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Green Patterns
November 20, 2011
| Pros | Clears skin. Cooling. Preventative. Chemical exfoliation. Hydrating. |
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| Cons | None. |
| Bottom line | This is a perfect blend of chemical exfoliation from the salicylic acid (BHA) and citrus oils. Anti-inflammatory properties from the lavender oil, black cohosh and castor oil. The castor oil and apricot kernel oil help balance oil production, lightly hydrate. Plant oils are similar to skin oils which allow for the ingredients to penetrate past the acid mantle (natural oil barrier on the skin) and keep the skin hydrated since salicylic acid is meant to remove excess oil and help loosen blackheads. The oils it contains are not synthetic so it does not cause sensitivity or clog the pores. The menthol causes a cooling effect that gives skin a tingly clean feeling without overly stripping the skin. A moisturizer and SPF is a must due to the chemical exfoliation and to not let it all go to waste. I have never had more amazing skin. I use this in the A.M. because my makeup goes on smooth and since my oil is regulated my makeup wears longer even without primer. I have combination skin so I think using it in the morning is enough. I use something more neutral in the evening with makeup removing properties. Not for dry skin as the salicylic may further dry out your skin. Try something gentler like lactic, malic or glycolic acid. IT IS AMAZING. I am just a skincare fanatic and I give this 5 stars. ****THIS WAS TO RESPOND TO THE LAST PERSON WHO HAS NO CLUE ABOUT INGREDIENTS. If it doesn't work, its because your treating the issue while ignoring your skin type. You may need something more aggressive or gentler with time released ingredients. Be nice to your biggest organ. Hope you find something that works. :) |
| Recommended | Yes |
| Price paid | $26.00 |
| Acne severity | moderate |
Anonymous
November 14, 2011
| Pros | The only good part of this regimen is the Exfoliating Acne Treatment Gel...WHICH by I would just buy separately if you want to use something from Murad. The treatment gel has good ingredients, (glycolic acid, witch hazel, retinol) and can be beneficial just by itself. Don't buy the whole kit. |
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| Cons | Sticky residue No improvement in skin clarity |
| Bottom line | So many things wrong & I blame the clenser. This cleanser has so much OIL in it, I can't understand how people with sever acne have had success: hydrogenated castor oil (I have seen this very ingredient in hair products!) Tangarine leaf oil, Citronella oil, lemon peel oil, Lime Oil, Lavandula Hybrida Oil, Mandarin Orange Peel Oil, Apricot Kernel Oil. So this is straight from the ingredient list...8 different oils in the cleanser in this regimen. Do your research and read the ingredient lists before you give in to those TV commercials where a smiling perfect-skinned teenager tells you they had a miracle with this kit!!! |
| Acne severity | moderately severe |
Kristina from Merced, CA
November 9, 2011
| Pros | The face wash felt refreshing. |
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| Cons | -skin was red (especially the acne) -my acne would hurt/throb constantly -made my skin more oily |
| Bottom line | Skin type-oily Acne-Moderate Type of acne-a little of all (white, blk heads, cystic, papules, pustules. I used Pro Active for about 8yrs, it used to work quite well but for some reason it recently stopped working so I decided to try Murad Acne Complex. Now that I’m 31 I figured my skin has changed due to age and had read that Murad would be ideal for my age group, so I ordered it. I allowed 3 days for my face to rest from the switch from pro active to Murad since pro active has benzoyl peroxide and Murad has salicylic acid and retinol I didn’t want my face to get irritated and break out more.. Per Murad pamphlet that arrived w/kit, it stated that your face purges for the first 2wks, well mine continuously purged for the full 4wks, not only that it completely made my face so much more oily than it already was prior to using Murad Acne complex. My face is full of dark, bright red scars and existing acne from the Murad acne complex, I am very disappointed in this product.. I am now using Aveeno oil free clear complex face was and Aveeno oil free calming moisturizer-my face is so much less read and irritated.. If your face is sensitive-DO NOT try Murad Acne Complex-I believe it was all of the harsh chemicals in the this product that made my acne so much worse. |
| Recommended | No |
| Price paid | $32.28 |
| Acne severity | moderate |
Joe from St. Louis, MO
October 29, 2011
| Pros | Leaves skin feeling soft and smooth, minimizes breakouts, mask leaves skin with a healthy glow, slightly reduces redness. |
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| Cons | It can be confusing at first to determine which Murad products and combinations are right for your skin type because there are so many. Murad spot treatment sucks, go with a BP product like Zapzyt and incorporate it into a Murad regimen. |
