Clearogen : 3 Step Acne Treatment

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Foaming Skin Cleanser Active Ingredient: Salicylic Acid (2%). Inactive Ingredients: Water, Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate, Butylene Glycol, Di-PPG-2-Myreth-10 Adipate, Polysorbate 20, Triethanolamine, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Hydrolyzed Wheat Starch, Aloe arbadensis (Aloe vera) Gel, Rosemary Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Lavender Essential Oil. Skin Acne Toner Active Ingredient: Salicylic Acid (1%). Inactive Ingredients: SD Alcohol 40 B, Water, Witch Hazel Distillate, Dodecyl Gallate, Propyl Gallate, Glycerin PEG-12/SMDI Copolymer, Polysorbate 20, Comfrey Extract, Indian Plantin Extract, Wheat Hydrolysate Extract, Sodium PCA, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Phenoxyethanol, Hydrolyzed Wheat Starch, Rosemary Extract, Chamomile Extract, Di-PPG-2-Myreth-10 Adipate, Allantoin, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizinate. Acne Lotion Active Ingredient: Benzoyl Peroxide (2.5%). Inactive Ingredients: Water (Aqua), Linolenic Acid (Alpha & Gamma), Linoleic Acid, Glycerin, Glycine soja (Soybean) Sterols, Dodecyl Gallate, Octyl Ethylhexyl Gallate, Serenoa serrulata Fruit Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetearyl Alcohol, Dicetyl Phosphate, Ceteth-10 Phosphate, Dimethicone, Aloe barbadensis Leaf Extract, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Cetyl Alcohol, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Extracts of Malva sylvestris (Mallow), Mentha piperita (Peppermint) Leaf Extract, Primula veris Extract, Alchemilla vulgaris Extract, Veronica officinalis Extract, Melissa officinalis Leaf Extract, Achillea millefolium Extract, Imperata cylindrica Root Extract, Stearic Acid, Symphytum officinale Extract, Camellia oleifera (Green Tea) Leaf Extract, Tocopherol, Plantago ovata Seed Extract, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Tocopheryl Acetate, Melia azadirachta Leaf Extract, Chamomilla recutita Flower Extract, Xanthan Gum, Ethyhexylglycerin, Sulfur, Disodium EDTA, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Hexylene Glycol.

Items marked with red have tested a 3 or above (out of 5) in comedogenic (pore-clogging) testing.

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July 10, 2013
Jury is still out.

Cons:

Initial breakout of cysts 4 days into using product.

I just purchased Clearogen from my dermatologists office. I was diagnosed with Cystic Acne. I was also prescribed Spironolactone. I started this product exactly seven days ago. The reason why I felt compelled to write this review is because I didn't see anyone here, mention that this product could bring out breakouts. About 4 days into using Clearogen, my face developed 3 cysts, and it appears as every morning a new one appears. I am embarrassed to leave the house! I called my Dermatologists office, and she told me that using Clearogen, things would get worse before getting better. I am definitely in that stage. So, please folks, be prepared that you could end up looking worse using this, AT first. I am not saying this is a bad product, I am not saying it doesn't work, I am saying, be prepared that this may bring things to the surface, causing an initial breakout. I felt that it was very important for all of you to know that. I am praying that week two isn't as awful, and since I paid so much money for it, I'll give it a good 30 days until I make my final decision on this product.
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Andrewlamo
April 5, 2016
Did it work ? Can you give us update ?
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January 31, 2010

Pros:

shrinks zits fast; clears cystic acne; does not irritate face; face is not as oily

Cons:

price

I've been using this system for a little over 2 weeks now and my face is responding well. I had a huge zit that was about to form and it shrunk in 1 day. I really like how it doesn't irritate my face, yet is still effective. I've used Proactiv and that just irritated my face and turned it red. I did get a few new breakouts in the first week but I think the product is purging the bad stuff out. Anyways, they shrunk after a few days and I'm almost clear....just acne marks leftover which will fade in time.
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August 12, 2009

Pros:

I use it as often as I can remember at night and I find if I use it consistently it works great at keeping moderate acne at bay but recently I've been skipping it and I got a little hormonal breakout.

