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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December 1, 2009

Pros:

Clears up skin fast. Makes skin feel smoother almost immediately

Cons:

I would saying how my skin feels dry and will probably end up flakey. But that is expected with any acne face wash.

Overall I love my Clinique products. And i was actually surprised on how fast that this product worked. It is aroma free and light on the skin.
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November 13, 2009

Pros:

The acne spot treatment and facial mask seem to be working really well for me. I don't use them too regularly but about once a week for each and I see noticeable results. The overall redness of my problem areas went down a lot as well with the 3 Step

Cons:

Has anyone else noticed a little more hair on their face than before? When I'm up close to the mirror it appears that there is light fuzz on my face, which is definitely a problem. Not sure if it's the product. Also it does run out very quickly.

I've been using it for about 4 or so months, only once a day doing nothing else different and it doesn't seem to be doing anything awesome. Some days it looks better but not always. It does make my skin smooth and reduces redness. I just bought more so apparently I'm still hoping for something amazing to happen. I do like the product but if you have bad acne I'd say keep looking, unless it only works on bad acne and not small breakouts. Really I'm just wondering if it makes anyone else grow tiny hairs on their faces? It's kinda disturbing.
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August 17, 2009

Pros:

doesn't dry out my skin, leaves it feeling tingly and clean, there is really no fragrance that will hurt my skin, easy to use, fast and reliable

Cons:

leaves my nose a little but shiny

I got the starter kit, only because my mom wanted to see how well it would work. I've been using it for exactly 1 week. I've noticed a BIG difference. I started with about 5 big pimples, many blackheads, and many small blemishes and acne scars around my face. RIght now i only have 2 big pimples, and a few scars. After i use it, it makes my face feel fresh, tingly, and clean. Which is what i love most about it. I have combination skin which is hard to find a good product to treat acne with, without drying it out. Well, i highly reccomend anyone who is interested in using it, but scared to waste their money or that it won't work. BUY IT. trust me, if you use it for at least 2 weeks and you don't see a difference they will let you return it. so you don't have anything to lose(: try it outt.
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June 7, 2009

Pros:

this product is simply amazing. doesn't matter what kind of acne you have, def helps all. THIS IS THE ONLY ONLY THING THAT HAS EVER WORKED FOR ME!

Cons:

the only problem is that you're going to have to keep buying it ;)

I've tried just about everything, went to dermatologist, i've tried metrocycline pills, used accutane, tried differin gel. all that did was make my skin worse. i used it consistently, but still saw that my acne was getting bigger and redder. yes, i know you need to stay consistent in order to see results, i did, but how long after you don't see results do you feel the need to find something else? my acne was so bad and it was so emberassing to me, that i would cry at work because my confidence was so low. like i said i've tried everything, proactive, neutrogena skin id, dermatology products, clean and clear, aveda outer peace, and many many others. NOTHING ELSE HAS WORKED LIKE THIS. I can drastically tell an amazing difference and so can all the people who've been by my side can as well. YOU HAVE TO GET THIS, I'M URGING YOU. YOU WILL NOT REGRET IT!!!!
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August 22, 2008

Pros:

Saw results quickly, for me the toner (step 2)is great, my skin seems to heal quicker

Cons:

The results I saw were best on regions with no acne and not as much as I hoped for the acne. Had to cut back on frequency due to irritation and eventually cut out the foaming soap (step 1), needed an extra moisturizer. Doesn't reduce redness

In my teens I had mild to moderate breakout (as expected). Now I have adult acne (jawline/neck). I saw reviews on here an decided to try it. Within 2-3 days my non-irritated skin was positively radiant. The breakout area was noticeably better. It minimized the swelling/bumps, and the zits I got seemed to be more superficial (forming pustules instead on nodules) and seemed to heal 2-3 times faster than normal. I have sensitive skin, so after a some irritation I cut down to once a day but while less severe, it persisted. After trial & error I now skip the foam (step 1), use the toner(step 2) every other day or so and use the BP lotion (step 3) twice daily. Overall things are better, but I still breakout, but it is less severe. I use is the Clinique Superdefense for combo to oily skin(not part of the kit, but is awesome) fixes any dry spots I get now. This has been a mixed bag for me. Several, but not all individual products work quite well; however the combo doesn't jive with my skin.
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January 23, 2008

Pros:

At first my acne seemed to be getting worse, but after about the first week my skin improved dramatically! I had a ton of pimples all around my mouth, now I barely have any! Now im just left with scars...

Cons:

If you wear foundation, the face wash may not work extremely well for you.

After using countless acne products and being disappointed again and again, this product is worth the price, it leaves your skin soft and smooth! The clinique emergency gel-lotion works great with this system! I will continue to use this!
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September 29, 2007

Pros:

This product is awsome!! My skin oil is under control and so is my acne.

When using the acne three step I have found that my skin is improving. I had to add a make-up remover at night (a gel cleanser). My consultant said this might happen if I noticed make-up on my cotton ball during the clarifying lotion step. The foam removes some make-up, but only if it is light. i also added an oil-free sunscreen during the day (city block spf 25) and an oil-free moiturizer at night (Dramatically different gel. Overall these products have helped me and are well worth my money and time.
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September 19, 2007

Pros:

This really helped my acne, although I still have the occasional pimple.
Low fragrance.

Cons:

The moisterizer caused a red itchy rash, but I came to find out it was the benzoyl peroxide and that I'm allergic to it.
Can be drying, but many acne products are.

I really liked this system, but was dissapointed I couldn't use the moisterizer anymore because of the allergy I developed. I still use the facial wash and toner though. Make sure you use a good quality moisterizer. I like Neutrogena oil free for sensitive skin. If you develop a red, itchy rash, rinse your face with just water til it clears and try just using the face wash and toner. You may be allergic to benzoyl peroxide. Even if you've used benzoyl peroxide in the past, doesn't mean you can't develop the allergy, which is what happened to me. Also remember it takes up to 6 weeks to see if a product is actually working, zits can take a couple weeks to develop, so don't discount it after only a couple days. I reccommend you buy the trial size version if you can, it comes with about 6 wks worth of product.
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July 25, 2007

Pros:

The new formulation works much better. Super soft skin. Only takes about 5 minutes start to finish. Purging has not been terrible. Skin is clearing.

Cons:

Does nothing for discoloration. It will dry you out if you use it everyday.

I used the older Clinique acne line and I was not pleased. When they launched the new line I was hesitant but I like everything else from them and I knew I could bring it back. The cleansing foam is not just a make-up remover like the old one. It leaves your skin feeling very soft. The clarifying lotion is very gentle and it has an oil absorbing powder in it so NO SHINE throughout the day which I think is a miracle. Then there is the clarifying moisturizer. I only use it at night or else it drys me out. I use the gel moisturizer by them during the day with Clinique clarifying foundation. There is a definite improvement in my skin even though I am still in the purging process. You can tell stuff is coming up and out but my skin is not unbearable.
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November 26, 2006

Pros:

gets your skin feeling really clean

Cons:

its quite pricey

Ive been using the antibacterial soap for over a year now (from the Anti Blemish Solutions) adn whil I doo feel lovely and clean after using it, it hasnt ever cleared me. I find the Spot Treatment Gel and Night treatment Gel good for clearing up spots. And non of it has ever been harsh on my skin.
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