Murad : Acne Complex

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Acne Complex ® Kit Clarifying Cleanser Active Ingredient: Salicylic Acid (1.5%). Other Ingredients: Water (Aqua), Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Methyl Gluceth-20, PPG-26-Buteth-26, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Butylene Glycol, Cimicifuga Racemosa Root Extract, Camellia Oleifera Leaf Extract, Silver Citrate, Menthol, PEG-150 Distearate, Zea Mays (Corn) Starch, Hydrolyzed Corn Starch, Hydrolyzed Corn Starch Octenylsuccinate, Glyceryl Stearate, Cocamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Polysorbate 80, Citric Acid, Tetrasodium EDTA, Chlorphenesin, Methylisothiazolinone, Limonene, Citrus Reticulata (Tangerine) Leaf Oil, Cymbopogon Nardus (Citronella) Oil, Citrus Medica Limonum (Lemon) Peel Oil, Citrus Aurantifolia (Lime) Oil, Lavandula Hybrida Oil, Citrus Nobilis (Mandarin Orange) Peel Oil, Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel Oil, Fragrance (Parfum). Exfoliating Acne Treatment Gel Active Ingredient: Salicylic Acid (1.0%). Other Ingredients: Water (Aqua), Alcohol Denat, Glycolic Acid, Butylene Glycol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Methyl Gluceth-10, PPG-5-Ceteth-20, Salicylic Acid, Retinol, Polysorbate 20, Arnica Montana Flower Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Fruit Extract, Triclosan, Lecithin, Tocopherol, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Fruit Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Distillate, Zinc Sulfate, Linoleic Acid, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Tetrasodium EDTA, Sodium Hydroxide. Skin Perfecting Lotion Ingredients: Water (Aqua), Dicaprylyl Maleate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Sorbitan Stearate, Retinol, Polysorbate 20, Phytonadione, Arnica Montana Flower Extract, Epilobium Angustifolium Extract, Palmitoyl Hydroxypropyltrimonium Amylopectin/Glycerin Crosspolymer, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Protein, Hydrolyzed Soy Flour, Spiraea Ulmaria Extract, Honey Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Fruit Extract, Squalane, Stearic Acid, Cetearyl Alcohol, Ceteareth-20, Talc, C9-15 Fluoroalcohol Phosphate, Glycolipids, Hyaluronic Acid, Panthenol, Lecithin, Tocopherol, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Algae Extract, Dimethicone, Sodium PCA, Propylene Glycol, Allantoin Sclerotium Gum, Carbomer, Triethanolamine, Diazolidinyl Urea, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Tetrasodium EDTA. Acne Spot Treatment Active Ingredient: Sulfur (3.0%). Other Ingredients: Water (Aqua), Glycolic Acid, Hydrolyzed Oat Flour, Sclerotium Gum, Zinc Oxide, Dicaprylyl Maleate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Ceteareth-20, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Oil, Salicylic Acid Lecithin, Tocopherol, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Palmitoyl Hydroxypropyltrimonium, Amylopectin/Glycerin Crosspolymer, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Extract, Allantoin, Sodium Hydroxide, Disodium EDTA, Diazolidinyl Urea, Methylparaben, Propylparaben.

Items marked with red have tested a 3 or above (out of 5) in comedogenic (pore-clogging) testing.

The list of ingredients above is provided for informational purposes only. Always check the actual product label in your possession for the most accurate ingredient information due to product changes or upgrades that may not yet be reflected on our web site.

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November 9, 2011

Pros:

The face wash felt refreshing.

Cons:

-skin was red (especially the acne)
-my acne would hurt/throb constantly
-made my skin more oily

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.
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October 30, 2011

Pros:

Leaves skin feeling soft and smooth, minimizes breakouts, mask leaves skin with a healthy glow, slightly reduces redness.

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.

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.
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October 28, 2011

Pros:

None

Cons:

None

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
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October 28, 2011

Pros:

It was a trial pack so it wasn't to pricey

Cons:

I broke out worse after using this product. I have pimples appear on my face I haven't ever had them before.

I would not spend the money on this product! I
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October 23, 2011

Pros:

Makes skin softer.
Sulfur Mask works great.

Cons:

My skin wasn't oily before, and this product made it oily.
Made me breakout where I didn't before.

It makes skin soft, but oily, but didn't help my acne.
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October 10, 2011

Pros:

NONE

Cons:

Dry Skin
Very rough skin

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]
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October 8, 2011

Pros:

NONE

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

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.
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September 11, 2011

Pros:

cleanser made face feel good.

Cons:

skin perfecting lotion made skin oily after an hour.
too expensive for something that did work.

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.
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September 5, 2011

Pros:

it doesn't irrate skin

Cons:

not cheap
didn't work

it doesn't work i didn't see any difference in my skin, it was still very oily i started with skin id and it didn't work and i've been jumping around using different products this one to just check of my list i tried it and its deff. not worth it don't recommend, but everyone has different skin so it might work for you and not work for me
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September 4, 2011

Pros:

Spot Treatment was O.K
Toner was quite refreshing.

Cons:

Made my skin breakout in the worst i've ever broken out in years.
Too many steps.
Takes way too long , especially in mornings.
Expensive.

This product made me breakout on my forehead so bad. I would never use it again.
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