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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March 31, 2010

Pros:

Brighter skin
Feels Good
Works great

Cons:

The Purging part is annoying/scary
Dryness if I don't use the lotion
Expensive

I've been using this product for about 2 years now. It works great for me. I love this stuff. But I have very oily skin all over so bad I have to use an oil striping shampoo. Dryness has only been an issue if I don't use the lotion after. When I 1st started using it I purged really badly and thought about stopping with this regimen but I had spent so much money on it I figured I should at least finish the bottles. I'm glad I kept it up. My face cleared in three weeks. And has been that way ever since. Yes, this product is expensive. Yes, I use almost every product they have in their acne line. Yes, If I stay over at someones house on a whim and don't have it, I have a new zit the next day. I'm completely dependent on this stuff. And everyone once in a while when I'm on my cycle I get a zit or two but they go away after a day or so. Bottom line I love this stuff, and won't use anything else on my face or body but it doesn't work for everyone.
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February 27, 2011

Pros:

This product has completely changed my life. Makes my skin clear smooth and not red.

Cons:

It is a little pricey but really worth it.

I tried this product after reading some reviews and even though not many were positive I still was willing to try anything. I have had acne since 7th grade. I have tried literally everything for my skin so I thought why not. I have been using this product only 6 days and my skin is almost completely clear! :)) I have never felt more confident. The exfoliating gel does burn a bit at first but its nothing that isn't tolerable. All I know is now that I have clear skin I have one less thing to worry about. Thank You Murad!!
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October 28, 2010

Pros:

The mask is amazing. Total favorite.
My skin cleared amazingly. I generally have no acne left. I'm still on it though and have been for 2 months.

Cons:

- Lotion doesn't hydrate enough. I had to layer it on my nose.
- It's expensive but to me it was worth every penny.
- Honestly it's impossible to use it twice a day. That's probably why a lot of people's skin was irritated and didn't clear. I used it once a day, and the exfoliating gel once every other day. It did burn, but the burn goes away.

I have a question. If your acne is manageable, and light, and if you're a girl you can simply cover it with makeup, why bother changing your regimen? I used to have really bad acne, so I'm thankful for what I have now. All I can say is to try it, you know what your skin can take, what works well for it, and what doesn't. But if you don't try it you'll never know. I read every single one of these a few months ago and still ordered it. No one says anything about my acne anymore, because I basically have none thanks to Murad. <3 Also, I imagine the ones that have the "none" cons, probably Murad workers. But then the ones talking about proactiv are probably working for them too. Which brings me back to my question, "Why bother changing your regimen if if gives you satisfying results?"
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February 23, 2010

Pros:

It works! Love the moisturizer.

Cons:

It takes awhile (6 months) to clear your skin.

I've suffered with acne for 18 years. I decided to try Murad because I was tired of ProActiv bleaching every fabric it touched and it didn't get my skin 100% clear. Murad did! It took several months, but my skin is smooth, glowing and totally blemish free. So stick with it! It will eventually work! The Murad oil-absorbing sunscreen is wonderful too.
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December 2, 2010

Pros:

-Leaves skin very soft
-Gives you that "clean" feeling you look for after using it.

Cons:

-Lotion doesn't hydrate enough.
-A little pricey but totally worth it for me.
-Can't use twice a day... once is enough for my skin.

I have struggled with acne my whole life. I'm almost 23 & I figured I would have grown out of it by now...I was wrong! I have tried everything out there, even going to the dermatologist & nothing has worked. Some things worked for awhile then they would stop. I was to the point where I just wanted to give up. I saw Murad Acne Complex on tv & figured I would try it. I did research b4 I bought it & I found both negative and positive feeback. I went to Ulta & bought the kit. I was a little shocked how expensive it was but I knew it would be cheaper than filling prescriptions each month. I have been using it for a few months now & I love it. (Keep in mind that i've been using this for about 3 months & i'm still on my first kit.) It makes my face feel so clean & radiant. However, I only use the face wash & lotion once a day...after I shower. My skin is very sensitive & over the years I have found that if I wash twice a day it breaks out even worse. At night I use Noxzema's Clean Moisture Makeup Removal Cloths. (Guys can use these too, it's not just for makeup removal!) I dont really use the spot treatment b/c it didnt do anything 4 me. I have never felt better about my skin. It did take about a week for my skin to get used to it & start working but after that, it did its job. I do tend to get a bump here or there if I fall asleep w/ makeup on but after using Murad for a couple days, its usually gone. And when I do break out, its not one of the painfull red bumps that you think everyone is looking at. Everyones skin is different. I was skeptical at first b/c there were so many negative reviews but it has worked for me. I know they sell it at Ulta & Sephora. If you are skeptical, call b4 you buy it & see what their return policy is. I know some stores will give u a refund if u dont like it. You can also buy the items individually so maybe just start out w/ the face wash. You never know until you try. I can honestly say, I will be using this product for a long, long
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February 8, 2015
Love!
I've tried countless products, oral, topical, prescription, otc, you name it I've tried it. Epiduo was one of the inly things to help my skin but unfortunately insurance wouldn't cover and it was too pricey without insurance. I've been suffering from acne since I was 15 and I'm now 26. I went and had an acne facial and the lady recommended this product. After reading reviews I was almost scared to try it! Luckily I decided to go ahead with it and within a week I noticed a lot of clearing. Still hesitatant, I wanted to give it a few more weeks and now my skin is almost completely clear! Ive never once written a review before but this worked wonders for me and with all the negative reviews on this I felt the need to share my positive experience! Love love love this stuff and I'm so grateful for my newly cleared skin
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January 8, 2010

