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See larger image SkinMedica Acne System 3 piece (Misc.) New From: $57.77 In Stock

The SkinMedica Acne System is but one more three stage acne treatment system to be added to the list that was started by Proactiv a couple of decades ago. However; this time their system is slightly different.

This is because Skinmedica's system uses no benzoil peroxide in the first stage, like you'll find in all the others. Rather, it contains salicylic acid in the initial wash and then benzoil peroxide in the finishing lotion.

So what does this mean to you? What it means is that if you're overly sensitive to benzoil peroxide, this my be a system that you might want to take a look at.

Another item worth noting, is that salicylic acid is also a popular and effective exfoliant.

Even so, it was the harsh side effects of benzoil peroxide that partly led to the development of these three stage systems. Systems that all include a second stage toner that counteracts some of these side effects. (drying and redness)

So then how does salicylic acid stack up in a side by side comparison tests with benzoil peroxide as an acne bacteria killer?

The answer to that is simple and that is that benzoil peroxide is the most powerful over the counter acne medicine currently available.

This means that that you will be making at least one compromise in that area with the SkinMedica Acne System.

As far is price is concerned, I have to say that at up to $100 per kit, I really do think that this kit is far too expensive. Especially considering that there are comparable three part acne treatment kits that are now available for as low as $25.

In defense of this kit though, it must be stated that you can find them listed at a substantially lower price, if you're willing to shop around online.

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My Wife always had problems with clusters of small breakouts on her forehead,cheeks and chin. During her pregnancy her face was clear and all she had to do was rinse it and apply spf 15 lotion. She started having breakouts again about 3 months after my son was born. She began using Skin Medica acne system and her face is totally clear within 2 months. She uses all 3 products at night and only the cleanser and toner during the day with neutragenas spf 45 sun block lotion during the day. She has very oily skin and this works great for her!
Posted by: Alan C

I have tried using the Proactiv system but i just could't handle the side effect of the benzoil peroxide. I guess I'm just overly sensitive. The system by Skin Medica on the other hand seems to help and it doesn't leave my skin dry and red.

Posted by: Ronnie V Z

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See larger image DDF Benzoyl Peroxide Gel 5% with Tea Tree Oil 2 oz (59 ml) (Misc.) List Price: $35.00 USD New From: $20.70 In Stock

Now this is truly a unique product that combines benzoil peroxide and tea tree oil. Both by the why, are clinically proven to kill acne causing bacteria. Even so, do be aware that 5% benzoil peroxide is a fairly strong concentration.

So then what can you expect from this one two punch of proven acne fighting medicines? Well aside from results, you can almost surely expect some level of skin irritation.

You see benzoil peroxide and tea tree oil are both known for having skin irritating side effects. In fact, in my opinion the tea tree oil is more of an irritant than the benzoil peroxide is.

This is why what you may want consider trying, is applying DDF Benzoyl Peroxide Gel, working it into your pores then rinsing it away. Witch-hazel dabbed on with a cotton ball or small cotton swab afterwords works great as a toner.

Another real sensible idea is to use this product in conjunction with other products like a good exfolaint and a moisturizer. The exfoliant functions to clear out pores then the moisturizer functions to counteract the drying effect of the benzoil peroxide.

Do be aware though, that at close to $25 a tube, this product costs about double what a few other similar benzoil peroxide creams on the market cost. However; this is the only one that also contains tea tree oil.

Also just so you don't get confused, tea tree oil comes from the tea tree. It's native to Australia and is in no way related in any way to tea bush that the tea you drink comes from. Another thing to think about, is that you can buy pure tea tree oil online.

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"I have been using this product for over one year and it has consistently reduced existing breakouts and inhibits new breakouts from forming. If I see a blemish on the horizon, one dab of this product before bedtime keeps it at bay. Additionally, the amount given for this product lasts a long time, over 3 months for me of nightly use. Try this one, you won't regret it. I also use this in conjunction with the Pumice Scrub which is also great."
Posted by: Robert K

"I use this at night under my anti-aging treatments and it works wonders. However, it doesn't go well with the make-up I wear during the day."
Posted by: Janet E

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See larger image Murad Acne Exfoliating Acne Treatment Gel, 2: Treat/Repair, 3.4 fl oz (100 ml) (Health and Beauty) List Price: $53.00 USD New From: $33.99 In Stock Release date June 16, 2006.

At first some people and you may be one of them, may wonder why Murad even has this product in their lineup. After all, it's so similar to their Murad T Zone Pore Refining Gel.

