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2.3

258 reviews

30%
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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

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1.0
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17 years ago

Used it for over 2 months, but it didn't work. Actually, my face got worse. They said it will get worse before it gets better, I waited for it to get better, it didn't. I counted the zits on my...

About reviewer (8 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium, Cool

HairOther, Straight, Medium

EyesBrown



5.0
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17 years ago

I love love love love love this system. Believe me I have tried everything. I don't have terrible skin but I do get major breakouts and I have pretty oily skin. The whole system from the...

About reviewer (1 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

HairBrunette

EyesBrown


1.0
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17 years ago

Oh man, SERIOUS UPDATE (5 years later, sorry)! Murad sucks! After my skin had cleared up, it broke out again and got worse and worse and worse and worse. This was the start of the skin care...

About reviewer (5 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinAcne-prone, Medium

HairBrown

EyesHazel


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17 years ago

Never again!!!! I used this my first year of college and it made my skin go through hell! HUGE, painful dark red pimples formed. My face hurt to the touch. It made me not want to look in the...

About reviewer (9 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinOily, Fair-Medium

HairBlond

EyesBlack


1.0
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17 years ago

I was so excited to try this product since my skin is going through hell. However, Murad made my skin worst. I got bigger pimples everyday and I followed the directions to a tee. I wish I had read...

About reviewer (11 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinAcne-prone, Fair

HairBrunette

EyesGreen


3.0
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17 years ago

I hold myself not to review it earlier to wait for this things work on my face.I've been using it for 4 weeks ,hope miracle will change my acne prone skin but nothings works,even i had more zit...

About reviewer (49 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinAcne-prone, Dark, Warm

HairBlack, Straight, Fine

EyesBlack


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17 years ago

Didn't work for my acne at all. Not only that, the spot treatment would leave my skin red, inflamed, and itcy. The best thing imo is the moisturizer that hydrated my skin well, and didn't cause any...

About reviewer (6 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinAcne-prone

HairBrunette

EyesBrown


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17 years ago

I just bought this kit 2 weeks ago & my face looks awful! My face is so itchy & I now have more pimples. I do not recommend buying this product. I am returning it ASAP. Save your money & try using...

About reviewer (4 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

HairOther

EyesHazel


3.0
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17 years ago

I had high hopes for this after a disaster of a run with Pro Activ. The cleanser was fine, I thought the acne exfoliating gel was pointless..not sure what it was supposed to do but it did nothing....

About reviewer (11 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinAcne-prone, Fair

HairBrunette

EyesGreen


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17 years ago

Ugh, where to begin? A Sephora assistant insisted that I try the acne complex, saying that it worked for her daughter when nothing else would. Being someone who has tried the clinique 3-step...

About reviewer (16 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinAcne-prone, Olive

HairBrown

EyesOther


3.0
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17 years ago

I got the $35 starter kit from Sephora's.. not a bad price for a whole set & it lasted almost 3 months with plenty left to go! Overall -- the first few weeks were probably the best. I felt my...

About reviewer (6 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

HairBlack

EyesBrown


5.0
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17 years ago

I have been using the products in the Acne Complex Kit for over 4 years. Murad has revolutionized the texture and tone of my skin. I don't wear foundation, I use less concealer, and sometimes...

About reviewer (5 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Dark

HairBlack

EyesBrown


1.0
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17 years ago

I started using this kit back in August (about 7 months ago), and I completely regret it...more than my high school prom date. My skin has always been acne prone but has settled down quite a bit...

About reviewer (2 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium

HairBlond

EyesBrown


5.0
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17 years ago

Guys Yes it stings if you dont follow the "Recommended Instructions" If your not used to the Acne exfoliating treatment gel ( witht he sulfer ) Its gonna sting like a beyotch. This is what you...

About reviewer (62 reviews)

AgeUnder 18

SkinCombination, Fair

HairBlond

EyesBlue


1.0
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17 years ago

... oh, how I hate this thing! It irritated my skin a lot! I quickly went back to proactiv afterwards, and my skin is finally calm. The cleanser felt really great, though... it's sort of minty. And...

About reviewer (110 reviews)

AgeUnder 18

SkinOily, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairBrown, Straight, Fine

EyesBrown


3.0
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17 years ago

I've been using this for a month now. I like the Murad line and I've seen improvement in my skin since I started using this system. Granted I don't use each product. WHAT I LIKE: The...

About reviewer (46 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinAcne-prone, Dark, Not Sure

HairBlack, Kinky, Coarse

EyesBlack


1.0
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17 years ago

ANYONE CONSIDERING BUYING THIS, PLEASE READ THIS...I completely understand anyone's pain they feel with having bad skin, it's like having a bad haircut, if your hair were never to grow. You're just...

About reviewer (54 reviews)

AgeUnder 18

SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Neutral

HairBrunette, Wavy, Fine

EyesBrown


1.0
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17 years ago

Saw the informercial, got sucked in, and tried it. The cleanser was ok, nothing special, the exfoliating gel irritated my skin as did the spot treatment. The moisturizing lotion or whatever it is...

About reviewer (45 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinAcne-prone, Other, Not Sure

HairBrown, Other, Other

EyesBrown


3.0
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17 years ago

i only like the cleanser and the lotion from this kit. the exfloliating thing irritates my skin and makes it itchy and so does the spot treatment. however, the cleanser and lotion does its job and...

About reviewer (76 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Other, Not Sure

HairBlack, Straight, Fine

EyesBrown


2.0
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17 years ago

After seeing the informercial, I decided to give this system a try. I have combo skin with the occaisional breakout. After the first couple of weeks, my skin saw slight improvement (after the...

About reviewer (4 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Olive, Warm

HairBrunette, Wavy, Medium

EyesBrown