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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April 10, 2010

Pros:

It helps my acne. leaves my skin feeling amazing. It reduced redness and left my skin feeling amazing after 1 use!

Cons:

None.

This product is worth the money. I love clinique and all their products have been good to me. If you don't like it, or think it didn't work for you, take it back for a refund!
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April 8, 2010

Pros:

Works well, not so abrasive to skin, nice and gentle.

Cons:

Price, but worth it = )

I have been using Clinique for 2 years now. I used to use Proactive, Murad and was on Minocyclene for a while but didn't get results. I use The Cleansing Bar in the mornings and The Foam Cleanser at Night. I then use the Clarifying Lotion (day and night) and apply the Dramatically Different Moisturizing Gel (Mornings) and at night I apply sparingly the Clearing Moisturizer (Benzoyl Peroxide), as it does dry my skin just a tad. I also use the concealer when I do have a few that need to be consealed or use the spot healing gel. I also use the Stay-Matte Sheer Pressed powder to help for the more than a few breakouts to help conceal for all over coverage than applying more than needed consealer or spot healing gel. Yes, as a guy I will wear makeup to hide it, honestly because it's so light my friends don't even know I am wearing it. I also use 2 days a week the Oil-Control Cleansing Mask.
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October 13, 2011

Pros:

clear skin in 1 week
cleaned out pores
softened skin
tightened pores

Cons:

really dry for first week

for the record, I have never written a review on anything, but thought I should since I saw some negative reviews on these products. I'm 35 and have tried everything out there for my acne. After one week on this system, I am clear and very smooth!!! What I didn't realize, until I went for a facial, was that my pores were majorly clogged and that's why my skin was so rough and bumpy, even when I didn't have active breakouts. Facials were not working. I would be clear for a day, then rough and bumpy the next. This system cleaned out my pores in no time and the BP dried up my hormonal, cystic acne quick!! During the first 5-6 days, I did break out a lot. However, I think that my pores were clearing during this time. Now, i don't have a single pimple, and I actually have the confidence to go to the gym without makeup. I can't stop touching my face because it is so soft! now, yes, you will be very dry. I used the Moisture Surge moisturizer on top of the benzoyl peroxide moisturizer. The Moisture Surge is oil free and I loaded my face with it. You can also dab it on AFTER you put on makeup, to get rid of dry patches. It is a gel, not a cream, and it is AMAZING!!! I'm at 12 days right now, and the dryness is easing up. I think i went through a flaky phase in the beginning, similar to what a light peel would do. So, I am a firm believer in these products since I've tried everything and nothing has worked. You have got to give it the full 2 weeks as it says on the kit packaging, and use it twice a day. do not give up when your skin starts to break out more. Stick it out, and it will get better after your pores purge completely!! I can't believe that I finally love my skin after all of these years looking for a miracle!
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April 28, 2011

Pros:

It really helped my acne

Cons:

Took 6 weeks to work, made my four head a little dry.

Overall this worked for my acne. At first my skin was very sensitive when I used it. I have been using it for 4 months now, and the past 2 months my skin has been better then ever. I usually I break out really bad during my period, and I haven't had one pimple. I used their moisturizer only on my problem areas like my chin, nose and right between my eye brows. The only bad thing about this product is that it leaves my forehead very dry, so I use my own moisturizer for my forehead and cheeks.
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March 28, 2011

Pros:

Cleared my stubborn acne in about 2 weeks!!
Leaves skin soft
Controls Oil

Cons:

Slightly pricey
Drying at first

Amazing!! I'm sooo happy with this product. At first i was hesitant because I have tried proactiv, countless perscriptions, and every other acne kit out there so as a last resort when trying to cure acne given to me by Bare Minerals foundation I decided to give this a shot. The first few days I used this it dried out my skin and burned when I used it so I was ready to give up but about 4-5 days of continued use my skin became very soft and I started to notice a big difference (and so did my family!), now its only been 2 weeks but so far it's working amazingly, i'd highly reccomend it.
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January 10, 2013

Pros:

Leaves skin feeling SO clean!
Adds a nice clean look to our face
Has cleared some of my pimples

