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 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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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 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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February 7, 2011

Pros:

- cleared some of my acne

Cons:

- very expensive for not much product
- very drying
- still experienced breakouts

I just used the moisturizer for the 2.5% benzoyl peroxide. It definitely was NOT moisturizing, but it made a noticeable difference with my acne. It's way more economical and effective just to use a separate BP and moisturizer, though.
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January 16, 2011

Pros:

really really good stuff
got rid of zits made my skin look smooth and clear.... buuuuuutttt! ....

Cons:

buuutt!!! it made my skin burn!!
sucked the moisture right out of my face!
super dry!
itchy
and now peeling

it is great stuff if you have sever achne , and have very tough skin becasue it is strong! but i dont recomnd to people with sensitive skin and only have a few zits... get the spot treatment! so yes and no recommendation! look into it and really find out if you need it!!
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June 1, 2010

Pros:

still waiting for a complete effect

Cons:

drying and peeling of the sceen

i first started this last week pf april 2010 due to my forehead and chin acne problem.during my 1st -2nd week usage, my acne really worsen up but on the 3r-4th week it made a lot of improvement--my acne was ALMOST gone on my problematic areas such as the forehead and my chin.However, bigger acne started apprearing on my cheeks, am gonna try to hang on to this product coz im sure that id see the result in about a week or so
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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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December 13, 2009

Pros:

The Clarifying Lotion and the moistuizer do work on occasional red and painful acne (but thats about it).

Cons:

The first step does not work at all. You have to use a lot of product to see results. If you don't use it two times a day it does not work. At all. My face seems to have gotten more oily since I began using this product. Bad on black/white heads.

I would recommend this product to anyone who occasionaly gets that red painful acne. I would not recommend this to anyone who barely has any acne, only had white heads or black heads, anyone who has dry skin, or if you have really bad acne. Since the first step is horrible (i've tried both the bar soap and the foam and neither of them work well) I experimented and discovered they didn't work because they have no texture. I now combine Clinque's 7-Day Scrub and their Liquid Soap for type 2 skin and then use the Acne Solutions Clarifying Lotion and the moisturizer.
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December 8, 2009

Pros:

it did work better than proactiv.i get random breakouts in random places and proactiv made it worse.clinique acne soloutions made breakouts happen not nearly as much and didnt dry out my skin

Cons:

it is not consistant at all.and i had to use alot of it to have it to work.i still had my nose blackheads that havent gone away. now i have zits on my jawline which i have never had before.i need a much more reliable product.

it may prevent severe acne and does make skin healthy but doesnt leave my skin pimple free and doesnt prevent breakouts too well. for people with random breakouts it may not be for you.i am now searching for a product that is not too strong yet not weak like this product.this works better for adults not teens like me.disappointed with the money spent and the poor result.
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November 21, 2009

Pros:

It pretty much completely cleared up my acne, and made most scars fade completely.

Cons:

My skin is fairly dry after use, so I have to put on the clinique lotion too...which makes my face sometimes moderately oily.
It's also pretty expensive.

When I first started using it my cheeks and chin got so dry that they turned bright red and painful. Of course, I started using is in January when Ottawa is pretty cold and skin drying, so that couldn't have helped. They stayed that way for a couple weeks, and then I got some more moisturizer for after everything, and my skin got used to the stuff. The only thing is that I am afraid of what'll happen when I have to stop using this product...because I'm pretty sure my skin is addicted to it. I don't notice that it having any smell, it's just dry flakiness that I have problems with. Good luck!
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