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 10, 2017
Awesome when used correctly!
This is a very effective product but it only worked well for me after learning how to use it correctly. Here are my recommendations: 1. I use 2-3 pumps when using the cleanser and rub my face with it for ~10 seconds. 2. After drying my face with paper towel, I use cotton pads to apply the toner. I usually use 2 pads ( one for each half of face and neck). You need to get gentle pads that don't have exfoliating beads or bumps on them. Also, be very gentle when applying this. Do not rub hard as if you are removing more dirt by doing so. 3. After toner has dried, apply about a dime sized amount of the clarifying lotion. **4. This product is very drying to the face. I only apply this product EVERY OTHER DAY. On days that I am not using this product, I use the Cetaphil cleanser and a good moisturizer. Hopes this help!
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September 5, 2017
Clinique anti blemish solutions 3 step system
I am 22 and have suffered from back acne since the age of 15 and facial acne since around 20. I started using the 3 step Clinique anti blemish solution set (cleansing foam, clarifying solution and moisturiser) for nearly 2 months. I have had positive results so far - my skin is not too oily or too dry, and I have seen a reduction in the number of spots on my cheeks. I would recommend this to people with facial acne who want to keep any new breakouts under control To note I also apply Duac gel to any new spots before bed and I am also on 408mg Lymecycline and take 2 tablets a day
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January 6, 2013

Pros:

Reduces redness
Lower amount of acne
WORKS WORKS WORKS!

Cons:

Dried out my skin pretty bad

I am 15 years old and had really bad acne for the last year, of course being in school it was embarrassing, my parents came home with Clinque Acne Solutions for me and I started using it and i started seeing results in a week, I would highly recommend this.
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July 13, 2011

Pros:

-It cleared my forehead, right cheek, and neck
- Made the blackheads in my nose minimize :)
- My face is not as oily
- more confidence

Cons:

- Left cheek still have 4-6 pimples( really small ones tho)
- The price in the long term

So i been suffering from acne for the past 7 years . I've used proactiv(waste of money), Murad(completely ruined my skin, i beilieve my acne got severe after murad 4 years ago.), exposed(its ait), a lot of over the counter products (none worked), many antibiotics, dan's regime, retin a, climandicin, ziana (complete ruin my skin as well 4 months ago). The only think that worked for me was the ratin a, bactrim, and clindamacin regime, it controled my acne for almost a year but stopped working :( Anyways I been using Clinique acne solution for 3 weeks now and it has def cleared me up. I think its a great product and u guys should give it a try. Im also taking bactrim once a day to help the clinique. My acne went from severe moderate to light moderate which is a huge improvement. I also use concha nascar bleach cream for my scars for one hour at night and it has helped me with my scars.. Overall clinique might be price but it might help your acne get it under control, try with an anti biotic for even better results. .Good luck and ill keep u guys posted :) oh And i use it day and night.. also use a different moisturizer during the day.. I use cera vu.. hope it keeps working..
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January 17, 2011

Pros:

Really Works!
Smells OK

Cons:

A little drying
Itchiness around my chin/neck

OK, so I have SUPER sensitive skin, and typically all acne medications burn me and leave dry welts. I have only used this for 2 days, but WOW over-night the first night was already a HUGE difference! Day 2, even more of a difference. So far I am really impressed. My chin/neck area is super itchy though so that is a neg. for me. I guess I need to avoid that area. I hope this holds up to the test for the next few weeks. Also note, so far I am only using it at night. I may even switch to every other night just to play it safe. But I would def. recommend trying this product so far!!
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March 24, 2010

Pros:

I used a lot of stuff and now im using this product for just 4 days but i can see that my acne better and it made pimple flat in just 1 day

Cons:

this solution iritated my skin because it sensitives but im still using it . my face is dry but very soft

its good but im still hoping for better results
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November 17, 2012

Pros:

-Smells okay (it's not the best)
-Foaming cleanser is extremely gentle
-Toner tingles a bit, but it's nice
-Got rid of 99.9% of my acne

Cons:

-Must use a lot of the moisturizer, for the toner is a little big drying

The only reason this product did not get 5 stars from me was because of the drying out it did. Just use a little big more moisturizer than needed!
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August 9, 2011

Pros:

Works quickly and consistently

Cons:

Dries skin out
The toner smells a little like vinegar

I've tried almost every product out there (even Zeno) and this is the only thing that really works. If I get a zit, it's gone in a couple of days. I started using this about a week after I started the acne.org regimen and they work well together (I know the regimen says nothing about toners but I just apply it gently every night with a cotton pad). This WILL dry out your skin (especially step 3), so buy a moisturizer. I recommend Clinique's Dramatically Different moisturizer (the yellow bottle). And don't apply step 3 to your whole face, just the areas that need benzoyl. All in all? Price is no object. This is quality.
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July 12, 2011

Pros:

Controls acne
Nice packaging
Smells nice
Trust the brand and intredients
Doesn't break me out

Cons:

The exfoliating clarifying lotion stings somewhat
The moisturiser isn't moisturising
The additional spot gel stings a LOT
Very expensive - over £50
Didn't clear my acne

I bought the 3-Step System plus the supplementary spot gel. I used this religiously for 5 weeks. Whilst my spots were under control, I was still dealing with around 6-8 active spots. *Foaming Cleanser* This stuff is great, it smells lovely, it is gentle, the ingredients are good. I will try the bar next time purely because I hear it lasts longer and therefore better value *Clarifying Lotion* This isn't lotion, it feels like an alcoholic toner and the Clinique counter lady described it as a gentle exfoliant. She was right, after using this with a cotton pad I always see a layer of dry skin coming off. It is more gentle than an exfoliant wash which are harsh and tearing on my skin. It does sting a little, especially on active spots. *Moisturiser* You need to use a lot of this for any moisturising effect at all. It is so drying, I couldn't smile! I won't buy this again, I replaced this with Cetaphil in my regimen. .... *Spot Gel* I used this after the clarifying lotion before the moisturiser and sometimes during the day. It stings A LOT. I didn't find it any more effective than Clean and Clear or Freederm spot treatment, apart from it is far dearer. To conclude, I do like Clinique as a brand. I will be buying the clarifying lotion and the soap bar when I run out. I asked the counter lady for a tester amount but she claimed not to have any, which has forced me into a very expensive trial and error situation! I am going to try to return the moisturiser.
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September 23, 2010

Pros:

Redness of acne is almost all gone
Flattened my acne

Cons:

Not very much in there
Burns a little at first but you know its working
A little pricey but not too bad

I really enjoy using this product, only been on it for a week but my friends even notice a difference in my acne. I would reccomend it
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