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Acne Complex Reviews and Ratings
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Manufacturer
Murad, Inc.
Product Description
Acne Complex is a skin care treatment formula developed by Dr. Howard Murad, a dermatologist. The infomercial for Acne Complex claimed that it had a 90% success rate for clearing acne in just 4 weeks. Unlike traditional acne formulas, Acne Complex contains no benzoyl peroxide. The manufacturer claims it helps to prevent dryness. The Acne Complex system includes a Clarifying Cleanser, Exfoliating Acne Treatment Gel, and Skin Perfecting Lotion. Check Infomercial Ratings.com often for up-to-date reviews of Murad Acne Complex.
Average Retail Value
$29.95 (prices may vary)
Comparisons
Epiclear | Proactiv Solution
Consumer Ratings
I THINK I'VE CHANGED MY MIND =[
10/19/2008 - Jasmine of NC, US writes:
I have read all these reviews and I don't think I want to try it after all. They ad on tv seems soo great and just makes you wana try it. there are way more negitive results than tha postive ones. IDK what ima do
Murad doesn't work
10/18/2008 - Tony of Illinois, USA writes:
It all started about 6 weeks ago when I recieved the acne complex kit. I was excited and hoping that I would achieve clear skin. About into week 3 acne became much worse than before, I began to break out in places I usually didn't have break outs. I continued to use because of the so call purging process, which stated that it is normal to break out more than usual. So I continued to use this product, and acne just got worse. Now I have mulitiple scars on my face, due to using this product.
rubbish
9/21/2008 - Rachel of east anglia, england writes:
i brought this product at the beggining of august. im 15 and suffer from acne. i thought this looked like a good product due to the slogan it works" on the box. i have been using it for about 7 weeks and the acne has got WORSE! i can't belive it . i think i will never buy over the counter products again. i will go to my doctor. this product made my skin itchy and burn.
don't understand
9/7/2008 - salome of NY,NY, USA writes:
There are no one size fits all products,trial and error/trial and success! But i am having a hard time with the credibility of these COMPLAINTS. If the product is not/does not WORK,you return it. This company has a no BS policy and are polite. It did take more time than what their sucess stories claimed .but the acne rosacea finally subsided and is now gone, with simply a little maintenance my skin remains clear,not red, normal complexion.
Did not work for me
8/3/2008 - Stacy of CT, United States writes:
I had perfect skin up to about a year ago when I began to develop slight acne on my forehead. After trying products from Sephora and Proactiv with no results, I ordered the Murad basic set. After using the product, my skin did not improve. It actually got noticeably worse. The product was overpriced and ineffective against acne. Although the product was awful, customer service was good. I ended up returning all of the products they sent me (watch out because once you order they will ship to you automatically) and received a full refund minus about $25 in shipping. I ended up going to the dermatologist and my skin has finally cleared up. Bottom line: Don't waste you money on expensive over-the-counter products, go to a doctor and you will save money and have clear skin.
Not a wonder product
7/4/2008 - Janine of CA, USA writes:
Several months ago my face started breaking out severely on my forehead and on the chin. I had tried [] in the past with no luck, so I decided to give Murad’s Acne Complex a try since the results looked great on TV. Long story short, I only saw small improvements in my skin. The spot treatment was the only thing that made a real difference, but the sulfur smell that lingered on my face made me stop using this product. I like the cleaner and moisturizer for routine use, but again, it didn’t do much for my acne. What really helped was going to the dermatologist and getting a [] prescription.
No results for me.
7/3/2008 - Rachel of Texas, United States writes:
I've used Acne Complex for a little more than 90 days now AS DIRECTED. My skin has only gotten worse. I wouldn't suggest you use it. It's too expspensive and doesn't work.
Do not try
3/27/2008 - Sylvina of Maryland, USA writes:
This product made my existing acne worse as well as causing more breakouts. The gel burned my face and made my acne red and irritated. It was a waste of my money and I am finding a better success rate with Acne Free.
