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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July 19, 2010

Pros:

None

Cons:

Cleared my skin for the first 2 weeks I used it, but then after a month it made my skin much much worse than it was before.

After a month of using this product, it made my skin worse than it has ever been. I thought I should keep going with it, to see if it would eventually clear my skin up in the long run but my face just kept getting worse. I got zits in new places where I never had them before, and my chin broke out worse than ever. I'm still working on getting my skin back to normal.
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February 12, 2010

Pros:

none

Cons:

made my mild acne severe it was the worst decision I ever made to waste my hard earned $$$$ on this

PLZ DO NOT WASTE UR MONEY TO MAKE UR FACE WORSE IT MADE MY FACE WORSE OVERNIGHT IT WAS THE WORST BREAKOUT I EVER HAD
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February 24, 2010

Pros:

It sounds professional.

Cons:

It made my face look like garbage, and I have the pictures to prove it. I have had to purchase make up, concealer, you name it, and my skin looks terrible. I have NEVER had breakouts so bad. I used Proactiv for years, and the old formula seemed to no longer work, and plus I wanted to try something new, but what a mistake that was. This is the worse product ever created.

This product is absolutely terrible, and will ruin any chances of beautiful skin. Even my upper chest and neck have broken out. They started recommending other products and I was reluctant because they had nothing to do with my skin care concerns. I should have stayed with what I was using. This product line has ruined my skin. My skin looks worse than it ever did before and I promise you if they do not get it together, I will be contacting my representatives.
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March 25, 2010

Pros:

None

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Dont ever you this product, it is like washing your face with pure acid! Used product for 2 days and had a massive reaction, caused severe redness, pain, dryness, swelling and thousands of yellow blisters on my face. I was unrecognisable!!!!!

I have always suffered from acne prone skin since I was 10 years old and I am now 29. I have been prescibed many tablets and lotions including roaccutane but nothing worked for me until I found proactive which was amazing for my skin. As id been using proactive for the last 3 years I was advised to change my product and was recommended murad acne complex. This was the worse mistake I have ever made. I used the 3 step product the clarifying cleanser, toner and acne treatment gel and after only 2 uses my face had a massive reaction. After my second application of the product within hours my face started to severely burn, sting and itch. My apperance was horrific and I could hardly recognise myself. My face was bright red, extremely tight and painful and covered in hundreds of yellow blister type pimples all over my face. The pain was so bad I was unable to sleep. I saw a doctor and was prescribed oral steroids, steroid cream, antibiotics, antihistamines and anti imflammatory drugs to try and calm down the reaction. This product should not be allowed to be sold its so dangerous!!!!!! I thought having acne was bad but nothing compared to my experience of murad. DONT USE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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February 23, 2010

Pros:

The cleanser does make your face feel clean and fresh. Mask does draw out pimples.

Cons:

My face broke out after about two weeks of using the system. Face would burn after applying the product.

I have been a faithful user of BP for years, but decided I wanted to try and get away from it, because it can be a bit harsh for my skin. I heard "rave" reviews about how wonderful Murad was, and decided to try it. If anything - it would be any different than what I was currently using. My face broke out fairly bad (at least compared to how my face was). I could only stand using the system for four weeks, and at that point I was afraid that I was going to get premanent scarring if I continued. I switched back to BP last night, and my skin already looks better. I know Murad works for some people. It did not work for me. I learned my lesson - the painful way.
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April 16, 2010

Pros:

Works for at least some people - but very rarely.

Cons:

Exfoliating gel burns and irritates my face.

I had moderate acne with a few scars that i wanted to get rid of. So i decided to use Murad to make my face clear - instead my face broke out to the extreme leaving my skin worse than it was before. I've been using their products for 3 weeks and a couple of days - almost the recommended 4 weeks, but my face broke out so much, that i'm more than 100% sure will not take only a couple of days to clear up.
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October 19, 2010

Pros:

Noticeable decrease in acne breakouts

Cons:

After using Murad once (the three step process) a few days ago, my skin is so irritated, dry, SWOLLEN, and RED!!! It's so much worse, I would trade 3 acne breakouts for the terrible feeling my face has right now. I do not have sensitive skin AT ALL, and I am suffering from this product. I honestly wouldn't be surprised if they recalled this product.

I will never recommend Murad, don't listen to the ads on TV, Murad will not decrease redness (it will induce it!), it IS like all other acne products that dry out your skin, except worse because it also makes your face swollen! Yes, Murad will decrease your pimples, but it will do so painfully. I put Murad on two nights ago for the first time, I woke up this morning with a swollen, red, and itchy face. My face is still itching and I just know my face will only get worse because I keep having to touch it! I am not the only one, look up alergic reaction Murad, and you will find a plethora of people like me, who have oily/combination (but not sensitive) skin who have had this type of reaction. Please do not try this product.
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February 19, 2010

Pros:

NONE what so ever.
Do not try this - I am saying this for the beauty of your own face!!

Cons:

Drys skin out, MORE break outs = , stinks!
Stresses you out because you've broken out in spots & then u stress even more because you've got spots! =

If you want to try it its up to you , but in all honesty I would NEVER recommend this to anyone!
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July 6, 2011

Pros:

Diminishes acne/one or two days.

Cons:

Everything. This product is terrible. When i started using it i had light acne only on my right cheek, but now i have it on both of my cheeks ;( please do not use this lame product. Its a complete waste of money. Burns, rash, dries skin. Everything.

Do not get this product. Im currently trying aloe vera pills/drink and lemon juice and its working way better than this pathetic product. So newbies. Dont get your hopes up if you buy it.
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January 24, 2010

Pros:

made acne worse!!!!!!!!!

Cons:

nothing at all

Most horrifying product on the face of this earth. i have light acne. i get about 1 to 2 pimples a month. decided to try using the starter kit just to see how it is, because the commercials are very persuasive and they make it seem like its a miracle worker. but its the complete opposite. first day i started using it made my skin very red. the next few days started getting breakouts like never before. one day i woke up to 8 new pimples! 8! compared to only getting 1 to 2 pimples a month! this was waaaaay to harsh for my skin. i would never recommend this product to anyone unless they would enjoy having a face full of disgusting pimples.
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