Clinique : Acne Solutions Clear Skin System

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Acne Solutions Cleansing Foam:
Active Ingredient:
Salicylic acid (2%).

Inactive Ingredients:
Water, glycerin, butylene glycol sodium methyl cocoyl taurate, sucrose, disodium phosphate, arginine cocoate, laminaria saccharina extract, cola nitida (kola) seed extract, caffeine, algae extract, mentha piperita (peppermint), sea whip extract, peg/ppg-18/18 dimethicone, sodium hyaluronate, ppg-6 decyltetradeceth-30, lactobacillus ferment, stearamidopropyl dimethylamine, longifolene, acetyl glucosamine, capryloyl glycine, perilla aldehyde, 10-hydroxydecanoic acid, polyquaternium-7, beta-caryophyllene, phospholipids, sodium stearate, sodium salicylate, disodium edta, phenoxyethanol, chloroxylenol

Acne Solutions Clarifying Lotion:
Active ingredient:
Salicylic acid (1.5%).

Inactive ingredients:
Water, alcohol denat., nylon-12, butylene glycol, hamamelis virginiana (witch hazel), laminaria saccharina extract, caffeine, sucrose, glycerin, acetyl glucosamine, sorbitol, sea whip extract, barium sulfate, 10-hydroxydecanoic acid, silica, disodiom edta, benzalkonium chloride

Acne Solutions Clearing Moisturizer Oil-Free:
Active ingredient:
Benzoyl peroxide (2.5%).

Inactive ingredients:
Water, cyclopentasiloxane, butylene glycol, ceteareth-20, dimethicone, sucrose, camellia sinensis (green tea) leaf extract, hordeum vulgare (barley) extract, acetyl glucosamine, lactobacillus ferment, poria cocos sclerotium extract, laminaria saccharina extract, polymethyl methacrylate, gentiana lutea (gentian) root extract, helianthus annuus (sunflower) seedcake, saccharomyces lysate extract, astrocaryum murumuru butter, acrylamide/sodium acryloyldimethyltaurate copolymer, myristyl alcohol, glycerin, zeolite, algae extract, linoleic acid, 10-hydroxydecanoic acid, cucumis sativus (cucumber) fruit extract, caffeine, cholesterol, tocopheryl acetate, bisabolol, longifolene, polysorbate 80, sodium hyaluronate, beta-caryophyllene, propylene glycol dicaprate, capryloyl glycine, quaternium-22, mentha piperita (peppermine), perilla aldehyde, perilla aldehyde, caprylyl glycol, isohexadecane, xanthum gum, disodium edta, chloroxylenol, phenoxyethanol, titanium dioxide.

The list of ingredients above is provided for informational purposes only. Always check the actual product label in your possession for the most accurate ingredient information due to product changes or upgrades that may not yet be reflected on our web site.

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January 21, 2010

Pros:

It works
No extra chemicals, gunk on your face
IT HAS WORKED FOR ME

Cons:

I spend too much money at the Clinique counter!
A little inconvenient to buy

Bottom Line: I'm 25 years old, I've had stress related acne (hard red bumps all over my cheeks) breakouts/scars for over 8 years now. I have literally tried everything. Everything at the drugstore, expensive, cheap, 3-step, 5-step, all natural, gentle scrubbing, reading reading reading reviews on different products, many products off of acne.org, Proactiv, twice a month microdermabrasion facials, blu-light, expensive laser treatments. Literally for me to have clear skin is priceless. Bottom line: this is the ONLY product I have used that makes me happy. My skin isn't perfect, I still gets bumps, but drastically less than I did before. If I run out and use other product that I have lying around I tend to break out again. But for the most part my skin is mostly clear and I'm much more confident. Regimin: I use the regular cleanser to wash makeup off my face at the end of the day, then the foaming cleanser, then the astringent, and spot treat with the salicylic spot treatment. I haven't used the moisturizer in this kit, but the yellow daily moisturizer is really light and refreshing. I also use Clinique foundation because it doesn't have a lot of additives and I think my CoverGirl makeup was contributing to my breakouts. The only con: it's a little inconvenient to go to the mall to buy more, plus the sales ladies are so good and they always have specials that I spend more than I plan on every time! But you can order online and you can have them send you new product every 30 days etc. whatever you choose. Again bottom line from a girl that has tried EVERYTHING you have nothing to lose to try it. I was always the 2% statistic that products didn't work for and I'm happy with these products. Please give Clinique a chance!
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November 23, 2016
Need answers
What does it mean when i start breaking out the first days of usage and get ichy and red face . Should i stop it or tough it out to see if it actually clears my face ?
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January 24, 2010

Pros:

It defenitely works! I just got it yesterday and i used it in the morning and before i went to bed! My skin totally looks a lot better! My mom told me that i look beautiful! I havent seen my face this clear in a long long long long time! Im sooooooooooo excited to use it tonight i cant wait to go to school and show people how good i really look!

Cons:

The price is really the only thing thats the problem. It was about $71 but thats because i bought some extra stuff too.

