Carley's : Clear and Smooth Skin Treatment

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Active Ingredient:
Benzoyl peroxide (2%)

Inactive Ingredients:
Reverse Osmosis Purified Water, Liquid Natural Soap, Shea Butter; (Butyrospermum parkii), Vegetable Glycerin, Walnut Shell Powder, Propylene Glycol, Apricot Kernal Oil; (Armeniaca vulgaris, Prunis armeniaca), Stearic Acid, Cetyl Alcohol, Aloe Vera Extract, Corn Meal, Mango Butter, Emulsifying Wax, Hemp Seed Oil, Macadamia Nut Oil(Macadamia integrifolia), Xanthan Gum, Evening Primrose Oil(Oenothera Biennis ), Elder Flower Extract(sambucus nigra), Chamomile Powder (Chamomilla recutita), Natural Essential Oils – no artificial fragrances-, Sodium Citrate, Citric Acid, Germall plus (4/10’s of 1%) (diazolidinyl Urea, 3-Iodo-2-propylbutylcarbarmate).

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 29, 2011

Pros:

When used as directed, this product is great. I say this because, I would have a tendency to skip using it a few days, to make it last longer, because I use it all over my body. This stuff is amazing for people who suffer with KP. I have a bad case of it on my upper arms and the front of my thighs. After like 2 weeks, you cant even tell that I have issues with KP.

Cons:

Really I can't think of anything, except the price. And really that's because I need to use it all over my body, so the bottle goes quick. :( But if you're just using it for your face, its a great value for your money.

This product works, and good luck finding something that treats KP, because I've tried it all! Give this around weeks to see REAL results. Remember your pores are going to naturally purge any remaining bacteria that's deep down when you first use this, so a few breakouts are natural. After that, you'll be impressed. Patience is the key. :))
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January 19, 2011

Pros:

I love that you guys give a FREE all-natural soap with the purchase of so many of your products; I got 3 of them the last time I ordered from you guys because I ordered 3 different products from you! The soap & exfoliator scrub cleared up my acne and gave me smooth skin. FINALLY a product that has worked for me! :) The only problem I am battling now is the scarring from having bad acne over the past 12 years. Now I will be ordering some stuff for blemishes and scarring. Thank you SO much Carleys

Cons:

I can't think of one thing that I haven't liked about this stuff!

I ABSOLUTELY LOVE YOUR PRODUCTS!!!!! I recommend it to my friends. And the ones that have bought it love it too! :)
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January 7, 2011

Pros:

Works great, reasonably priced, natural ingredients. I have very sensative skin I use the soap on my entire body, and it leaves my skin feeling great!
Plus: If you don't like it, you can get all your moeny back.

Cons:

None

I am 39 years old and have hormonal acne. I have used every type of cleanser from the drug stores as well as avon products and even proactiv. This by far, is the best stuff I've ever used. The soap leaves my skin feeling clean, not greasy. The acne treatment leaves my skin feeling refreshed and totally clean. If I feel a breakout starting, I scrub with the treatment and by morning it is gone. The daytime moisturizer is awesome. I put this on every morning and it immediately soaks in and leaves my skin feeling soft, never greasy. I have been using this product for years and I reorder every 4 months. Bonus: they always send me samples of the products I don't buy as a way for me to try them out first. Awesome! Fast order processing & shipping.
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January 12, 2011

Pros:

this stuff actually succeeded where many more expensive products failed! It cleared up my severe acne and keeps it clear. It doesn't dry my skin out like P brand did and my skin has a kind of glow to it now. The price is soooo reasonable too!

Cons:

You may not see results instantly but persist and you will be so happy you did. It took my skin approx 3 weeks to adjust and then wow what wonderful results.

I have been telling all my friends about Carlys clear and smooth and am finding this works for them as well when nothing else would. They also send natural soap and samples of other products with the orders. The soap is wonderful for shaving legs and for washing hair! Recently I tried a sample of their new cream for scars and I saw incredible differences overnight. Not only is my acne gone now but my scars too. I never thought I would see the day I didn't have to wear any makeup! THANK YOU CARLYS!!
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March 2, 2011

Pros:

good price
easy to use
mostly natural
not tested on animals

Cons:

none really

i have been using this product for about 2 years. it keeps my skin glowing. since im a woman i do still get breakouts due to hormones, but since using this product they are way less and WAY smaller. this is the best product i have used so far. i also find their moisturizers to be outstanding (although they have no spf)
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February 3, 2011

Pros:

Keeping my face acne free for the past 9 years; I have been using Clear & Smooth intermittently since middle school.

Cons:

Bleached towels; it's generally not an issue at my own house but I always have to be careful when I'm staying over at friends' place.
I also noticed that they have raised the price recently....

