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 2, 2008

Pros:

I've been using hte clinique 3-step program for 2 years and just recently switched to the acne solutions kind. I switched 3 days ago and I have yet to see a new pimple sprout up since starting. My skin also feels super soft!

Cons:

The Step-3 lotion can be drying so I recommend using the dramatically different GEL on top on any dry/tight areas

It works! People also think Clinique is so expensive but really is isn't when you consider how well it work and how long it lasts!!! I bought a $15 bar of the face soap and I've had it for over two years...and I use it twice a day! Right now you can get all three steps of the acne solutions in a kit for $42 which I think is completely reasonable. Clean and Clear and all that kind of stuff may be less expensive but it doesn't last and long and it isn't as effective.
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August 14, 2008

Pros:

I started using this about a week ago, after using Pro Active. I have to say it feels much better and my face looks way more clear than before thanks to this acne system. It really is just a " 3 minute routine".

Cons:

Maybe the size of the BP and the face wash versus the size of the lotion.

love it.
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June 4, 2008

Pros:

This stuff is amazing. I saw results literally overnight. It's allergy free, fragrance free, and genuinely works on acne better than anything else I've ever tried.

Cons:

It will dry your skin out. Your skin will be smooth, but certain areas will dry out. Alleviate this with some Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion (by Clinique also). It will help.

There is no other product line on the market that will work as well as this Solution Set. It's a little pricey, but well worth it. I've been using it for less than 2 weeks, and my skin is soft, smooth, and problem free.
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April 7, 2008

Pros:

fast, balances skin, reduces redness, for the first time ever i'm getting compliments on my skin

Cons:

alittle pricey but more than worth it and it lasts a very long time one pump of each is all you need.

i used the 3 step acne kit and had fast results but plateued. My skin wasn't bad but wasn't clear. REcently i decided to just use the mild liquid cleanser for oily skin and moisturing gel (amazing stuff) my skin cleared quickly, I'm not afraid to go out with no makeup on anymore. And when i added the total turnaround to my night routine my scars started fading while helping to clear the small pimples that are left. Skip the toner and expect great results!
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February 15, 2008

Pros:

I purchased the starter set for my teenage daughter. Used twice a day, her skin totally clears up in 2-3 days. Works great and is easy.

Cons:

Nothing major. Can get some flakiness but with ANY acne product, you HAVE to use daily sunscreen to help with flakiness. If still an issue, just use the BP lotion every other day.

I've worked in the cosmetic/skincare business in the past and this is far the most simple and effective system to use. This works really well. Part of clearing the skin is flakiness but it goes away and you gotta use sunscreen or you will stay flaky.
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January 6, 2008

Pros:

Cleared up my face completely! I had the worst acne anyone could imagine. I was on a antibiotic called Tetracycline but not anymore! Thanks to this Clinique system my face is completely acne-free (just a few scars still).

Cons:

I have nothing to complain about.

Anyone who has tried everything that didn't work, try Clinique Acne Solutions. You will see the difference right away. It keeps your skin feeling oil free like it's not going to break out. I've tried going to an estician for facials, pro-active, Tetracycline, Retina-Micro but nothing has worked as successfully as Clinique Acne Solutions. I'm telling you, this stuff works and this is coming from someone who had given up and figured nothing took away acne!!!!!! Try it! And it's only $50 bucks with tax I mean c'mon! I would literally pay over $100 for this stuff - that's how good it works! :)
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November 25, 2007

Pros:

It made SO much of my acne clear up!!!

Cons:

Does not cure or prevent acne 100 percent...but what does?

I used so many products including Proactive, nuetrogena acne skin care, home remedies, and even detox dieting. Then my friend told me how her Clinique Clarifying lotion (II) worked for her and I gave it a try. I saw results immediatly the next day and since then used it twice a day. I had a big cluster of small annoying pimples around my chin and cheeks and huge cystic pimples all over my chin and jawline, it was so embarrassing. Now my those small cluster of pimples are COMPLETELY gone and my cystic acne has gone away too (I get a little from time to time but nothing like it use to be). I feel I owe a lot to this product. Everyone's face is different but it is worth a try. Also, inform your doc or derm if your skin condition is not good, because some people's acne is actually a skin bacteria infection (aka staph infection) that can be treated by certain anti-biotics. Best wishes and never give up!
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October 25, 2007

Pros:

NO MORE CLOGGED PORES!!! No more greasy skin.

Cons:

None noticed yet.

I started using this after Proactiv, Murad, Neutrogena, retin-A and the Benzoil Peroxide offered from Dan @ acne.org. None cleared my pores and stopped my acne that well. I am in my late thirties and have been fighting acnes since my teens. My clogged pores (on my chin, hairline, chin line) have only been bad the last few years. I am guessing it is the combination of the salicylic acid AND benzoil peroxide that works for me. I have slightly greasy skin. I was totally skeptical as I have tried other Clinique product with NO LUCK. This actually worked for me.
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October 20, 2007

Pros:

Good fragrance, very effective, good for sensitive skin

Cons:

Will dry skin out if you do not use another moisturizer!!

I have tried EVERYTHING short of going to the dermatologist... The same thing happened at first as what happened with the other products: my acne got a little worse... HOWEVER this actually cleared it up. I also use the Dramatically different lotion, 7 Day scrub, and acne spot healing gel and I only use clinique make up... since I've switched to this, my skin has gotten SO much better! even though it's a little pricey, it's worth it for great skin! there is also a starter kit which is smaller and less expensive, basically so you can see if it works for you, but my skin didn't really get dramatically better until after i had started my second set, so give it time.
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July 7, 2011

Pros:

Cleared acne

Cons:

Drying

Ive used this product for about 6 months. Ive tried everything under the sun including the acne.org system nothing cleared it up completely until this. For the first few weeks it was great my face cleared up so much, but after that it did break me out again, but dont give up on it if you stay with it it will clear up completely. For me it does take time for this to work I would say around 1-5 months for ur skin to get use to it. I use to have really inflamed acne all over my face and now I only get maybe one to two pimples with in a few weeks and they are really small. At first I bought the 3 products this came with but I was having problems with the cleanser not taking all my make up off. So what I did was buy the acne bar soap and use that as the cleanser, It last soo much longer then the foam it takes off all my make up and its great for body acne as well. It cleared my acne that I have had since I was 15/16. Just make sure you dont touch ur face during the day. Also try a cream that has scrubbing beads(I use St. Ives Timeless skin, I dont use a scrub that has harsh peroxides for acne bc it drys the skin out more) maybe 3 times a week, but make sure not to put a lot of pressure when using it just a very light touch and rub it for about 5-10 seconds and rinse it off with warm water. The clinique system does not help with scars so Im still looking for a product to help with that, but at least I dont have all the pimples Ive had before! Try it and keep with it! I hope you have success with it as I have!
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