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

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Active Ingredients:
Clindamycin Phosphate (1.2%) and Tretinoin (.025%).

Inactive Ingredients:
Purified water USP, glycerin USP, carbomer 981 NF, methylparaben NF, polysorbate 80 NF, edetate disodium USP, citric acid USP, propylparaben NF, butylated hydroxytoluene NF, and tromethamine USP.

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 14, 2013

Pros:

This product isn't messy by any means, it actually works, it doesn't take what seems like FOREVER to clear up your skin, it doesn't smell bad, and it's cheap if you have insurance (if not it runs for 1,000 dollars from what I was told). It also works day AND night. Works better if you put it on before you sleep though.

Cons:

When you leave it on for about 10 minutes, it becomes sticky which I hate. When I wake up there's things from my pillow stuck to it in patches where it was on my face. Other than those things, nothing else is bad.

It's helped a lot with my acne. I tried EVERYTHING (and I'm only 15). But I'm also using about 4 different things to keep my skin clear and I think my skin is becoming dependent on all these things... not good considering I use very expensive stuff and we go through tough times quite a bit here. It works in about a week, and keeps it clear with multiple uses throughout the day when I'm home and once at night. I recommend for anyone who can afford it/has insurance. GREAT PRODUCT.
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September 11, 2012

Pros:

Hormonal Acne clearing
Calms redness
Stops new acne from forming
Clears current acne
Great alternative to birth control

Cons:

None so far!

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!!
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September 12, 2010

Pros:

so easy to use and lasts for a long time. takes a while to work but with consistent use, you'll see your acne start to clear.

Cons:

PURGING. red marks seem to last longer.

i have been using ziana for exactly 2 months today and my face has really cleared up. My main problem spots was my forehead, cheeks, and the sides of my mouth. You have to be VERY patient because this stuff purges your skin, or at least it did mine, so i broke out SO BAD the first month but now my skin has calmed down and i really only have 2, small active pimples. My forehead is completely clear, my cheeks are slowly but surely getting there. Stick with it, it gets worse before better but before you think about quitting make sure you at least give it a chance to work. I'm also on Solodyn and using Triaz 6% foaming clothes but i think the ziana is what's making the difference.
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August 10, 2009

Pros:

worked fast. face is clear and looks amazing!

Cons:

very dry at first and now a few dry spots that face lotion cures.

I can't believe how amazing this product is! I used to get bad hormonal acne around my mouth. After reading all the reviews, I was SO SCARED to use Ziana but it cleared my face entirely in 2 weeks. I will get a small pimple every now and then now but it goes away in a day with Ziana. Doctor gave me a coupon so it was cheap. I am so happy!
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August 19, 2012

Pros:

It makes your skin smooth, clears acne, makes scars and redness less noticeable.

Cons:

Be careful how much you apply! It takes some to time work. There is a transition period where acne may get worse.

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.
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September 29, 2011

Pros:

Clears all those annoying bumps under the skin.
Makes overall skin texture much better.

Cons:

Takes at least 10 weeks to work
I feel that I it makes pimples and red marks take a little longer to heal.

You have to give it time to work! Don't write a review until you've been using it for 10 weeks, my face was a mess up until then. Although the bactrim may have contributed to my clearing, the ziana definitely made my skin purge and now I have no little bumps.
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January 19, 2011

Pros:

Reduces Redness (after awhile)
Small Amount Applied

Cons:

Avoid Sunlight
Skin Peels
Burns

The stuff works for light acne.Only a small amount is needed at night before bed. If too much is applied it will burn your skin. My skin has cleared up, and any breakout I get I rinse my face with warm water, pat dry, and apply a pea-sized on the affected area. Pimple is nearly gone the next day. Very happy! :)
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December 9, 2009

Pros:

You only use a little but, but it goes a long way. Large tube is worth the money. Made skin worse after 1 week, but after that, skin is glowing and super smooth. Totally worth trying!

Cons:

It did make my skin oily and worse, but the derm. warned me about that and said to stick through it. I did and my skin looks great!

It might not be for everyone, but worth trying. I have never had good skin. During high-school it was really bad. Skin was ok in my 20s, but still broke out. Once I hit 30, my skin became worse, so I tried Ziana out and I was nervous due to all the reviews, but I am so glad I did! They give you a huge tube, so it will last forever and if you have good insurance, it's reasonably priced. I say give it a shot!
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August 19, 2013
Cleared my skin

Pros:

Cleared my skin
Worth it

Cons:

Pricey
Takes a while to see results

In Canada, it's actually called Biacna. I'm a 18 years old girl with moderate/severe acne that wouldn't ever go away. I've tried benzyl peroxyde, accutane, clindamicin and salycilic acid, but nothing ever worked. I've been using it for a while now (at least 6 months) and, at first, I didn't see any results... but after 3 months did I see improvement. Now, I only get the occasional pimple, all my acne is gone. This treatment made wonders with my skin and is totally worth the wait.
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May 20, 2012

Pros:

Saw immediate results. It is thin & goes on smooth. It isn't sticky like other products I've used in the past.

Cons:

The only real con for me is the smell - but I'm so sensitive in that area. It is tolerable, but I have to wash my hands immediately because it seemed to permeate from them!

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.
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