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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January 12, 2013

Pros:

I have had acne since I was about 14.. I have tried everything. My dermatologist even put me on accurate after spent about 3 years trying every other option. This has been the only thin that works for me. My skin looks amazing and I feel so much better. It also worked for my boyfriend who has totally different skin and has pretty bad acne his whole life. Buy it!!!!

Cons:

It can be drying, but I bought the moisture surge to use if it gets too dry and that works great and feels great too. It does require extra time since its 3 steps but totally worth the extra minute or so.

Go buy it!!!
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January 10, 2013

Pros:

Leaves skin feeling SO clean!
Adds a nice clean look to our face
Has cleared some of my pimples

Cons:

cleansing lotion (liquid used on cotton ball) can burn a little

I am 17 and my mom got me the clinique acne system including the foaming facial cleanser, clarifying lotion, and moiturizer. I have been using it since christmas day, it made me break out SO bad for the first week- week and a half. But now it is starting to clear up. I almost wanted to stop using it but when your trying to clear acne they always say its going to get WORSE before it gets better. So i continued using it morning and night. Right now I still have some pimples on my forhead and cheeks, but my skin has a glow to it! And is SO soft. And I can slowly but surely see the acne going away. If you have this product or want to give it a try I say go for it. Everyones skin type is different, talk to the girls at the counter they will help you pick out an acne system that will work for your skin type. I definetly recomend getting the moiturizer as well because the claryfying lotion can really dry out your skin, especially if your skin is prone to dryness like mine. Its not that expensive, just think youll spend as the MOST 50$ and it will last a couple months (2-3) depending on how much you use. And it WILL work just stick to it, you probably will break out during the first week but it will get better. Just give it time. I am only on my 3rd week and my skin is still in the process of clearing up. After using my face wash and clarifying lotion my face feels SO clean. This is a little gross but when you use the clarifying lotion and you sweep the cotton ball over ur face youll see the cotton ball isnt very clean, even after using the foaming cleanser! So I don't know if ill ever feel right just washing my face, knowing its still dirty no matter how much you use or how good you clean. I talk way to much! But definetly give this system a go! Its worth your money and very easy to talk to someone at the clinique counter about your skin and she will get you what you need!
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January 6, 2013

Pros:

Reduces redness
Lower amount of acne
WORKS WORKS WORKS!

Cons:

Dried out my skin pretty bad

I am 15 years old and had really bad acne for the last year, of course being in school it was embarrassing, my parents came home with Clinque Acne Solutions for me and I started using it and i started seeing results in a week, I would highly recommend this.
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January 5, 2013

Pros:

Evened out skin tone quickly, and reduced redness. This product also cleared up my lingering pimples within 2 days

Cons:

I have sensitive skin and this product made my eyes swell and have dry hives under them. However I am now very cautious to keep the product away from eye lids and under eyes. The swelling and hives are going down.

I would recommend this product. Just beware if you have sensitive skin bc it is drying.
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November 17, 2012

Pros:

-Smells okay (it's not the best)
-Foaming cleanser is extremely gentle
-Toner tingles a bit, but it's nice
-Got rid of 99.9% of my acne

Cons:

-Must use a lot of the moisturizer, for the toner is a little big drying

The only reason this product did not get 5 stars from me was because of the drying out it did. Just use a little big more moisturizer than needed!
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November 17, 2012

Pros:

-Excellent acne treatment system, using the main components of acne care with salicylic acid and benzoyl peroxide
-Fantastic when used as a system
-Great tingle feeling after using this product
-If used properly, results seen quickly

Cons:

