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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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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July 12, 2011

Pros:

started working within a week
worked much better than proactive
made skin soft and smooth
makes face less oily

Cons:

none

i love this product. i have been dealing with my acne for almost 6 years and i have tried proactive, clean and clear, and almost everything. this is the only product that has actually worked. i recommend it to anyone that wants their acne to go away fast. love it!
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July 10, 2011

Pros:

~it will start working within a week!

Cons:

~the price
~this did not work for me
~It burns your face if you use it 2 times a day sometimes it burns even if you use it once
~makes your face dry

This stuff only worked for me for couple of weeks, then it made me break out even more and in the morning my skin got dry. When i use the cleansing mask, it makes my skin dry within 5 minutes and it's difficult to get off your face and your skin will be dry the entire day. Also, if you go swimming, and you use clinique, it makes your face super dry. And, don't switch back and forth over products because it will make your face even dryer Please don't waste your money on this product.
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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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June 24, 2011

Pros:

Cleared skin at first
The soap bar lasts for months
the moisturizer+bp works as spot treatment

Cons:

irritates skin
doesn't work for cystic acne
pricey

First I bought the starter kit and used the foam, which seemed to help, but in combination with the moisturizer+BP it was too harsh. It did clear my skin at first, but didn't help much with inflammation and some cysts i had under my jawline. I switched to the soap bar and it's much better. i just started treatment with a dermatologist and she approved i continue using the soap with the prescriptions she sent me, so i guess it's ok!
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June 23, 2011

Pros:

clear the acne initially

Cons:

then getting pimple, after pimple and pimple again
make the skin so dry especially at the edge of lips

did not work for me at all. i really regret bought this. the salesgirl said the acne appears and appears because of purging effect. then, i wait and wait till 6 months, there was no improvement of disappearing acne and scars. so i started to quit use this 3 step anti blemish solution. i'm back using loreal white perfect facial cleanser and just use clinique compact powder for make up. no foundation because my skin is sensitive to foundation. i also take vitamin E and vitamin C from Shaklee for the internal treatment for my skin. now, i feel much better.
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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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June 22, 2011

Pros:

. It was free

Cons:

. Did not work at all for me :(

The lady at the counter was soo confident that she gave it to me for free as a trial. Unfortunately it did not help me at all, in fact i think it made my acne worse. However with the confidence behind it you should try it and hopefully you will be luckier than what i was.
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June 22, 2011

Pros:

visible and dramatic reduction in breakouts
improves skin texture
toner helps even skin tone
good line for people with skin allergies

Cons:

very drying
not for sensitive skin
only worked for about 7-8 months
did not completely clear my skin

The first 2 weeks I used this my face basically flaked/peeled off because I wasn't used to benzoyl peroxide. It didn't hurt or turn red but it was not very attractive. Once my skin was acclimated, my skin looked much better. I was breaking out a lot less frequently and breakouts cleared up much faster. It only cleared my skin up to a point though; it did not not give me clear skin. I think it's worth a shot if your acne isn't too severe.
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June 21, 2011

Pros:

EVERYTHING

Cons:

-cleanser was a little bit strong, but not too overwhelming
-very light peeling, but for first couple of days

I've dealt with acne for YEARS now and it's been my biggest insecurity. I used to have very light acne, until I started ProActiv. Once I stopped, my acne got REALLY bad! I tried going back onto ProActiv but it got so much more worse and started to make my skin really oily. I've tried everything from home remedies, to dermatology prescribed creams, over-the-counter facial cleansers and nothing has worked until THIS. The lady at Clinique said it would take about 6 weeks, but I've only been using it for about 4 weeks and I've seen MAJOR improvement. The first couple of days, my skin was no longer oily, but my skin actually glowed. All my friends and family saw a difference, and I was so much more happier. In all honesty, this is the first review I've ever done for any product I've tried because this is how much I am in LOVE with this. I can't believe I've tried almost everything to get to this simple 3-step product. It's amazing and I highly recommend it. My acne has gone away & I am only dealing with acne scars that are fading day by day.
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