Murad : Acne Complex

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1172 Reviews

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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Used Murad : Acne Complex? Rate It:

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October 13, 2007

Pros:

absolutly nothing! Worst product I have ever used. It made my moderate acne severe and its been 3 months since i have stoped using it and i am still trying to reverse what it did to my skin.

Cons:

Everything! The commercial is a bunch of crap dont buy into it! it made me break out even worse!

it sucks! i wrote a complaint letter to this "Dr.Murad" 3 weeks ago and havent recieved anything back! dont waste your money! you are better off washing your face with dirt!
September 29, 2007

Pros:

Nothing!

Cons:

It made my acne worse. I have cysts on my face, face has been oily.

This did not work for me. My skin just does not like Salic acid. I went to the dr today and he gave me the antibiotic Doxycycline to use for a month. He also told me to use Persa-Gel on my face at night. If you have a reaction to Murad's, please go see your doctor/dermatologist and they will help you.
September 24, 2007

Pros:

NONE

Cons:

IT GAVE ME A SEVERE CHEMICAL BURN ON MY LOWER FACE AND NECK AFTER 3 DAYS OF USEAGE!!

I am a 31 yr old healthy male who had a sudden breakout of acne to the lower part of my face and neck, possibly from recent exercise program. I tried Murad after seeing the commercial and IT WAS THE WORST decision of my life! DO NOT USE MURAD, IT WILL BURN YOUR FACE!!! After 3 days of use, I now have what appears to be a chemical burn. I am scabbed up to the point where my co-workers are asking me, "What happened to your face"? Talk about feeling ashamed to go to work! DO NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT IT HAS GIVEN ME A CHEMICAL BURN I NOW HAVE TO LIVE WITH. I HOPE IT GOES AWAY. I AM SO MAD I AM CONSIDERING GOING TO AN ATTORNEY TODAY.
September 3, 2007

Pros:

Smells ok.

Cons:

Caused extreme reddening, drying and sensitivty. Highlighted blemishes. Increased spots both in areas where I had none before and in problem areas. Skin sore to the touch and even making facial expressions are sore. Feels like it has burned my skin

I'm a 32 year old male with moderate acne, very oily skin with 2 to 3 ingrown hairs once a week on chin & neck causing large swollen red bumps & a lot of sebum. After just 1 day of using Murad my face reddened to the point that people were shocked and asked me had I a rash. The next day, my entire face had dried to the point where it was sore to make even smile, I had dozens of tiny spots everywhere on my face where I hadn't had spots since I was 14. I phoned the helpline, who explained this was normal and reduce my use. From just 2 days!? 3 days after I stopped using it my face is still sore and red and covered in spots. They said that the normal purging process may take a week or more. Even if I could remove myself from society for that period, I couldn't bear the painful effects which I hope aren't permanent
July 13, 2007

Pros:

none

Cons:

Made me get about about a million little tiny pimples on my forehead.

Don't waste your money.
July 4, 2007

Pros:

it doesn't make your face worse when you start it. and it doesn't dry out your skin.

Cons:

the smell worsens after a while

this is a great product. what i do is when i feel it's not working i won't do 1 application. but i do suffer from light acne, like before i started using this product i had maybe 13 pimples over my face. i also use the mask once a month (because i really have no dry skin, thanks to the "skin perfecting lotion")lol.
June 15, 2007

Pros:

price is on par with other mid-range treatments, smells & feels clean, has GREATLY improved my skin, I have not at all had the irritation that others seem to have had, good mix of active ingredients including retinol

Cons:

the acne spot treatment (sulfur) is a little drying, but if you take a break from it for a day it is no problem

I am confused by all of these bad reviews; I started using the Murad acne complex about 2 months ago and love it! I have had pretty serious acne my whole life (I'm 29!) and have tried everything (prescription & OTC)...was on Accutane (most powerful presc acne drug) 3X...the limit! Each time, my face would look wonderful for about a year but the acne would come back. I tried ProActiv years ago; I never liked the way it felt on my face (it never felt totally clean) but it did work ok. Murad has actually done the best of anything (besides Accutane) I have tried to date. There is a purging process like they say, but it hasn't been as bad as I expected and it is almost done. My skin is smoother than it has been in years and it continues to improve. Not willing to claim a miracle yet, but I have DEFINITELY not had the bad experience many of these reviewers have. I recommend the product, as it has done wonders for me so far. If you're searching, you should least give it a try.
June 12, 2007

Pros:

none

Cons:

everything

do not use this product! Its TERRIBLE!!!!!!!!!!!
April 24, 2007

Pros:

Cleared up skin... for a week or so.

Cons:

WAAAY OVERPRICED!! Acne came back... twice as bad! Very harsh treatment - dried the hell out of my skin, caused small bumps around my jawline and chin, itchy, burning, flaking skin. I was more ashamed to go out in public AFTER using these products!

DONT DO IT!!!!!!!
March 26, 2007

Pros:

There were none.

I tried it for over 7 weeks, and it didn't do a thing for my acne.