Cons:

Does smell funny, kinda like one person said play dough.

I only use the lotion, the cleanser and toner are nothing. The effectiveness is in the lotion so save yourself some money and just pay the $27 for the lotion and use any cleanser you like. Toners are gimmics you don't really need them if you're moisturizing. So be consistent in applying the lotion and the results will follow. Oh and one bottle has lasted me months but if you use it every night it should last 3 months.
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February 10, 2010

Pros:

My skin is soft and both pimple and blackhead free 99.99% of the time. It is easy to use and after 6 months of use still hasn't dried my skin out.

Cons:

The benzoil peroxide in the lotion bleached out my pillow case. A small sacrifice but well worth it for great skin. It took about 6 weeks for me to have clear skin all the time.

Without too much detail, I am in my 40's, suffer from hormonal acne, cysts and blackheads. Used daily both morning and night my skin is soft and completely clear. Anytime I hint at a spot coming up I just use the system. I read in the past that people advise you only buy the lotion. I have to disagree. If you also notice those folks also don't give the highest results for the product. I love the product and my new dermatologist made the remark that my face was clear and looked good without even knowing I have a problem. I often go without makeup now. Love Clearogen!
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February 25, 2009

Pros:

It works. Easy to use. Reasonably priced for what it does. No side effects. Cleanser smells pretty good - sort of like lemon.

Cons:

None I can think of.

When nothing else did, this worked for me. I have adult acne that is hormonally caused. I was very skeptical, but I bought and used the package as recommended by the dermatologist. I used all three products as directed. In the past, I've tried EVERYTHING from Retina to Tazorac to Differin, antibiotics, Cleocin, benzoyl peroxide. Accutane did make a difference, but didn't get rid of it completely forever. After the first few years the acne returned, but not as bad as before. I did not have much hope for this stuff, but it has surprised me. It is amazing stuff if it could fix my problem. I am VERY impressed. I am taking things that are even making my hormone problem worse (Hormone replacement therapy, DHEA, testosterone, etc.) Normally, my monthly cycle plus these supplements definitely would cause my skin to go berzerk, but this stuff is good enough to overcome even that.
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April 9, 2009

Pros:

I use this along with retin-a and have only gotten two pimples in the last 6 months. Works great. Love the cleanser. Had used everything else prescription and over the counter and this has worked the best!

Cons:

I have very sensitive skin so the product burns and leaves my skin dry and flakey, especiall the lotion, which smells like play-doh (but pimple FREE!)

Product works like magic but can make your skin really really dry.
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January 19, 2015
holy grail
This line is incredible. After dealing with stubborn breakouts for months, trying product after product with zero results this is the only thing that has improved my skin. Initially I was using it twice per day, but I found it too drying so I went down to once a day and my skin seems to be happy. After 6 weeks of use, I currently have almost no active acne. I cannot say enough great things about this line!
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February 25, 2009

Pros:

works quickly, doesn't dry out skin, doesn't take much

Cons:

not the greatest smell

I am in the week before my period. My acne should be the worst that it's been all month, but my face is completely clear. I have used the Clearogen treatment lotion for 6 days. I use Murad cleaner and toner. I can still see some bumps under the skin, but they haven't developed into anything. I am also taking Saw Palmetto and Zinc orally.
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July 3, 2009

Pros:

Topical & easy to use. Doesn't dry out my skin. This is the best product that ive found. My skin started clearing up after 3 weeks and no redness, itchiness or burning like other products. It's cheaper than prescriptions & other derm products.

Cons:

Lotion doesn't smell great so i only use at night and sunscreen in the morning. They should make a sunscreen.

The Best Topical Acne Treatment.
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March 27, 2015
Did not work
I have moderate/severe cystic acne that came back after a round of Accutane. I tried this with high hopes! I stayed on it for a month and it made my skin raw, red, and I had huge cysts on the side of my face and chin throughout. Did not work and I believe made it worse.
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