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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October 22, 2010

Pros:

Smells Good
Clear acne in one week
easy to use

Cons:

the purging effect
expensive
on the spot treatment tube not very much of it

I use murad for a month and it work for only a week. Then thats when I thought the purging effect was taking place, well it wasnt at least for me it wasnt. For the last month in a half I have more pimples then I ever had before even my friends notice it. If murad works I believe it to be the spot treatment and the mask only working. Because when I was out of that stuff my acne was breaking out left to right top to bottom. Never happen before. So murad I hate you at least proactive lasted for two weeks instead of one
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August 9, 2010

Pros:

Seemed to clear my forehead
Smelled nice
All natural

Cons:

Made my jawline and chin breakout when it never had before
Tons of little black/whiteheads on my chest
Inflamed my boyfriend's acne, too.
Exfoliating gel burns HORRIBLY

When I started using it, I read everything they sent me; pamphlets, everything. I followed the routine carefully, right down to exact measurements. It said that during the "purging" stage, my acne would flare up. They were right. I have horrible break outs all along my jawline now, which used to be crystal clear. Also around my mouth. After it all ran out (which was in less than four weeks, and they didn't send another for two months), i went back to the clean and clear kit. My jaw is still covered in blackheads, but the clean and clear dramatically cleared my chest, forehead and T-zone. Bottom line; don't waste the 70 some dollars on this. Buy the clean and clear kit; it's only 17 dollars.
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February 28, 2016
Worst
I've been using this product for 4 weeks already but nothing happened. In fact, more pimple occurs on my cheek even though I've never have breakouts on my cheeks. More pimple occur on my forehead.This is a waste of my money. DO NOT RECOMMEND!!!
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March 5, 2015
No
Do NOT by this product. It is like cystitis on your face!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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October 10, 2011

Pros:

NONE

Cons:

Dry Skin
Very rough skin

Do not get this product if you have light pimples. I had reaaaally mild acne to begin with. but after using Murad, within 2 weeks i have strange red bumps growing at places where ive never had pimples growing before. Now it has left me with really bad hyperpigmention to clear off. To see how I looked like while using murad, you can visit my website. Ive uploaded pictures of the damage Murad has done. [link removed]
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August 31, 2011

Pros:

The cleanser is refreshing

Cons:

Didnt work
Made skin WORSE
Waste of money

My acne got WAY worse with Murad. I hoped that it would clear after a "purging period" but I have used it for about 6 weeks and my light acne has turned into moderately severe acne... My skin has never been this broken out. I would NEVER recommend this to anyone. I am going to try AcneFree. I'm hoping for a better result. I would'nt even give this product a 1.
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December 13, 2009

Pros:

Not sure if there are any

Cons:

Causes cystic acne, irritation, redness, and makes you break out worse than before.

I'm in my late 20's and used this as I was starting to get acne on my cheeks for the first time. They were just small bumps, but annoying. After using Murad for 2 months, my acne became cystic for the first time in my life. It's been 4 months since I used this product and I'm just now starting to get back to normal. I wish I would have read these reviews before I tried this product.
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May 10, 2012

Pros:

NONE

Cons:

EVERYTHING!
Leaves extreme Acne
Went from Mod acne to Severe
Scaring
Extreme Dry Skin
Redness
Peelling
Huge Holes in face
Acne where is was not before
Burning

I only wish I could show everyone a before and after picture of the terrible things Murad has done to my skin. I have tried almost all the products out there but this by far IS THE WORST! HUGE MISTAKE. I immediately starting having breakouts where I never had them. The face wash, acne gel and spot treatment burned like wildfire on my face and it never improved and acne never cleared (got extremley worse). After one month I have to stop. It has ruined my face. It left me with huge gaping holes, cystic acne (currently 6 spots and 2 with gaping holes after 4 weeks). I have never had tiny little bumps of acne like I currently do ALL OVER my jaw and chin. I went from mod acne to severe in 2 weeks flat. Purging period my @ss. I am totally embarassed by my skin and have not been around friends or family for the last 2 weeks. I am a Nanny for a living and the children have taken notice and it is so embarassing. PLEASE DO NOT PURCHASE THIS PRODUCT. I wish I had read THESE reviews as apposed to the ones on the acutally Murad site. THIS PRODUCT DOES NOT DESERVE A 1 RATING...MORE LIKE NEGATIVE 100....AWFUL
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September 5, 2011

Pros:

it doesn't irrate skin

Cons:

not cheap
didn't work

it doesn't work i didn't see any difference in my skin, it was still very oily i started with skin id and it didn't work and i've been jumping around using different products this one to just check of my list i tried it and its deff. not worth it don't recommend, but everyone has different skin so it might work for you and not work for me
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September 1, 2011

Pros:

Didn't work

Cons:

Some of the products smelled funky
Didn't work

I hated this product, I feel very bad for making my mom buy it, did nothing what so ever for my skin. That is when I switched to Doxycycline, and it worked wonders on my face!
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