-Ineffective if not used properly or as directed

First thing you need to understand about acne is that everyone has different skin. Sometimes one like Neutrogena works. Sometimes people need to buy the expensive stuff to get results. I've had acne since I was in the fourth grade. I tried everything from proactive to dermatologist oral and topical medications. When I was about 12, my Aunt gave me clinique. At the time, it didn't work for my face. When I came back to it when I was 18 and in college, it cleared up my face a lot! If I would have just stopped using make up everyday, I would have a clean and clear face now. But that's my bad decision. I have acne all over my face, neck, chest, and shoulders. I went off of clinique for 2 years, because I had a baby (no salicylic acid while pregnant) and I have now returned. If you have bad acne, I would suggest getting the bar soap-not the foaming cleanser. If it dries you out, then use the foaming cleanser. I also suggest another product: clinique's blemish spot treatment. If you use this properly it will help target those particularly RUDE pimples. It gives you a nice tingle afterward! For the complete full system (not the starter kit, but the actual full-sized bottles and tubes) I paid $92 with tax at Macy's. But that was for that was for the 3-step kit, acne bar and blemish spot treatment. This tends to be a 4-6mo supply depending on how much you use. A little bit goes a LONG way with this stuff! So a monthly average is about $25-$30. NOTE: When you use clinique and you feel that tingle-that means the medicine is WORKING! Don't give up on this product! I have gone through many products when I was a teenager just because I was too impatient to let it really work on my skin. I suggest you use it for at least 2-3 months before really giving up on it. If your skin easily gets dry, then DON'T use this product. Go to [link removed] and take the test. BE HONEST! And you'll find out if this package really is right for yo
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September 28, 2012

Pros:

Non-drying. Easy to use. Does not smell weird.

Cons:

Expensive and takes 3 months to fully work though I saw some results within days.

If you are patient, it does work. I use these products religiously twice a day everyday - no exceptions! Every month, around my ovulation and period, I get 1-2 almost pimples but they never fully materialize and they are gone within 2-3 days. I'm happy I stuck with this product. It's the first I found that works for me and I think it is because it combines salicylic acid and benzoyl peroxide. Most lines are one or the other and that did not seem to work for me. Good luck on your quest to be acne free!
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September 17, 2012

Pros:

cleans make up off well
got rid of some acne

yo. i cant say i love this product. i mean it is pretty good when it comes to cleaning off make up but other than that its okay. i have genetic acne so i dont think any product will work for me . my skin looks bumpy. and i guess clinique got rid of some of that bumpness but it stopped working after like a month. i dont think its worth the money it works just as well as any other drug store product
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August 11, 2012

Pros:

+ Everything you need in one package
+ Light smell
+ Matte finish moisturizer
+ Clears and heals!

Cons:

- A bit overdrying
- Too little product for the price (still worth it!)
- Won't cure root cause of acne

I've had moderate acne for most of my adult life, and I found this product about a year ago, I have tried other brands, but always come back to this one. These are small versions of larger products, I wouldn't recommend for daily usage but maybe two or three times a week, it might dry up your skin too much. Last moth a tried Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Trifix lotion with horrible results, I broke up like I hadn't in years, after a couple of weeks of that, I stopped and immediately returned to Clinique's system, I won't be making the same mistake again. Like suggested in acne.org, I sometimes use the wash as shaving cream and the lotion as aftershave, the moisturizer is good, but it's more like cream, so I still use another more potent moisturizer on top of it (Action by Anthony Logistics), this combo is working great. So in conclusion, A++ products, highly recommended!
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August 6, 2012

Pros:

clears up acne

Cons:

price, but worth it

This product is great for us! My 13 year old was prescribed Differin Gel from her dermatologist, her face broke out severely (IB), was swollen, burned and was red. Called dermatologist, he asked to reduce treatment to 3 times a week. Well, my daughter refused to put it on her face again, she was so depressed b/c of the way her face looked. I went out and purchased Clinique Acne Solutions 3 step system for her and honestly, within 3 days, her face was noticeable clearer. Here we are 2 weeks into it and there is a huge difference in her skin. The only thing I would recommed would be to purchase the Cleansing bar instead of the Foam cleaner, due to the soap will last longer. Also, you must use a moisturizer as it does dry out skin. These are small cons to us due to the results she has gotten.
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