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2.3

258 reviews

30%
would repurchase
3.3/5
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Acne Complex® Introductory Kit Clarifying Cleanser Active Ingredient: Salicylic Acid (1.5%) Other Ingredients: Water (Aqua), Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Methyl Gluceth-20, PPG-26-Buteth-26, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Butylene Glycol, Cimicifuga Racemosa Root Extract, Camellia Oleifera Leaf Extract, Silver Citrate, Menthol, PEG-150 Distearate, Zea Mays (Corn) Starch, Hydrolyzed Corn Starch, Hydrolyzed Corn Starch Octenylsuccinate, Glyceryl Stearate, Cocamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Polysorbate 80, Citric Acid, Tetrasodium EDTA, Chlorphenesin, Methylisothiazolinone, Limonene, Citrus Reticulata (Tangerine) Leaf Oil, Cymbopogon Nardus (Citronella) Oil, Citrus Medica Limonum (Lemon) Peel Oil, Citrus Aurantifolia (Lime) Oil, Lavandula Hybrida Oil, Citrus Nobilis (Mandarin Orange) Peel Oil, Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel Oil, Fragrance (Parfum) Exfoliating Acne Treatment Gel Active Ingredient: Salicylic Acid (1.0%) Other Ingredients: Water (Aqua), Alcohol Denat, Glycolic Acid, Butylene Glycol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Methyl Gluceth-10, PPG-5-Ceteth-20, Salicylic Acid, Retinol, Polysorbate 20, Arnica Montana Flower Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Fruit Extract, Triclosan, Lecithin, Tocopherol, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Fruit Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Distillate, Zinc Sulfate, Linoleic Acid, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Tetrasodium EDTA, Sodium Hydroxide Skin Perfecting Lotion Water (Aqua), Dicaprylyl Maleate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Sorbitan Stearate, Retinol, Polysorbate 20, Phytonadione, Arnica Montana Flower Extract, Epilobium Angustifolium Extract, Palmitoyl Hydroxypropyltrimonium Amylopectin/Glycerin Crosspolymer, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Protein, Hydrolyzed Soy Flour, Spiraea Ulmaria Extract, Honey Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Fruit Extract, Squalane, Stearic Acid, Cetearyl Alcohol, Ceteareth-20, Talc, C9-15 Fluoroalcohol Phosphate, Glycolipids, Hyaluronic Acid, Panthenol, Lecithin, Tocopherol, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Algae Extract, Dimethicone, Sodium PCA, Propylene Glycol, Allantoin Sclerotium Gum, Carbomer, Triethanolamine, Diazolidinyl Urea, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Tetrasodium EDTA Clarifying Mask Active Ingredient: Sulfur (4.0%) Other Ingredients:Water (Aqua), Kaolin, Bentonite, Propylene Glycol, Glycerin, Titanium Dioxide, Polysorbate 20, Cetearyl Alcohol, Polysorbate 60, Zinc Oxide, Talc, Glyceryl Stearate SE, Dicaprylyl Maleate, Salicylic Acid, Lecithin, Tocopherol, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Palmitoyl Hydroxypropyltrimonium Amylopectin/Glycerin Crosspolymer, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Extract, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Allantoin, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Tetrasodium EDTA, Methylparaben, Butylparaben, Ethylparaben, Propylparaben, Isobutylparaben, Diazolidinyl Urea, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone, Camphor, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil Acne Spot Treatment Active Ingredient: Sulfur (3.0%) Other Ingredients: Water (Aqua), Glycolic Acid, Hydrolyzed Oat Flour, Sclerotium Gum, Zinc Oxide, Dicaprylyl Maleate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Ceteareth-20, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Oil, Salicylic Acid Lecithin, Tocopherol, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Palmitoyl Hydroxypropyltrimonium, Amylopectin/Glycerin Crosspolymer, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Extract, Allantoin, Sodium Hydroxide, Disodium EDTA, Diazolidinyl Urea, Methylparaben, Propylparaben

Reviews

Reviews


1.0
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17 years ago

You wonder what happened when I accidentally dropped a few drops of the "exforliating toner" to the sink? It quickly cleaned the time-formed darkness and dirt on the surface of sink while the drops...

About reviewer (5 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinAcne-prone

HairBlack

EyesBrown



1.0
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17 years ago

I tried this back in December and stuck with it for 2 months during which i watched my skin get worse and worse (supposed "purging" is only supposed to be like 2 weeks). It was a terrifying...

About reviewer (5 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinAcne-prone

HairBrown

EyesBrown


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17 years ago

I gave this product ample time (4 months) to work its magic, it never did. Seriously bummed me out. I really wanted this to work for me. It didn't improve anything, it actually made it worse.