Both are basically exfoliants. However; there are some substantial differences as to what the both of them are marketed for. T Zone Pore Refining Gel is for shrinking pores, while Murad Exfoliating Acne Treatment Gel is for acne treatment.

So then, in light of the fact that they both are exfoliants, just what makes this product so different. The simple answer to that lies in its formulation.

You see unlike T Zone Pore Refining Gel, which lists glycolic acid as its main active component, ahead of the more milder salicylic acid. Murad Exfoliating Acne Treatment Gel is formulated opposite of that.

Rather, it lists salicylic acid as its main component. Ahead of the stronger glycolic acid. This you see is why this product is advertized for every day use. It would also be a reasonable option to someone who finds that glycolic acid is too harsh.

Also there is one other active ingredient that's listed in Murad Exfoliating Acne Treatment Gel that you won't find in their T Zone Pore Refining Gel and that is retinol.

Retinol is a derivative of vitamin A, that's included in a lot of skin treatment products for its alleged healing properties. The problem however, is that retinol is an oil and simply can't be absorbed by your skin.

Even so, you don't have to look far to find people that swear by it. Even if all clinical tests that have been done on it have involved oral applications. That is people who have taken retinol in pill form.

So my recommendation is that if you've found other skin exfoliators to be troublesome to your skin, this products my be your solution. Also if you like what you've heard about retinol, consider buying and using a pill form supplement.

Now as far as price is concerned, this product, at around $50 is definitely not one of the cheapest. Of course there are other skin exfoliators that you can buy for less but Murad Exfoliating Acne Treatment Gel does contain Aloe Vera.

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I have been using this product and product line since I was 27 and I am now 38. I will never use anything else - it works SUPER for me. Is it why people think my daughter & I are sisters?? Maybe so..... LOVE LOVE it!!
Posted by: Joanne B

I've been battling acne since my teens, and now I'm in my early 30s. Tried this and didn't notice any difference in my skin. It didn't make it worse, but it didn't make it better either.
Posted by: Esther Z

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See larger image Murad T-Zone Pore Refining Gel 2 oz (Misc.) List Price: $41.00 USD New From: $30.00 In Stock

In a recent side by side comparison test of the top six pore minimizing and refining gels and serums by the Good Housekeeping Research Division, Murad T Zone Pore Refining Gel came out on top. It's not hard to understand why either.

In my opinion its because it lists glycolic acid as one of its primary ingredients. Glycolic acid is a very effective chemical based exfoliant, as is another one of its ingredients salicylic acid.

So what you have here, is basically a qualified exfoliant with a handful of stabilizers, emollients and organic plant extracts thrown in for good measure. However; there is just one important thing to consider.

That is that the more effective an exfliant is, that more apt it is to cause irritation and the fewer times you can use it per week. Keep this in mind because exfoliants basically function to dissolve away skin cells.

Another thing I found when researching this products is that as is the case with so many other skin treatment products of this type, I did run across a fair share of misinformation that ranged from over-hype to out and out untruths.

As an example a few adds that I found online claimed that it contained retinol and that it could stimulate new skin cell production. The fact is that it contains “no” retinol.

Also as far as skin cell production is concerned, it's a common exaggerated claim that you see with all to many skin care products. Your body just doesn't work that way.

As far as price is concerned though, I do think that at around $40 for a 2 oz spray bottle, it is a little steep. But then again it is rated number one by Good Housekeeping. Also all its competitors are very similarly priced.

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This product was definitely not worth the money for me. I started breaking out really bad after I started using this. It seemed to clog my pores, not shrink them. I finally returned it and had to take a store credit instead of a refund, and the credit wasn't even for the full amount!!! Not happy with this purchase experience at all.
Posted by: Lori V

I first read in our newspaper beauty product section that Murad Vitalic T-Zone Pore Refining Gel (2 Treat/Repair) 50ml/2oz is very effective. Though I'm over 50, I still have issues with my nose pores so decided to give it a try. Almost immediately I noticed a difference! The price seems high, but a little bit goes a long way! I decided to use it on other areas of my body with little pimple issues and it works on them, too. Well worth trying.
Posted by: Pami S

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See larger image Effaclar A.I. Targeted Breakout Corrector 15 ml. (Misc.) New From: $26.00 In Stock

I have a big problem with this product. It's basically the same problem that I have had with pretty much all la roche posay effaclar products that I have researched and it has to do with what's contained in them.

I'll tell you this. It's very hard to get accurate information on just how they work, if they even do work and the company itself seems to be content with keeping the mystery going.

