Acne.org : Moisturizer with Licochalcone

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Water, Simmondsia chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Methyl Gluceth-20, Squalane, Saccharide Isomerate, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Glycyrrhiza glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, Panthenol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Sorbitan Olivate, Cetearyl Olivate, PEG-12 Glyceryl Distearate, PEG-23 Glyceryl Distearate, Carbomer, Triethanolamine, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin.

Items marked with red have tested a 3 or above (out of 5) in comedogenic (pore-clogging) testing.

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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November 29, 2010

Pros:

Doesn't sting

Cons:

Simply not moisturising enough for me
Takes a long time to absorb

I can't see how I can give a moisturiser that doesn't moisturise my skin properly anything more than 1 out of 5. Whilst the old acne.org moisturiser stung a little sometimes, it always took care of flakiness for me, even if it was a bit shiny in the summer. I've been using this new formula for a fortnight now (3 pumps, as is now recommended) and my skin feels tight and itchy like it did in my first few weeks on the regimen back in 2008. The flakes formed straight away, and what's more, they're yellow! I'm now having to use less BP than I'd like and I'm worried that my reasonably clear skin may breakout for the first time in a while. I panic-ordered some jojoba oil from Amazon. I never had to add jojoba oil to the old moisturiser, and frankly, I don't see why I should with this one. After all, it does contain it. Anyway, by the time I receive the jojoba oil, I will be using a different moisturiser. I've ordered some Cetaphil Moisturising Lotion as I feel my skin is better off with a Glycerin-based moisturiser like before. I just hope it works and doesn't have any adverse effects - on the 'Products Guide' page, Dan seems to question its non-comedogenic claims, so I'm slightly apprehensive. But most reviews seem positive or very similar to reviews of the old acne.org moisturiser, which I was satisfied with. It's a shame that I've had to look elsewhere for a moisturiser, and I'm quite surprised at the amount of people who are having similar experiences. One thing's for sure though, I will keep importing the acne.org BP for as long as I have acne-prone skin - it's second to none. It's just, the moisturiser used to be too.
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November 25, 2010

Pros:

feels good when applying as very silky texture

Cons:

Doesn't moisturise nearly as well as previous one.
Skin is constantly flaky and red, even after reapplying several times a day.

I get that a lot of people love the new moisturiser, but it doesn't suit everyone. What I cannot understand is that why we can't have a choice so that the people who love the new one can keep buying the new one and the people who love the old one can keep getting a supply of that too! Everybody's happy then, right? I don't even care if I have to pay more for the old version ( I already pay about $200 for a 6 months supply by the time it ships to me in England and custom charges are applied, and am very happy to pay that for calm skin), just please make it available again.
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November 22, 2010

Pros:

- feels great
- not greasy
- soothing

Cons:

- simply doesnt moisturize. took me back to the flakiness and redness hell that was my first few months of the dkr

after being on the dkr for nearly a year, and taking the all familiar path (bad acne, bad acne and dry skin, better acne and dryer skin, mild acne and red skin, clear acne and still red skin, beautiful skin), i was apprehensive about, as dan always says, throwing a variable into the mix. my regimen of jojoba as cleanser, followed with dkr bp and moisturizer has worked perfectly since january. however, when the new moisturizer came in, i felt like i should simply use it in the exact same way i used the last: two full pumps. made no other changes, my first application was at night. woke up the next morning with tight skin that i hadnt felt since february. showered, and 5 minutes after the shower.... FLAKES!!! i thought i was done with dry skin! i only do the regimen at night but moisturize with aveeno in the morning, so i went ahead and did that like normal, on application it stung like i did when i was starting the regimen, and my face was bright red all day! unfortunately, that one application was enough to turn me off of this god awful moisturizer for good. please, dan, as a loyal customer and follower, bring back the old moisturizer, as i am currently worried i'm going to have to stop the regimen if i cant find a good replacement, and all i know is that acne.org no longer offers it.
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November 20, 2010

Pros:

doesn't sting
doesn't clog pores

Cons:

isn't as light as the old moisturizer
doesn't moisturize well--i have to use way too much of it
doesn't help with flakiness
makes skin feel tougher

I'd rather not use lotion with the jojoba oil already in it because it irritates just the skin around my eyes, though I use jojoba oil in varying amounts on the rest of my face. I used the first moisturizer when initially clearing my skin and now that it's clear I don't want to use a different moisturizer! Please bring back the old one Dan! --Thanks
November 20, 2010

Pros:

â–  Absorbs well
â–  Doesn't make the skin sting

Cons:

â–  DOES NOT MOISTURIZE!
â–  Creates flakes
â–  Takes 6-7 minutes to penetrate
â–  Leaves a yellow residue on collars
â–  More expensive than the older one
â–  Too much jojoba oil in it (makes oily skins very shiny and may be comedogenic)

Dan, The old moisturizer made my skin sting sometimes but was deeply moisturizing. We love your products, so please bring back glycerin in your moisturizer (maybe in a smaller proportion to reduce the sting) and remove licochalcone to cut down the price.
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November 19, 2010

Pros:

None

Cons:

Does not moisturize
Irritating
Does not relieve flakiness

The old formula was much better. I had been using the old formula for about 2 years, but now I think that I am going to have to find another brand. This new formula just isn't going to cut it.
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November 19, 2010

Pros:

soothes skin

Cons:

doesn't moisturize nearly as well
requires 2 pumps vs. 1 pump
takes longer to absorb
to creamy (what ever happened to super light moisturizer?)

Bring the old one back! (or at least offer both!)
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November 18, 2010

Pros:

None

Cons:

-Burns
-Does not moisturize enough
-BURNS
-leaves my skin very red
-BURNS

This moisturizer really ruins my day. I know when ever I put it on my face will be red and irritated for the rest of the day. It burns really bad and leaves my face hurting for a LONG time. I don't know if I am doing something wrong but I am following the directions to the letter. My face is covered with red spots already I don't need to increase the redness anymore =/
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November 18, 2010

Pros:

none

Cons:

made my face red
did not moisturize at all nomatter how much i used even with10 drops of jojoba
made my face flakey, itchy, irritated, and tight

bring the old formula back please.
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November 13, 2010

Pros:

The only good thing about it is it goes on light and absorbs well with Benzoyl Peroxide.

Cons:

It does not moisturize. I have been using the regimen for several years now with no problems at all, but this moisturizer has really messed up my skin. It does not moisturize well at all, my skin is extremely dry and flaky. I have experienced many breakouts and I am SO FED UP RIGHT NOW that this product was changed. I have not changed anything else other then this moisturizer in the regimen so I know it is the culprit.

Please bring back the Old formula moisturizer, I know it is still sold in 2 ounce bottles but that is not cost effective. Now I have to order 8 of those at $5 A piece for a grand total of $40 for one months supply of moisturizer. Please offer both products Dan in the same economical large bottles. PLEASE! Nothing else is working well.
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