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 9, 2009

Pros:

The soap feels fresh and cool, the lotion seems good too.

Cons:

Didn't help my acne, sulfur spot treatment smells like a sewage plant, the exfoliating gel burns because it has alcohol in it

I stuck with the system for a few months and it didn't seem to do a thing. Also, that spot treatment smells SO BAD and didn't clear much. It didn't really make it worse, and I do still use the lotion sometimes, but considering the price....not worth it.
December 30, 2008

Pros:

It seems to work for some lucky people

Cons:

Just makes breakouts worse. It seems like overloads the skin with too much crap...

I hate Murad. I stuck with it for a few months thinking things might get better for me. When the acne line stopped working for me I thought maybe one of the other lines from Murad would help. Nope nothing helped. It's an overpriced product. I wouldn't recommend it to anyone.
November 29, 2008

Pros:

Initally when i got I got I was happy with it. I had used Pro Activ for a couple of years and decided to try Murad.

Cons:

Omg ....now my face burns when i wash it. I am breaking out even more, more redness and dryness. Even make up won't cover them up.

I will wait another week...if it is still bad then I will request a refund and go back to Pro Activ. I did not start to get acne until I was an adult and I am willing to pay more for a product that works. At this point I would probably switch back to Pro Activ.
September 21, 2008

Pros:

n/a

Cons:

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I just started useing murad for about 4 days now and sofar its makeing my face look like how it did when i used proactive the zits on my face are starting to get red and starting to SHINE RED and im starting to brakeout all over my face I hope its not destroying good bacteria on my face! I hope this stuffworks but if it dont Im going to go back to useing Cleocin T Topical Solution that workd GOOD!
August 2, 2008

Pros:

This is an amazing product. I have struggled with terrible acne for most of my life. I have tried everything under the sun. A friend told me about Murad so I thought why not it's worth a try. This product has changed my life is so many ways.

Cons:

Waiting for it to start working. Going through your acne having to get worse for it to get better, but it was well worth the WAIT!!!

Anyone who has bad acne of any kind try this product you will be so happy with the end results. My family tells me I seem so much happier now that my acne is clear. This product does not work overnight. It has taken about two weeks to see improvement.
July 2, 2008

Pros:

nothing....

Cons:

MAKES YOUR ACNE 10x worse

I used to moderate acne so i ordered murad to get rid of it, my acne turned from moderate to freaking horrible. my acne just started spreading everywhere i didnt know what the f**k was going on. i just wanted to rip my skin off. MY SKIN IS HORRIBLE NOW DO NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT.
June 23, 2008

Pros:

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Cons:

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Do not spend time and money with ANY products. Go to a dermatologist and get REAL RESULTS.
March 10, 2008

Pros:

Gets your hopes up.

Cons:

Lets you down.

To be completely honest, I am a male acne sufferer and the best thing you can do is wear makeup no matter how ridiculous you think you look. Make it work.
February 20, 2008

Pros:

The moisturizer was kinda nice, I guess.

Cons:

Doesn't work.

It's too expensive to experiment with and in the end it's just not worth it. You're better off buying those random acne "cures" they sell at drugstores instead. The treatment smells awful too.
February 8, 2008

Pros:

The mask is pretty good.

Cons:

Not strong enough, very expensive.

My face broke out pretty bad on this stuff. I really don't buy this "purging" business. I would not advise anyone buying this system. You can buy AcneFree Severe at Walmart and it works much better. I am switching back to that. I bought the product with some hope it would work for me. I have never had a 'miracle' product like some. Oh well, Murad is definately not it!