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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March 18, 2010

Pros:

Easily accessible (carried at a variety of locations)

Cons:

Overly irritating, left me with extremely dry skin and inflamed acne.

I've been trying to transition off ProActive for a few months now (though that system has actually worked very well for me). I thought I'd give this stuff a try considering all the rave reviews it seemed to be getting here and knowing that Clinique has a good reputation, but this line was just way too harsh. It definitely did not agree with my skin (sensitive, oily). While on this product my skin completely dried up and NOT in a good way. It left my face feeling tight, irritated, dry, inflamed and uncomfortable. I stuck with it thinking things may get better, but decided to cease use after my generally mild acne became increasingly worse (bordering on moderate). It also left patches of my skin darker than usual, which worried me. I only used these products for about 3 weeks. I probably should have stuck with them longer, but I could tell that they were not doing my skin any good. I'm someone who is all up for trying new things, but I sincerely wish I had not tried this line.
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March 13, 2010

Pros:

it works for about a week
other than that nothin

Cons:

its too greasy
made my acne worse
u have to use alot of pumps of face wash
it doesnt get ur face clean
it stinks

this product is a bunch of crap. it worked for about a week then made my acne alot worse. its terrible!!!
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January 30, 2010

Pros:

Not sure if there are any besides Clinique has a good return policy.

Cons:

Expensive, too harsh, and made my blemishes worse. This is supposed to be for any skin type but mine is sensitive and it was not good.

Quit using it and swtiched to Olay foaming face wash for sensitive skin, 50/50 solution cider vinegar for exfoliant, and BP for spot treatment. My skin is getting better but there is an aftermath. I still use Clinique's moisturizing gel but am looking for something else. I would not recommend clinique. This is the 2nd skincare line I have tried and the longer I used, the worse my skin became.
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January 30, 2010

Pros:

Skin cleared up after 2 weeks a little

Cons:

Made more complexion greasy, flaky, peel more, and breakout

This product is too expensive for what it dishes out. Made my skin overall worse.
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December 10, 2009

Pros:

Took away my acne very quickly

Cons:

After about the first week, it started to burn my eyelids and scar under my eyes

Not really wreath it so far
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November 9, 2009

Pros:

smells nice

Cons:

EVERYTHING! please don't buy this product. I was trying to clear up some pimples, so I used this product and it gave me terrible acne all over my face.

I've stopped using it, and am planning to return it for my full refund asap.
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June 19, 2009

Pros:

-pro active didnt dry out my skin as much as other products.

Cons:

-causes redness, and irritation.
-takes about 2-3 months to aculy see results.
-expensive.

its a piece of crap, dont use it,
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June 12, 2009

Pros:

Good Return Policy!!

Cons:

These products did nothing that they claimed to do. My skin got really dry and irritated, aswell as my few pimples here and there have turned into zits everywhere!

I used these products for 2.5 months and have given them a fair chance to work, but they have made a big mess of my skin and I have not seen any improvement since. I am far worse then when I started! I just returned the products today for a full refund! Awful Awful Products!
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May 12, 2009

Pros:

nice packaging at the least

Cons:

on the second day, my face starting burning up really bad. the toner is like 90% alcohol which is so harsh for your skin and i learned benzoyl peroxide for my face is really bad.
currently on clarus and its amazing

did not work for me.
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June 26, 2008

Pros:

Looking forward to my refund.

Cons:

It irritated my skin, made it burn. I can't smile because my skin is so tight.

My friend used it and she said it worked great for her. We purchased it at the same time. I have been using Clinique's three step for quite some time. I rarely break out and so when i did I started freaking out and told my clinique sales rep that i needed to get rid of the acne - fast. She recommended the acne solutions. I abided and when I used it, my skin started feeling irritated and started burning. My face was so tight, it hurt to laugh. I figured my skin just had to get used to it.. After about four days of using it, my skin has exploded with blotches! From someone who used to have clear, smooth skin... I am extremely upset. I plan on locking myself in my house until a miracle happens and cures my of my wretched skin. No, I'm not vain... it's THAT bad.
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