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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September 15, 2011

Pros:

-Clears Acne
-Controls oily skin
-Not so expensive
-Clean face feeling

Cons:

-Dries skin
-Redness when you wash

Thia has been the product that's controlled my acne. Ive been trying many products out there and none seem to work out. With this product you see results in like 2 weeks, but don't give up finish the treatment that's when you get better results. I also drink plenty of water during the day. I reccomennd for you to buy a moisturizer that's oil free from clinique apply it once I finish the last step pf the system! Hope this works for you. P.s. acne is pain in the ass!
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September 13, 2011

Pros:

Leaves skin soft,
Helps keep down spots,
Foam Pump

Cons:

PRICE,
Leaves skin VERY dry, needs 2-3 apps. moisturizer/bp

Very good for keeping down spots, leaves skin soft. BUT leaves skin very dry
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September 10, 2011

Pros:

greatly reduced my rosacea
improved all over tone
reduced breakouts
improved texture of my skin
pimples clear within a few days

Cons:

unlike everyone else, my skin is still too oily! it didn't dry it out enough
on occasion i get one or two cystic pimples (usually around my period) that i never got before
my skin still isn't perfectly clear after two months of use

this certainly worked the best out of everything i've used so far on my teenage acne my skin is still a bit too oily and it didn't really improve the shininess of it and i wish my skin would be clearer, but i guess i can't expect perfect results in pretty short term though the occasional cystic acne is REALLY annoying but it's better than break outs all over my face
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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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August 4, 2011

Pros:

Works Quickly

Cons:

Dries Skin Out

Clinique Acne Solutions works amazing, but it definitely dries skin out. I spoke to a woman at the Clinique counter at Macy's and she told me to replace Step 3 (Acne Solutions Clearing Moisturizer) with Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion. But this is only recommended for people who get moderate breakouts. I only break out when I have midterms and finals or when I have my period. Other than that, I'm likely to have about one teeny-tiny pimple. Other than that, I say wait out the "drying-period" and after about a couple of months, Acne Solutions stops drying out your skin as much. Make sure you put on plently of SPF, because Acne Solutions makes it more likely for you to get a sun or wind burn.
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July 28, 2011

Pros:

- Get rids of 90% of ur acne which im thakful for :)
- I only gotten 3 small pimples in the last 2 weeks n i had moderate severe acne.. im super thankful i use to get 3 a day lol
- Been on it for 5 weeks

Cons:

- It only clears ur acne.
- Doesnt help with scars, uneven tone, or redness but it will get rid of ur acne

This product does what it say it will do.. Clear ur acne.. Try it use it twice daily n drink lots of water and eeat more fruits.. :) Bottom line is that it works for acne and I been suffering from severe-moderate acne for the past 7 years n i've tried everything from antibiotics, retinols, and over the counter.. Good luck on ur search friends :(
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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!
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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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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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June 20, 2011

Pros:

-exfoliated wonderfully
-makes my face feel smooth

Cons:

-smelled odd

I used this Clinique 7 Day Scrub in turn with Epiduo gel for about a month and it didnt clear up my acne all the way and i still got very frequent breakouts. I started using this with Differin and Benzaclin, both prescription acne creams, about 3 weeks ago, after my doctor recommended it for me. I have barely any pimples on my face, maybe a couple on my forehead, but the rest have dissappeared !!!
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