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See larger image Effaclar k + Effaclar AI + Effaclar Gel + Effaclar M mattifying moisturizer Acne Treatment Pack (Health and Beauty) New From: $62.95 In Stock

One of the major things that sets this companies product line apart from so many others that you will find online, is that they all tend to be quite affordable.

In fact, with the exception of their $25 La Roche Posay Effaclar Active Matt Hydrating Emulsion, the magic number for the rest of their product appears to be $20. I like that.

Some of the other products in their line are La Roche Posay Effaclar K, their Deep Cleaning Foaming Cream, their Purifying Gel and what they call their Lotion Asrigente Micro-Exfoliante.

Now for $20 this last product mentioned comes in a hefty 200 ml container, which in this new age of “expensive tiny tubes” I find quite refreshing. It's exactly one fifth of a liter.

Now here is my one complaint about their product line. Their target market is people with acne prone skin, yet not one product in their line actually fights acne. Absolutely nothing that kills acne causing bacteria.

You see everything that they have, is basically a cleaner, a moisturizer or an exfoliant, with most of them being a combination of all of them. Now this is really no big deal I suppose, but for someone who doesn't understand basic chemistry, they can be led astray.

In the balance though, as long as you understand this and purchase an anti bacterial product somewhere else, at $20 per item, their line is relatively inexpensive to try.

Another thing worth noting is that when I researched their ingredient lists, I found that they have a some emollients (moisturizers) contained in them that are rather uncommon. This may be but one more reason to give them a try.

It's not that these emolliants are strange or obscure. It's just that you really don't see them commonly listed on competing product labels. Myristic acid is one and another is coc-glucoside and there are others.

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I've tried a few of their products and really like how they make my skin feel. Nice and clean and moist
Posted by: Frank S

For once there is a company that has a great line and doesn't charge and arm and a a leg for what they sell. I've switched over and staying I'm with them!
Posted by: Kathy C

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See larger image Clarisonic Pro Professional 4-Speed Skin Care System, White (Health and Beauty) List Price: $195.00 USD New From: $167.00 In Stock Release date May 20, 2011.

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 Glycolic Acid 35% Gel Peel, 30ml (Professional) (Misc.) List Price: $34.95 USD New From: $16.00 In Stock

In decades past, people in general really didn't pay much attention to what was contained in skin care products. They simply read what the maker promised and then hoped for the best.

However; in recent years shoppers have become far more savvy and aware. They are now reading the labels carefully and researching what each substance is and does.

As a result, many people and you may be one of them have come to the conclusion that they can simply buy the main active ingredients and do without all the fillers, stabilizers, high prices and hype.

So then what about glycolic acid gel? Time and again you may have seen it listed on ingredient labels and for good reason. It's a very effective exfoliator.

Be aware as you consider using it though, that it is a relatively strong acid. Don't be deluded by the fact that it's derived from sugar cane either because it can leave you scarred for life.

My advise, if you're thinking of experimenting with do it yourself exfoliators, is to look around at some of the various products that come in kit form.

Avon for instance, markets a two part exfoliating system for around $18 that includes an acid neutralizer to “stop the acid reaction” in and on your skin.

Really, it doesn't take a very powerful acid reaction to get the job done on your face and considering that glycolic acid gel is commonly used in heavy industry to strip metals of rust, I personally believe that it's just too dangerous to be used on ones face in a concentrated form.

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I never had much luck with the hydroxy acids that were too harsh for my skin (I'm 23), but this glycolic peel was amazing! There was a tingling sensation, but it didn't hurt, and 5 minutes later I rinsed it off and felt immediate results. Even my husband noticed that my skin texture felt softer. The next morning I woke up, and my skin was glowing... the acne scars had started to dissolve away and I literally had new skin. The bottle says that I can use this twice a week, and with such great results from my first use, I will definitely continue.
Posted by: Robin W

I never had much luck with the hydroxy acids that were too harsh for my skin (I'm 23), but this glycolic peel was amazing! There was a tingling sensation, but it didn't hurt, and 5 minutes later I rinsed it off and felt immediate results. Even my husband noticed that my skin texture felt softer. The next morning I woke up, and my skin was glowing... the acne scars had started to dissolve away and I literally had new skin. The bottle says that I can use this twice a week, and with such great results from my first use, I will definitely continue.
Posted by: James C

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See larger image AcneFree Severe Acne Treatment System (Health and Beauty) List Price: $29.99 USD New From: $20.95 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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See larger image La Roche-Posay Effaclar K Acne Treatment Fluid (30ml) 1 Fluid Ounce (Health and Beauty) List Price: $23.90 USD New From: $14.13 In Stock Release date September 21, 2006.

