Murad : Acne Complex

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949 Reviews

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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Used Murad : Acne Complex? Rate It:

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December 30, 2008

Pros:

It seems to work for some lucky people

Cons:

Just makes breakouts worse. It seems like overloads the skin with too much crap...

I hate Murad. I stuck with it for a few months thinking things might get better for me. When the acne line stopped working for me I thought maybe one of the other lines from Murad would help. Nope nothing helped. It's an overpriced product. I wouldn't recommend it to anyone.
July 2, 2008

Pros:

nothing....

Cons:

MAKES YOUR ACNE 10x worse

I used to moderate acne so i ordered murad to get rid of it, my acne turned from moderate to freaking horrible. my acne just started spreading everywhere i didnt know what the f**k was going on. i just wanted to rip my skin off. MY SKIN IS HORRIBLE NOW DO NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT.
February 20, 2008

Pros:

The moisturizer was kinda nice, I guess.

Cons:

Doesn't work.

It's too expensive to experiment with and in the end it's just not worth it. You're better off buying those random acne "cures" they sell at drugstores instead. The treatment smells awful too.
October 30, 2007

Pros:

none

Cons:

burned my was. never clearde my face.

well it made my skin burn and red. never did anything to clear my acne .. waste of money don't buy it
October 13, 2007

Pros:

absolutly nothing! Worst product I have ever used. It made my moderate acne severe and its been 3 months since i have stoped using it and i am still trying to reverse what it did to my skin.

Cons:

Everything! The commercial is a bunch of crap dont buy into it! it made me break out even worse!

it sucks! i wrote a complaint letter to this "Dr.Murad" 3 weeks ago and havent recieved anything back! dont waste your money! you are better off washing your face with dirt!
September 29, 2007

Pros:

Nothing!

Cons:

It made my acne worse. I have cysts on my face, face has been oily.

This did not work for me. My skin just does not like Salic acid. I went to the dr today and he gave me the antibiotic Doxycycline to use for a month. He also told me to use Persa-Gel on my face at night. If you have a reaction to Murad's, please go see your doctor/dermatologist and they will help you.
September 24, 2007

Pros:

NONE

Cons:

IT GAVE ME A SEVERE CHEMICAL BURN ON MY LOWER FACE AND NECK AFTER 3 DAYS OF USEAGE!!

I am a 31 yr old healthy male who had a sudden breakout of acne to the lower part of my face and neck, possibly from recent exercise program. I tried Murad after seeing the commercial and IT WAS THE WORST decision of my life! DO NOT USE MURAD, IT WILL BURN YOUR FACE!!! After 3 days of use, I now have what appears to be a chemical burn. I am scabbed up to the point where my co-workers are asking me, "What happened to your face"? Talk about feeling ashamed to go to work! DO NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT IT HAS GIVEN ME A CHEMICAL BURN I NOW HAVE TO LIVE WITH. I HOPE IT GOES AWAY. I AM SO MAD I AM CONSIDERING GOING TO AN ATTORNEY TODAY.
April 24, 2007

Pros:

Cleared up skin... for a week or so.

Cons:

WAAAY OVERPRICED!! Acne came back... twice as bad! Very harsh treatment - dried the hell out of my skin, caused small bumps around my jawline and chin, itchy, burning, flaking skin. I was more ashamed to go out in public AFTER using these products!

DONT DO IT!!!!!!!
November 6, 2006

Pros:

none

Cons:

worst thing on the market

This product is crap, save your money
February 13, 2009

Pros:

None!

Cons:

Murad has done nothing for my face if anything it made it HORRIBLE! I would believe that it is for severe acne but for moderate or sensitive BEWARE!!!!
I had to go to a determatogist after that hurtful encounter!

TRY PROACTIV! If proactiv doesn't work for you stick with it for a few months and it will start to fight acne without aggrevating your pores like Murad does.. BOTTOM LINE.... MURAD IS TERRIBLE!