What it is:A powerful regimen to eliminate breakouts while gently soothing irritation to restore healthy skin. What it is formulated to do:This set of bestselling acne products work together to produce healthier, clearer skin. While preventing, controlling, and reducing acne and skin breakouts, this collection diminishes redness, refines and softens skin texture, controls oil, and absorbs pore clogging dirt and oil. This set contains:- 0.33 oz Oil-Control Mattifier SPF 15-PA++- 0.25 oz Acne Spot Treatment- 1 oz Exfoliating Acne Treatment Gel- 1 oz Clarifying Mask- 1 oz Skin Perfecting Lotion- 2 oz Clarifying Cleanser What it is formulated WITHOUT:-Triclosan Research results:- 92% of users experienced a reduction in acne breakouts in just 3 days.**Individual results will vary. Study results on file.

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Questions & Answers for Murad Acne Complex® 30-Day Kit

Question

Dry or irritate skin????

Will this irritate or dry my skin?

asked 7 months ago

Anonymous

on Acne Complex® 30-Day Kit

10 answers

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answer 1

I personally had oily skin when i used this product and after the full 30 days my skin became dry. It depends the person

answered 3 months, 1 week ago

jenn234

(NY)

answer 2

I didn't notice any irritation or dryness. The treatment gel you use after the face wash states it is exfoliating you might want to start off with using that once a day as its probably the most irritating. but the moisturizer works really well. I do have sensitive skin but it worked really well for me. Hope this helps.

answered 4 months ago

amycalmdown

(NE)

answer 3

Yes!!! Use with caution, it chapped my skin and made my lips peel.

answered 4 months, 2 weeks ago

jlwill

(Boise, Idaho)

answer 4

No. I liked that it didn't dry out my skin!

answered 5 months ago

mamalord

(Ohio)

answer 5

nope! i have a really bad issue with dry and irritation with my skin, and i feared the same thing, especially in the winter! but using the product works perfectly for my skin i promise!

answered 6 months ago

abyrdlove

answer 6

definitely decreases shine and oil production

answered 6 months ago

Ariri

(Seattle, WA)

answer 7

I have oily skin and did not dry my face. I had a little irritation though but that was it.

answered 6 months ago

Caroline0880

(Milpitas, CA)

answer 8

DOES NOT IRRITATE SKIN. I RECOMMEND IT. HAS SOOTHING BOTANICALS

answered 6 months ago

jaxxs

(Huntington Park, CA)

answer 9

Other similar acne systems would seriously irritate my skin after the third use or so, but I've been using this every day for 2 weeks and not a single bit of irritation! I use the cleanser, toner (bought separately), and lotion daily, and the others every other day alternating. No irritation whatsoever.

answered 6 months ago

lovememyproduct

(Denver, CO)

answer 10

Hello there!
In response to your question on weather or not this will dry/irritate your skin. My suggestion is take the cautious approach, use about half the recommended application the guide enclosed with the starter kit, suggests. allow your skin to become acclimated and then you may gradually increase to the suggested usage. If in fact your skin does react to a dry flaky texture, this is okay as it is a sign of your skins reaction to medicated product. If you are unsatisfied with the result sephora does offer a generous return policy.

answered 7 months ago

leisdagirl

(Albuquerque, NM)

Question

Will this irritate my skin?

I have used proativ and my skin got really irritated on my cheeks,near my eyes and on either side of my nose. Will this do the same?

asked 9 months ago

angie868

(Hartford, CT)

on Acne Complex® 30-Day Kit

8 answers

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answer 1

I have super-sensitive skin and these products did not irritate my skin at all.

answered 4 months, 2 weeks ago

CEWD

answer 2

It irritated my skin at the beginning. I think you should try it first by using little amounts. My skin got used to it after the 3rd time I used it... but unfortunately it didn’t work for me.

answered 4 months, 3 weeks ago

nmesa

(Aventura, FL)

answer 3

This is gentler than clinique acne soutions and proactive. Highly recommend it

answered 6 months ago

jaxxs

(Huntington Park, CA)

answer 4

I've used Proactive too and it irritated my skin so bad that my face swelled up. I've been on the Murad for 3 Days (9/18/12) and so far no real irritation or redness. The 30 day set has great directions with it and if two times a day for the use of the product is too much just use it until your skin gets use to it and increase to two days.

