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Sulfur may help dry and peel the skin as well as reduce acne bacteria.

It is usually applied 1-2 times per day.

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May 26, 2009
Product used: Murad (Acne Complex)

Pros:

kind of helped for a short period of time

Cons:

didn't help in the long run...at all

this stuff sucks. most overrated acne regimen next to Proactive, which is also bunk. this stuff is ridiculously overpriced and i can't believe i used it for as long as i did, desperatley hoping it would work. useless!
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May 4, 2009
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Refining Mask)

Pros:

This stuff is great. I have really oily skin, and all those oil control products don't do much. I use this mask 3 times a week and I don't have problems with oil anymore.

Cons:

why don't they sell it at retail stores =(

For those who're complaining about the smell, get used to it. Sulfur smells bad and it's amazing how they managed to minimize the sulfur smell in this mask. I also have DDF sulfur mask and that smells at least three times worse.
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April 20, 2009
Product used: Murad (Acne Complex)

Pros:

had good lotion

Cons:

didn't clear up my acne... made some pimples smaller but gave me a lot of really big pimples the step two and the spot treatment burned my skin

doesn't help... at all
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April 19, 2009
Product used: Murad (Acne Complex)

Pros:

convincing commercial

Cons:

Dries out your skin and give you random pimples.

I used this product for a few months, I mostly have acne scars prom popping one or two pimples but overtime the marks add up. I tried murad and it makes your skin bright but you still get them breakouts. I would use it at night and wake up with big pimples and it also dries out your skin.
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April 17, 2009
Product used: Murad (Acne Complex)

Pros:

Money back guarantee (except for the shipping!)

Cons:

Doesn't do a damn thing.

A few years ago I'd been using a prescription benzoyl peroxide product (Duac) that had worked very well for a long time but had recently lost some of its effectiveness (either that or my skin had just changed and gotten worse). Unfortunately this coincided with me being up late one night and catching a Murad infomercial. I am seriously a sucker for infomercials so I ordered the entire system and within a week after I began using it my acne got REALLY bad. I don't think that something in the Murad caused my skin to break out; it was mostly the fact that I'd switched from the Duac, which was moderately effective, to something that was not effective at all, despite all of its slick advertising and packaging. And the worst part was I believed them when they said it would get worse and then get better and kept using it for way too long which caused lasting damage in the form of red marks and scars. Don't waste your money! Btw, the positive reviews seem like they're written by Mu
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April 2, 2009
Product used: Murad (Acne Complex)

Pros:

My face feels clean and is much clearer.

Cons:

Skin is too dry after using it. I have to use additional lotion.

I had a spotless complection until I was about 20. I tried the regular stuff you buy from the drug store, went to a dermatologist (which made me a wreck) and then decided to try Murad. It worked wonders. I think they changed the scent. It used to smell funny, but now it doesn't. I stopped using it when I was pregnant because my face stayed clear both times. I had to start again afterward though. In between I tried Proavtive, cause uit was more affordable. It did nothing for me. I started Murad again and sure enough, it worked and continues to work. I have been using it for at least 5 years now.
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March 29, 2009
Product used: Murad (Acne Complex)

Pros:

Cleared my skin pretty quickly. Left my skin feeling fresh.

Cons:

You do go through a period of purging for about a week and a half to two weeks.. It's normal though, so don't give up. The lotion does not work very well.

My skin cleared and I bought some everyday lotion for my face and it was very worth it.
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March 24, 2009
Product used: Murad (Acne Complex)

Pros:

Smells good, cleared my skin for a minute

Cons:

Made breakouts worse (especially in my t-zone, my forehead is completely JACKED UP!!) I've had breakouts where I never had them before.

I'm sitting here watching the infomercial for Murad and I am ticked. I was fooled into believing the hype and now looking at the people (u know the ones that aren't paid actors) in ad it is obvious they are wearing make-up. I am African-American and the acne that Murad left behind has left dark scars. My Aunt told me that back in the 90s she tried it while in college and had a horrible experience (wish she could've gave me a heads up). I gave it 3 months because I didn't want to give up on it but the breakouts just got out of control. From what I've read it seems like it works the first two weeks (skin was great) then it's downhill from there. While I was using it my boyfriend asked me "I thought u were going to try that Murad stuff" and when I told him I was already using it he was shocked. I am returning to Proactiv (don't know why I stopped to begin with). I won't say not to use it because everyone's skin is different but I thought I should share my experience.
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March 21, 2009
Product used: Murad (Acne Complex)

Pros:

appears to calm down and treat acne

Cons:

i started breaking out quite badly after the first few days. initially i thought it was hormonal or anything related to whatever i ate, but i figured out that it was due to the cleanser. it's very depressing.

my skin's texture was okay to begin with, but it became more uneven and bumpy after using the cleanser and moisturizer. im having whiteheads and basically a general breakout all over my face although i've used it for only two weeks, even on areas that were fine initially. im sure it will work on some people but as of now, i dont think i would risk it. it's too embarrassing to even go out now.
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March 21, 2009
Product used: Murad (Acne Complex)

Pros:

Improved overall texture

Cons:

more breakouts than before I started using it

It did not improve my skin at all actually made it worse. I stuck with it because they said my skin would go through a purging period however the purging period never stopped after 1 1/2 months of use. Gave it up and went to the doctor.
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