Overall this product works really well, i tried clearasil and clean & clear but that didnt work very well. I had flaky, dry, irritated skin all the time, and now my skin is soft and smooth on only the 2nd day! I love this product and i would definitely recommend clinique for makeup products, and skin care products. Its always been a big help to me and i'm sure it would be for you too. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE! take my advice and at least consider buying this! It works really well and i'd really like everyone else that struggles with stress related acne and other, similar types to be astonished by this product and releaved as much as i was.
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August 12, 2010

Pros:

REDUCED MY ACNE! :)

Cons:

Redness of cheeks & quite pricey

Wow, i bought this product YESTERDAY! i used it last night, this morning, & tonight and i must say this stuff is amazing. My cheeks have always been very sensitive to acne washes, so the redness this product causes is very typical to my skin. I avoided putting the 3rd step on my cheeks tonight & focused putting it on my chin (which is breaking out HORRIBLY!), therefore the redness has reduced dramatically. I recommed the 3rd step only ONCE a day to avoid irritation. I have struggled w/acne since I was 13 years old & I am now 18. I have tried nearly everything, proactive, acne free, neutrogena, & other washes I received from the dermatologist. The only product that has worked for me was proactive, but it stopped working after a year. I love clinque make-up so I gave this product a shot. My acne reduced after 1 day!!! it's so great. The bumps are nearly flat now! I'm also using Clinique's acne solutions liquid makeup & acne solutions cleaning concealer. Not only is it covering up embarrasing acne, but HEALING it as well. It gives your face a very natural look, without the caking & piling of makeup look. Despite the cost, these products have given me great results so far & i hope to see even more progress in my fight against acne :) The cost is totally worth it :)
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February 25, 2010

Pros:

Leaves skin feeling soft, and refreshed. Reduces redness. Odorless. After first use pimples begin to disappear.

Cons:

Burns nose a bit, the price is high.

I have had moderately severe acne for awhile now, and last Sunday I purchased this system. I began to use it Monday morning and noticed that my skin was softer right after I did the three step process. I have now been using it for three days and most of my redness is gone, and my pimples are clearing up. I'll admit it does burn my nose a little and it's a bit pricy, but I already love it! Many people have noticed a difference and keep asking me what my secret is! This system does work.
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February 5, 2015
Expensive, Only One of 3 Products is Effective
I used this system for 3-4 years before I found something better. To me, it does a great job of getting my skin back on track after a breakout, but it doesn't do much for skin in the long term. The Salicylic Acid in the foam cleanser and toner is ineffective; both products have a pH too high for the Salicylic Acid to do its job and the toner is full of alcohol, something that will NOT help your skin at all. The only acne medication you get from this system is coming from the treatment in the form of 2.5% Benzoyl Peroxide. The treatment is pretty good, but shouldn't be applied to areas without acne as it can be drying, so it's name of 'Clearing Moisturizer' or 'All-Over Clearing Treatment' isn't very accurate! You probably need another moisturizer when using this system, and they don't supply you with it. I found when using the cleanser twice a day, I went through a full-sized bottle in about 6 weeks. A big bottle of toner lasted me about 4-5 months on average, and a full sized tube of the treatment lasted me between a month and 6 weeks. Basically, this system requires a lot of repurchasing, and it ends up being costly. The only product from this system I would recommend purchasing is the Clearing Moisturizer, it's a pretty good Benzoyl Peroxide lotion, it just shouldn't be marketed as an all-over moisturizer.
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October 31, 2010

Pros:

clears my skin, feels refreshing

Cons:

nothing!

Clinique 3 step acne system works wonderes!! I've used everything on my skin, i've tried every store product, i've even recently used Proactiv. Proactiv made everything WORSE!! my skin had never looked worse. I was horribly broken out all over my chin and jawline. I felt like thats all people could see, and i know my friends would never judge me, but i felt so low in my self confidence. I work in the beauty industry, doing hair, so i need to project an image of self confidence and clear skin is important. I've used Clinique before, but it was before they had the acne system, and even just the regular Clinique 3 step worked great. But the acne system works even better than anything i've ever used!! I've been using it for 5 days and already i've seen a major improvement in my skin. Proactiv could never work this fast, i dont care what they say. Clinique has already cleared up a good portion of my chin and jawline, decreased the redness, and even though it's slightly drying, it's made my skin look much better. Proactiv dried my skinh out so bad it was hurting. THANK YOU CLINIQUE for helping me improve my image! I feel so much better now that my skin is clearing. I will never switch to anything else! Clinique is the best!
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July 10, 2010

Pros:

No prescription, no fragrance or color, exfoliates chemically,removes deep oil,easy to use,

Cons:

little pricey

i had tried accutane twice, minocycline,tetracycline,benzoyl peroxide,retin-A,benzaclin,azelex, amogn many many other things, and this workS!! the key is to stick to it at least a few months. it exfoliates, which is the key. it also removes deep oil and dirt.i highly highly highly recommend it, coming from someone who has dealt with acne on and off for 11 years. Try it! You'll never go back!!!
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May 15, 2010

Pros:

Works Quickly, Not too harsh.

Cons:

Drying the first few days, pricey but well worth it.

I've been using this 3-step system for just about a week now and I've seen a dramatic change in the way my face looks. I've gotten many compliments already! I look forward to continue using this product for even better results! :)
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September 27, 2016
Best luring Sales, Worst Skincare
I have use 3 steps ( Type 2) as my roommate recommend me to try on when I first encountered clogged pores. I have used them for 3 days then I swear I will never ever ever buy any products from CLINIQUE again.   The cleanser and toner irritate my skin so much that it appears red the whole day. Also, more clogged pores and inflamed white heads emerged which never happen to me before. The moisturizer cause allergic red spot on my face, itchy red bumps on my chin, which is the first time I have allergic reaction in my entire life. I have to turn to a derm as Clinique worsened the whole situation. Wont buy it, wont ever consider it, wont trust sales from a chain store ever again.
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