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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January 31, 2009

Pros:

cleared up large spots

Cons:

peeled with toner noticed more blackheads

I have had pretty bad acne, I was mortified by my larger spots so I geuss a few tiny blackheads aren't as bad. Proactive made my skin peel way worse. I like the wash better than that weird creamy stuff. Moisurizer made me look fresh as a daisy. Now breakouts rarely happen.
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January 30, 2009

Pros:

After one month my skin is clearer, no where near completely blemish free but I'm now on my second month and happy with the results so far.

Cons:

It is quite expensive and I don't know what the long term effects on my skin will be.

I would try this if benzol peroxide has not worked. It is easy to use and I'm hoping to be blemish free if the results keep happening with prolonged use. There is a definiate difference.
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January 20, 2009

Pros:

not sure....

Cons:

very harsh feeling. I have had the same pimples on my face since I started and they have not faded, decreased, nothing! They are still there.

I know they tell you to give it time, but all I see that doing is wasting more of my hard earned money. I have seen nothing positive from this product.
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January 15, 2009

Pros:

cleanser is nice and clean feeling-

Cons:

strongly dislike the exfoliating gel and spot gel- made my oily skin look like it had a layer of thin plastic on it and I also purged and purged.... just stopped using it and I am using some Acne Free from the grocery store now- it's working great-

Everybody responds to different things in different ways- try it if you want, you never know- I am in the process of resructuring my thinking about all of this acne bus. anyway- maybe I'll stop using anything at all and see what happens after a month or so- just water- no make-up or cleansers- maybe my skin will find it's own balance-
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December 26, 2008

Pros:

I got really good at putting on makeup

Cons:

Acne became much worse!!

After using Proactiv, it still gave me a few pimples here and there, but I wanted a completely clear complexion and decided to just give Murad a shot. It made my skin feel soft and was never dry, but after 2 weeks I had the worst breakout I have ever had in my life. It was absolutely horrific, it turned my few pimples into PAINFUL, 'nonpoppable' little pimples that covered my entire forehead, chin and cheeks (where I never had pimples before!!!). Definitely did not work, and have acne scars to prove it. :(
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December 18, 2008

Pros:

cleared up my skin, and smelt good

Cons:

kind of made my skin oily at first, then worked!

it worked very well!
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December 18, 2008

Pros:

None

Cons:

Made extremely mild acne worse.

I switched from ProActiv because it was no longer working quite as well. I had very mild acne and, within three weeks of using Murad, I have moderate to severe acne all over my face, including places where I never used to break out. Supposedly, acne is supposed to get worse before it gets better as skin "purges," but this is ridiculous. I would not recommend this product what-so-ever.
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December 17, 2008

Pros:

it cleared up most of my forehead & a bit of my cheeks.

Cons:

i've been using it for a while. it doesn't work as fast as it says it does. plus all of a sudden i'm breaking out severely around my chin.

it makes your skin dry; you have high hopes for it...then the hopes go down b/c the "new" condition of your skin goes down. sometimes it makes my skin feel tight & it's starting to peel; no one told me it did that & i really don't like it.
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December 16, 2008

Pros:

IT DOES NOT WORK AT ALL

Cons:

TOO EXPENSIVE FOR THE LITTLE BIT OF PRODUCT

THE 1ST DAY I USED IT I STARTED BREAKING OUT IN PLACES I NEVER HAD PIMPLES AND I ONLY NEEDED IT TO TAKE AWAY A FEW THAT I HAD ON MY CHIN AND CHEEKS, BUT NOW I NEED TO GET SOME OTHER PRODUCT TO HELP ME RIGHT AWAY.
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November 25, 2008

Pros:

The moisturiser is cooling and feels nice on your skin.

Cons:

DOES NOT WORK! If you have cystic acne no wash or cream will help (unfortunately!) Believe me......i tried them all. PLEASE READ THIS!!!!

I know how u feel...... I suffered from cystic acne for over 10 years and had tried everything under the sun. I started with your basic clearasil washes and scrubs when i was in my early teens then went to the doctor and spent years going from topical creams and lotions to antibiotics and various contraceptive pills. My acne would clear up but then return just as it was before. I had facials, laser treatments, food allergy tests (and then tried cutting out dairy and gluten for several months), hormone tests, drank litres and litres of water, took vitamins........NOTHING worked. Nothing ever cleared it up completely or permanently. If you have CYSTIC acne, no cream willl clear it. NO face wash. They just over stimulate ur skin with all the acids and chemicals making it worse. The only thing that has worked is Accutane. Dont be scared of all the bullsh*t side effects they warn u about.....IT WORKS!!! And it changes ur skin for life! Ask any good dermatologist. My skin is amazing now!
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