This is why you'll find adds for this product listed all over the Internet that for instance, tout it as being one of the few products available that combine salicylic acid and benzoil peroxide. Guess what?

Go check the contents at the companies main site and you will see that it contains “no benzoil peroxide”! So why all the misinformation and skewed claims? Just keep on reading and I'll explain.

For some reason this company insists on using substances in their products that are so obscure that the independent industry panel that researches and grades chemical substances that are used in cosmetic products doesn't even list half of them. That's not good.

You see we're not talking about experimental cancer research here. We're talking about emollients (moisturizers) and stabilizing agents. That's right! Aside from salicylic acid, which is an exfoliant, that's all that this product contains.

So not only are easily half of the agents contained in it, substances that a self regulating cosmetic industry panel recommends that you avoid due to lack of safety testing but they don't even treat acne, per se. It even has perfume in it! So called acne medicine with perfume!

Now get this! It's listed for $29 per .5 oz and it also lists it's main active ingredient as “spring water”! That's right! You read it correctly! They do it on some of their other products as well. Spring water!

That's $60 per ounce for water that is supposed to cure acne because it came out of the ground! Of all the BS that can be slung about! The sad thing is that people are actually buying this stuff and you can find the reviews that attest to this fact.

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It makes my skin look and feel better but does not help much to fight break outs, probably, just not strong enough for my skin. I use it as a moisturizer.
Posted by: Paul M

Though I am now in my 20s I am still breaking out, as I have been doing for nearly a decade. After using the toleriane moisturizing lotion and the effaclar K (which I love!) I tried this, and it has since become my favored spot treatment (and I have tried them all). For me this can be drying- not like benzoyl peroxide- but it will cause a little flaking in the immediate area if I apply it on a pimple for several days in a row. Personally, if I used it as a moisturizer I expect my face would be raw and bleeding in a few days time..and I would definitely not recommend this use to anyone else. It is sold as a spot treatment, and in my opinion it is an excellent one, as it decreases healing time with minimal peeling.
Posted by: Melissa D

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See larger image Neutrogena On-the-Spot Acne Treatment, Vanishing Formula, 0.75-Ounce Tubes (Pack of 3) (Health and Beauty) List Price: $23.97 USD New From: $17.04 In Stock

Heaven knows that there sure are are a heck of a lot of skin care products out there that promise to do everything. They fight acne, clean skin, exfoliate, brighten and moisturize. All in one container!

However; as the old saying goes, it's better to do one thing “right” than to do several things only halfway! So it sure is nice to finally see a product like this. A basic 2.5% benzoil peroxide acne treatment.

Of course everyone by now knows that benzoil peroxide can dry your skin out. That's what they make moisturizers for. Also the fact is that the toner in three stage benzoil peroxide kits can easily be replaced by witch-hazel.

Another thing I like about Neutrogena on the Spot Acne Treatment, is its price. In an age when so many acne treatment product manufacturers are seeing how high they can go with their prices, this stuff sells for only around $20 or so.

Now understand that the more delicate your skin is, the more apt you are to experience some type of itching and drying from benzoil peroxide. Also don't kid yourself. Even at a 2.5% concentration, this stuff can cause you problems in that regard.

I do believe that Neutrogena on the Spot Acne Treatment is being a bit over hyped in their promotional material though. Hey! It's no new discovery! In fact benzoil peroxide has been around and getting used for decades.

All the same though, it's cheap to try, which is a lot more than I can say about so many other products out there and benzoil peroxide is clinically proven to kill acne causing bacteria. So what have you got to lose but your zits?!

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I am in my mid 40's, so my acne is a spot here and there. I've tried other products, but Neutrogena's On-the-Spot Acne Treatment, Vanishing Formula, has worked the best for me. It didn't dry out my skin and since it was a vanishing cream, no one knew I was using an acne product. I would recommend this product, since it worked for me!
Posted by: Nancy W

This is the most gentle brand available. It contains 2.5% Benzoyl Peroxide. All other brands are extra strength and have 10%, which eats away at my face and burns. This takes a few applications to fully rid my face of break outs, but it is worth the wait to avoid any burning or injury. I have really sensitive skin and roseacea. My dermatologist recommended this for me. I am glad that I took his advice.
Posted by: Dave R

See larger image Murad Acne Acne Spot Treatment .5 fl oz (15 ml) (Misc.) List Price: $18.00 USD New From: $15.75 In Stock

As you yourself may already know, there really is no one more desperate for help than someone in the midst of an acne breakout. You've done all that you could to prevent them and still, there they are.

