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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June 18, 2008

Pros:

Doesn't have a foul smell. Did improve my skin for a month or so, but then just seemed to stop working.

Cons:

With my already oily skin, the cleanser actually seems to make it worse, and I never felt that my skin was actually clean. The treatment gel was a bit of a mess, it was kind of sticky and it felt like it was burning my skin. My face broke out badly.

It didn't seem like a bad choice when I began using it. My face would get small breakouts, but nothing to be ashamed of. I mainly wanted to try this because you were guarenteed clear skin in 4 weeks. To me, that sounded like quite a good deal ..and I figured since I only got 3-4 small zits, I'd get clear skin super fast. Well, it was the opposite. It broke out my skin, however, I kept using it ..just for the hope that it'd work. My skin actually improved for awhile but then it seemed like it didn't work anymore. I'm done with it, it's not worth even $10.
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March 4, 2008

Pros:

NONE

Cons:

Burnt my skin beyond belief! Left my skin red, patchy, and dry. It was extremely painful and it smells horrible.

Hated it!
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January 14, 2008

Pros:

Simple and effective

Cons:

Maybe not strong enough

I found the murad care line to be moderalty good it helped figt my acne although isnt really strong enough to prevent big breakouts however still great if you have sensitive red skin:)
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June 28, 2007

Pros:

arrive on time.

Cons:

bad frist day '

don,t waste money.
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February 18, 2007

Pros:

Comes in a bucket

Cons:

doesn't work

Made me break out worse during my months usage of it. The only upside was that the redness in my face was less than when I was using duac. However, when I was using duac I wasn't moisturizing or using a gentle cleanser, so there were other variables at work.
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February 1, 2009

Pros:

I noticed a reduction in the large pimples, and the overall quantity of acne on my face

Cons:

Expensive, especially once you buy more than the tester kit. If you aren't diligent about using this twice a day (because maybe you get a little lazy like I did) then it simply won't work and you won't see any results

I've used proactive, i've used neutrogena and now I use Murad. Bottom line I found is Murad works the best for me, but I really have to eat healthy, no fried food, because a skincare product can only do so much, the rest of the acne comes from whats on the inside.
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June 3, 2011

Pros:

*easy to use
*keeps skin moisturized and doesn't dry it out
*doesn't sting or burn
*no benzoyl peroxide

Cons:

*a little on the pricey side
*the purging process isn't a pleasant experience

Murad has worked wonders for me! I used to use a benzoyl peroxide prescription from my doctor, but I developed a sensitivity to it over time. I was so frustrated because every acne kit I found had benzoyl peroxide in it, and the salicylic washes and creams I tried weren't helping at all. I saw the Murad kit in Sephora and was so excited when I saw it didn't have any benzoyl peroxide. For about the first three weeks my skin purged like crazy. The instructions inside the kit say your skin may "purge" breakouts to get rid of all the gunk in your skin for a while,and that it exactly what happened to me. If you want to try Murad, just know you will probably go through a period where your skin breaks out more than normal. It wasn't very fun to constantly be breaking out, but I stuck with it and am so glad I did! Once my skin stopped breaking out, it cleared up quickly. I use the whole kit morning and night. The only little thing I do differently is I wash my face with the cleanser and a spinning cleansing tool to help exfoliate my face. The only other con I could come up with was the price. It was about $60 for the two month kit, but it was well worth it! I definitely recommend this product.
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October 16, 2008

Pros:

It worked for the first few weeks. The supply lasted along time. It didn't make my skin sore.

Cons:

It stopped working, even while I was using it, and all my breakouts came back. I'm a little worried about the atomatic billing.

I think that for some people this system would work. But my acne is so bad, and I've tried so many things, that it's just another product to throw on the pile.
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May 15, 2008

Pros:

leaves your skin FEELING clean.

Cons:

nothing

i feel like such a fool for buying this. ive been using this product for almost 3 weeks and my skin has not improved at all, if anything it has worsened. i honestly was better off with pro activ. i would LOVE to have clear skin, but buying this set me back. i feel awful
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January 2, 2011

Pros:

Felt very clean and confident after use.

Cons:

Gave me terrible cystic acne, tore the first layer of skin away, terrible dryness (it was like I had scales), price is awful.

This product ruined my skin. It took me two and a half years to reverse all of the acne and scarring that this kit caused. The 'purging period' never actually ended when I used the complex.
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