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 14, 2008

Pros:

Simple and effective

Cons:

Maybe not strong enough

I found the murad care line to be moderalty good it helped figt my acne although isnt really strong enough to prevent big breakouts however still great if you have sensitive red skin:)
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January 13, 2008

Pros:

-reducing in redness through out usage
-cleans up acne scars
-purging process releases all feature brake outs ahead of time

Cons:

-purging process is hard to deal with because Murad Acne Complex worsens acne before clears it
-with the standard Murad Acne Complex I saw no results, but I am using the sensitive kit, and seeing faster results
-All Murad acne products contains

I started with the standard Murad Acne Complex kit, and saw no results what so ever. However with the sensitive Acne Complex Kit (different product from Murad) I am seeing more results. I am on week 2/3 and I one more week (4th week) before it completely clears my acne. I don't care for the PureSkin supplements or the bodyspray and body wash, acne on the body is allot easier to get of than facial acne. I am now done with the purging process. Now its clearing. The standard Acne Complex Kit burned my face and completely ruined it. But ever since switching kits, my skin has made a positive response to it. So its a matter of days of clearing the acne. I am looking forward to more week, then I'm clear! Yay. I would recommend this product, but please use it with patience- nothing works over nigh unless its a mask. But if its a regimen, please wait. Acne is one of those things... But not for log for me! After clearing the acne, I will use Murad's Acne Scar Kits
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November 24, 2007

Pros:

Very good! Worked the moment I put it on! The moisturizer is my favorite, it's potent enough for my dry skin and helps the acne.

Cons:

A little overpriced and no SPF

Wonderful product if you are willing to spend a little more.
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September 13, 2007

Pros:

Cleared my back entirely, evens out lumps and bumps

Cons:

Price

The exfoliating gel in this kit is beautiful, giving a fantastic even skin tone and the cleanser is also very good, however the spot gel did more or less nothing. The acne on my back and chest was cleared and stayed away with this set, but on my face the effect was less permanent. I'd say this is very good for clearing up anything hideous, but not something that should be used as a 'regular' preventative. It's also good for sensitive skin: Neutrogena tore skin off my face and back, but this product is gentle enough and non-drying enough to not bother me.
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August 7, 2007

Pros:

It actually works - removes makeup, doesn't clog pores, kills bacteria...my acne has gotten better - knock on wood

Cons:

I think I may be building a tolerance

Try it out for a month - at least. Hopefully, you don't build a tolerance, because it would be a miracle wash.
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July 20, 2007

Pros:

Didnt dry up my face if used correctly. Cleared up my minor acne fairly quickly.

Cons:

Worked great for months and months and then slowly skin built up a tolerance and it stopped working.

I suggest getting it if you have mild or minor acne. I had the occasional deep down zit before i started using this and then i stopped getting those painful ones altogether. Unfortunately, your skin builds up a tolerance and it stops working.
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July 10, 2007

Pros:

Packaging & time of Delivery, lessens the swelling & dryness

Cons:

Purging Period & Cost

Long story short, I suffered from chronic cystic acne on my cheeks & jawline & was deperate for a solution. As they always say, "this may not work for everyone" but there is no harm in trying cause at the worst point of my breakouts, I had nothing to lose but seek for other options. When I got my first kit, I followed the directions & I honestly did break out a little more during the first 2 weeks. But those blemishes were smaller & dried up within 2-3 days. One thing I've learned is that only use the Salicylic acid gel(step 2) on the affected areas & in VERY small amounts cause the face wash already contains 1.5 Sal/acid. Same with the sulfur spot treatment. Literally just use a dot right over the pimple & not around it. The moisturizer balances it all. Use lots of it, especially at night so that your skin can rest & heal itself. If you must use any make up, I suggest BARE MINERALS & just take it off with regular baby oil. My face is finally clearing up. BE PATIENT & Goodluck!
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July 4, 2007

Pros:

it doesn't make your face worse when you start it. and it doesn't dry out your skin.

Cons:

the smell worsens after a while

this is a great product. what i do is when i feel it's not working i won't do 1 application. but i do suffer from light acne, like before i started using this product i had maybe 13 pimples over my face. i also use the mask once a month (because i really have no dry skin, thanks to the "skin perfecting lotion")lol.
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June 21, 2007

Pros:

I began using Murad's acne kit a week ago along with the body spray. It is great...I have been fighting acne for many many years and although I have never tried the regimen described in this site, I have been to many dermatologists.. this worked.

Cons:

None than I can think of..the spot treatment is excellent. One little dab on a new pimple and it is gone! Don't use a lot of it. Just a bit will literrally erase it the next day. I am impressed!

I cannot believe the difference one week has made. It is expensive but it works.
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May 29, 2007

Pros:

gets rid of blackheads, comes with a moisturizer, spot treatment gets rid of new blemishes

Cons:

stings a little, expensive

Don't use the exfoliatiing gel as often as advised by the box. I use the lotion from the kit once every day, and another non-irritating lotion the rest of the time. Although this seems to not work well for some people, I have used this for a while now and have seen far fewer new blemishes. My skin looks good. It's expensive but potentially worth it. Just pay attention to the signals your skin sends you--if it hurts, slow down with the acids and sulfur and moisturize it.
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