, but it stayed the same. This is a waste of money so don't use it.
Acne severity moderately severe
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Anonymous from Ontario, Canada
July 15, 2010
Pros Not to pricy (compared to other things I have tried)
Easily accessible
Clearing my acne
Cons Drying
Sometimes Irritation
3 step does not moisturize enough
Bottom line I have been using this product for about 1.2 weeks straight and let me tell you, I am having the best results that I have not had in years. I will say that I love the soap. It does an amazing job of cleaning. The toner which is hit and miss for me really cleans out my oil and pores. The 3 step is something I am confused about. I find it does not moisturize enough. As a result, I bought the gel of the regular 3 step, which once again does not moisturize enough. However, the moisture surge does. However, sometimes I find that my skin is more red then other times (usually around that time of the month). But, some days my skin has no redness. I have tried 2 dermatologists and topical gels, expensive cleansers, moisturizers and antibotics and have not seen results like these. My only complaint is the toner will bother my skin one day and will be find the other day. As a result, I will continue to 0.00use this product as I believe it will clear my skin!
Price paid $80.00
Acne severity moderate
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Helpfulness score of this review: 4
roosterroaster
July 9, 2010
Pros No prescription, no fragrance or color, exfoliates chemically,removes deep oil,easy to use,
Cons little pricey
Bottom line i had tried accutane twice, minocycline,tetracycline,benzoyl peroxide,retin-A,benzaclin,azelex, amogn many many other things, and this workS!! the key is to stick to it at least a few months. it exfoliates, which is the key. it also removes deep oil and dirt.i highly highly highly recommend it, coming from someone who has dealt with acne on and off for 11 years. Try it! You'll never go back!!!
Price paid $50.00
Acne severity moderate
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Helpfulness score of this review: 7
Mandy from Atlanta, GA
July 3, 2010
Pros Noticed a difference in 2 weeks. I am 30 with non-traditional adult acne and nothing else has worked. I started by using it as directed then how I thought it worked best for me. I use it once a day until "certain times of the month" when my skin is oilier and then I use it twice a day. So far I have been using it for 2 months and my skin keeps getting better. And I feel it is very affordable considering what it is doing for me.
Cons Step 3, the moisturizer, is anything but! So this is why I went to once per day. I have sensitive skin so it over dried my combination skin a bit.Sometimes I switch out step 3 with Clinque moisture surge. Which is a little pricey but the best moisturizer ever and truly oil-free! You have to use this system everyday, religiously or you will waste your time.
Bottom line I recommend this! You just have to be patient with it and give it time to work and figure out your own schedule with it. I have had this acne problem for nearly 3 years and 3 trips to the dermatologist did nothing. The acne I have looks like mosquito bites that are itchy and inflamed. There was never a head to squeeze or anything but if anything touched it, it would ooze! My dermatologist tested it and said it was an adult acne. I tried 2 over the counter topical solutions and took antibiotics! This 3 step system worked for me! Good luck~!
Price paid $32.50
Acne severity moderately severe
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Helpfulness score of this review: 6
shwayze from Austin, TX
June 9, 2010
Pros Works great! My skin is smoother and more even, pores are less visible, all in all this works really well for more severe acne.
Cons Dries out skin - especially on my neck. I would not recommend putting this where you DON'T have acne. I had one bad breakout after using the regimen for about two weeks, but my skin has been clear ever since!
Bottom line I have tried A LOT of other products and nothing has come close to this one. I have very sensitive skin and every little spot shows up. The majority of my acne is around my neck and mouth. It is definitely hormonal and did not appear this severe until I turned 19. I would only recommend this system if you have more severe acne as I believe this would dry out anyone with moderate or mild. This is not for the occasional pimple! I use all three products in the morning and evening and no part of my face is dry (although it was dry the first few days) - just my neck is a little dry. I also like that it doesn't make my skin more sensitive (i.e. more prone to sunburn) as I am often in direct sunlight.
Price paid $32.00
Acne severity moderately severe
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Helpfulness score of this review: 9
Heather from GA
June 1, 2010
Pros Fast Results, easy application, fragrance free
Cons a little drying, bleaches fabrics
Bottom line I've only been using this for a week [am & pm] and I'm already seeing lots of results. After a day all pimples were flattened. I currently don't have any acne. I used to have serious blackhead problems on my nose, but now they're almost completely gone. I have sunburn right now, so I don't know if my redness is gone. The lotion lightly bleaches fabrics, so let it dry before putting your face on your pillow. I did have some drying, but it wasn't too bad. I just lightly applied another moisturizer in the afternoon. It can be a bit pricey, but after digging around online you can find a reasonable price. 30$ isn't too bad for 3 products that work.
Price paid $32.00
Acne severity light
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Helpfulness score of this review: 2
Anonymous from vancouver,bc
May 31, 2010
Pros still waiting for a complete effect
Cons drying and peeling of the sceen
Bottom line i first started this last week pf april 2010 due to my forehead and chin acne problem.during my 1st -2nd week usage, my acne really worsen up but on the 3r-4th week it made a lot of improvement--my acne was ALMOST gone on my problematic areas such as the forehead and my chin.However, bigger acne started apprearing on my cheeks, am gonna try to hang on to this product coz im sure that id see the result in about a week or so
Price paid $60.00
Acne severity severe
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Helpfulness score of this review: -5
Zen from Singapore
May 29, 2010
Pros Treats breakout well and stops future breakut from erupting.
Cons Benzol Peroxide found in moisturizer is abit too harsh for sensitive skin.
Bottom line Basically Clinique 3-step system start with cleanse, tone and moisturize. The basic science behind Clinique 3-step is Exfoliation. Lead by one of the best dermatologist in America, Dr David Orentreich, believes that exfoliation is KEY to unclog pores to prevent build-up of dirt and bacteria, hence no more acne! Once exfoliation is done, the primary ingredients (Benzol Peroxide & Salicylic Acid) gushes into the pores to clean all the sh*t up! Next thing you know it... clear skin!
Well the best thing about Clinique is totally hypoallegenic and fragrance free. The bad thing... perhaps the chemicals used are abit too harsh.

I have tried many facial products over the past 2 years (Proactiv, Dr Murad, Malin & Goetz & many more) all failed to stop my breakout from occuring. However Clinique managed to put my breakups under control. I'ms glad I have found Clinique!

I will 100% recommend this product to everyone who is seeking for a clearer,better and more youthful skin.
Price paid $60.00
Acne severity moderately severe
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Helpfulness score of this review: 7
Em from MA
May 14, 2010
Pros Works Quickly, Not too harsh.
Cons Drying the first few days, pricey but well worth it.
Bottom line I've been using this 3-step system for just about a week now and I've seen a dramatic change in the way my face looks. I've gotten many compliments already! I look forward to continue using this product for even better results! :)
Price paid $48.00
Acne severity light
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Helpfulness score of this review: 10

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