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 17, 2016
Quite good
After completing the whole set my skin feel pretty good. It actually works at some degree but not as much as I thought it would be considering the price and the hype about the products.
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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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December 3, 2013
Good results

Pros:

Great product
easy to use

Cons:

Super Expensive

I have been using this 3 step system for 1 year now and to be honest, I have noticed major results but my acne isn't completely gone yet. I'm 15 years old and I have had acne for 4 years now, I need it gone and it has really lowered my self esteem and confidence but with this product it definelty helped me quite a lot. I have tried almost everything on the market, proactiv sucked btw....anyway, this is a great product and I'm sure over time it will clear up my acne or at least keep it balanced and in control :)
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March 5, 2013

Pros:

Cleared up acne initially
No fragrance
technically hypoallergenic

Cons:

Too harsh for sensitive acne-prone skin
Never stopped oil production on nose
Was drying in winter

I bought this just after I got out of high school because my old products (Spectro Jel sensitive acne prone skin wash and Loreal hydrafresh oil-free gel creme) weren't perfect for sensitive combination skin. I was told by the clinique ladies that I actually had oily skin. For the first year my skin was doing better but I think my skin changed and I used it past when I needed it. I never did have 100% acne free skin and now I have scars and dry patches all over face and eyes. My skin is damaged.
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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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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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January 9, 2018
Very confused and don't know what to do?
Hi I'm 15! I've had really bad facial acne for the past 3/4 years and these past few months I have literally had clear skin! I use clinique anti blemish foam, Yasmin pills and occasionally duac. But since the beginning of this month my skin has been constantly breaking out and my cheeks are red and stiff. I haven't changed anything in my routine I wash morning and night. Does anyone know why this is starting to happen now and how I can prevent it cause I really don't want it to go back to how bad it used to be?
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December 3, 2015
Need help
I just bought this product and I used it only for 4 days and my skin started to peel and my face kinda red is that ok?
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Sanerelisabeth
February 25, 2016
I've used this stuff for years and it's normal to peel a little bit. You should probably use it once a day (either morning or night) and then for you next skin routine (once again morning or night) just cleanse with something that's oil-free and use an oil-free moisturizer. Hope this helped!(:
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Sanerelisabeth
February 25, 2016
I've used this stuff for years and it's normal to peel a little bit. You should probably use it once a day (either morning or night) and then for you next skin routine (once again morning or night) just cleanse with something that's oil-free and use an oil-free moisturizer. Hope this helped!(:
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Sanerelisabeth
February 25, 2016
I've used this stuff for years and it's normal to peel a little bit. You should probably use it once a day (either morning or night) and then for you next skin routine (once again morning or night) just cleanse with something that's oil-free and use an oil-free moisturizer. Hope this helped!(:
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December 11, 2011

Pros:

-Smells fresh
-Leaves skin feeling soft, clean

Cons:

-Dried my skin out like CRAZY
-Didn't really treat or prevent acne
-Expensive
-Does not last long

I used this product for around three months and it was just ehhh. In the beginning it dried my skin out soooo bad! At one point it got so dry around my mouth that it actually hurt to open my mouth! When using this, go in after the BP treatment with a moisturizer of your choice. This kit did not prevent my acne at all. I continuously broke up while using this kit. At some point, I felt maybe it helped with previously acne, but not enough to keep using the product. It may work for you, but it did not for me! PS: Since it is expensive, make sure you buy it when it's Clinique Bonus time! :)
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December 13, 2009

Pros:

takes care of acne quickly, skin feels smoother, easy to use

Cons:

a little bit drying

Regardless of it's drying effect, the acne system does do what it says, which is to get rid of your acne. I have smoother skin, and everything. I have used Proactiv in the past as well as Neutrogena and Clean and Clear but nothing else has worked for me like Clinique.
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