Benzoyl Peroxide
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Benzoyl peroxide is a topical treatment that kills acne bacteria and dries/peels the skin, helping to keep pores unclogged.

It is usually applied once or twice a day to the acne-affected area. You should see results quickly, but sometimes it takes 4 to 6 weeks of treatment to become apparent.

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September 28, 2009
Product used: Clinique (Acne Solutions Clear Skin System)

Pros:

The only product that really works on my acne. In about a week I started seing a big difference and in 2 weeks my acne completely went away and skin stayed clear.

Cons:

Price could be lower

Great product!
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September 28, 2009
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)

Pros:

Moisturizing lotion
Doesn't irritate my skin

Cons:

Toner has alcohol
Cleanser not very exfoliating

I was a devoted Proactiv user for years but it was expensive and not very flexible-buying things seperately cost a fortune, and getting the kit wasn't an option b/c I didn't like the toner. I bought AcneFree on a whim a couple weeks ago at CVS and I really like it. The Repair Lotion has a thicker consistency than Proactiv's and I can actually use it as my primary face lotion. There's very little fragrance and I don't mind the toner. I was surprised at the quality of ingredients considering the low price.There's organic aloe vera and a high degree of benzoyl peroxide. My face has already started clearing up and I'm very satisfied. I've tried other over the counter acne kits (Klear Action, Skin Essentials) and neither of them are as good.
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September 28, 2009
Product used: Clinique (Acne Solutions Clear Skin System)

Pros:

the exfoliating part is prob. the only thing i like because it gives your skin a refreshing, tingling feeling.

Cons:

i have never broken out this much living on this earth for 26 years!!!!!!!

i've never really had an acne problem. got pimples every now and then but my face has always been smooth without any noticeable problems. but i was in paris for awhile over the summer and started to get pimples on the sides of my face and also some places around my face. soon as i got back, i spoke to a spokeswoman for clinique and advised me to do the 3 step program daily. so i have been using it day and night for about a week and 1/2 now, and i have been getting pimples on places of my face that i have never ever gotten. AND, on top of that, they wont stop multiplying! it's seriously AWFUL! i made an appt. to see the deramtologist, because i literally do not want to leave my house.....
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September 27, 2009
Product used: Clinique (Acne Solutions Clear Skin System)

Pros:

Clears acne, smooths and softens skin.

Cons:

Stinks, pricey, and is not intended to aid in scarring, thus need another product. Tip--ask for sample.

Ok, I'm back giving my review again. It's been over a month now using Clinique. My acne did clear out, but then I put on some make up I got from Walmart--Iman I think its called and broke out real bad this past Friday. I put on the spot treatment, and that helped reduce the break out but didn't eliminate it. When to DIllards today and talked with the rep, she put on an acne fighting foundation and told me to call her to see how it worked. So, now I've did my acne solution regime cleaned everything off, and guess what, my break out cleared up even with the makeup on. She explained to me how the products work together between the different lines in clinique and said i could bring in the stuff from walmart to see what can help or hurt my progress. So far, clinique is doing its thang!
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September 24, 2009
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)

Cons:

terrible product made my skin way worse than it was before i started using it. it was so harsh on my skin and so expensive

i would not recomend this product to anyone.
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September 20, 2009
Product used: Clearasil (Ultra Rapid Acne Vanishing Treatment Cream)

Pros:

I get a few big red pimples and would put some right on the pimples before I go to bed and when I wake up, the redness goes away a bit. It can cause the pimple to turn white (with pus) overnight or in a few days and dries up the pimple.

Cons:

Even though the labels tells you to put it on more than once a day, don't overdo it, put it only on the pimple before bedtime. Not recommended for covering the whole face, it will cause peeling and redness.

If you get a few pimples here and there, it's a cheap product that works as stated on the label. But if you have a lot of pimples or a major acne problem, don't use it. It's better to go see a doc for your acne. If you put it all over your face or use it more than once a day, it will cause redness, dryness and peeling. Use it only before bedtime, once a day. During the day, use a moisturizer.
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September 20, 2009
Product used: Clinique (Acne Solutions Clear Skin System)

Pros:

Nothing!!!

Cons:

Dried my skin out like crazy.
Gave me more pimples, EVEN AFTER I'VE STOPPED USING IT.
Darkened my skin.

For the first few days, I used the 3 steps in this regime and after 2 days, I noticed my face got darker and my skin was peeling. When I lifted my eyebrows, I can see lines of wrinkles because my skin was so dry. When I wash my face, my face stings and the pain lasts for more than an hour. Even putting on another moisturizer burns my skin. So I decided to stop for a while and start again, this time stopping the acne solutions moisturizer all together. For the first week after starting again, nothing happened to my skin. But at the start of the second week, MY SKIN BROKE OUT LIKE CRAZY. I used to have acne only on my forehead but it spread to my cheeks. I read somewhere that breaking out is supposed to happen, so I continued. I JUST KEEP BREAKING OUT THROUGH THE 3RD N 4TH WEEK, EVEN AFTER STOPPING USE!!! Now my entire face looks like sh*t, and I don't even wanna go out of the house. No amount of concealer will conceal my acne now!
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September 17, 2009
Product used: Carley's (Clear and Smooth Skin Treatment)

Pros:

The soap and the acne industrial fomrula are the two products that I use and they have worked perfectly for me. It is all about consistency, I have been using their soap and acne formula for at least a year now and the results are great.

Cons:

None

There is no cure for acne, but I firmly believe that this is the best thing out there, and I do not even think twice about using other acne products. People who have acne usually inflate it more by using products that have odd ingrediants. Carley's porducts are natural, which is the main idea, and the natural idea is what eliminates all those foregin chemicals we have been pouring on our skin, so, go natural and you will be happy with the results.
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September 17, 2009
Product used: Clinique (Acne Solutions Clear Skin System)

Pros:

Less acne break out, smoother brighter skin.

Cons:

Stinky fragrance, face feels a bit tight afterwards, does not treat acne scars.

I was skeptical after a week with no results at all, ready to quit. Meet up with the rep that sold me the products last week and discussed that acne not clearing up and was asked how much water do I drink per day. Suggested that I increase my water intake to help the skin. So--its 18 days since I started using this product and I am happy with the results thus far. Drinking more water has helped, and acne has tremendously reduced. I also was given a sample of toner that is specifically for clearing acne scars. Just wish it didn't stink. Overall--I'm not ready to give up on Clinique just yet.
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September 16, 2009
Product used: Dr. Sheffield's (Clear Zit Acne Treatment Cream)

Pros:

works like a charm in just a couple days!
really cheap :D

Cons:

burns like hell the first couple uses.

Very good, easy, and WORKS
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