Do not try
3/27/2008 - Sylvina of Maryland, USA writes:
This product made my existing acne worse as well as causing more breakouts. The gel burned my face and made my acne red and irritated. It was a waste of my money and I am finding a better success rate with Acne Free.
Don't be fooled..
3/20/2008 - Peanut of Pennsylvania, US writes:
The commercials for this product is very convincing, but don't be fooled. I've suffered from bad acne for about 7 years, and was basically becoming desperate. This product worked for me for a few weeks, but it was very mediocre and didn't clear up my skin like it claims. When you actually look closer to what these products contain, it's pretty disgusting. The lotion contains TALC, an ingredient in a lot of makeup creams. It should NOT be applied to your face for cleansing or anything. Save your money and buy organic products. Olive oil soap, Vitamin E soap, or tea tree oil will do just as good or better.
do NOT be fooled
2/17/2008 - Danielle of Georgia, USA writes:
Did not work for me at all. It actually made my exsisting acne worse. I broke out in spots I hadn't broken out in before. Way overpriced as well. Don't waste your money. Money would be better spent at a dermatologist.
Worked Well For Me ... Give It Time
11/10/2007 - Dan of Georgia, USA writes:
I tried the Murad Acne treatment kit after watching the infomercial on TV. I was a little skeptical, naturally, but with the money back guarantee I decided to give it a try. I have struggled with acne and redness from rosacea most of my adult life. At age 52 I thought I would give it a shot. The product arrived quickly and I started using it right away. I read about "purging" in the brochure and thought, Hmm, I've never heard of this before. After years of dermatological treatments that involved lotions and ointments, I would always have increased breakouts right away, so I would stop using the prescriptions, but not once--not ever--did a dermatologist tell me about the process of "purging." I didn't know anything about it. Well, after the first couple of days it appeared my face was getting worse, but I remembered what the brochure stated, so I continued. Lo and behold, after about two weeks the purging stopped, and my complexion starting getting clearer. It was amazing. My rosacea began to improve, and any signs of acne were beginning to diminish. I also got a more healthy glow in the process! I did not go on the recurring shipment plan at first, but now I feel like I want to because the product is working. It has almost been 30 days now and I can honestly say this product is working for me. I do use it twice a day, faithfully. I love the cool and tingly sensation of the face wash, and I really love the hydrating lotion. It's not greasy at all, and it really is improving my skin's texture and appearance. The exfoliating gel seems to tighten my pores, and I find the fragrance of the skin perfecting lotion to be really pleasant. I would highly recommend this skin care regimen, and I would certainly advise you to give it time and don't panic if your skins looks worse for a while. Keep using it faithfully and you should see good results. It hasn't "cured" my acne and rosacea, but my sking looks a whole lot better than it ever has. Thumbs up!
what a pain in the face!
9/28/2007 - Peter of New York, USA writes:
ordered the product and used as instructed. broke out all over for the next three weeks. my skin and face hurt every second of the day! looked like a hundred bees stung my face. called customer service and they told me it was natural. since i had 60 days to try it, i continued using it. bad decision! my acne kept getting worse and more painful. on day 54, i gave up. waste of time and money, not to mention crazy pain and suffering.
