Ziana : Clindamycin (1.2%) and Tretinoin (.025%) Gel

I'm 31 and my acne has progressively gotten worse... I finally went to see a dermatologist who said that I had 'hormonal acne' on my cheeks - which is something that no salicilic acid or toning or cleansing of any sort can clear. He started me on this as well as an internal medication called Spironolactone- and my skin looks SO different just after one week. This product is light, doesn't smell, and goes on smoothly. I didn't find it oily at all compared to other reviewers. I also have had no redness/drying from it. The product has delivered EXACTLY what it should. The best part is that it feels like my 'live' pimples are finally *dying* - as if the feeling inside of them that gives them the 'pop me! pop me!' sense- is no longer there. VERY happy with this product- and thankful for it!!

I gave up on this stuff after the first couple weeks. My neck was so dry and raw. It itched horribly. I figured this couldn't be a good sign so I went back to just washing with a tough Benzoyl Peroxide wash. The breakouts persisted for months and months. It seemed like each one was wose than the last. So, I decided to give Ziana another shot. During my second trial with Ziana I was careful to apply a very small amount and after reading about retinols effect on minimizing signs of aging I decided to apply the gel to my entire face, not just the acne prone areas of my neck and jawline. I monitored for any redness, drying, and itching. AND NOW I'm seeing some real improvement, My derm originally told me to pat the gel on to acne prone areas. I have seen MUCH better results actually rubbing it into my skin. Other reviews have mentioned that the gel makes their skin feel sticky. I also observed this during my first trial. This DOES NOT happen if you rub the gel into your skin. My skin actually looks a few years younger, my pores are noticeably smaller, and my acne has decreased.

I've only been using Ziana for about 2 weeks and so far I got good results, at first I used a moisturizer from the Olay brand and than I switch up and started using products from the Cerave line they have a great AM and PM lotion that works great with the Ziana and I also use the Cerave face wash it't great. I use Duac gel in the morning and the Ziana at night and everything works well together. I have a great dermotologist. Bottom line If you are having mixed reviews about it maybe you need to change your face wash and moisturizer.

Stay away! I give it a zero rating, I marked 5 because it would not submit unless I marked 6!

My face acne is moderate mostly small bumps under the skin that looks horrible under certain lighting. A couple of cystic pimples on my temples and a few small pimples on my cheeks and forehead. Small pimples on my chest and cystic full blown acne all over my back that just started this yr. I have been struggling with acne since I was 14 now 27. I had seen dermatologist before and nothing worked. I got on the Yaz birth control and that seemed to help alot then it all came right back this last year even with being on Yaz. I went to one dermatologist she said its time for Accutane, with all the reviews I was afraid due to certain side effects. I went for a second opinion to another dermatologist and she recommended I get on Spirolactone 25mg 2x day, Yaz birth control, Minocycline 65mg 1xday, Aczone gel and Ziana. It been 4 weeks now that I saw my derm and my face has definitely improved and I know it should be getting better since they say it takes several months to see real results. First 2 weeks there was definitely a purge, 1 cheek, then the other cheek then the forehead. I also had to stop Minocycline last week because of discoloration it gave my fingers nails. I feel that Ziana may not work for everyone the same way but I am so far very happy with the results whenever I dab it on at night the next morning I wash my face and it is much more smoother and radiant.

I had a real issue with cystic acne for 8+ years. At my age, I need to be worried and fighting against wrinkles NOT acne! After I was finished having children, I did an accutane like product for 6 months. That dried my skin out in places that I didn't know could be dried out. My skin was so dry that the regular pimples/acne couldn't heal and my face looked like a hot mess. I started using Ziana 1 week after my time was up with the accutane. My face healed up incredible, my oil production went back to normal {I normally have oily skin} and my overall complexion has been crazy clear!! This stuff does give you an extra glow/dewy like look. Everyone wants to know what I'm doing differently. After using expensive skincare regimens, I now use Aveeno Positively Radiant cleanser & Aveeno Ultra Calming Moisturizer morning and night. I use a pea-size amount of Ziana after I moisturize at night. I might get a teeny-tiny something like zit around that time of the month, but it is gone with in a day. I've been using Ziana for several months and have not missed a dose. This stuff is amazing. AND I'm using what I consider cheap skincare with it. It could be because of the accutane I used before, but I would recommend Zianna.

I am a firm believer in Ziana Gel! I have struggled with acne since High School and this is a great product. Ziana combined with my other products have cleared up my skin completely. Within a week I noticed my skin was not only acne free, but also was firmer and healthier looking. I applied Ziana Gel as directed after washing my face before bedtime with BP Cleansing Wash (another GREAT, but expensive product). The glow my skin had after a while was surprising and noticed by others so I know its a big improvement. Overall a wonderful product I wish I knew about years ago. The only issue may be slight drying if applying too much; very little will go a long way. I have been using a little over a month and I've hardly dented the tube. I know this can be expensive, especially without insurance, but many Docs will give you a discount card (I got mine free!) so definitively ask for one.

ive been using this for almost 3 months now. i was surprised that i didnt break out as bad as i read others did (purging) but it was just normal acne for me. it actually started clearing up in like 1.5 - 2 weeks. my skin looked and felt smoother. i just wash my face with olay face wash and then apply 15-20 min later only a pea-size amount like it says. i read somewhere to apply it like 20 min after u get out of the shower/wash ur face or it causes more drying of the skin. i also put on neutragena moisturizer in the morning. definitely such an improvement. not perfect but pretty darn close. def happy with the results. no more worrying and stressing about pimples and how to cover them! :) its also really cheap with my insurance and the card they give u. and the tube seriously lasts forever. annnnd its clear gel unlike some of the other products i use where they r white and i walk around at nite with white stuff all over my face. anyways, i love it :) and def am so glad i got on it!

I have suffered with large, deep acne cysts for many, many years. The last tretinoin I was prescribed left horrible bulging cysts the size of a quarter and terrible scars. Some surgical removal was required. When my dermi prescribed this, I thought I was in for more of the same. Instead, the cysting stayed minimal and my face has really cleared up overall. I still get large deep cysts from time to time, but this is really the first topical that has kept things from really spinning out of control. My biggest problem is the price. My insurance won't cover it because I'm over 35, and that's just wrong. After all these years of suffering I've finally found something that helps and they won't cover it. It costs $410 a tube here. My dermi is giving me samples, which I greatly appreciate, but I still have to buy a tube every so often.

I'm 27 and ever since my hysterectomy 9 months ago my skin started breaking out like crazy. I've been using this gel for about a month. At first it seemed as if my skin got worse but this past week it just completely cleared up. The only downside to the product in my opinion is that it made my face sensitive to everything. Any type of moisturizer I use burns like crazy. The peeling is slightly annoying but tolerable. I would definitely recommend this product :)