So now we come to a common weapon of last resort. The acne spot treatment and Murad Acne Spot Treatment is just one of many that are out there. But can you really simply apply something like this and have it effect a pimple?

The simple answer to that is no! I'm sorry but your bodies healing process and immune system just don't work that way. To prove my point, just look at the main active ingredient in Murad Acne Spot Treatment. It's sulfur!

The same stuff that field medics were using to treat solders wounds back during the American civil war in the mid 1800s. The same stuff that common stick matches are made from.

The good news is that most acne spot treatments are cheap and also contain some type of flesh toned colorant to hide your pimple. So if you have the $15 or so to spare, go ahead and buy it, if it makes you feel any better.

However; as you're applying you acne spot treatment, do give some serious thought to treating your acne proactively. That is in a way that will prevent your outbreaks in the first place.

For instance there are some great multi-stage acne treatment kits available now that have been getting great reviews. Another topic that's creating a big buzz now, is common food allergies and their connection to acne.

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"this is the best product overall it works so quickly and its just that simple once you try it you'll never want to use other acne spot treatment again."
Posted by: Leo R

Ive been using this and other spot treatments for about a year now. I really can't tell if it is working but i feel like I have no other option.
Posted by: Frank S

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See larger image Clarisonic PRO Deluxe Professional 4-Speed Skin Care System, White (Health and Beauty) List Price: $195.00 USD New From: $175.00 In Stock Release date February 2, 2009.

Let there be no doubt about it but that the Clarisonic Face Brush is a great product, even if it is a bit over priced. Think about it for a moment. You can now buy a good quality DVD player, which is a far more complex piece of electronics, for less than $100.

The irony is that the adds for this product seem to for the most target women removing makeup. Of course this would be a great market niche but for me, I see a lot more people using it.

What about restaurant workers for instance. It seems to me that anyone who works in this type of environment that can wreak havoc one ones complexion could make good use of a deep cleaner machine like this.

What many people don't realize is that standard hand scrubbing can actually force grime and bacteria down into skin pores. On the other hand, the ultra-sonic cleaning action of the Clarisonic Face Brush actually vibrates dirt and contaminants up and out.

So this would definitely be a great tool for the person with a skin condition who wears makeup. It would allow them to wear their makeup during the day and then completely remove it when they get home, before it has time to clog pores.

I can also see this tool being used to clean anything that's delicate, yet needs a thorough cleaning. Watches, jewelry, delicate electronics and machinery and the list just goes on and on in my mind.

You see the brushes don't spin like in a standard mechanical brush cleaner. Rather, they vibrate at a rate of 300 times per second, so you don't have the “abrasive effects” that you tend to get with a standard spinning scrubber.

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The benefits of this product can be seen immediately. You will experience softer, smoother skin after the first use and your face will really look and feel squeaky clean. My pimples don't last as long (sometimes disappear in less than 24 hours which never happened before), and my expensive skin care products are more effective. The real reason for the purchase was a bunch of blackheads on my chin and they are diminishing in quantity. Also they are more brown now than black which I could see after using a Biore strip. Hopefully they will eventually disappear. I recommend this product.
Posted by: Jillian R

This product is one of the best things I've ever bought for myself... It does exactly what it says: cleans your skin better than you ever thought you could, mildly exfoliates, and just makes your skin look fabulous. I can also tell it is softening my fine lines on my forehead (which are just starting). Once you use a clarisonic, you'll never go back to washing your face the regular way. I really like the Pro better than the one my friend bought awhile ago, b/c I changed it to a two minute timer b/c I have very oily skin, and I also like to be able to customize the speed (high after the gym, normal on a regular day). A FANTASTIC buy... a must for anyone who is looking for a boost to their facial skin. Plus, if you buy the spot attachment, you can use it on rough places like your upper chest, elbows, and knees (it has a special speed built in for body areas).
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See larger image TCA 100%, 50%, 25% Chemical Peel Trio Professional Grade Facial Peel - .5 fl oz 15 ml each. For Acne Treatments, Blackheads, Age Spots, and Hyperpigmentation. Includes Antibacterial Ointment to Protect Treated Skin (Health and Beauty)

Not only are there far more skin care and treatment products available today but the marketers who sell them have also become far more sophisticated. Take the TCA chemical peel.

Add after add for this product in the search engines tout it as being able to dissolve away acne scarring. Well now! Wouldn't that be nice? Simply brush some acid on your face to remove scars.

Ironically, the real fact is that TCA or trichloracidic acid in untrained hands is perhaps one of the best ways to end up with scars to last a lifetime.

