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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January 20, 2008

Pros:

Nice packaging, arrives on time.doesn't dry up skin like Proactive

Cons:

Clears up skin during the first month of usage, after 1 month starting breaking out again.

Murad isn't very consistent, i feel like it worked for the first month so you order again and then your skin starts breaking out again. I might try Exposed, the review on this product is by far better than Murad
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January 11, 2008

Pros:

absolutely nothing, except msybe for the little free gifts i will get to keep from the informortial!

Cons:

made my skin, that was pretty moderate light acne that only needed a little powder to many tiny little red bumps and white heads all around my mouth, EYES, chin, and forehead!

i know the informortion will make it look tempting but dont be fooled like many have! and stop wasting your hopes on this "purging" bs! because its just going to keep getting worse and worse!
January 3, 2008

Pros:

made my skin feel really soft and hydrated

Cons:

it didn't work at all

well, i used this product for about a year. instead of helping get rid of my acne, it made it even worse. now in the paper, it says that it's suppose to do that at first and then clear up your pimples. however, after breaking out horribly for a year, i had enough.
January 2, 2008

Pros:

Didn't irritate or dry my skin

Cons:

Nothing so far, expensive

This is the only thing that has ever worked for my skin! I'm really surprised. My boyfriend has even started complimenting my skin... and that's a great feeling! Proactive, Clearasil... those did nothing but irritate and make my acne worse. I'm pretty happy with Murad... unlike a lot of the people on here. I like it. It must work for some people and not others?
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January 2, 2008

Pros:

i've been using this product for almost a month now and I'm finally starting to see an improvement.

Cons:

it is expensive. especially for a broke college student.

I use the complex along with the dietary supplements. I also had a facial after using the product for a week, which enhanced the "purgin process" (unfortunately). but i stuck with it and also started using the neutrogena blush instead of nars (which i think was causing me to break out on my cheeks). basically my skin is starting to clear up but i am being left with redish-brown scars which are almost as annoying as the zits! it does take time to work... be patient and hopefully it will work for you too! God bless and happy new year :)
December 21, 2007

Pros:

none for me =(

Cons:

everything! I wanted to cry when I saw my face

My face was worse, just like everybody else >< my skin hurt too! The little lotion... the repairing one? The one in the smallest tube... that was the most evil thing! I was allergic to it,.. probably... the cleaner was safe. It cleaned my face well =D and it felt minty and cool. But whatever! I hate everything else! *returns*
November 3, 2007

Pros:

Didn't make acne worse.

Cons:

I didn't see any positive results other than the lack or irritation.

I don't recommend it. It's not worth the price and there's no benefit to buying it.
October 27, 2007

Pros:

None

Cons:

It really doesn't work well for the cost.

I am upset that I purchased this product because I really didn't want to pay for it but the sales lady really pushed for me to get it and insisted that it works well. Well it doesn't do anything for me. Luckily I only bought the trial package.
October 21, 2007

Pros:

I like the moisturizer the most. It made my skin soft.

Cons:

It smells bad. It actually made me break out worse.

I tried this product for three months exactly as the directions say and I saw NO IMPROVEMENT. In fact, the first few weeks I used it, my breakouts were awful! I was so embarrassed because I've never had so many pimples in my life. And they just kept coming! What a waste of money.
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October 18, 2007

Pros:

none

Cons:

didnt clear up aanything...

only reccomend for mild acne...not mild moderate acne!