First of all, I wrote a review on this website a little over a year ago (you can still find it if you scroll back far enough). I don't get why the "helpfulness score" is negative since I thought I wrote a rather thorough review. Then I did a little search on Google and found that there are some people on this website who declare themselves to be "anti-Carley". I find that to be completely absurd. Perhaps this product did not work for those individuals, which is entirely possible and of course they're entitled to write their own negative reviews of the product. But to give a thumb down to every positive review is simply immature and irresponsible. In any case, now I'll write my actual review. Since I last posted in Sept. 09 (I think...), I tried to switch to Origins' Checks and Balance in the spring and my face was reacting positively to it. I used it for a month thinking that I could finally stop using Clear & Smooth since I hate to have to order it online every time I run out. Another month went by and I started noticing more and more breakouts on my cheeks. At first I wasn't too worried but by the end of the summer they became pustules that left scars all over my face except for my forehead. It was like high school and early college all over again. I had no choice but to switch back to Clear & Smooth once again and it took a few weeks to bring the acne under control. It's been about 4 months since I restarted the regimen and there's been no major breakouts. A whitehead here and there but usually not noticeable. To be honest I still use Origins' cleanser once in a while when I am traveling for a weekend and don't want to bring my Clear & Smooth with me and my face handles it okay. I think I just can't use that continuously for weeks... So the bottom line is Clear & Smooth is not for everyone. From what I read in some reviews it can make your acne ever worse than ever. However, for some, like myself, this product is a savior.
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January 8, 2011

Pros:

All natural products. Incredible customer service. Really fast & reasonable shipping. My skin literally drinks up the moisturizers. I'm over 60 and often receive compliments on my skin condition. All I do is wash with their soap, exfoliate and moisturize. I've tried a zillion products (Clinique, Mary Kay, Aloette, Shaklee, drugstore brands, etc.) and nothing makes my skin so happy as Carley's.

Cons:

Absolutely no cons. The price is good, the quality is great. They are a wonderful company to deal with. I wish their products were available in a store, but really, the shipping is so fast it's not a problem. I don't even have to leave the house!

I tell anyone who will listen how great Carley's is. I have "eyelid eczema" and it causes redness, itching, peeling, oozing, blister-like patches. I used to use prescription cortisone ointment every single night on my eyes. Two years ago I switched to Carleys. Within 2 weeks I was getting off the cortisone. I now use the cortisone maybe once every three weeks, if even. The natural ingredients have healed my eyelids! I have cut the cortisone usage by about 95%. That alone won me over. But the rest of my face is so much better--soft, clear, good tone. I use the Wild Rose Anti-Aging Cream & it really does soften the crowsfeet. I feel really good about these products.
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January 10, 2011

Pros:

I love this product. It keeps my skin under control, It cleans well for face, body and even as a shampoo, (it does not even strip color out of color treated hair). My husband uses this and likes it, he even uses it on his hands after he has worked on cars and takes the grease off with no problems. I have no complaints. I have tried most of there products and like them all.

Cons:

I can't think of any.

This is the best acne control products I have ever tried and I have tried lots of different products. I have sensitive skin so most of the products I have tried have dried out my skin, broke out worse or caused more problems. Not with Carley's Clear and Smooth. I also suggest there mineral makeup. works great and there is a shade for everyone.
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November 22, 2010

Pros:

-actually clears up acne
-works in the long run

Cons:

-asks that you use a new facecloth everyday.
-can overdry skin

so i received this product at the end of september, i wanted to review it after the first 3 days of using it because my skin has literally never looked clean since puberty striked me but i waited it off since there were some complaints that after a week or so, some broke out a lot. well that's exactly what happened to me (not as bad as what some people described), but like most treatments, acne usually gets worst before it gets better. so i stuck with it, and it's been 2 months since and i really have to say that this is my miracle treatment. i used every product to make my skin smooth, because it had that lumpy texture (acne under the skin) that i just couldn't get rid of for the sake of mankind. after years of using what felt like every product (over the counter, prescription, to home remedies) i feel like i've found a product that actually works for the long run. i like this better than the bp gel which i also purchased from this site, because the bp gel feels weird on my face and if i get any on my neck area i break into a crazy rash. this product is easy and simple, just use it whenever you take a shower (which i'm assuming daily) *don't use a fresh washcloth every time like they recommend, your hands work perfectly fine. also don't think this replaces your exfoliater, use a different product to exfoliate your skin. this product can leave the skin really dry, so you're going to need a good face moisturizer right after you shower. i just wish i had found this product a lot sooner..now that my skin is clear from pimples and lumpy skin, i'm left with scars and colour distortion from years of picking at my skin. don't let bad reviews deter you from this product, you can purchase this item risk free, which includes 100% refund if it doesn't work out, also customer service is really good! i ended up buying the night moisturizer which they gave me as a sample from my first purchase. i hope this helps people who are suffering from acne like it has helped me.
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March 24, 2011

Pros:

I love ALL of the Carley's products. Our whole family has been using them for 4 years now. I use the industrial strength scrub with the soap and the healing moisturizer on my face. The soap is great for all over including the hair. I also love the mineral makeup for acne skin. Used others with bigger price tag and just as happy with Carleys.

Cons:

None in 4 years. Every box is like Christmas with free samples.

I've had acne since I was 12 or 13. Always tried everything new that was on the market. Mary Kay, ProActive, Clearasil, Neutrogena, Avon, everything. Nothing worked, just burned my skin with chemicals and left me more unhappy than before and broke! I found Carley's on Ebay and thought what the heck. Reviews were more positive than negative and I've never looked back. I know everyone's skin is different and have had one friend that could not use their products, but their stuff is incredible for me and my family. They do what they say and say what they do. Steve Wills is very honest in every email (and yes you do received an email with every email sent to them). The honesty about what they put in the products is more than enough reason to purchase them. Wishing they would develop an SLS free shampoo line that is truly SLS free and not disguised SLS products and full of perfume. Bottom line: Try it....what have you got to lose? If you are like I was you've probably tried everything else.
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