I love this product and I hope you get the same results as I am getting. Good luck! :)

answered 8 months ago

FLGirl025

(Tallahassee)

answer 5

I don't think it will irritate your skin, as long as you follow the instructions, and use sunscreen. That being said, give it a shot, or ask for a sample. If you purchase it, you can always return it, if it doesn't work for you.

answered 8 months ago

yecenia

(Rancho Cucamonga, CA)

answer 6

It will irritate your skin initially. Like the box says, use every other day if you see irritation.

answered 8 months ago

izzym

(El Paso TX)

answer 7

I have sensitive skin and redness on cheeks too and this did not bother, it actually helped the redness and dryness.

answered 8 months ago

literaryfitz

(Tennessee)

answer 8

I also used Proactiv and my skin got very dry around my eyes. It didn't help my acne either. I don't use the Murad products around my eyes as I have a makeup remover I love, also the Murad products have a cooling effect that is strong on the eyes. But, Murad products have not yet dried out my skin, they have balanced it nicely. LOVE them and have purchased all of the full-size products after using the 30-day samples for 3 weeks.

answered 8 months ago

Angel2003

(Eau Claire, WI)

Question

In what order should I use each product?

asked 9 months ago

RRBeauty

on Acne Complex® 30-Day Kit

6 answers

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answer 1

Included in the package is a photo along with instructions, as to which order to use them, and what they are for.

Use these products twice a day (unless you have sensitive skin)

* Use only on Acne as needed.
** Use once a week

1. Cleanser
2. Acne treatment
3. Mattifying Lotion
4. Spot Treatment Gel*
5. Purifying mask**

answered 2 months, 2 weeks ago

xoxoevi

(Ventura,CA)

answer 2

It has the steps numberd on each product. But start with a quarter size amount of cleanser. Then I like to use the mask for ten minutes and wash off (only once a week) and then follow with the exfoliating gel and then the lotion (do not skip the lotion!! )

answered 5 months, 3 weeks ago

afreshface

(seekonk ma)

answer 3

the products have numbers on them. Go from 1 to 4 :)

answered 6 months ago

Ariri

(Seattle, WA)

answer 4

The product comes with detailed instructions.

answered 8 months ago

melisaa

(Miami, FL)

answer 5

The kit tells you how to use the product. Also the basics are numbered on each bottle.

answered 8 months ago

literaryfitz

(Tennessee)

answer 6

The kit includes a detailed explanation of the order and quantity of each product that is very helpful!

answered 9 months ago

makeuplover02

(Little Rock, AR)

Question

Red bumps

I just started using this system about a week ago, and it felt really great on my skin at first. I used it mostly as described, but I read the exfoliating acne treatment gel could irritate, so I only used it once a day. I know it says breakouts usually occur for the first two weeks as impurities purge, and while I'm getting that, I'm also getting red bumps, patches of dry, flaky skin, and it feels tight after I use the cleanser. It's like my skin's more irritated than breaking out, though some of it is the purging pores. I have sensitive skin (I was using Proactiv before, but I had to work up to it very slowly), so I started using smaller amounts of the products only once a day and the exfoliating acne treatment gel every other day. Sometimes it seems like cutting back is helping (I will eventually work up to all products twice a day, or that's my goal), but sometimes it seems like the bumps are spreading. Is this part of the process? Am I having a negative reaction? Should I continue to try to work up to the recommended usage for the full 4 weeks?

asked 3 months, 2 weeks ago

Elbirdie

(Baton Rouge, LA)

on Acne Complex® 30-Day Kit

4 answers

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answer 1

Definitely continue... I just added a review urging those that have started not to quit it. It took 2 months to see 70% clarity and 9 months later I am totally satisfied and glad I didnt stop. It made a mess of my face the first 2 weeks, but the alternative that I was using was ProActive and it didnt work and aged me. This product has given me youthful looking skin and I am super pleased.

answered 2 weeks, 3 days ago

poutymouf

answer 2

The product worked for me from day one, it never gave me any side effects or caused any irritation. My skin is very sensitive and it has worked very well. But if I feel my skin needs a break from any of the creams. At night all I do is wash it and put the exfoliating gel and nothing after it to let my pores breathe.

answered 3 months ago

anaplatZ

(Miami, FL)

answer 3

I can't say for sure. Everyone is different. However, usually when I have a reaction to a product, it doesn't get better. Do you use a moisturizer with the products? Maybe that would help...

answered 3 months, 1 week ago

delightfulflame

answer 4

The first week or two, I too, had very dry skin, stinging, burning, flakes, and breakouts. But after about a month of use my skin has gotten so much better and is almost clear. However, if it becomes too unbearable I would definitely stop it and consult a Murad professional.

answered 3 months, 1 week ago

rachelbh

(Boston, MA)

Question

Is this product preferred over Mario Badescu products?

Just purchased Mario Badescu and wondering which one is better

asked 6 months ago

GinaMicheleY

on Acne Complex® 30-Day Kit

2 answers

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answer 1

I've tried both & LOVED Mario Badescu. The drying cream is amazing.

answered 2 months, 2 weeks ago

0ans6

(OH)

answer 2

I used both, for me, Murad is so much better!!!!!!!!!!!! It worth the price and you can indeed see the result, which is not so much for MB.

answered 5 months, 1 week ago

canledula

(New York, NY)

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