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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December 8, 2009

Pros:

I notices clearer skin within the first week, it didnt dry out my face and the face moisturizer feels very light. Acne spot treatment dries pimples out quick.

Cons:

Exfoliator does burn a bit but its killing the bacteria so i dont mind it! kill it!!!

I never really had a major break out until now and nothing seemed to help my face, tried all kinds of thinks like Acne free and some other home remedies, they all irritated my face and dried out my skin... even the prescription meds! I just started using this 2 weeks ago and it doesnt dry out my skin... i can see a difference and now. I say try the 30 day kit and see how your skin feels with it... not every product works the same on everyone!
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December 1, 2009

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works!

face has cleared right up, i dont have to take antibiotics anymore, no redness, no dryness like proactive, and my skin is smooth!!! my face looked just like the 'Sam' they advertise and my results have been just like hers!! this stuff is a miracle!!! i do the 3 step acne kit once a day and that's it. :)
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November 26, 2009

Pros:

The Cleanser smells good!

I am not done using this system. My mom ordered the 4 week kit for me. The first week, as it said, it started to clear up, I am on my 2nd going on 3rd week and behold the purging process. I am actually getting less pimples, but the ones I currently have, it really must be cleaning out the pores because I can pop the same pimple over and over. Things I like about it: the cleanser doesn't make my face red, only when I have to rub all the other stuff on does it turn red, which is just from me rubbing my face because I have sensitive skin. The 2nd step serum smells icky but it's tolerable. The spot treatment doesn't really amaze me, but I like the mask, and the moisturizer is ok. At least it's not greasy or irritating. I have been to esthetician school and I see a lot of people on here saying they have had really bad experiences but NEWS FLASH: MURAD CONTAINS SULFUR, AND A LOT OF PEOPLE HAVE ALLERGIES TO SULFUR WHO PROBABLY DON'T KNOW IT.
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November 25, 2009

Pros:

Reduced Breakouts after the third week and made it look a lot healthier.

Cons:

You have to be super consistent stick with it and eat a little bit healthier.

People can't just say "o im gunna but this on my face and its going to clear up." You have to follow the instructions they give you exactly. They also tell you that your skin will purge. Making old covered up blemishes come to your attention in a mission for more HEALTHY skin.
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November 24, 2009

Pros:

The complex kit has a good consistency and it doesn't smell bad.

Cons:

Kit made my face red, and dry.

I do not care for this product very much. The face wash made my cheeks and my t-zone quite red, the spot treatment dried out my skin and also made it red, the lotion is greasy and doesn't work well, and I don't really care for it at all.
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November 13, 2009

Pros:

It moisturized my face and helped with oily skin during the day. It also smells GREAT!

Cons:

It dried my face out at first, caused me to break out pretty back and made my skin kinda itchy.

In the begining I was worried I was having a bad reaction to it and that it was just making everything worse, but after the first few weeks it made my skin look wonderful. It takes a little while to see the results but it is totally worth it. My advice, finish at least a four-five week trial period and then see what your skin looks like. I am still using it and my skin continues to improve everyday... hope this helps. :)
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November 7, 2009

Pros:

Immediately effective, as promised. I rarely have acne flare-ups, but live in a polluted city which caused my skin to break out. Nothing worked -- I saw the Murad promo on TV. Was skeptical. But saw the sampler pack at Sephora and tried. It worked!!

Cons:

The serum has an unpleasant odor, but the soothing lotion is nice.

It's the only product I have 100% confidence in to clear up flare-ups.
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November 2, 2009

Pros:

love it! my face has cleared up. not all the way. but has done a gooood job, NOTHING else has worked that ive tryed! IM STICKING w. it (=

Cons:

TOO DAMN EXPENSIVE I MUST SAY!

LOOOVE IT! Purging for about 1/2 weeks! then your skin starts to heal and heal! trust me in about a month you'll get a compliment saying, YOUR SKIN IS REALLY CLEARING UP!!
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October 29, 2009

Pros:

Smells good and makes my skin feel good!

Cons:

Expensive - but good skin is worth it!!

I had been using Proactiv for 5+years and my face was starting to break out so I decided to change my regiment. I have to say that in the first two weeks I noticed my skin was softer and not as dry as it used to be from using the repairing lotion from the Proactiv kit. Then from about week 3-5 my face went through the purging process and all I can say is thank goodness for makeup!! I had major breakouts but, by week 5 I was cleared up and looking great. I am now only left with the red acne scars which I hope will eventually fade by using the Murad products. I am sooo glad I gave this chance and I think it is important that people realize everyone's skin is different. What may work for me may not work for you .... or it might!!!! Try it !!!
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October 29, 2009

Pros:

This product did clear up my face somewhat, but not at all like I expected for the price. It also has a nice feeling and smells clean, and doesn't dry out your skin as much as other strong skin products.

Cons:

It didn't clear up my face as much as I expected. I have moderate acne, and a lot of scars, and I found that while it did reduce redness and inflammation of existing acne, it didn't do that much to prevent it from forming.

This is a good product if you have the money and commitment to it. There is a "purging" period where you have an increase in acne, but this is normal and healthy- it is just to get rid of existing oils and bacteria in your pores, kind of like making a fresh canvas. This is worth a try, everyone has different skin and needs a different skin care regimen- Murad might be the one for you.
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