Murad Acne Complex Starter Kit

Pros: Worked for a little while
Cons: stopped working after a years worth of continuous use.

I used this kit a couple of years ago. The salicyclic acid in it really helped to begin clearing my skin and preventing new break outs, but I hit a plateau. It stopped working after about one year of using this product. Bummer.

It was however very easy to use, smelled okay, and didn't burn my already sensitive skin.

Pros: Doesn't burn or sting. Formulas are refreshing. No redness!
Cons: Pricey, but worth every penny!

I have struggled with acne for over 13 years. Not just a pimple or two here and there. It was severe, painful, social life-wrecking acne! I've been to dermatologists, tried the prescriptions, ordered stuff from infommercials, tried the OTC junk, and nothing ever worked. I tried the Murad system thinking it wasn't going to work either. However, to my surprise and delight I began to notice a difference. I supposed the results wouldn't last. Again, I was surprised. Not only did the results last, my skin continued to improve! The greatest day for me was the day I was able to go out wearing only tinted moisturizer on my face! No more cakey foundations or gloppy concealers! I'm going to look great on my wedding day! I recommend this to anyone who is about to give up. Give it a try. What it promises, it delivers!

Pros: Customer Service Department is Helpful
Cons: IT DOES NOT WORK! MAKES YOUR FACE WORSE!

This product made my face 10 times worse than before I ever started using ANY acne products.

I spent way to much money to torture myself and my skin to the point where I don't feel like leaving my house.

Normally you would take before and after pictures to see the improvement - trust me, if you were to see the before and after pictures of when I started using Murad - you would NOT buy this product.

Proactiv worked for me, but I never got my stuff in time, so I switched to Murad and then back to Proactiv.

Proactiv is now healing the MESS Murad left on my face.
I used Murad for a 3 full months in which the entire time I was told it would get better and hey, buy some MORE expensive products to help with the purging process - but what they don't tell you is that for EVERY new item to add to the process to help speed up/improve your skin - it would make you purge AGAIN. I guess this is how they stay in business!

Pros: NONE
Cons: Worsens skin, Just Does not work!

I'm not here to write a well formatted review to be approved of by epinions weirdos. I just want to say that I could not be more disappointed with the murad acne complex kit.

Results in 4 weeks? I used it for 3 months. At first there was no change, so it was not good or bad. Then I started breaking out with little bumps on my temples that had never happened before in my life. They just don't go away. I stopped using it today. I have about 3 times more pimples than I did before. Compared to 3 or 4 I would usually have, this is just not acceptable.

If you're a pretty boy/girl who whines when you get a pimple, this will probably work for you. But if you actually have skin that has required a dermatologist (who probably failed you as well), then I would keep looking. I wish I would have believed the negative reviews I found before I wasted $100 for 3 months of this garbage. We can put man on the moon, but can't clear up acne. Go Science!

Pros: no pros
Cons: it caused more breakouts and gave me headaches

I used this product for a little more than a week and broke out all over and had headaches.. it was just terrible.i will never go back to acne murad. Just a horrible experience.

Pros: We'll see... if it works, that will be a pro.
Cons: So far, break outs are worse. BURNS zits too.

I have been using Murad Acne (the whole kit) for about 3 weeks now. My skin is HORRIBLE (worse than before)!!! I will give it the benefit of the doubt for a while longer though because I just started my period which is my normal breakout time and the product info says my skin will "purge"... so maybe I will give it one more month to see... but so far, NOT so good! I have more zits, bigger zits, and more painful zits. And the spot treatment (which I am trying a new way of applying) BURNS and FRIES my zit leaving a burned crater. We'll see.

Pros: Moisturizer does help dried out skin.
Cons: Dries out skin, BURNS

I used Murad this year, and bought the starters kit for $35. I'm glad i didn't buy the $60 one, because it really wasn't worth it. I have normal skin with an oily t-zone. and it REALLY dried out my skin. I still have breakouts, and am not pleased with the product. It's a little better than Pro Activ (which is awful) but i still have breakouts and red bumps. The Acne Spot Treatment stuff doesn't work at all, my acne was still there. If i were you, I wouldnt buy this product. I would recommend Noxzema, which you can buy at a drugstore. It's much CHEAPER.. ($7) and actually clears up your skin. Pretty Pathetic that this works better than a $60 set.