Cons:

cleansing lotion (liquid used on cotton ball) can burn a little

I am 17 and my mom got me the clinique acne system including the foaming facial cleanser, clarifying lotion, and moiturizer. I have been using it since christmas day, it made me break out SO bad for the first week- week and a half. But now it is starting to clear up. I almost wanted to stop using it but when your trying to clear acne they always say its going to get WORSE before it gets better. So i continued using it morning and night. Right now I still have some pimples on my forhead and cheeks, but my skin has a glow to it! And is SO soft. And I can slowly but surely see the acne going away. If you have this product or want to give it a try I say go for it. Everyones skin type is different, talk to the girls at the counter they will help you pick out an acne system that will work for your skin type. I definetly recomend getting the moiturizer as well because the claryfying lotion can really dry out your skin, especially if your skin is prone to dryness like mine. Its not that expensive, just think youll spend as the MOST 50$ and it will last a couple months (2-3) depending on how much you use. And it WILL work just stick to it, you probably will break out during the first week but it will get better. Just give it time. I am only on my 3rd week and my skin is still in the process of clearing up. After using my face wash and clarifying lotion my face feels SO clean. This is a little gross but when you use the clarifying lotion and you sweep the cotton ball over ur face youll see the cotton ball isnt very clean, even after using the foaming cleanser! So I don't know if ill ever feel right just washing my face, knowing its still dirty no matter how much you use or how good you clean. I talk way to much! But definetly give this system a go! Its worth your money and very easy to talk to someone at the clinique counter about your skin and she will get you what you need!
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February 23, 2010

Pros:

best thing i have ever tried!! the moistureizer make may skin feel so soft and my skin does not dry out like other acne treatments i have tried.i started to notice change about 2 and a half weeks after i started using clinique.

Cons:

none that i have seen yet,

everyone that has acne shoulde try it. this can be a little pricy but its worth it. if you want a nice clean pimple free face id give it a try :P
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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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January 6, 2010

Pros:

Cleared up my acne and my skin feels softer than before.

Cons:

None that I've noticed!

I used to use a combination of Clearasil and oil of Olay which worked okay but never completely cleared my skin. When I turned 30 I decided to try the Clinique acne solutions line. I wish I had started earlier! Almost all of my acne is gone, just an occasional blemish or 2 pop up monthly. My overall skin tone has also improved. After years of feeling terrible about my skin this has worked wonders. I definitely recommend it.
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November 17, 2012

Pros:

-Excellent acne treatment system, using the main components of acne care with salicylic acid and benzoyl peroxide
-Fantastic when used as a system
-Great tingle feeling after using this product
-If used properly, results seen quickly

Cons:

-Ineffective if not used properly or as directed

First thing you need to understand about acne is that everyone has different skin. Sometimes one like Neutrogena works. Sometimes people need to buy the expensive stuff to get results. I've had acne since I was in the fourth grade. I tried everything from proactive to dermatologist oral and topical medications. When I was about 12, my Aunt gave me clinique. At the time, it didn't work for my face. When I came back to it when I was 18 and in college, it cleared up my face a lot! If I would have just stopped using make up everyday, I would have a clean and clear face now. But that's my bad decision. I have acne all over my face, neck, chest, and shoulders. I went off of clinique for 2 years, because I had a baby (no salicylic acid while pregnant) and I have now returned. If you have bad acne, I would suggest getting the bar soap-not the foaming cleanser. If it dries you out, then use the foaming cleanser. I also suggest another product: clinique's blemish spot treatment. If you use this properly it will help target those particularly RUDE pimples. It gives you a nice tingle afterward! For the complete full system (not the starter kit, but the actual full-sized bottles and tubes) I paid $92 with tax at Macy's. But that was for that was for the 3-step kit, acne bar and blemish spot treatment. This tends to be a 4-6mo supply depending on how much you use. A little bit goes a LONG way with this stuff! So a monthly average is about $25-$30. NOTE: When you use clinique and you feel that tingle-that means the medicine is WORKING! Don't give up on this product! I have gone through many products when I was a teenager just because I was too impatient to let it really work on my skin. I suggest you use it for at least 2-3 months before really giving up on it. If your skin easily gets dry, then DON'T use this product. Go to [link removed] and take the test. BE HONEST! And you'll find out if this package really is right for yo
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