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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March 29, 2009

Pros:

Cleared my skin pretty quickly. Left my skin feeling fresh.

Cons:

You do go through a period of purging for about a week and a half to two weeks.. It's normal though, so don't give up. The lotion does not work very well.

My skin cleared and I bought some everyday lotion for my face and it was very worth it.
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March 24, 2009

Pros:

Smells good, cleared my skin for a minute

Cons:

Made breakouts worse (especially in my t-zone, my forehead is completely JACKED UP!!) I've had breakouts where I never had them before.

I'm sitting here watching the infomercial for Murad and I am ticked. I was fooled into believing the hype and now looking at the people (u know the ones that aren't paid actors) in ad it is obvious they are wearing make-up. I am African-American and the acne that Murad left behind has left dark scars. My Aunt told me that back in the 90s she tried it while in college and had a horrible experience (wish she could've gave me a heads up). I gave it 3 months because I didn't want to give up on it but the breakouts just got out of control. From what I've read it seems like it works the first two weeks (skin was great) then it's downhill from there. While I was using it my boyfriend asked me "I thought u were going to try that Murad stuff" and when I told him I was already using it he was shocked. I am returning to Proactiv (don't know why I stopped to begin with). I won't say not to use it because everyone's skin is different but I thought I should share my experience.
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March 21, 2009

Pros:

appears to calm down and treat acne

Cons:

i started breaking out quite badly after the first few days. initially i thought it was hormonal or anything related to whatever i ate, but i figured out that it was due to the cleanser. it's very depressing.

my skin's texture was okay to begin with, but it became more uneven and bumpy after using the cleanser and moisturizer. im having whiteheads and basically a general breakout all over my face although i've used it for only two weeks, even on areas that were fine initially. im sure it will work on some people but as of now, i dont think i would risk it. it's too embarrassing to even go out now.
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March 21, 2009

Pros:

Improved overall texture

Cons:

more breakouts than before I started using it

It did not improve my skin at all actually made it worse. I stuck with it because they said my skin would go through a purging period however the purging period never stopped after 1 1/2 months of use. Gave it up and went to the doctor.
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March 14, 2009

Pros:

cleanser is nice and doesn't make skin feel tight or leave film.
lotion is hydrating and leaves skin feeling soft.

Cons:

lotion can get greasy.
exfoliating treatment gel is the worst product in this whole kit because it has extremely harsh ingredients and causes more breakouts.

PLEASE FOR ANYONE OUT THERE WHO IS USING MURAD, STOP AT THIS VERY MOMENT! I will tell you exactly why, first of all the exfoliating treatment gel made me "purge" for 3 months! It did absolutely nothing for my skin except cause more breakouts everyday and it also feels very tacky on the skin and can burn a lot when first using it. The clarifying mask sinks deep into the pores and is hard to take off leaving skin irritated. All in all, the whole kit itself SUCKS. Please for the sake of your skin, do not try murad.
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February 25, 2009

Pros:

Tingling feeling, Refreshing. Cleared skin quickly

Cons:

Price... Would be better if it was more affordable

I've tried many products including Proactiv and Acutane. I know a lot of people are going around saying not to try Murad cause it irritated their skin or whatever reason but I have to say I had the same experience with other products. The bottom line is you never know what will work for you until you try it. Unfortunately that means trying a lot of different products out there. Luckily Murad helped me out, it cleared my skin and really reduced my redness and has overall improved the feel of my skin. It would be great if the price was a bit more affordable but I guess we can't have everything.
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February 21, 2009

Pros:

It reduced my blemishes really fast

Cons:

When i continued to use it, it dried out my face and i started getting more pimples.

This product only works for certain people and what i do is use it once a month. I use other products but i inconsistently use this and it clears my pimples right away.
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February 20, 2009

Pros:

Worked a little, reduced spot size but didn't stop new spots from coming.

Cons:

Didn't really work all in all

I've used this for 3 weeks with no improvements, so I'm going back to Benozyl Peroxide.
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January 4, 2009

Pros:

Great product, Nice clean feeling to your skin, and it works pretty quick!

Cons:

pricing is a bit edgy, but you get what you pay for.

I have been using other face cleaners for a while, but then i was still breaking out. I was told by my older siblings to use Murad, and what a choice I made! Pricing is a bit expensive, but wow I had some pretty bad acne on my forehead, but after a week or 2 there all gone!
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December 16, 2008

Pros:

This product definitely seems to work. My acne isn't completely cleared yet but very nearly.

Cons:

The instructions supplied with the kit in the UK are utterly feeble and inadequate. Possibly they are written for teenagers who won't read the instructions anyway.
Also - this product is good but needs to be used with care.

I followed the instructions for four successive applications (evening/morning/evening/morning) but after the fourth application my face was very dry, red and blotchy. The instructions say you should carry on for four weeks but unfortunately I have a life to live, so I ignored the instructions and stopped. I washed my face with water and put on ordinary moisturiser. The next day my face looked great - far from perfect but a huge improvement. I repeated the same procedure a week later over the weekend. This time my skin didn't react so badly, but there is no way I could use this product in the morning and then go to work.
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