| Bottom line | Murad works. I believe that many people have not used it properly or haven't used the right combination for their skin and this is why it isn't working. It can be difficult to know which cleanser to use, when and how often to use an AHA/BHA cleanser, when to switch to a different type of moisturizer based on the humidity, etc. I think some people are not willing to devote the time and thought to their skin. If this is ruining your skin then chances are you are using way too much. It takes LESS THAN A PEA SIZED AMOUNT of cleanser. People are complaning it is expensive. Well, if one starts off with a full amount of each product they need, use it sparesely (which is all you need), and replace individual products as they run out that will offset the cost. I had mild cystic acne before Murad and now I hardly ever get cystic acne. Occasionally I do get a breakout (esp when not sleeping enough, diet changes, stress). I also use the Murad vitamin. I choose from three different Murad cleansers and recently even switched to a different moisturizer from Murad for acne prone/oily skin. If you treat your skin like the basic Murad starter kit will cure all skin types then your results may be minimal. It isn't as easy as the commercial makes it seem, but it is obtainable. I also use a PRN antibiotic called Clindamycin. Remember, when using antibiotic use it for a minimum of 10 days then discontinue if you don't need it. Even if your skin is clear, use it for at least TEN days or you will develop an immunity to the antibiotic. If you know what works best for your skin consider buying it online through various retailers. You can find it cheaper than Sephora or even the Murad website. |
| Recommended | Yes |
| Acne severity | light |
Anonymous from Calgary
October 28, 2011
| Pros | None |
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| Cons | None |
| Bottom line | This product should be taken off the market. After using it one time the next morning I work up to a swollen face with white bumps all over my face. And it burned. As the week went on the swelling in y face got worse... I contacted someone from murad to find out the ingredients in this product and no one tere wanted to help or cared what happened to me. It took months for the bumps to all clear up and the burning in my face to go away after many doctor appointments Do not use this product |
| Recommended | No |
| Price paid | $80.00 |
| Acne severity | moderate |
Leslie from South Lyon Mi
October 28, 2011
| Pros | It was a trial pack so it wasn't to pricey |
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| Cons | I broke out worse after using this product. I have pimples appear on my face I haven't ever had them before. |
| Bottom line | I would not spend the money on this product! I |
| Price paid | $45.00 |
| Acne severity | moderate |
Anonymous from Texas
October 23, 2011
| Pros | Makes skin softer. Sulfur Mask works great. |
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| Cons | My skin wasn't oily before, and this product made it oily. Made me breakout where I didn't before. |
| Bottom line | It makes skin soft, but oily, but didn't help my acne. |
| Recommended | No |
| Price paid | $40.00 |
| Acne severity | moderate |
Shirin from Singapore
October 10, 2011
| Pros | NONE |
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| Cons | Dry Skin Very rough skin |
| Bottom line | Do not get this product if you have light pimples. I had reaaaally mild acne to begin with. but after using Murad, within 2 weeks i have strange red bumps growing at places where ive never had pimples growing before. Now it has left me with really bad hyperpigmention to clear off. To see how I looked like while using murad, you can visit my website. Ive uploaded pictures of the damage Murad has done. [link removed] |
| Recommended | No |
| Price paid | $40.00 |
| Acne severity | moderate |
Anonymous
October 7, 2011
| Pros | NONE |
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| Cons | -DOESNT WORK AT ALL -MY SKIN NEVER ONCE IMPROVED SINCE THE DAY I STARTED USING IT -PEOPLE WHO ANSWER PHONES NEED LESSONS IN PEOPLE SKILLS (HORRIBLE AT COMMUNICATING) -PEOPLE WHO SHIP OUT ORDERS NEED GLASSES TO GET ORDERS CORRECT |
| Bottom line | Dont waste your money on this rediculous product; it didnt work at all in the 6 months that I used it PLUS the people who answer the phones need an attitude check because they are incredibly rude, "Katie" specifically who is supposed to be one of the managers. They sent me orders that I never ordered and charged my debit card, then they tell me to refuse the package and I still have not recieved my refund. I would NEVER recommend this product to anyone because the product does not work and because the service is rediculous. |
| Recommended | No |
| Price paid | $70.00 |
chels from wv
September 11, 2011
| Pros | cleanser made face feel good. |
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| Cons | skin perfecting lotion made skin oily after an hour. too expensive for something that did work. |
| Bottom line | i've been using murad since last year bc i was going to the beach and i didnt want to have acne. it worked a year ago, now it is not working at all. my face is already oily so i would not recommend this for people with oily skin. |
| Recommended | No |
| Price paid | $60.00 |
| Acne severity | moderate |
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