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 13, 2011

Pros:

clear skin in 1 week
cleaned out pores
softened skin
tightened pores

Cons:

really dry for first week

for the record, I have never written a review on anything, but thought I should since I saw some negative reviews on these products. I'm 35 and have tried everything out there for my acne. After one week on this system, I am clear and very smooth!!! What I didn't realize, until I went for a facial, was that my pores were majorly clogged and that's why my skin was so rough and bumpy, even when I didn't have active breakouts. Facials were not working. I would be clear for a day, then rough and bumpy the next. This system cleaned out my pores in no time and the BP dried up my hormonal, cystic acne quick!! During the first 5-6 days, I did break out a lot. However, I think that my pores were clearing during this time. Now, i don't have a single pimple, and I actually have the confidence to go to the gym without makeup. I can't stop touching my face because it is so soft! now, yes, you will be very dry. I used the Moisture Surge moisturizer on top of the benzoyl peroxide moisturizer. The Moisture Surge is oil free and I loaded my face with it. You can also dab it on AFTER you put on makeup, to get rid of dry patches. It is a gel, not a cream, and it is AMAZING!!! I'm at 12 days right now, and the dryness is easing up. I think i went through a flaky phase in the beginning, similar to what a light peel would do. So, I am a firm believer in these products since I've tried everything and nothing has worked. You have got to give it the full 2 weeks as it says on the kit packaging, and use it twice a day. do not give up when your skin starts to break out more. Stick it out, and it will get better after your pores purge completely!! I can't believe that I finally love my skin after all of these years looking for a miracle!
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October 3, 2011

Pros:

* Keeps skin shine free
* Removes dead skin cells which clog your oily pores leading to the acne
* Skin feels and looks better than it has in 14 years

Cons:

* If you have moderately severe acne it takes a long time to really work
* A tad expensive, but it's worth it

At first I wasn't sure about the product, but I am sold. It has taken quite some time to really stop the breakouts, but once it managed to keep my skin from being oily, and the clarifying lotion's exfoliation kept the dead skin cells from clogging the pores my skin looks and feels better than it has. I've had acne for all my adult life (since 14) and I've never found a regimen which works. Clinique is working for my skin better than anything ever has. Could not recommend it enough, but like I said you need to give it time - especially with bad skin. For girls I also recommend going on a good contraceptive pill because my skin would always flare up during menstruation so if you can find out to help and balances your hormonal fluctations then combining this and Clinque is excellent.
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September 26, 2011

Pros:

Gets rid off spots and oil!

Cons:

Dries skin out at first, doesnt remove make up properly

This stuff is brilliant. I've had acne since I was a teenager, I'm now 30 and still had break outs even more than I did when I was younger! I've tried everything, acnicare, prescripted topical lotions etc etc but nothing worked...until I tried this! The first few days is hell tho as it really dried your skin out and makes it tight and flaky (not a good look!) but your skin gets used to it pretty quickly. I use a different cleanser to get rid off make up first (the cleanser wont do this alone), then use the 3 steps. U can't skip one step or it won't work! If your skin gets too dry, use another moisturiser in between treatments. This definitely works...my skin is sooo much better. I just wish I had tried this sooner! In my opinion it is cheap ( £43 for all 3) for clearing your face and getting your confidence back! I have spent soooo much more on other products that never worked. (You can also buy them as a travel kit..maybe worth doing just to try them out)
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September 16, 2011

Pros:

Clears skin up
Makes tones even

Cons:

Pricey
Will dry out your skin if you don't moisturize

I'm in middle school, but I have had acne since a VERY young age, maybe 2nd grade, and I have tried everything. Proactive, Clean&Clear, EVERYTHING. This was the product my skin needed. After1 week my face was flawless, to the point where I hardly wore any make-up! If my skin ever got the slightest bit used to it, I wouldn't use it one night, then the next time I did my skin went right back to the way it was, flawless. I LOVE this product!
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July 28, 2011

