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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February 19, 2013

Pros:

Cleans out pours including black heads
Reduces redness within 2 applications
Use the no-oil moisturizer and you'll avoid dry skin

use twice a day until the acne is gone, then you can use it only once a day! Great product, fast and effective!
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January 5, 2013

Pros:

Evened out skin tone quickly, and reduced redness. This product also cleared up my lingering pimples within 2 days

Cons:

I have sensitive skin and this product made my eyes swell and have dry hives under them. However I am now very cautious to keep the product away from eye lids and under eyes. The swelling and hives are going down.

I would recommend this product. Just beware if you have sensitive skin bc it is drying.
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July 30, 2012

Pros:

Works well
Leaves skin feeling soft
Prevents new blemishes
Fades past blemish scars
Allergy tested and 100% fragrance free.

Cons:

Moisturiser brings clogged pores into whiteheads.

After trying the sample kit for about a month and a half, i was sure it was slowly clearing my mild acne up. So i then purchased the full sized products. I used it twice a day daily and it didn't dry my skin out or cause me to break out more. I found the foam cleanser mediocre - it was nothing special but I found the clarifying lotion and the moisturiser most effective to clearing my skin up. The only thing that i wasn't sure about was that the moisturiser made clogged pores into whiteheads - i don't know if thats a good thing or not, does it make the blemish heal faster or what? Also the kit slowly began to fade past blemish scarring (minor). They became less noticeable. Overall i found the kit very effective and it wasn't over priced either. highly recommended! I love you clinique!
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March 26, 2012

Pros:

-immediate results
-makes skin smooth and soft
-easy to use

Cons:

price
drys out skin

I developed moderate to server acne after I had my first son and the age of 22. I'm now 30 and I finally found something that works! I've use everything on the market, from proactive to nutrogena, nothing seemed to help in fact in some cases it made it worse. Dealing with acne was an ongoing battle it really made my self confidence go down. My mom recommended this to me, she has been using Clinique products for over 30 years. I was a little sceptical at first (let's be honest nothing worked so far) but to my surprise it worked like magic. It instantly cleared up the little blemishes, then over the coarse of a week it cleared up the large under the skin painful cyst acne. I couldn't believe it!! My only warning is use the 3rd step (the clearing moisturizer) sparingly. If I use too much is stings my face and makes it dry. My face is smooth and soft, I actually get complements on my skin!!
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January 30, 2012

Pros:

- Cleared acne after dedicated usage
- Made face look overall cleaner, fresher, smoother
- Paired with Even Better skin tone corrector moisturized, made skin very soft.. cleared acne dark spots.

Cons:

- Dries skin out (however, I pair the system with the Even Better skin tone corrector moisturizer for the acne spots I had)

I have bought this product again and again. It is expensive, but for me, definitely worth it. I have mild acne, (I used to have it pretty severe when I was younger, however it's mild now and I only have dark spots left from picking at my face when I was younger -- terrible!) I used the system morning and night, and after each use I used the Even Better Skin Tone Corrector Moisturizer. It never felt too dry after. I use bare minerals make up, and it didn't seem to affect anything. I will continue to buy this product. It hits my pockets hard, but after dedicated usage, my skin looks and feels better and I feel more confident in my appearance. (Total price -- about 100. 50 for the kit and 50 for the moisturizer.)
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January 12, 2012

Pros:

- Clears acne
- Works to get to the root of the problem
- Great skin perfecting foundation
- AMAZING results (3 months in)
- Like antibiotics for your face
- Even skin tone (3 months in)

Cons:

- PRICEY!
- For "Amazing" results use with
- Even Better
- AS Oil control mask
- Even better exfoliant
- Time consuming process

(TO SAVE MONEY BUY THE AS BAR INSTEAD OF THE FOAM) Hey I'm Corey black college student from Chicago. I only found out aboutClinique due to my grandmother getting employed there. I had pretty bad dark spots and acne as well. Oh and I had these wierd under the skin bumps that were the mf worst.I used this stuff and at first my acne got ten times worst and I was ready to toss it. My granny told me to keep at it though. She said that the first month it pulls all acne beneath the skin. Sure enough it did clear up mid second month. I have not had one dark spot since using it great stuff. By using only the AS treatment alone you get average results nothing too amazing especially if you dont shave. However, paired with other products from the Clinique line you get skin so great all of my ex gfs wanted to know what I used. When girls want to know you know its good. Still, the cost can be steep so I suggest using the extra less than advised to save on monthly cost.
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December 17, 2011

Pros:

exfoliates
takes away redness
cleans pores
shrinks pores

Cons:

cost

For those of you who claim that it dries you out, well yes its supposed to do that because its supposed to exfoliate your skin (kind of like accutane). This will make your acne worse since your old skin may have bacteria, dirt or oil which would be your future pimple. This product is wonderful, its meant for people with serious acne. I am on my third set of acne solutions. After being on accutane, it has helped to keep me clear since i started to get my cystic acne back within a year. if its too dry then just get their moisture surge gel and it will help. Also try the clay mask for acne solutions, it really helps to take out blackhead and other stuff. I will keep using it.
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August 4, 2011

Pros:

Works Quickly

Cons:

Dries Skin Out

Clinique Acne Solutions works amazing, but it definitely dries skin out. I spoke to a woman at the Clinique counter at Macy's and she told me to replace Step 3 (Acne Solutions Clearing Moisturizer) with Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion. But this is only recommended for people who get moderate breakouts. I only break out when I have midterms and finals or when I have my period. Other than that, I'm likely to have about one teeny-tiny pimple. Other than that, I say wait out the "drying-period" and after about a couple of months, Acne Solutions stops drying out your skin as much. Make sure you put on plently of SPF, because Acne Solutions makes it more likely for you to get a sun or wind burn.
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July 26, 2011

Pros:

Begins working quick.
100% Money back guarantee.

Cons:

Slightly dries skin.
Smells ... different?

So, i have tried several acne products, including proactiv, murad, acnefree, artistry, and the list goes on. But, I have never used a product that produces results so quick. After the first day, there was a significant reduction in redness, inflammation, and oil production. However, after the second week, it seems like the results have plateaued; my skin has stopped clearing up. In fact, i'm beginning to see new pimples in places I haven't ever gotten pimples before. The consultant at Macy's told me that I might break out more before my skin completely clears up. I was debating on whether or not I should return it, but after calling the consultant, she convinced me to give it a month or two. Hopefully, it will work out like she said it would. I'm going to give it a chance, hoping it will work the way it initially did!
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January 15, 2011

Pros:

Clears acne
easy to use

Cons:

drys face out at first
smell

This stuff works!! After using Murad( which sucks) for 5 weeks my face was a mess and I didn't even want to go out of the house! I have had acne since I was a teen and now I am 31 years old and its finally under control!! My face has been much better!!! I love this stuff and wish I would have gotten it sooner!! I also bought the acne solutions foundation!! The price is no object as long as I have a clear face!! Give it a try you won't be dissappointed!!
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