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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October 17, 2006

Pros:

Practically odarless...

Cons:

Not best treatment for the scar-prone people

This product started to make me scarr, so I had no choice but to promptly discontinue usage. Their anti-bacterial soap is a god send, though!
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July 30, 2014
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The first time I tried this was when I was in LA three years ago (it included a spot gel at the time). It worked wonders within about a week, and I continued using it once I got back to the UK. However, it seemed to stop working over the next few weeks and my acne was coming back and getting progressively worse, so I stopped using the set and moved on to the next product (you guys know how it is). I went through loads of different products with varying success, but then earlier this year, I decided I needed something a bit stronger- so I went to my local Clinique counter and got the set again along with the dark spot corrector. I was sure it would work this time. I couldn't have been more wrong because it aggravated my acne to the extent that it has gotten worse than it has been in ages and is now really getting me down (and to be honest, it never really got me down before, no matter how bad it was). I don't know if the products work better in sunny LA weather, or if the UK formula is a bit off, but whichever way, I DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS.
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October 24, 2013
Works extremely well!

Pros:

fast results

Cons:

dry skin

i bought the trial size almost two weeks ago and i love it! i started having acne in fourth grade and im currently in 8th grade (14 yr old). i have literally tried all kinds of acne products from clean and clear, neutrogena, and most recently mary kay. the first night i tried it i woke up with visibly clearer skin. as the days go by and as i use the product more, my skin gets a lot more better. the moisturiser is awesome i put it under my foundation which is the clinique acne solutions liquid makeup and it helps treat my skin all day. the only problem i have is that it does dry out your skin so i recommend using another moisturiser as well. i also use benzoyl peroxide to help clear my skin faster and it helps too!
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June 22, 2013
great for my skin!!

Pros:

prevents further breakouts
lots of product for what you pay
this brand also has makeup that helps clear skin

Cons:

expensive

i ve been using this stuff for a while, and i seriously love it. i would definitely recommend this product to any of my friends. i use the foundation and concealer from this brand to help my skin as well.
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April 20, 2012

Pros:

Really works
Doesn't dry out my skin as it was when first using it

Cons:

Price
Really dry you out when first using it

I had acne for about two years. I have oily skin I tried many kinds of acne treatment, but none of them work. Not at all. Then I found out about Clinique acne solution, I decided to give it a try. When I first used it, it dry out my skin really bad, but after about a week, I get used to it, it helps control the oil but doesn't dry me out. I just bought the third one. I love the product. Everyone start telling me that my face is getting better now. I'm SO happy with the result. Beside all that, the price is expensive Bc it only for a month. Other than that, I totally recommend this product
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February 4, 2012

Pros:

Makes skin softer
Washes off makeup
Fast results
Zits become smaller within a night

Cons:

Dried out skin
Toner stings when applying to open pores from popped zits

I started breaking out really bad around December, but I didn't start using Clinique until late January. I've been using this for about 2 weeks now. At first, I didn't see any results that were listed in the reviews. It actually broke me out a little more (it says it on the information guide that comes with the acne set). I was going to stop using it, but after 1 and a half week, I began noticing that my acne stopped. I am now dealing with acne from probably a week ago. My face hurts less. It is also much smoother! The only thing is that it dries out my skin =/. And when I pop a pimple or accidentally scratch on it and wash my face and applied the toner, it stings. I'm not trying to scare you. It actually worked for me. My family noticed how my skin is getting better. But to be honest, I didn't depend on acne medication that much. I tried eating a better diet too. Hope this helps!
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November 15, 2011

Pros:

Cleared skin
lasts a long time

Cons:

a bit drying

I had been breaking out really badly, nothing was working normally i used proactive but it just wasnt working anymore. I have tried everything with no luck. This system cleared my skin up within the first week. I did have a small flare up around day two but by the end of my first week (which was day one of my periods usually my worst break out day) I was completely clear. This system healed my spots faster and seems to reduce old scares. Even spots that have been consistent and reoccuring are clear. I love this product i dont feel the need to wear makeup anymore. I use the clinque moist. Surg lotion with this because it dose dry my skin out. I normally have really dry skin so i need a lotion anyways. But i cant say enough how much this has help.
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November 15, 2011

Pros:

- based only on reviews of this page, it seems to work for some people

Cons:

- very dangerous drying effects that can cause your acne to worsen

Be very careful with this product. Everyone's skin is different and this product is very strong and definitely not for everyone. I have used this for a couple of months and it has make my skin horrible. I have been getting huge pimples on my face that are extremely painful. These big painful pimples that I got are actually infections caused by dry skin from using this product. Our pores have sebaceous glands which produce sebum (an oily/waxy matter). When our skin sheds, some dead skin cells left behind may become stuck together by the sebum which causes a blockage of the pore. The glands then produce more sebum which builds up behind the blockage creating pimples. Having dry skin interrupts the skins natural shedding process and can cause more blockage to our pores, and in turn, pimples. The sebum can't get out when our skin is dry cause it blocks the pores, so keep your skin hydrated! I learnt this when I went to a spa this past weekend to get a facial and purchased organic hydrating products and can already see an improvement in my face. Dermotologists and other specialists will tell you that it is good to dry out pimples which is completely wrong. Be careful when looking for acne products as people are usually trying to push certain products for compensation and/or are just unknowledgeable. It's not that easy, as even specialists and professionals misguide you with their advice and they are the ones who are supposed to be the experts.
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September 10, 2011

Pros:

greatly reduced my rosacea
improved all over tone
reduced breakouts
improved texture of my skin
pimples clear within a few days

Cons:

unlike everyone else, my skin is still too oily! it didn't dry it out enough
on occasion i get one or two cystic pimples (usually around my period) that i never got before
my skin still isn't perfectly clear after two months of use

this certainly worked the best out of everything i've used so far on my teenage acne my skin is still a bit too oily and it didn't really improve the shininess of it and i wish my skin would be clearer, but i guess i can't expect perfect results in pretty short term though the occasional cystic acne is REALLY annoying but it's better than break outs all over my face
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October 3, 2011

Pros:

* Keeps skin shine free
* Removes dead skin cells which clog your oily pores leading to the acne
* Skin feels and looks better than it has in 14 years

Cons:

* If you have moderately severe acne it takes a long time to really work
* A tad expensive, but it's worth it

At first I wasn't sure about the product, but I am sold. It has taken quite some time to really stop the breakouts, but once it managed to keep my skin from being oily, and the clarifying lotion's exfoliation kept the dead skin cells from clogging the pores my skin looks and feels better than it has. I've had acne for all my adult life (since 14) and I've never found a regimen which works. Clinique is working for my skin better than anything ever has. Could not recommend it enough, but like I said you need to give it time - especially with bad skin. For girls I also recommend going on a good contraceptive pill because my skin would always flare up during menstruation so if you can find out to help and balances your hormonal fluctations then combining this and Clinque is excellent.
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