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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February 16, 2009

Pros:

IT WORKS!!!

Cons:

I wish the cleanser came in a HUGE pump bottle so I'll never have to go wothout it.

I've been using this line for about 2 years and am ecstatic that I finally found a product that works after trying every prescription and over the counter products out there. The cleanser takes of every trace of make up that when I use the toner I didn't see any make up on the cotton ball at all. When I run out and have to go wothout it for a couple of days to a week, I start seeing little pimples creeping up in a couple of days or so. Then I start usig it and it completely clears out my face again. I wouldn't have the clear skin I have now without this product. Proactive was not for me; I found it too drying and my skin actually hurt after applying it to my face. This product is so gentle it feels like you have nothing on your face yet it works.
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November 29, 2008

Pros:

Initally when i got I got I was happy with it. I had used Pro Activ for a couple of years and decided to try Murad.

Cons:

Omg ....now my face burns when i wash it. I am breaking out even more, more redness and dryness. Even make up won't cover them up.

I will wait another week...if it is still bad then I will request a refund and go back to Pro Activ. I did not start to get acne until I was an adult and I am willing to pay more for a product that works. At this point I would probably switch back to Pro Activ.
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September 21, 2008

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n/a

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I just started useing murad for about 4 days now and sofar its makeing my face look like how it did when i used proactive the zits on my face are starting to get red and starting to SHINE RED and im starting to brakeout all over my face I hope its not destroying good bacteria on my face! I hope this stuffworks but if it dont Im going to go back to useing Cleocin T Topical Solution that workd GOOD!
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June 23, 2008

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Do not spend time and money with ANY products. Go to a dermatologist and get REAL RESULTS.
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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!
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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.
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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.
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June 12, 2007

Pros:

none

Cons:

everything

do not use this product! Its TERRIBLE!!!!!!!!!!!
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November 22, 2006

Pros:

-the perfecting lotion

Cons:

-sulfur creates dry patches
-using for 4.5 weeks... no real improvement

-doesn't clear up post-acne marks -doesn't prevent new pimples, although it does get rid of pimples -it's whatevers: didn't make me break out, but didn't clear up skin. $_____$
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March 8, 2009

Pros:

- The kit comes with a moisturizer, unlike ProActiv and some others (its a good one too).
- The cleanser smells and feels nice.

Cons:

- If you miss a treatment, you're screwed.
- The toner smells like glue and feels weird and sticky on your skin
- Expensive. $30 + shipping for a month's supply? No thank you.

I was using a Clean & Clear astringent whenever I had major issues and moved on to this for better control. It worked SLIGHTLY better, but wouldn't any 3 step system, 2 times a day compared to my usual 3 times a week or so of a 1 step, $7 product? I find it just doesn't work much. Nothing horrible about it but for that price, don't bother. I'm using ProActiv now with much better results. In fact, the Clarifying Mask for Murad seems very similar to ProActiv's Refining Mask. Although it has a whole lot less sulfur, which is the active ingredient.
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