About reviewer (20 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinAcne-prone

HairBrunette

EyesHazel


1.0
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17 years ago

For the record, I do not have sensitive skin and am not prone to allergic reactions so this was very unexpected for me. I can not stress enough how miserable I have been for days waiting for my...

About reviewer (1 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinNormal

HairBlond

EyesGreen


4.0
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17 years ago

I did my research before investing time and money into trying this product - and I'm glad that I did. I also found that reviewing my past skin history was also beneficial (i.e. was I allergic to...

About reviewer (40 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinVery Oily, Tan, Warm

HairBrunette, Wavy, Medium

EyesHazel


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17 years ago

I used this while in college and it did nothing for me. None of those 3-step kits work for me.

About reviewer (29 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinAcne-prone

HairBrown

EyesBrown


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17 years ago

i have done separate reviews for each of the products in this kit. whilst i like that the packaging is simple and hygienic, i just didnt see an improvement on my acne prone skin and in fact has...

About reviewer (332 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinOther, Other

HairOther

EyesOther


4.0
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18 years ago

I used the products in the "complex" package religiously a couple years ago with a lot of success... I had a long standing appt with a dermatologist (I'd had this appt for almost 6 months) and...

About reviewer (45 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination

HairBrunette

EyesHazel


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18 years ago

The products completely irratated my skin and made it very dry. The products don't clear up acne infact they make the acne worse. I will never repurchase the products again. The cleanser is drying...

About reviewer (26 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination

HairBlack

EyesBrown


1.0
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18 years ago

I bought this product back in summer 2006. I have sensitive skin, oily and acne pron. My acne was fairly under control with the occasional here and there pimple. I bought it because it promised...

About reviewer (22 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinOily, Other

HairBrunette

EyesGreen


2.0
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18 years ago

I had moderate cystic acne when I bought this product and I have to say it works like complete crap. And I would not recommend this to anyone who has sensitive skin. Even with my oily skin it dried...

About reviewer (2 reviews)

AgeUnder 18

SkinAcne-prone

HairRed

EyesGreen


4.0
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18 years ago

I bought too bought the Murad line after seeing the infomercial and I am having great success with it. I suspect that when it comes to acne there are two types of people, those whose skin can...

About reviewer (37 reviews)

Age

SkinVery Oily, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

HairBrunette, Other, Other

EyesBlue


2.0
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18 years ago

i just got this and so far no improvment. I jsut been noticing my pimples getting redder. I have acne on my forehead and blackheads on my nose and nothing has really changed. Dont waste your money...

About reviewer (2 reviews)

AgeUnder 18

SkinCombination

HairBlond

EyesBlue


2.0
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18 years ago

This did not work, I'll keep searching for the HG of pimple zappers/reducers.

About reviewer (86 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinAcne-prone, Olive

HairBlack

EyesBrown


2.0
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18 years ago

I think I was sort of convinced this would care for my acne and help with roseaca. Luckily I did not spend too much money as it was not working for me and dried out my skin. My dermatologist told...

About reviewer (174 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinDry, Fair, Warm

HairBrown, Wavy, Fine

EyesHazel


3.0
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18 years ago

I bought the Murad acne face wash on recommendation from my aesthetician. At first I too broke out terribly I also was using the spot treatments. She also recommended the exfoliating acne...

About reviewer (2 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinOther

HairOther

EyesOther


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18 years ago

When I turned 24, my skin suddenly got worse than it had ever been. I decided to try Murad, shelling out $30 for a one-month supply. My skin cleared up immediately, then two weeks later broke out...

About reviewer (12 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinAcne-prone

HairBrown

EyesBrown


1.0
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18 years ago

Okay, so I've had acne/breakouts since I was 12 (I'm 37 now) and I have tried EVERYTHING to have consistant clear skin. The last few years I've been pretty happy with my Neutrogena products (Acne...

About reviewer (7 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinOily

HairBrunette

EyesBrown


2.0
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18 years ago

This product didn't work for me. BEWARE if you try to cancel this, they will continue to bill you. I tried canceling numerous times before the stopped sending it. They made my life hell.

About reviewer (2 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinAcne-prone

HairBrown

EyesBlue


5.0
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18 years ago

I can't figure out why this has such bad reviews! My Mother has used Murad products in the past, and that's why I decided to try this set for my adult onset acne. At any given time I would have 5...

About reviewer (17 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinNormal, Fair, Not Sure

HairBrown, Wavy, Other

EyesBrown