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 2, 2010

Pros:

Smell good, kills bacteria, good size bottles

Cons:

Burns, can make face really red, like sunburn. Can dry out face.

I used this a while ago because my dad got it for me. I used it and it worked great. Sadly I used it all up and my face broke out again. So I bought it again. It made my face red with a bit irritaion. But it's almost a week, and my skin has tiny whiteheads around lips and forehead, it got rid of my blackheads. I just have red scars left over from previous acne, and large red bumps, which I use the spot treatment on. Only one of the three seem to be going away. I hope I see better results fast!
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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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January 16, 2011

Pros:

Skin becomes significantly smoother!!

Cons:

A little pricey.
Stings at first

This product reaally works. My skin got a little worse the first week using it, and then it just cleared up. I only get a couple pimples every now and then. It didn't clear up my black heads though.
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June 7, 2010

Pros:

Awesome cleanser,
great toner,
less acne,
more confidence

Cons:

a little expensive but worth it

I have tried clearsil, oxy, neutrogena, setafil, acnefree, everything! Nothing really worked, up until this past school year I only had a few zits, then puberty hit full force and my face broke out! After trying many products, with no success, my parents saw a commercial on TV about Acne Complex. We gave the 30 day kit a try and I was sold. After a few more breakouts during the second week, like the product information warns because the system is purging your skin, was the only time I had doubts. But then the third week came around and I was down to maybe 3 blemishes on my face, and considering the acne treatment was fighting against hormones, it worked great! Then after the fourth week I ran out, ordered the full system with the toner, WHICH I RECOMMEND you get, the system works much faster with it and it helps stop more acne from forming, and your over all skin tone improves. Now it's been about two and half weeks since I ordered the full kit and my skin is looking amazing! All that's really left is acne scars, which continue to vanish, in fact its working so well, I recommended it to a friend who tried it and is loving it too! I know some people say it's terrible that second week, but if you have moderate acne, and your face isn't overly sensitive this product really works! *OH tip: it doesn't work to well if you adjust climates, I went on a vacation from Colorado to LA and broke out a bit, most likely the humidity! Overall, this product is wonderful, after 3 years of Acne, I was so ready for clear skin, and murad helped me get there! By the way, normal cost is 29.99, toner adds $10.
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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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April 14, 2010

Pros:

Cleared up the majority at first.

Cons:

Murad has a "purging", where you get some acne from the product flushing out bacteria. It does not last long, but it is a little annoying. My acne cleared up for the most part, but my skin is far from clear and I've been using this product for a while now. Even diligently washing day and night, I still break out even though I drink tons of water and wash my face day and night.

It's not a horrible product, but not great, and definitely not worth the price.
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March 11, 2010

Pros:

Leaves skin smooth and reduces redness.

Cons:

Can irritate skin at first.

I didn't see any results at firsts and the "purging" process made me inscure but after a month I started seeing results fast. I have been using it for a month and a few weeks and my skin keeps looking better every week. :)
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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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September 9, 2016
Wasted 5 months and wads of cash
Background first: I consider myself a hippy (obviously) and really wanted to go down the "natural" path when it came to my acne. Tried that for years to no avail. Finally got on Murad after my cousin professed his deep love for it. I should have known better because I dislike him and pretty much everything he stands for. Ha. Anyways, got the kit, was warned that it would take a while to get all the existing forming pimples out so I was mentally prepared for it not to work overnight. I followed the instructions to A T for 4 months. Sure, I got depressed when I didnt see clearing but I just kept with the mantra "slow and steady" and "Patience". At around 4 months of dedicated use, I got the worst cystic breakout I have ever had in my life. It was one of those "shut yourself in the room" type of breakouts and it didn't get better for... well weeks. I remember being blown away that after having shelled out so much damn money on this miracle product, I would not only not see any clearing but actually find it to be getting WORSE. It was then that I just went in and threw the entire product line out. They were almost full and I am not flush with cash so it was definitely a big financial loss but I just felt like I was doing more continual damage to my skin by even finishing what I had. And I lost patience. I started the search for new products. Went to my dermatologist - they wanted to put me on drugs again (NO WAY!!!). I contemplated R&F but had heard bad things. I actually just was using Clearasil for a while... HAHAHAHA. What a joke. Four months or so ago, I read about Ninja Skincare on Amazon - random place I know. I had never heard of it but it had great reviews so I gave them a call, pretty deserate for a solution and pretty dubious. Had an amazing, life-changing consultation with one of their estheticians and got on their product stat. Remarkable stuff. Not since I was on Tetracycline in high school have I had such clear skin - and without the terrible side effects of Tetracycline. Only reason I gave Murad 2 stars is because the cost for it isn't as exorbitant as some other treatment plans out there but overall, I wouldn't recommend it to anyone - other than people I dont like, like my cousin. HAHA.
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April 2, 2011

Pros:

Blemish cream

Cons:

Burns
Skin very dry
Skin peeling
Itchy burning sensation

Did clear up acne in 3 days. Mine was not severe. On the second day got huge rash on lower face and neck because of the kit. Returned it to sephora, but still left with horrible rash that dried up my face and it seems like i am beginning to break out again. :(
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