Aveda : Outer Peace Acne Relief Kit

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Outer Peace Foaming Cleanser Ingredients: Water, Sodium Lauroyl Oat Amino Acid, Betaine, Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate, PEG-60 Almond Glycerides, Calophyllum Inophyllum (Tamanu) Seed Oil, Phyllanthus Emblica Fruit Extract, Boswellia Serrata Extract, Serenoa Serrulata (Saw Palmetto) Fruit Extract, Caffeine, Sodium Coco PG-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate, Salicylic Acid, Fragrance, Citral, Alcohol Denat., Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Gluconate, Phenoxyethanol. Outer Peace Acne Spot Relief Active Ingredient: Salicylic Acid (2%). Other Ingredients: Water, Stearic Acid, Cetearyl Alcohol, Ethyl Macadamiate, Dimethicone, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Alcohol Denat., Coco-Glucoside, Dicaprylyl Maleate, Corn Starch Modified, Calophyllum Inophyllum (Tamanu) Seed Oil, Phyllanthus Emblica Fruit Extract, Serenoa Serrulata (Saw Palmetto) Fruit Extract, Boswellia Serrata Extract, Caffeine, Sclerotium Gum, Sodium Salicylate, Linalool. Outer Peace Acne Relief Lotion Active Ingredient: Salicylic Acid (0.5%). Other Ingredients: Water, Stearic Acid, Tricaprylyl Citrate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Betaine, Dimethicone, Corn Starch Modified, Methyl Soyate, Coco-Glucoside, Calophyllum Inophyllum (Tamanu) Seed Oil, Phyllanthus Emblica Fruit Extract, Boswellia Serrata Extract, Serenoa Serrulata (Saw Palmetto) Fruit Extract, Sclerotium Gum, Caffeine, Fragrance, Sodium Salicylate, Sodium PCA Outer Peace Acne Relief Pads Active Ingredients: Salicylic Acid (1.5%). Other Ingredients: Water, Alcohol Denat., Betaine, PEG-60 Almond Glycerides, Calophyllum Inophyllum (Tamanu) Seed Oil, Boswellia Serrata Extract, Phyllanthus Emblica Fruit Extract, Serenoa Serrulata (Saw Palmetto) Fruit Extract, Caffeine, Sodium Salicylate, Fragrance.

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

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September 28, 2012

Pros:

- Gentle beyond comparison in the world of acne products, yet very effective.
- Plant-based, very soothing and calming to the skin.
- Aveda made this line with the first ever organically derived salicylic acid (from wintergreen).
- Boasts a really nice, non-synthetic aroma. This is HUGE. Synthetic aromas often aggravate acne, significantly.
- Made by the best of the best. Aveda has a rock-solid mission and products that do just what they claim.

Cons:

- May not 'cure' moderate to severe acne on its own. But in all fairness, we cannot expect the chemical potency often required in an effective acne treatment from Aveda - known for using functional botanical ingredients.
- $$$. A little on the expensive side (significantly more here in Canada), but WELL worth it. Be sure not to use excessive amounts - it's very concentrated.

This is a tried and true, premium system of products. I found it VASTLY beneficial combined with a topical prescription (clyndamycin/hydrogen peroxide gel). On its own, the topical prescription left my skin in rough shape. With Outer Peace, I noticed ZERO irritation and quicker results. Here are my comments on each product: 1. FOAMING CLEANSER: It's very easy not to use the cleanser effectively. You DO NOT need more than one or two pumps. You DO need to work it into a lather. Apply it onto your face rather than emulsifying it in your hands first. 2. ACNE RELIEF PADS: These can be cut in half and are just as effective. They should be gently applied to your skin, not scrubbed in. 3. ACNE SPOT RELIEF: If you want to cut the cost down even more, I would say this is the only product in the system that isn't essential to achieving results. 4. ACNE RELIEF LOTION: Balances moisture levels very well and gives your skin a healthy glow. 5. COOLING MASQUE: Some might skip out on this step, but honestly, NOTHING I've used works better at reducing inflammation. It will also last you quite a bit longer than the rest of the products, since you don't want to use it daily. Once weekly works well! If you can afford it, the facial Aveda offers in its spas can really supplement the results you'll see from the products.
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July 23, 2008

Pros:

Cleared up Acne, smells great, doesn't dry out skin, keeps working, very gentle.

Cons:

Nothing!

I have probably tried every acne line out there, from cheap to expensive... and this line works. Simple as that. You do have to use them in a system to get the best results, because the products all balence out eachother. It took about 40 days to see complete results, about how long any product usually takes to work due to skin cell turnover. Anyways... get it! It works, doesn't dry out my skin, and is very gentle for my sensitive skin. Love love love!!
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December 24, 2007

Pros:

Its natural and good for the environment, smells great as well.

Cons:

Not as potent as other products no good on severe acne.

A gentle product for mild acne that works well but should really only be used with other Aveda products. The Aveda Outer Peace Facials also worked wonders on my skin improving tone and appearance but can get a bit expensive at $100 each. I recommend using this great natural product if you suffer from mild acne or your skin react severely from other harsher products.
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December 29, 2013
Fantastic so far...

Pros:

Clean feeling skin
Clearer skin
Happier me

Cons:

Cost (however, I have saved money in the long term)

I've had issues with mild acne for about 3 years now, and have tried heaps of products and dietary adaptations, with nothing providing the desired results. My hairdresser recommended the Aveda Acne Relief Kit, claiming it was the only thing that worked for him (he had also tried the works, including laser acne treatment). I've been using Aveda for only a month, and the results are ridiculously amazing. My skin feels clean, and spot free, and even scars are slowly disappearing. I generally use the cleanser and moisturiser at night (when I have more time) and the relief pads in the morning (I've found pads to be most beneficial). Honestly, if you've been tossing up between different products, I'd give this a shot for sure. If you're short on money, I'd stick with the blemish relief pads. I feel like I'm promoting Clearasil on a morning show program! But it honestly worked for me!
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January 28, 2009

Pros:

Works very well. Did not irritate my skin. Took three full weeks to really see major results. The cooling masque is awesome. Really too the red out of active pimples.

Cons:

none

Don't use any acne product for only 1 week and give up! All skin is going to act up when you change your routine. go a full 3 weeks, you'll see the difference. Proactive made me a dry mess, this stuff is great!
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February 11, 2011

Pros:

drastically changed the quality of my skin over a long period of time - used for over a yr now
very gentle
natural

Cons:

expensive!

If you've got the money and maybe moderate acne - this is a good product to invest in. I personally only use the cleanser and mosturizer - I found the other products to make no difference whether I used them or not. The cleanser is pretty nice - it dissolves make up and oil almost instantaneously - and unlike a lot of other powerful cleanser it doesn't leave your skin super dry. The mosturizer also has excellent balancing qualities. It's light - but not so light that you end up dry in the combination zones. Good product - would highly recommend if nothing else is working for you
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March 23, 2010

Pros:

this product is effective in clearing up acne and yet gentle on the skin, not drying at all

Cons:

not any cons

i have tried tons of acne lines and this is the first that has worked for me/ i get compliments on my skin now :)
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July 17, 2010

Pros:

It works

Cons:

It's not cheap

It's worth it
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