Pros:

cleared my acne!!
makes skin soft and smooth
i dont get anymore severe breakouts

Cons:

a bit drying

I will never go back to any other product. The Clinique Acne Solutions kit cleared all of my acne. I used to have bead whiteheads/blackheads and red skin all over! Now its like I'm a whole new person! LOVE this stuff!
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July 12, 2011

Pros:

started working within a week
worked much better than proactive
made skin soft and smooth
makes face less oily

Cons:

none

i love this product. i have been dealing with my acne for almost 6 years and i have tried proactive, clean and clear, and almost everything. this is the only product that has actually worked. i recommend it to anyone that wants their acne to go away fast. love it!
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July 7, 2011

Pros:

Cleared acne

Cons:

Drying

Ive used this product for about 6 months. Ive tried everything under the sun including the acne.org system nothing cleared it up completely until this. For the first few weeks it was great my face cleared up so much, but after that it did break me out again, but dont give up on it if you stay with it it will clear up completely. For me it does take time for this to work I would say around 1-5 months for ur skin to get use to it. I use to have really inflamed acne all over my face and now I only get maybe one to two pimples with in a few weeks and they are really small. At first I bought the 3 products this came with but I was having problems with the cleanser not taking all my make up off. So what I did was buy the acne bar soap and use that as the cleanser, It last soo much longer then the foam it takes off all my make up and its great for body acne as well. It cleared my acne that I have had since I was 15/16. Just make sure you dont touch ur face during the day. Also try a cream that has scrubbing beads(I use St. Ives Timeless skin, I dont use a scrub that has harsh peroxides for acne bc it drys the skin out more) maybe 3 times a week, but make sure not to put a lot of pressure when using it just a very light touch and rub it for about 5-10 seconds and rinse it off with warm water. The clinique system does not help with scars so Im still looking for a product to help with that, but at least I dont have all the pimples Ive had before! Try it and keep with it! I hope you have success with it as I have!
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June 23, 2011

Pros:

Works quickly
Amount of product can last you for months!

Cons:

Toner smells like alcohol
Leaves skin a little dry
Burns @ first..

I started using this product about 3-4 days ago and I can already see it working. The lady at the counter said it will leave your face a bit dry but also said it's fine to put a moisturizer over it. I also purchased the spot healing gel and it gives you a great amount for the price of it. It doesn't work on already formed and huge pimples which sucks but it does work when you feel one coming. It gets rid of it right away. Also bought the acne solutions foundation which was a bit pricey but it works great and really helps prevent pimples. Gonna start switching my makeup to Clinique now! Love it!
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June 21, 2011

Pros:

EVERYTHING

Cons:

-cleanser was a little bit strong, but not too overwhelming
-very light peeling, but for first couple of days

I've dealt with acne for YEARS now and it's been my biggest insecurity. I used to have very light acne, until I started ProActiv. Once I stopped, my acne got REALLY bad! I tried going back onto ProActiv but it got so much more worse and started to make my skin really oily. I've tried everything from home remedies, to dermatology prescribed creams, over-the-counter facial cleansers and nothing has worked until THIS. The lady at Clinique said it would take about 6 weeks, but I've only been using it for about 4 weeks and I've seen MAJOR improvement. The first couple of days, my skin was no longer oily, but my skin actually glowed. All my friends and family saw a difference, and I was so much more happier. In all honesty, this is the first review I've ever done for any product I've tried because this is how much I am in LOVE with this. I can't believe I've tried almost everything to get to this simple 3-step product. It's amazing and I highly recommend it. My acne has gone away & I am only dealing with acne scars that are fading day by day.
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June 17, 2011

Pros:

Acne is clearing already!
Redness is gone
face dosnt hurt

Cons:

Price
Toner stinks

I JUST started using this and I can already see a huge improvement. I started breaking out horrible in December and its lasted until now. Ive tried everything, just recently I was using Murad and lots of homeade masks but it was just getting worse. But with the Clinique I can go almost the whole day without my face throbbing and itching, the redness ahs gone down so much its ridiculous! I actually woke up and smiled today :) This is only the first week so I pray the results only get better, good luck to all of you trying it I really hope it works for you!
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