Clinique : Acne Solutions Clear Skin System

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680 Reviews

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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March 3, 2009

Pros:

Skin looks and feels great almost instantly.

Cons:

Blemishes haven't faded yet.

Drying w/out moisturizer but it works!
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February 13, 2009

Pros:

It reduced the redness and size of my acne within three days.

Cons:

It's expensive and can dry your skin out if not careful.

This product is pretty expensive for us normal people, but it does work fairly well. If you don't use moisturizer, it WILL dry your skin out a lot. Also, I put it a little too close to my eyes and woke up the next morning with eyes swollen to the size of my fist. Be careful with this product and it can work.
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February 7, 2009

Pros:

Really does work for most pimples, can get your money back if it doesn't work for you.

Cons:

Can be drying if you aren't careful.

I tried this VERY reluctantly after a friend recommended it. I am very pleased with the results, although it's not a miracle cure (but then again, what is?) It is a little slower for pimples under the skin, but for those that are already "erupted", it will get them gone amazingly quickly. It also does a decent job of controlling oil. Probably the best product I've ever used and I've used a lot. For those worried about the price, keep in mind you do not need to use tons of it. Just put a light even layer over your face and don't spot treat too much or you will get all dried out. These bottles last forever. Also, most Clinique counters will give you your money back if you try it for a month and aren't happy, which is a definite plus!
February 6, 2009

Pros:

less inflamation and softer skin.

Cons:

soap was too soft, hard to contain, and it didn't control my acne at all.

it would probably work fine for people with less acne.
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February 5, 2009

Pros:

got rid of most of my acne

Cons:

dries skin out a little
still get a couple pimples
a bit pricey

i've tried a lot of things, but this is just about the only thing that keeps my face fairly nice. i don't have as many breakouts, but i still do get a few pimples. if you have the money, i would say give it a try
January 31, 2009

Pros:

I only have breakouts once a month and I generally use Neutrogena products. Tried this as a sample, and bought more right away. My skin feels so soft and the acne is gone in two days as opposed to 5 with Neutrogena. Does not dry my skin at all.

Cons:

The price. I love that it is sold as a system, but for $32.50 for three small bottles, I will be using this sparingly and keeping to Neutrogena in between breakouts.

If you have the extra cash, it is so worth it. I can't speak for people who have severe acne, but it definitely meets the needs of those of us who have our "monthly" breakouts and a few stress pimples in between.
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January 21, 2009

Pros:

I used the moisturizing gel and liquid facial soap and it got rid of my redness and most of my pimples almost immediately. The moisturizing gel really works and it made my used to be dry face feel really good and smooth and clean.

Cons:

It can be expensive, and there are some spots where the pimples didn't completely go away.

It works 99% of the time, and it really made my skin feel good.
January 3, 2009

Pros:

It made my face bright and they replaced the moisturizer to the moisture surge one because my skin is very dry and it worked very well

Cons:

incredibly expensive for a student like me. I couldn't afford buying it in Japan as the price is twice as expensive.

It didn't work anymore after about 3 weeks

If you're super rich and do not mind that it'll only work for a period of time, use it. It's good. Otherwise, save your money and use baking soda instead. It does the same work.
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December 29, 2008

Pros:

Reduces redness, skin feals clean, light acne scars are starting to fade, clears up acne!

Cons:

A bit expensive, makes skin a bit dry but I recommend using Clinique's dramatically different moisturizing GEL after using the three step system, it works very well!

It is well worth a try! Nothing has ever worked like this for me. My skin is no longer red and is free of acne. Sure I sometimes get one or two pimples but they are gone the next day. It is by far the best product I have ever used.
December 27, 2008

Pros:

Reduces Pimples!!!!!

Cons:

Does not Reduce Scaring

Its the only product that has ever worked. But scars freakin suck and I still get a few pimples but I use Liquimat and they are gone! I have to use another motorizer becuase my skin is very dry.