Pros:

CLEARED MY SKIN! Smells good, lasts a long time, afforable, get it at sephora(online or at store)....super love this product

heals acne fast if i pick at it

Cons:

made my skin breakout the 2nd-3rd week of using it and brought them to white heads that i had to pick at but the moisturizer and spot treatment heals it fast

also the gel stings the first couple weeks but it lessened as my skin got clearer.

I LOVE THIS STUFF! i used proactiv for years but it stopped working for me.. murad got rid of all my little underground bumps on my forehead and cleared my chin up. the first week it did some clearing, but the 2nd/3rd my face was bad (also because i break out before my period) so i was expecting it to anyway. i had gross white heads on my chin that i had to pick at- but the sulfur spot treatment healed them within 2 days. its the 4th week and i am so happy with the results. my skin is clear and i cant believe. i recommend this to anyone with skin that doesnt take to benzoyl peroxide. murad uses sulfur (love it) and salicyic acid. try it and give it atleast 4-5 weeks. i hope it works for you :o)
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June 7, 2010

Pros:

Awesome cleanser,
great toner,
less acne,
more confidence

Cons:

a little expensive but worth it

I have tried clearsil, oxy, neutrogena, setafil, acnefree, everything! Nothing really worked, up until this past school year I only had a few zits, then puberty hit full force and my face broke out! After trying many products, with no success, my parents saw a commercial on TV about Acne Complex. We gave the 30 day kit a try and I was sold. After a few more breakouts during the second week, like the product information warns because the system is purging your skin, was the only time I had doubts. But then the third week came around and I was down to maybe 3 blemishes on my face, and considering the acne treatment was fighting against hormones, it worked great! Then after the fourth week I ran out, ordered the full system with the toner, WHICH I RECOMMEND you get, the system works much faster with it and it helps stop more acne from forming, and your over all skin tone improves. Now it's been about two and half weeks since I ordered the full kit and my skin is looking amazing! All that's really left is acne scars, which continue to vanish, in fact its working so well, I recommended it to a friend who tried it and is loving it too! I know some people say it's terrible that second week, but if you have moderate acne, and your face isn't overly sensitive this product really works! *OH tip: it doesn't work to well if you adjust climates, I went on a vacation from Colorado to LA and broke out a bit, most likely the humidity! Overall, this product is wonderful, after 3 years of Acne, I was so ready for clear skin, and murad helped me get there! By the way, normal cost is 29.99, toner adds $10.
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March 11, 2010

Pros:

Leaves skin smooth and reduces redness.

Cons:

Can irritate skin at first.

I didn't see any results at firsts and the "purging" process made me inscure but after a month I started seeing results fast. I have been using it for a month and a few weeks and my skin keeps looking better every week. :)
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September 17, 2010

Pros:

The cleanser felt cool and fresh to the skin.

This package cleared my skin.

Cons:

The toner stung a lot. I can only imagine the active ingredient cleaning out the inner walls of my every pore. It also had a strong smell that needs a bit of getting used to. My theory on this is that no fragrance-inducing ingredients were used on the formulation. NOTE: Most fragrances can cause irritation, which results to acne, to sensitive skin.

The lotion did not deliver the promise of "no added shine". It still added a lot of shine. NOTE: My environment's humidity might've influe

The Murad Acne Complex cleared my skin. I had been on Roaccutane therapy. After the second therapy, acne and excess oil returned to my face. Worse, it was even more severe than before I had undergone the Roaccutane therapy. My skin is clear of acne now. Sometimes, one or two pimples still pop out, but with continued maintenance, the problem is controlled and the skin maintained. My skin also felt somewhat firmer after a month of using Murad. *From all the acne stories I've heard and from my own experience, treating acne involves compatibility with the active ingredient. The active ingredient of Murad is salicylic acid. I have a friend who told me that Salicylic acid was not compatible with his skin, and it could not control his acne, so... Results may still vary.
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