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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May 10, 2008

Pros:

NOTHING

Cons:

EVERYTHING

Please DO NOT use this product unless you want to make your face look 100 times worse! I had very very moderate acne and now totally regretting trying this bullsh*t b/c my face not only burnt and had more acne it gave me red scars all over my forehead and jawline (I've never had problems in those areas before) I have been off from it for a few weeks now and the red/scar isn't going away..... IT SCREWED ME OVER BIG TIME
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March 26, 2008

Pros:

nice website. customer service responded.

Cons:

purging contintued for 5 weeks. i've finally given up on the product. it's expensive too.

I was on ProActiv but my friend highly recommended Murad because it worked well for her so i right away went out and purchased it. I started to 'purge' and their customer service said it should end in a couple days to a couple weeks. however after five weeks, my acne was literally at its WORST. i hadn't had such bad acne around my mouth ever. my skin has started to clear up since i've been off it and now im taking minocyclin. this product worked for my friend, her mom, and this random guy at the sephora place. im not trying to be racist, but they were all white (maybe this works for just white people? certain skin types?) i honestly dont know. but i wish the people at murad had jus told me to return the product if it wasn't going to work instead of telling me to just wait and follow some instructions that did nothing. please dont waste your time or money on this product.
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March 17, 2008

Pros:

nothing

Cons:

EVERYTHING

I have used this product for a long time (about 4 months) and saw no results. I am tired of acne. I can't handle my complexion anymore. It makes me so depressed.
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March 16, 2008

Pros:

nothing

Cons:

everything

this broke my face out really bad use it if you want your skin permanently ruined, dont use it if your smart. easy as that
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March 8, 2008

Pros:

Face wash was ok

Cons:

Everything else. This was a terrible waste of money. The acne gel stuff made my super red and it burned really bad, like really bad.

Don't try this didn't help whatsoever, burned my face and is i paid $60 for this so its not worth it at all.
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February 8, 2008

Pros:

Nothing.

Cons:

Worst burn I've ever gotten from an acne product. And it doesn't peel away to reveal skin underneath, either. You skin stays red and dry and gross until you stop using it.

I was so terribly disappointed with this. Incredibly embarrassed with the results- I had to use twice as much makeup to hide the redness. It was awful. Not worth it for as much time as I spent using it.
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January 20, 2008

Pros:

ZIP. NADA! ZILCH!! umm...NONE, bascially. HMMPH

Cons:

Absolutely EVERYTHING!!!!! I used to LOVE taking pictures. Like literally, I'd jump at the chance to take a pic, but NOW, I REFUSE to step foot in front of a camera. I just feel so ugly!! Murad has SHATTERED the self confidence I once had.

WARNING WARNING!! Murad "acne complex" is complete and utter CRRR-AP!!!! I've been reading the rest of these reviews and I say all 98% of us who HATE this product should ban together and sue the crap out of this "company". Before Murad, I tried proactiv...and I honestly, never should have stopped. Looking back now, Proactiv was a savior compared to Murad! Murad has ruined my skin, my face, my self confidence - everything. UGH. It is horrid for the following reasons: - The so called "purging" does NOT last 2 weeks as noted. It goes on and on...and on!! I held out hope thinking that it was just different for me, but NO. THe purging has left my skin red, swollen, and completely broken out (in places i NEVER broke out before!) - It stinks! - It's left my face scarred all over my cheeks and jawline. I'm to the point where I refuse to put my hair up. I think that by covering my scars w/ my hair or with makeup, that its doing something...but one look in the mirror proves
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July 9, 2007

Pros:

No answer

Cons:

Burns, Itches, Smell is strong, irritating and chemicals are DANGEROUS!!

K well like so many of you in here....i wish i would have done my research and come across this forum before purchasing this product!! Since day one, this product ruined my face. The first day i used it my face was burning like crazy and i dont think it was because of the "purging" process..it was because it was my face telling me to get this product out of my face. The next day only to my horror did i wake up with my face full of blemishes and around my chin and jawbone i had a lot of ugly bumps and full of puss and just looked inflamed and didnt look normal. I gave it a chance and the next week my face just got worse and everyone was making comments saying that what was wrong with my face? so i went to the doctor and he said that i have to stop using it and murad is one of the worst things i could put on my face. He had to prescribe me medication for the infection and thank god is working!! Dont waste your money and if u dont believe me ask your local doctor about it.
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February 15, 2007

Pros:

none

Cons:

omg where do I start?

This product is awful, it is expensive and it ruined my skin! I had mild acne after my child was born and I purchased this product after seeing an informercial. I only had small pimples before using this, after I has HUGE cysts on my cheeks and hairline which I had never had in my life. It was so painful and so horrible to look at I became severly depressed. My doctor actually recommended Accutane after this! Instead of doing that, I started using Acne Free and my skin is SO much better now, I have a pimple from time to time, but doesnt everyone? Do not waste your money, you will regret it
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January 15, 2007

Pros:

hate it

Cons:

stings and not worth it

i used this stuff a few month ago and it sting like crazy and didnt do anything to clear my skin not even a bitt worst thing ever hate it. my face is still bad and today when i wake up it was even worser help what should i do im tired of trying things that dont work.
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