Pros: No irritating fragrances, feels cool and clean, and it works!
Cons: A little more pricey than drugstore products.

I had tried everything from drugstore products to proactiv. Murad was the only thing that would work for me. I absolutley love it and don't know what i would do without it. I love the way the cleanser feels, cool and clean. The lotion is light but yet moisturizing enough for my combination skin. I also love the clarifying mask which i use once or twice a week. The gel is probably my most helpful product though. I use it every night or if it becomes too much during the winter, I use it every other night. I cannot even express to you how much this product worked for me. At least try it, you may be suprised!

Pros: None.
Cons: Horrible, painful breakouts.

I purchased this kit for my 13 year old daughter who has tried just about everything else. After 11 days of worse breakouts (huge, painful cystic acne), she went off of this and her dermatologist had to prescribe prednisone to get the swelling to come down. I emailed Murad and they claimed that it is either the purging process (could take up to 4 weeks) or she was allergic to the exfoliator. Since she was starting school in 2 weeks, we chose to stop it all. It is now 2 weeks later and she's still having to deal with the after effects.

Don't know if it would have ever stopped purging....wasn't worth trying at this point. Made her skin a mess for school.

Pros: Face feels clean. Huge acne spots gone with one treatment of spot treatment
Cons: NONE

I got my package in the mail. After reading the reviews, I was a little worried about using it, but went ahead anyway. I LOVE the smell - it smells so clean. My face feels great also. I used ProActive for about two years a while back and my face never felt clean. But, with Acne Complex, my face feels clean. I had a few huge mountains about to creap up on my face. So, I used the acne spot treatment. The next morning, no mountains!!!! I've only used this product for about a week, but I'm sold. I will never use any other product on my face - ever.

Pros: NONE!
Cons: Too expensive,doesnt work,makes your face irritated and red.

This product was just awful for me! The package claimed skin would be clear in four weeks.After only 3 weeks I had to stop using it because it made my entire face red,raw and irritated. It also made my acne worse. The product has ingredients known for irritating skin like peppermint. The lotion was way too greasy,and the gel was too drying.

I would never use this product again.I think their infomercial is completely bogus saying it treats other conditons such as Roseaca or dermatitis,when a dermatologist is usually needed for those types of skin issues and this product would surely just aggravate them more!

If this product doesnt work for you,dont feel discouraged because they promise perfection.Do like me,take that sixty bucks you spent on this horrible product and go to a dermatologist who specializes in acne and get a treatment that acually works!

Pros: Clearer Skin
Cons: Skin Dryness

I have been using the Murad Acne Kit for a month now.I saw a difference within 2 weeks of using this.I am 27 and never had acne before untill 2 years ago.I have used Proactive which made me break out more and didnt clear my skin.I saw Murad on TV and thought I would try it.I am glad I did.I am having a few breakouts right now,which are not bad at all.I still have blackheads and hoping they will too go away with time.I do get dryness around my nose and mouth.But when I use extra lotion it helps.Anyone who is thinking about trying this should.You have 60 days to return it and get your money back.Why not try it!My second shipment has just been sent and I will continue to use this product as long as I still see improvement.

Pros: simple to use, no chemical smell, cleared acne quickly
Cons: NONE!!!!

I discovered the Murad Acne Complex Kit about six years ago and have been using it since... It cleared my acne up within weeks and has kept the acne away. Some products I tried dried my skin out but Murad Acne Complex leaves it feeling clean and hydrated without all the chemical smells. I recommend anyone with acne try Murad Acne Complex to see if it will work as well for you.

Pros: Need answers.
Cons: Break-out where I never did, but I need answers.

I just bought Murad this past weekend. I've been using it for 3 days, and it seems to be getting worse. Im starting to get acne where I never had it and some are scabby. Am I getting acne because it is taking out all the gunk in my skin, or is it just not the right brand of cleanser for me?

Pros: Fast Results
Cons: none so far

My husband heard a radio commercial regarding the Murad solution and ordered if for me. I've been using it for 4 days now and can see the difference. I suffer from mild to moderate acne and have not tried may things except over the counter creams and Proactive. So far I am pleased with the results. I love the way the product feels on my face. My husband also purchased the post acne spot lightning gel which has already lightened scars caused by prior breakouts. I love it!! After reading some of the other review, I am nervous about possibly going through the purging process. I am hoping this will not happen. I will write another review in a month or so to advise of my results!!