Clinique : Acne Solutions Clear Skin System

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3.6
539 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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May 3, 2008

Pros:

Great foaming cleanser, lotion leaves skin soft, can be purchased in a trial pack to ensure it works before you commit to full sized products.

Cons:

Is a bit more expensive.

I have tried everything for acne: proactive, and other benzol peroxide based products, I have also used several differin products and accutane. I find this product to be one that works the fastest and also one that leaves skin feeling soft. If you have sensitive skin I would recomend only using the benzol peroxide lotion once a day however if that is not an issue for you then use it as recommended. So far this is my favorite product. It is pricey but you can purchase a 4 week trial pack for 42.00 to ensure that is works before comminting to full sized products. Also Clinique offers clarifying makeup as well. I found that the clarifying powder keeps oil under control all day and helps even out skin tone. Using these products together has been perfect for me and I would recomend them to anyone!
March 17, 2008

Pros:

Very easy to use~~

Cons:

Might be a few flaws with the system...

I am just 16 and I heard about the Clinique 3 Step System.. I have quite oily acne skin and I tried the Clinique 3 Step (Oily Formula) and right now, I have to say that my acne isn't really going away...But I have only used it only for about a week or so...So I would have to wait alittle more to see full results...But I have to say that I am hoping :) But my skin always feels good and smooth after use of the 3 Step System.
December 28, 2007

Pros:

It didnt make mu skin any worse.

Cons:

It was expensive, when I returned it the lady at the counter didnt want to give me my money back. There is also to many steps, but If it worked that would have been fine but It didnt work.

I wouldnt waste the time of money.
December 7, 2007

Pros:

Effectively clears up skin with continuous use. When I started I had noticed a difference within a few days. Results to more even skin tone and surface, superior oil control.

Cons:

Again this is not a cure, still get some small spots but they go away quickly. Skin can feel a little dry, especailly in winter months.

As a student it is expensive but they recently started a package which is cost effective. I fully recommend this line to anyone who has not had sucess with other products. I've used Garnier, Proactiv, and perscriptions yet this product has proven, for me, to be the most effective.
September 10, 2007

Cons:

after readin the reviews i thought y not try it..but bad idea! bought the 3 step acne solutions + the emergency on the spot benzoyl peroxide cream.. made my acne worsen and my skin really dry.. was told its gentler n better than proactive yea right!

don't get this product! doesnt do crap!
July 11, 2007

Pros:

None.

Cons:

Caused rash and swelling.

I used the Clinique Acne 3-Step for two days. On the morning of the third day I had a red rash on my face and neck. There was a little swelling on my cheeks and lots of leathery bumbs on my neck. I returned the products immediately and got a full return. The sales clerk told me THEN that two of the employees who had tried the product got irritated skin from it. I use Clinique makeup regularly and I've never had any problems before trying their acne line. In the past I tried their regular 3-step products, which gave me a few pimples but not a gross rash!
September 17, 2012

Pros:

cleans make up off well
got rid of some acne

yo. i cant say i love this product. i mean it is pretty good when it comes to cleaning off make up but other than that its okay. i have genetic acne so i dont think any product will work for me . my skin looks bumpy. and i guess clinique got rid of some of that bumpness but it stopped working after like a month. i dont think its worth the money it works just as well as any other drug store product
July 25, 2011

Pros:

helps my acne

Cons:

too expensive

i only bought the moisturizer because it is the only thing contains benzoyl peroxide. and i have to say it works for me even though i use very small amount. it works slowly so you have to give it time. i would definitely repurchase it since it works. one thing bad about it is the price. the moisturizer which is the only thing work for me costs $$17. too expensive and the i think it's only 2 oz. i may buy dan's treatment since i know benzoyl peroxide works for me. give it a try and take some time. oh another thing is once you use this you cannot quit it, because once you quit, you acne comes back!
April 25, 2011

Pros:

doesn't dry out your face

Cons:

saw no results

I wouldn't recommend this product. I've used other products and seen some type of results after 2 weeks but I haven't with Clinique.
January 26, 2011

Pros:

works instantly

Cons:

my neck was dry and scratchy

it works!