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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August 21, 2008

Pros:

The face wash is excellent! It cleared up my face and works very well with Clinique's dramatically different moisturizing gel.

Cons:

Bleaches towels (but then, so do pretty much all the strong acne face washes).

When I first tried this I used all 3 steps and my skin became extremely dry and started flaking. I've since realized that this is because of the step 3 that they call a moisturizer. It doesn't really moisturize, only further dries out your skin. So I would recommend starting with just step 1 and using the other steps (sparingly) only if the first one isn't strong enough for you. I started by using the face wash 2x/day and have gone down to just 1x/day. For the second wash of the day I use carbolic soap (found at local health food stores), which is much milder but good for acne-prone skin. My acne has pretty much completely disappeared.
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July 9, 2008

Pros:

Skin is very clean. ns you see the left over dirst the most on step 2. Pimples do go way and it does prevent them.

Cons:

It will dry your skin unless you purchase their Dramtically Different Moisturizing Gel and apply it a a 4th step. :)

It is Awesome!!
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June 7, 2008

Pros:

This product is amazing and definately worth the money, once you get the right amounts to use on your skin of each product they should last equally as long. i have been on isotetranoin for 7yrs and its has never given as good a result as this!!

Cons:

slightly pricey and it has to be used regularly 1 or 2 times a day otherwise acne will come back quickly

definately buy this, no nasty sideaffects and skin is smooth and healthy looking, people have complained that skin gets oily again quickly but hello thats probably the reason you have acne!! a complete must have and i would recommend trying this before using horrid drugs like roaccutane or benzoyl perroxide.
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May 23, 2008

Pros:

really makes my face feel clean, noticeable reduction in acne

Cons:

can be drying, cleanser seems to run out faster than everything else, i've found the bottle to leak when i travel

this stuff is nice. i used Proactiv and AcneFree prior to this stuff and my face was so dry and red and it burned so easily because of the benzoyl peroxide, even with a good SPF sunscreen. the Clinique foaming cleanser contains salicylic acid so imo it's more gentle. it's foaming, which i like, and it really makes your face feel clean! i've noticed a difference since i started using it [along with the Acne Solutions toner] so i'm very pleased. it *can* get pricey after awhile ($17.50 every so often can really add up!) and it makes my face pretty dry in the winter time but other than that i'm pleased :)
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May 18, 2008

Pros:

CONTROLS OIL, keeps skin clear, reduces redness of blemishes

Cons:

a little expensive, the foaming cleanser tends to run out sooner than the other products, and the moisturizer can bleach clothes, sheets, etc if you are not careful.

i'll start by saying that my skin type is very oily and i <had> a small amount of cystic/nodular acne along with a moderate typical acne. i did have some resiliency to harsh, drying products built up because of the repeated use of prescription acne medications like retin-A and tazorac that worked at first, but lost their effect over time. i have used clinique makeup (ONLY clinique) for over 10 years, so i figured i should try their acne solutions line. i immediately began to see a difference in my skin and it seemed to be clearing up. it was slow going, but i decided to stick with it, thinking that if nothing else my skin wasn't getting worse. about a month ago, co-workers and family members began telling me my how great my skin looked. after 5 months of use, my skin is clear! the cleansing foam works well, but runs out quickly; the clarifying lotion is refreshing and lasts longer; and clearing moisturizer is the ONLY product i have ever used that really does control oil ALL d
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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