Clinique : Acne Solutions Clear Skin System

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Acne Solutions Cleansing Foam:
Active Ingredient:
Salicylic acid (2%).

Inactive Ingredients:
Water, glycerin, butylene glycol sodium methyl cocoyl taurate, sucrose, disodium phosphate, arginine cocoate, laminaria saccharina extract, cola nitida (kola) seed extract, caffeine, algae extract, mentha piperita (peppermint), sea whip extract, peg/ppg-18/18 dimethicone, sodium hyaluronate, ppg-6 decyltetradeceth-30, lactobacillus ferment, stearamidopropyl dimethylamine, longifolene, acetyl glucosamine, capryloyl glycine, perilla aldehyde, 10-hydroxydecanoic acid, polyquaternium-7, beta-caryophyllene, phospholipids, sodium stearate, sodium salicylate, disodium edta, phenoxyethanol, chloroxylenol

Acne Solutions Clarifying Lotion:
Active ingredient:
Salicylic acid (1.5%).

Inactive ingredients:
Water, alcohol denat., nylon-12, butylene glycol, hamamelis virginiana (witch hazel), laminaria saccharina extract, caffeine, sucrose, glycerin, acetyl glucosamine, sorbitol, sea whip extract, barium sulfate, 10-hydroxydecanoic acid, silica, disodiom edta, benzalkonium chloride

Acne Solutions Clearing Moisturizer Oil-Free:
Active ingredient:
Benzoyl peroxide (2.5%).

Inactive ingredients:
Water, cyclopentasiloxane, butylene glycol, ceteareth-20, dimethicone, sucrose, camellia sinensis (green tea) leaf extract, hordeum vulgare (barley) extract, acetyl glucosamine, lactobacillus ferment, poria cocos sclerotium extract, laminaria saccharina extract, polymethyl methacrylate, gentiana lutea (gentian) root extract, helianthus annuus (sunflower) seedcake, saccharomyces lysate extract, astrocaryum murumuru butter, acrylamide/sodium acryloyldimethyltaurate copolymer, myristyl alcohol, glycerin, zeolite, algae extract, linoleic acid, 10-hydroxydecanoic acid, cucumis sativus (cucumber) fruit extract, caffeine, cholesterol, tocopheryl acetate, bisabolol, longifolene, polysorbate 80, sodium hyaluronate, beta-caryophyllene, propylene glycol dicaprate, capryloyl glycine, quaternium-22, mentha piperita (peppermine), perilla aldehyde, perilla aldehyde, caprylyl glycol, isohexadecane, xanthum gum, disodium edta, chloroxylenol, phenoxyethanol, titanium dioxide.

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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November 17, 2012

Pros:

-Smells okay (it's not the best)
-Foaming cleanser is extremely gentle
-Toner tingles a bit, but it's nice
-Got rid of 99.9% of my acne

Cons:

-Must use a lot of the moisturizer, for the toner is a little big drying

The only reason this product did not get 5 stars from me was because of the drying out it did. Just use a little big more moisturizer than needed!
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November 14, 2011

Pros:

-helps reduce excess oil on your face

Cons:

- dries out your skin
-makes breakouts worst

I started using this product because I have started to breakout a lot more. I tried everything, clean and clear, neutrogena, tea tree from bodyshop.. So I decided to try the clinique acne system. Worst decision of my life! The first few days it helped reduce the size of my pimples but then after a week my skin was 100X worst then it's ever been! I have cystic acne on my chin, near my mouth and they take forever to leave and then come back really quickly! I used to hardly breakout and now its really bad! I am going to stop using clinique and see what happens! this product has ruined my skin
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September 16, 2011

Pros:

Clears skin up
Makes tones even

Cons:

Pricey
Will dry out your skin if you don't moisturize

I'm in middle school, but I have had acne since a VERY young age, maybe 2nd grade, and I have tried everything. Proactive, Clean&Clear, EVERYTHING. This was the product my skin needed. After1 week my face was flawless, to the point where I hardly wore any make-up! If my skin ever got the slightest bit used to it, I wouldn't use it one night, then the next time I did my skin went right back to the way it was, flawless. I LOVE this product!
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August 9, 2011

Pros:

Works quickly and consistently

Cons:

Dries skin out
The toner smells a little like vinegar

I've tried almost every product out there (even Zeno) and this is the only thing that really works. If I get a zit, it's gone in a couple of days. I started using this about a week after I started the acne.org regimen and they work well together (I know the regimen says nothing about toners but I just apply it gently every night with a cotton pad). This WILL dry out your skin (especially step 3), so buy a moisturizer. I recommend Clinique's Dramatically Different moisturizer (the yellow bottle). And don't apply step 3 to your whole face, just the areas that need benzoyl. All in all? Price is no object. This is quality.
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July 12, 2011

Pros:

Controls acne
Nice packaging
Smells nice
Trust the brand and intredients
Doesn't break me out

Cons:

The exfoliating clarifying lotion stings somewhat
The moisturiser isn't moisturising
The additional spot gel stings a LOT
Very expensive - over £50
Didn't clear my acne

I bought the 3-Step System plus the supplementary spot gel. I used this religiously for 5 weeks. Whilst my spots were under control, I was still dealing with around 6-8 active spots. *Foaming Cleanser* This stuff is great, it smells lovely, it is gentle, the ingredients are good. I will try the bar next time purely because I hear it lasts longer and therefore better value *Clarifying Lotion* This isn't lotion, it feels like an alcoholic toner and the Clinique counter lady described it as a gentle exfoliant. She was right, after using this with a cotton pad I always see a layer of dry skin coming off. It is more gentle than an exfoliant wash which are harsh and tearing on my skin. It does sting a little, especially on active spots. *Moisturiser* You need to use a lot of this for any moisturising effect at all. It is so drying, I couldn't smile! I won't buy this again, I replaced this with Cetaphil in my regimen. .... *Spot Gel* I used this after the clarifying lotion before the moisturiser and sometimes during the day. It stings A LOT. I didn't find it any more effective than Clean and Clear or Freederm spot treatment, apart from it is far dearer. To conclude, I do like Clinique as a brand. I will be buying the clarifying lotion and the soap bar when I run out. I asked the counter lady for a tester amount but she claimed not to have any, which has forced me into a very expensive trial and error situation! I am going to try to return the moisturiser.
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June 23, 2011

Pros:

Works quickly
Amount of product can last you for months!

Cons:

Toner smells like alcohol
Leaves skin a little dry
Burns @ first..

I started using this product about 3-4 days ago and I can already see it working. The lady at the counter said it will leave your face a bit dry but also said it's fine to put a moisturizer over it. I also purchased the spot healing gel and it gives you a great amount for the price of it. It doesn't work on already formed and huge pimples which sucks but it does work when you feel one coming. It gets rid of it right away. Also bought the acne solutions foundation which was a bit pricey but it works great and really helps prevent pimples. Gonna start switching my makeup to Clinique now! Love it!
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October 22, 2010

Pros:

Cleared skin pretty well
None peeling/drying
Reduced Redness
Can feel it working

Cons:

Makes skin feel a little tight

This product is great! i've been using it for a week and i can see/feel the difference already. It dramatically reduced the oiliness of my skin and makes it feel clean. While my face does feel a little tight till about noon i think that may go away as my skin gets used to it. There is NO peeling, dryness, and the one scar i had is going away. Even this one pimple i've had for months, even Differin couldn't make go away, is going away because of this! It really is an amazing product. I use it with a moisturizer and the spot healing gel for emergencies, which seems to be doing it's job well. I would recommend this product to anyone with light-moderate acne. it's a lifesaver!
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September 23, 2010

Pros:

Redness of acne is almost all gone
Flattened my acne

Cons:

Not very much in there
Burns a little at first but you know its working
A little pricey but not too bad

I really enjoy using this product, only been on it for a week but my friends even notice a difference in my acne. I would reccomend it
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September 30, 2010

Pros:

Gentle
Works amazing
Hypoallergenic

Cons:

Little Pricey
Moisturizer dries out skin a bit

I've been using Clinique Acne Solutions for about a month now. All I can say is that I love it. I have dry and sensitive skin, and I can safely say that I have not experienced any irritation from this product. No, my acne hasn't cleared up all the way, but it has cleared my complexion up significantly. I've seen noticeable differences and I don't mind paying the price for something that works. The only drawback is the moisturizer. I tend to only use it on breakout spots (like my cheeks). The bottom line is to try it! I'm sure you'll love the results.
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April 29, 2010

Pros:

Works well for mild-moderate acne

Cons:

Too harsh for sensitive/ post accutane skin

The three-step skin care works really well for mild to moderate acne but failed with me when my skin got severe. All of cliniques products work for sensitive skin and the moisturizer is oil-free and also fights the acne.
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