Works for me
5/22/2007 - Margie of Oregon, USA writes:
I waited to submit my review on Murad products because I wanted to see if it worked. And because I have submitted one other before regarding a mineral line way too soon before I gave it enough time and I wish I hadn't. I have used Murad for two months and I use the Sensitive acne kit and it works for me. I have mild hormonal adult acne and not only does it stop acne but it calmed and hydrated as well. I do not have a membership, I buy Murad at a face spa in town where I live. My dermatologist said Murad shouldn't have to advertise on TV because it is a good product. If you use it right everyday, you will see improvement
Yes, it worked
5/11/2007 - Alexander of California, USA writes:
I'm really surprised at all the negative feedback re: Murad. Don't want to repeat what the previous 20 people said, but this product has worked wonderfully. Obviously, no product is perfect; but compared to others I've used, this one stands alone. "murad worked for me!" LOL (i feel like that guy on the infomercial). Don't know what to say to the folks who haven't had good reactions to it -- you're probably not using it correctly, are smoking, and need to change your sheets/pillow cases, or need to be on accutane for the cysts. wow, it made your skin worse? That's hard to believe given the results I've had, but I guess everyone's different. Anyway, I would honestly reccomend this product to everyone who needs help with acne... and I would also be sure to tell them to have REALISTIC expectations, that it won't bring everything back to 100% perfection. People need to wake up and remember that there is no cure for acne, only treatments. So, with any product, there might be subsequent episodes because the "acne" still lingers, even behind clear skin. All I can give is my experience and it has been exceedingly positive with Murad. Try it and see for yourself. If not, come back to this site and add another bitter review to the collection below.
.. I DONT KNOW WHAT TO THINK!!
3/23/2007 - Miranda of Washington, USA writes:
I bought the acne complex a week or so ago. I was so excited to get it and when i first tried it i thought, THIS HAS TO WORK!! Now about 8 days later, im COVERED in cystic acne on my forehead! I just had a few white heads to get rid of and now it looks as if i have full blown acne. They say continue.. but...
overpriced minimum results
3/20/2007 - Mieko of Georgia, USA writes:
i used this acne system for roughly 6 months. when i started i had mild-moderate acne, and it slightly cleared my skin for the 1st month or so and i kept expecting it to clear all the way or atleast drastically improve . ..IT NEVER DID also i found that after the 1st week when i put the lotion on(Not the treatment gel) it burned my face overall its way to expensive to only sort of work, im sure you can find something better at a drugstore or a dermatologist's office
Something from TV really worked!!!!
3/10/2007 - Marie of Nevada, USA writes:
I have been suffering from acne since the age of 12 and now I am 30 and found something that actually worked!!! Unlike proactiv the cleanser is actually like a soap and very gentle. The lotion is wonderful, very light and not greasy. The only thing is the treatment gel is stinky at first but you will get use to it the more you use it. The spot treatment works almost overnight. Try it if it doesn't work for you just return it. Murad has 30 day return!! Price varies from online store to store. Hope this helps.
Awfully expensive for something that doesn't work.
3/9/2007 - Anice of Connecticut, USA writes:
I've had a frustrating complexion for a long time, and nothing else had worked by the time I saw this infomercial, so I was feeling a bit desperate and had high hopes for this product. It wasn't long before I regretted buying it, though: It smelled rather ... \distinctive\, shall we say, and left my face feeling terribly greasy. Plus, the active ingredient is salicylic acid, which I ended up having a horrible reaction to -- it makes my super-sensitive skin break into a rash very easily. And, oddly enough, I started clearing up for the first two weeks, then suddenly started breaking out \worse\ than \before\ I started using it. Considering the cost, which felt like a huge waste of money, I was honestly very disappointed with Murad. I really wanted to like it, but it just didn't work for me at all. It \might\ work for some people, but I could never honestly recommend this to anyone.
IF YOU USE IT CORREcTLY IT WILL WoRK FOR U!
3/5/2007 - Alison of California, USA writes:
finally something that has worked for my skin im 15. my skin after a week was getting smoother(i had alot of whiteheads and blackheads) then the 9th day i wake up with 4 big pimples on my chin IM LIKE WHAT THE HELL! turns out the gel was overly drying out my skin and i was using it once only at night- so i made the change of using the gel every other night and the cleanser and lotion twice a day every day. Its been a month and a half and my skin is almost perfect except for the exception of small whiteheads and my forehead that are getting smaller everyday. if you really want this product to work for you, you have to use the acne treatment gel starting out once in the night and if its still drying out then use it every other night. you have to try it!
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