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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December 26, 2007

Pros:

I bought it to get rid of my cystic acne. My acne has never been that bad as far as whiteheads, zits, and blackheads, but I would always get those huge, painful cysts that leave the worst scars. It's the only thing that worked on the cysts...BUT!!!!!

Cons:

it made my skin breakout w/whiteheads and zits! So now the cysts are gone and instead i have to deal w/everything else!

I will never buy this product again...it got rid of my initial acne problem, but created a new one. it does make your skin soft, but it doesn't make it any clearer:(
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February 23, 2007

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I have few acne. Occassionally I would get one here and there a month. But I wanted really clear skin and after reading much hype on Clinique's 3 Step System I went got it. After 1 night and two morning of using the 3 step sytem, my face immediately

I have few acne. Occasionally I would get one here and there a month. But I really wanted clear skin and after reading much hype on Clinique's 3 Step System I went got it. I am Asian and have combination skin. After 1 night and two morning of using the 3 step system, my face immediately broke out into a rash, CLUSTERS of tiny white heads all over my face. Lots in my chin area and forehead which were the areas that has the most oil on my face. My entire face feels itchy, dry, and just irritating. I immediately returned the product. I have no idea what to do now but wait for it to clear. I'm too scared to use any other type of product while I have this outbreak. I'm just washing my face with water until it's gone. If anyone know how to clear it please post in this form, I will check back. Thank you!
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November 8, 2006

Pros:

Soft Skin, Fragrance Free

Cons:

Pricey, Never fully does the job

Clinique only seems to work 50% of the time for me. Some mornings I wake up and my skin is glowing, and other times, I wake up with new clusters of large painful white heads. My roomate has used Clinique religiously for years, and her skin is gorgeous. I've recently quit smoking, started eating healthier and working out. So it's possible my skin is detoxifying itself. Bottom line is, Clinique is ok, but I'm still searching for something better.
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September 19, 2011

Pros:

Cleared discolorations

Cons:

Skin oily all day
breakouts worse

I have used Clinique Acne system before and it really worked for me. I also used the Better than Ever Skin Corrector which I love. I have been using the acne system this time since July and my acne is worse than ever. My forehead is a map of blackheads and scars. I also have pimples on my neck,cheeks and chin. They seem to last longer at least a week and then the new pimples and blackheads are there to take their place. It's really frustrating and discouraging. I am using as directed but it's just not working. I didn't have breakouts like this in high school. I thought that at 32 I wouldn't have to worry about acne but I was WRONG!!!!!
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December 13, 2009

Pros:

The Clarifying Lotion and the moistuizer do work on occasional red and painful acne (but thats about it).

Cons:

The first step does not work at all. You have to use a lot of product to see results. If you don't use it two times a day it does not work. At all. My face seems to have gotten more oily since I began using this product. Bad on black/white heads.

I would recommend this product to anyone who occasionaly gets that red painful acne. I would not recommend this to anyone who barely has any acne, only had white heads or black heads, anyone who has dry skin, or if you have really bad acne. Since the first step is horrible (i've tried both the bar soap and the foam and neither of them work well) I experimented and discovered they didn't work because they have no texture. I now combine Clinque's 7-Day Scrub and their Liquid Soap for type 2 skin and then use the Acne Solutions Clarifying Lotion and the moisturizer.
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November 7, 2009

Pros:

very sleek packaging, clear instructions

Cons:

the smell is terrible (especially the toner), and it makes my acne appear more red after use.

i just bought the three step, plus the extra acne spot treatment. to say the least, the cleanser and toner (step one and two) both cleanse beautifully. the lotion is brilliant as well. however, the spot treatment leaves my acne looking REALLY RED afterwards, and it also leaves my scars red as well. i have only had this product for two days, my skin that does not have acne, but was dry before, is moistruized and soft. i might subsititue the spot treatment for something else less harsh. i paid extra since i dont live in america(:
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September 27, 2009

Pros:

I love everything about the UK version of this range (Anti-Blemish Solutions).

Cons:

The moisturiser in the US version of the range (Anti-Blemish) made my face swell a bit, especially around the eyes, even though I didn't apply it there! It contains benzoyl peroxide and reacted badly for me. The UK moisturiser is fantastic though.

I would recommend the Clinique range, but only for light acne. It's not for moderate or severe acne.
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September 13, 2009

Pros:

It helps for like the first 3 or 4 days -__-

Cons:

IT DRIED MY SKIN OUT LIKE CRAZY! I stopped for a while and decided to try it again but it just dried my skin out! especially the toner. So i stopped using that. The foam cleanser just dries out my face even more. I dont even know what to do now.

DRIES OUT YOUR SKIN AND MAKES YOU BREAK OUT MORE. I guess it doesnt happen to everyone so it can work on others.
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October 16, 2008

Pros:

Made my skin feel smoother, Cleared up existing acne around chin.

Cons:

Drying, but bearable. Doing nothing to help me with my scarring!!

I don't have alot of acne, just very persistant and constant since I was about 14. I've tried alot of drugstore brands, plus tersasceptic, clindoxyl gel, and differin and nothing helped. I finally broke down and got this clinique system, and I think that it's working more because I am using it twice a day regularly. I hope it continues to work because I am enjoying it's results!!
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August 29, 2008

Pros:

Makes your face feel great! Doesn't take up a lot of time. Works really fast. Gets rid of all whiteheads and blackheads.

Cons:

Doesn't help with inflamed, red pimples. A little pricy. The smell of the toner is very strong.

I used proactiv before this and I like this a lot better. It works great at getting rid of whiteheads and blackheads, but if you're acne is bad, i wouldn't recommend it. I let the soap soak into your skin for about an hour before washing it out at night, and it works a lot better than if you just wash it off fast. Really Great Product!
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