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.

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July 22, 2011

Pros:

Contains licorice root extract for soothing
Yellow tint can help hide acne in some skin tones

Cons:

Does not fully counteract the drying properties of benzoyl peroxide in my case

My background: Naturally (when not on the Regimen) my skin is neither oily nor dry, it takes care of itself in that aspect; also my skin is not particularly sensitive, just acne prone. When using the BP, it is perfectly normal for it to dry your skin out. The moisturizer is supposed to combat that, and it doesn't. I have to add jojoba oil to get it to even remotely work, which leaves my face very shiny and oily, not soft. The AHA+ is a much better moisturizer once you're a few weeks along in the Regimen, but should only be used sparingly. I think I will go hunting for a new moisturizer because this one isn't cutting it for me.
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June 15, 2011

Pros:

light on the skin and moisturized a bit

Cons:

-leaves yellow tint on skin
-burning/tingling sensation after applying it
-left my skin a bit red
-too much for skin to handle

It's a creamy moisturizer, great if it were more sensitive but in combination with an already oily face it made my acne flare up at times. It leaves your face with a yellow tint and burns when you apply it. I recommend if your face is extremely dry, other than that get a better moisturizer.
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May 27, 2011

Pros:

goes on easily, moisturizes very well, no scent, does not cause breakouts

Cons:

does not fully absorb, leaves face looking shiny and greasy, yellow stains on white clothes

Although I am pleased that this product moisturizes well and does not cause breakouts for me, ultimately I am disappointed with it due to the fact that I cannot wear it during the day. It never fully absorbs and leaves my face looking very greasy. It's great for overnight use (especially if my skin is feeling extra parched), but overall this is not enough for me to continue purchasing it.
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April 20, 2011

Pros:

Light
Non-greasy
No foul smell or taste (in case someone might kiss it off and notice)
Absorbs fairly fast
Gentle

Cons:

Not all that hydrating
Does not help flakes at all

I like this stuff for how simple it is. I feel like I could put this on at any time because it never shows if you put it on light and let it soak in. I never find it greasy or leaves any residue or feel of any kind, I think it actually makes my skin tone slightly better after applying it. It has no taste so if someone kisses it off or you eat and had it on your lips there is no worry. Sadly, I'm not sure how effective it is either. Sure if has less major flaws moisturizers tend to have and it doesn't break me out but it also doesn't moisturize extremely well and is useless on flakiness. Good for over-all, bad for dry patches of skin.
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March 22, 2011

Pros:

makes skin FEEL wonderful

doesn't cause breakouts and even has a calming effect on skin and acne

more lightweight than cetaphil

Cons:

does not take care of flakiness and flakes are dyed a yellowish color which makes face slightly yellowish all around

this seems to be the only flaw is the system he should just bring back the old one "if it aint broke, don't try and fix it"
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March 21, 2011

Pros:

Won’t clog pores

Cons:

1) Can make face shiny for up to 2 hours after applying.

2) Doesn’t moisturize nearly as well as the old formula. My face is dry again after a few hours, even with jojoba oil.

3) Doesn’t absorb nearly as quickly as the old moisturizer.

I had been on Dan's regimen for a few months and was 90 % clear. Like many of you I got really excited about the new moisturizer and decided to check it out. After about a week my face became very dry and sensitive to bp. The next week I had to start lessening the dosage of bp because my face was starting to burn. Eventually I had to stop the regimen all together because my face just could not handle it without the help of a good moisturizer. I have started the regimen again, just using pb over night, and my face is still extremely dry and flakey. I loved the old moisturizer. Please bring it back so I can go back to when my skin was first clear with the regimen.
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March 6, 2011

Pros:

Does not leave skin shiny.
Leaves most of my face silky.

Cons:

Does not work on all areas of my face.

I have to say I prefer the old moisturizer. The old one tended to leave the skin shiny and the new one doesn't, but the new one just doesn't work as well. I have had to switch to Cetaphil for my forehead and neck because those areas were much too dry with the new moisturizer.
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February 21, 2011

Pros:

-moisturizes somewhat

Cons:

-thick
-awful yellow tint
-doesn't absorb as well as the previous formula
-really does encourage new acne and doesn't help existing pimples

I didn't even notice I had this until I used it and it had a yellow tint. Pretty thick and gross, it's hard to spread and it doesn't absorb as well as the other formula. This legit causes new acne and there's no way I'm going to let that happen. The last one was awesome and light and perfect, and I'm currently using the remainder of it, but I don't know what I will use after that. I'll probably quit buying moisturizer from acne.org altogether. There was nothing wrong with the other moisturizer and everyone mostly seemed to like it and liked it. Really disappointed in it.
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February 8, 2011

Pros:

Good price, nice to find a decent volume of product available in one package.

Cons:

The tint.

I hadnt even applied this product yet when I noticed a bit had squeezed its way out of the base of the pump, it was a funny color but I assumed it had darkened from drying out. After removing the cap to clean it I realized that the lotion itself actually IS that color. This is not good. Ill assume the tint is an unintended consequence of an ingredient that is deemed necessary for the effectiveness of the product, just the same, Im out. Would love to have a clean, simple moisturizer without all the herbal, homeopathic bells and whistles (i.e. Cetaphil). Love your other products, but I will not be perpetually worried about staining sheets, pillow cases, shirts and towels.
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January 31, 2011

Pros:

-does not make skin burn/sting
-helps keep flakiness away

Cons:

-made my skin feel rough and dry
-with time it would creep toward the skin around my eyes even if I stayed away from the area when moisturizing

When I first started using the moisturizer, I liked it. It didn't burn like the original acne.org moisturizer did and it seemed to help control flakiness. However, it made my skin start to feel rough and dry. This moisturizer did not allow my skin to clear up and it actually started making me break out. My theory is that my skin does not like jojoba oil. So, I decided to switch to a different moisturizer after using this one for 4 weeks. After making the switch, after only two applications, my skin felt soft and it got dramatically clearer. This is my second time starting the acne.org regimen. I used it for about a year and a half before and my skin was near perfect. I decided to stop to see if my skin would stay clear on its own...it did NOT. The first time around my skin stopped breaking out within a month, this time my skin kept breaking out after at least four weeks on the regimen. Since switching to a different moisturizer I believe this acne.org moisturizer was hindering my skin's progress and making it worse. I love the treatment, though =) P.S. The price paid includes shipping and handling.
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