Clinique : Acne Solutions Clear Skin System

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3.6
680 Reviews

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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Used Clinique : Acne Solutions Clear Skin System? Rate It:

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June 7, 2009

Pros:

works really well

Cons:

none

it is awesome in a matter of 2 weeks all my acne was gone it is light weight ane easy to use ive trusted clinique products since i was 12 its been 4 years i love it i love all their makeup and i got my acne kit just 2 weeks a go its awesome go buy it
May 17, 2009

Pros:

not sure yet

Cons:

very drying, especially steps 2 and 3...I started using the whole system, but my skin became extra tight and dry to the point where I couldnt smile or talk because my skin would literally crack and bleed. Now I am pretty desperate so using step 3.

I was blessed with pretty good skin untill I hit my 20s, now its a living nigtmare. All my cheeks are covered in pimples, that hurt and nothing is helping. I threw out steps 1 and 2 as they are way too drying when used together, and now I am using Step 3 (which contains Benzole Peroxide) after I use a salicylic acid aveeno face wash + a salicylic acid clear complection lotion. So hopefully this will work **crosses fingers**
April 27, 2009

Pros:

COMPLETELY got rid of acne within a week!!
Easy 3 step system, nice clean scent, good price
makes skin feel very clean

Cons:

All 3 steps caused slight drying, no big deal

I had moderate acne, mostly on my forehead and occasional pimples everywhere else. It said to use twice a day, which i did for a week. After a week, any acne was completely gone, including those annoying blackheads you get on your nose. At this point, I started to only use it once a day (before bed) just to maintain my results. I did experience some drying around my nose and mouth, but nothing too bad. PLEASE TRY THIS!
March 5, 2009

Cons:

expensive and it didn't do anything

they should just stick to the make up. i had the oily/combination set and it didn't improve or worsen my skin. waste.
December 29, 2008

Pros:

Reduces redness, skin feals clean, light acne scars are starting to fade, clears up acne!

Cons:

A bit expensive, makes skin a bit dry but I recommend using Clinique's dramatically different moisturizing GEL after using the three step system, it works very well!

It is well worth a try! Nothing has ever worked like this for me. My skin is no longer red and is free of acne. Sure I sometimes get one or two pimples but they are gone the next day. It is by far the best product I have ever used.
October 15, 2008

Pros:

After only one day using the three step program my face reduced in redness, pimples were starting to dry, and my skin was smooth and soft. After using the three step program for a while, my skin tone started to even out and pimples started to fade.

Cons:

The clarifying lotion stings when applying it, however that happens with all acne products.

Overall, a GREAT product. Even though you have to spend more money on it than when you buy something like clean and clear, the three step program doensn't disappoint.
October 12, 2008

Pros:

the foamy first step is nice

Cons:

dries yr skinn so much! and flakes all over the mouth partish, and expensive. and gave me zits!

dont buy it! it will dry skin until there is no tomorrow
August 22, 2008

Pros:

easy to use, not time consuming, smelled great.

Cons:

The price is not worth the product. I paid $60.00 for nothing but more acne.

This 3 step product worked great for about 2 weeks. It cleared up my acne and left my skin smooth & glowing. About the 3rd week it started to create more acne then I had to begin with. I had tons of tiny little white heads everywhere after a month of using this stuff. For those ppl who have only used this product for less than a month, I am willing to bet it will do the same to you.
July 4, 2008

Pros:

It works well for me!

Cons:

A Lil Pricey

For being a 23 year old male and dealing with Acne since 18....Im seeing results!!! I've been using Clinique now for almost a week and i honestly am seeing results. From starting out years ago with Clearasil (sp?) etc then to Proactiv (which caused me to breakout even more) Dr. Murad, then on Minocyclene and then used Aveda (Outer Peace Acne Kit *caused me to break out in paupils which hurt*) then Dr. Wexler Acnescription (Which was good but then the moisturizer and peel caused me to sting everyother day I used it) and now using Clinique Im seeing results!! I use the 3 kit system but i bought the bigger bottles. I do the regimen as it says use the pump wash then the lotion exfoiliater, then a not even a pea size of the BP (in the morning cause I react to BP i get too dry) then i use the Moisture Surgeâ„¢ Extended Thirst Relief to help relieve my dryness and blot off the excess then use the acne solutions concealer stick to help minimize my blemishes etc.
June 26, 2008

Pros:

Clears up your face

Cons:

Drying

Yes, it can be drying but honestly that cannot be the reason why you do not buy this product. All acne solutions are drying because they have 'drying agents' in them. The bottom line is you should buy this product if you want to some results. Now to be truthful, the results do not come extremly fast. But this product is one of the best products i have tried. Also, it comes with other things like the 'emergency lotion'. If you are not sure if you want to buy this product, get a trial kit. It last for about a month and you do not have to spend alot of money of it.