Murad Acne Complex Starter Kit

Pros: Excellent moisturizer; the gel shrinks pores and evens out skin tone
Cons: created huge, cyst-like pimples in previously normal areas

The product worked for me for about a month. However, about 3 or 4 weeks ago I started to get HUGE, Cyst-like pimples on my chin and temples. I never used to have problems on my temples, and the breakouts I previously had on my chin were nowhere near so horrendous. The pimples were the worst pimples I've ever had in my life and they're only JUST now going away after I switched back to Proactiv. I've never had such disgusting pimples before - it was really awful. I cannot really put into words how bad these pimples were. Luckily it wasn't all over my face.

Additionally when I called to cancel my subscription to the acne complex kit, I was told it was cancelled, and then had a charge on my card a couple of days later. I called again and the service representative told me my account wasn't actually cancelled. So clearly the people who work there are also incompetent.

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 acting, cleans off makeup (including eye makeup)
Cons: starter kit comes with very small samples, smells like medicine, dries skin out first

After two weeks of use, I've noticed clearer skin and much smaller pimples. I got this product because it emphasized not just acne, but other skin conditions like Rosacea, which I believe is my condition. I'm 27 and never had skin problems until two years ago. The dermatologist gave several medications that REALLY irritated my skin, so it was a waste of money. Murad seems to be working but I'm still concerned about the redness. The first 4 days, by skin was painfully dry and itchy, but that subsided. A little hydrocortizone cream did the trick. I will finish the product and hope that the progress continues. This may be the purging period, but I expect clear skin in two more weeks. I will leave another review.

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!!

Pros: None
Cons: Expensive, Painful Stinging Solutions, Doesn't Work, Makes Skin Worse.

I used it the first day and the cleanser just didn't feel like it was strong enough. It doesn't lather and seems very watery and weak. After the first day I already knew it wouldn't work as I felt more and more pimples were starting to come on. 3 days later after using the same routine I couldn't continue using the product anymore despite reading that it's normal for breakouts to occur when you first start. This isn't supposed to happen. It's supposed to get better, not worse. Who has ever heard of it supposed to be getting worse from the start - that's so stupid. It makes no sense. For people with acne, do not use this product. Their other products may be okay for aging skin, but not acne. ANYTHING else is better than this.

Pros: None.
Cons: Expensive. Wasted my time. Increased spots and made them worse

I'm 18 and have quite bad acne so i decided to try Murad starter kit. I have been using it for about 6 weeks and I'm getting alot more breakouts each day. This has definitely not worked for me. I MIGHT HAVE WELL JUST RUBBED MY FACE WITH THE CARDBOARD BOX IT CAME IN!! IT IS USELESS.

Pros: skin perfecting lotion!
Cons: exfoliating gel,the kit in general if you have SENSITIVE SKIN.

I purchased the kit 2 months ago..... followed the instructions .... my skin broke out in these red impurities the first week.. they said it should be over by the second "PURGING". by the third my skin wasn't any better only worse than before i started.. the exfoiliating gel burns and irritates sensitive skin which i have ..... I couldn't risk any further use of the product I stopped using Murad during the 3rd week.. I decided to go natural, I bought aloe vera soap, bought an aloe plant, aloe vera mosturizer, and aloe vera juice.... I wash twice a day.. pat dry.. apply the aloe gel from the plant...apply mosturizer...mix the aloe juice with water and drink 4 to 8oz a day... Ive been doing this for about 5 weeks now... not only has my acne cleared up but those previous scars are gone.. my skin feels smooth and I look good.. If you have SENSITIVE skin go natural.. you never know what type of sh** these people mix in their products...
ALOE IS THE BEST!

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: 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: 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: 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: 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: ingredients didn't burn my skin off like proactiv did, one $60 kit lasts 3-5 months
Cons: price may or may not justify how long it takes to see results; "purging" sucks.

I've been using this pretty consistently for about 6 mos, and it took maybe half that time for the purging process to finish up, and I have mild to moderate acne, so I was a little frustrated a/b that, but now when I break out around my period, instead of a crop of pimples, it's like one or two, and then I'll just use the spot treatment and it's gone in 2 days or so. Not sure if the price justifies the outcome, b/c if I remember correctly Neutrogena was almost as effective in less time and $$ (if I stuck w/the regimen consistently), so I'm not sure if I will buy another kit (this is the $60 kit I'm talking a/b). I only tried it b/c the commercial said it'd be a great alternative to Proactiv, which I had an adverse reaction to (after 2 wks of using proactiv, it hurt to simply wet my face with WATER!). So it's good/ok overall, but the moisturizer isn't critical to use. Faves are the cleanser,gel and the spot treatment. Mask is okay.

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: 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.