Murad : Acne Complex

Brand: Murad

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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.

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Anonymous

December 15, 2011

Pros:

Face felt fresh after using it.

Cons:

"purging"

I used it for about a month and a half, once a day as it really dried my face. I gave it a chance to work but the "purging" process didn't seem to stop until I just decided to stop using the entire line for acne prone skin. I got more pimples from using it (like it multipled 5x) with some scars. It's horrrible. I haven't reviewed things I bought before but this one I felt I had to. Definitely not worth the effort and money.

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Kristina

November 9, 2011

Pros:

The face wash felt refreshing.

Cons:

-skin was red (especially the acne)
-my acne would hurt/throb constantly
-made my skin more oily

Skin type-oily Acne-Moderate Type of acne-a little of all (white, blk heads, cystic, papules, pustules. I used Pro Active for about 8yrs, it used to work quite well but for some reason it recently stopped working so I decided to try Murad Acne Complex. Now that I'm 31 I figured my skin has changed due to age and had read that Murad would be ideal for my age group, so I ordered it. I allowed 3 days for my face to rest from the switch from pro active to Murad since pro active has benzoyl peroxide and Murad has salicylic acid and retinol I didn't want my face to get irritated and break out more.. Per Murad pamphlet that arrived w/kit, it stated that your face purges for the first 2wks, well mine continuously purged for the full 4wks, not only that it completely made my face so much more oily than it already was prior to using Murad Acne complex. My face is full of dark, bright red scars and existing acne from the Murad acne complex, I am very disappointed in this product.. I am now using Aveeno oil free clear complex face was and Aveeno oil free calming moisturizer-my face is so much less read and irritated.. If your face is sensitive-DO NOT try Murad Acne Complex-I believe it was all of the harsh chemicals in the this product that made my acne so much worse.

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Shirin

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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Anonymous

October 8, 2011

Pros:

NONE

Cons:

-DOESNT WORK AT ALL
-MY SKIN NEVER ONCE IMPROVED SINCE THE DAY I STARTED USING IT
-PEOPLE WHO ANSWER PHONES NEED LESSONS IN PEOPLE SKILLS (HORRIBLE AT COMMUNICATING)
-PEOPLE WHO SHIP OUT ORDERS NEED GLASSES TO GET ORDERS CORRECT

Dont waste your money on this rediculous product; it didnt work at all in the 6 months that I used it PLUS the people who answer the phones need an attitude check because they are incredibly rude, "Katie" specifically who is supposed to be one of the managers. They sent me orders that I never ordered and charged my debit card, then they tell me to refuse the package and I still have not recieved my refund. I would NEVER recommend this product to anyone because the product does not work and because the service is rediculous.

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Erika

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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electricyellow12

September 4, 2011

Pros:

Spot Treatment was O.K
Toner was quite refreshing.

Cons:

Made my skin breakout in the worst i've ever broken out in years.
Too many steps.
Takes way too long , especially in mornings.
Expensive.

This product made me breakout on my forehead so bad. I would never use it again.

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laura.yancie

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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Anna

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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blthedoc

August 24, 2011

Pros:

Lessons Acne for 1 day

Cons:

everything when they say you might break out during the use of this product they mean it. my face is 100% worse the day before i started Murad i had a few pimples now my whole face is filled with pimples and it also ages your skin as now i have wrinkle lines going from the side of my nose to my mouth like old men have and im only 17 and i have been having to go around school like this...

Please save yourself misery...Dont waste your money on the BullS*** i have to set an appointment with a Derm. because it has gotten so sever

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Foster

August 20, 2011

Pros:

None.

Cons:

1. its bad for you, from my research
2. breaks you out worse "they say purging" BS
3. Its 30 dollars you waste
4. you have a low chance of it working for you

I used it hoping for results. my mom said it worked...well she never told me she saw it on tv. if its anything iv learnt. NEVER BUY FROM TV! as a result i had little acne...now i have severe acne. so Murad, Kiss my ass goodbye

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