Even in the hands of trained plastic surgeons, TCA is a risky prospect and this is why far milder and more controllable face peels like Blue Peel are now a more popular choice.

Then there are the adds that list the before and after photos of TCA chemical peels, along with the prices they paid. Hey, they paid $500 dollars and got fantastic results! Why not just it yourself at home for only $50?

Sure! Why not!? Hey, while you're at it why not pick up a dental drill and give yourself a root canal or two? Just think of all the money you can save there too?

Take my advice. When it comes to a home chemical peel, time is definitely on your side. Make the smart decision to use a mild peel that you can apply a few times over the course of a week or so.

The big clue you shouldn't miss, is the TCA home kits that come complete with a tube of (antibiotic salve). Now think about it for a minute. Do you really want an acid peel that is going to eat away so much skin that you end up with open wounds that need an antibiotic salve??

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11/10/09 - I have to say that i have had better luck with the 20% salicylic acid peel in fading dark spots as that actually makes my skin peel and with each layer that peels off my darks spots get lighter. I will defintely not repurchase this product and have discontinued using it.
Posted by: John R

Very good peel. It works just like a professional peel. I would highly recommend this product for people like me with hyper-pigmentation! I used it on my face, neck and hands. Really liked the results!
Posted by: Annalee G

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See larger image AcneFree Severe Acne Treatment System (Health and Beauty) List Price: $29.99 USD New From: $22.49 In Stock Release date November 12, 2006.

This product, in my opinion, is unquestionably the best multi-stage treatment for severe acne currently on the market. However; before I go into the reasons why, I would like to elaborate on a few things.

The first thing I would like to make clear, is that if you suffer from sever acne, you should in no way be deluded into thinking that a simple kit will cure it.

There “is a root cause” for your acne and your true cure lies in determining and treating that root cause. For starters, I would suggest for instance exploring the concept that food allergies may be at the very least, a contributing factor.

Even so, this kit can be the final nail in your acne's coffin if you are truly serious about attacking it from more than one direction. This is because it's main active ingredient is benzoil peroxide. The strongest over the counter acne medicine you can buy.

Now the fourth stage is tube of cream that contains retinol. It's basically a night time treatment course for addressing the scarring caused by acne.

However; be aware of this. Retinol is not water soluble and any part that it plays in scar prevention is questionable. However; none the less, it is proven to be important for healthy skin.

The deal is though, that because it's not water soluble most of the studies that have involved retinol's effects on the skins healing process, have involved retinol that's ingested orally.

So all things considered, if you want to use retinol as part of your regimen, you would be much better off buying and using a retinol suppliment that's in pill form.

Ok back to the other three stages of this four stage kit. The first stage is a powerful cleanser that also contains benzoil peroxide. Be careful when you use it because benzoil peroxide is a powerful bleach.

Anything that it gets on will be left with a bleach stain. This includes towels, your clothing and even your hair if it dangles down in the way. So rinse well before moving on to the the second stage.

This would be the toner. Its function is to sooth the skin and counteract some of the negative effects of the benzoil peroxide. Make sure that you do a thorough job and don't worry of you run out.

This is because if you find yourself running short of toner, you can use witch-hazel in it's place. Use a cotton ball or a piece of cotton gauze to apply the toner. The toner also functions to close pores.

The third stage is a specially formulated lotion. It's blended specifically to be used by people with sever acne. Don't try to supplement it with a standard lotion or you could be in for serious trouble.

The lotion also contains a high concentration of benzoil peroxide, so be careful with it because it too will bleach your clothes and hair. Also make sure that you only apply a very thin layer.

Never use the retinol cream and the lotion together. They will simply counteract each other if you do and all you'll be left with is the negative side effects. The lotion is for the daytime and the retinol cream is a night-time treatment.

At $25 per kit, the Acnefree Severe Acne Treatment System is not one of the best deals in the acne treatment market. Rather it is the #1 “best deal”. It comes out to be roughly $6 per container.

Find a better deal than that and I'll eat your hat! Also consider finding and using a good chemical exfoliant in conjunction with this product. A moisturizer might help too, if you're experiencing dryness.

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This has worked really well for me. I can't use it every day because it makes my skin a bit dry - but it's very effective at clearing up breakouts. I didn't have severe acne to begin with, but enough that I'd tried a couple different prescriptions from a dermatologist. This worked just as well, if not better.
Posted by: Bob A

AcneFree was reviewed in Allure magazine, with good results, so I thought I would try it. After two months, AcneFree didn't work and left my face extremely dry, unlike the magazine said.
Posted by: Janet E

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