When you examine the list of ingredients on the vast majority of skin care products, what you will inevitably find, is that most of them have absolutely nothing to do with the problem you're seeking treatment for.

Rather, the majority of them are things like stabilizers and preservatives. Stuff to keep everything from separating and decomposing. So what I like to do is focus solely on what's in a product to treat a condition. Acne, dry skin, etc.

Understand this. At $20 per ounce, La Roche Posay Effaclar K is 60% water. So then, let's see what the other 40% is made up of and what it will do for your skin.

It does contain salicylic acid, which is one of the milder exfoliants. When I say milder, I do mean gentle on your skin. Salicylic acid is becoming increasingly popular because most of the stronger exfoliants tend to irritate.

This product also contains propylene glycol, which is a very effective emollient. (Moisturizer). So between the salicylic acid and the propylene glycol, it will effectively strip your skin of dead skin cells and infuse it with moisture.

La Roche Posay Effaclar K contains nothing that will actually “kill” acne causing bacteria. So if you're considering buying it to treat acne, you should seriously consider using it in conjunction with a product that contains say, benzoil peroxide.

In my opinion, this is no wonder treatment by any means. However; as stated above, it will exfoliate and help to moisten your skin. Also it appears to be a treatment product that is very unlikely to cause any irritation, if used as directed.

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I had minimal acne all through high school but in my first year of college it really started to become noticeable. I tried different topical ointments from the dermatologist (such as differin), as well as oral antibiotics. Nothing made much of an impact and I disliked using all of them. Then I bought this because of all the positive reviews, and let me tell you, they're right! It's really gentle on my skin, smells nice, and in just the two days I've been using it I already notice a difference. I'm sure glad I got this instead of the more difficult and harsh kits that are also available online, though keep in mind my acne wasn't severe.
Posted by: Andrew S

This product is a waste of money. After reading some of the positive reviews, I decided to waste $20+ on it to see if it will help. I used it on my mild acne for over a month and I didn't notice the smallest change or effectiveness. Don't buy this product. Waste of money and time.
Posted by: Mark O

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See larger image IS Clinical Active Serum 1 oz (Misc.) List Price: $128.00 USD New From: $95.59 In Stock

One of the big secrets to understanding almost any product out there, is to look on the label and see what ingredients are listed first. Now this won't tell you everything you need to know but it will at the very least, tell you what you're mostly paying for.

The one listed first is the number #1 substance in the container and at over $100 per once ounce bottle, one of the first ingredients after water in iS Clinical Active Serum is sugar cane extract. That's a fancy way of saying “molasses”.

Not to worry though because further down is listed bilberry extract because it contains lactic acid. Oh, by the way plain sour milk is full of lactic acid.

Then we come another ingredient listed, which is willow bark extract. It turns out that it contains salicylic acid. If you want to know what salicylic acid is, just go to your bathroom medicine chest.

That's because it's plain aspirin. That's right! You read it correctly. Aspirin is salicylic acid. Then we come to the mushroom extract and the menthol. Mushroom and mint juice and there's really no more listed.

Now my problem isn't that this product isn't just molasses, aspirin and mushroom juice at over $100 per ounce. Hey, if you want to buy it, go right ahead but you can get it all much cheaper at your corner grocery store.

My problem with it is that they're marketing it to acne sufferers, who are all too often young people living in anguish. The people who developed this product must truly be some of the most cynical people alive.

Now there are some other harsher substances listed, such as Glyceryl Polyacrylate and Butylene Glycol but they're all basically preservatives or powerful chemically based moisturizers. Things you really don't want on your skin anyway.

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It's not cheap, but it does work. I've been using this serum for about a year now and can attest that it keeps my skin clearer and smoother than anything I've ever used, period. I rarely, if ever, have to use any kind of pimple cream now. Good thing is that a little goes a long way and a bottle can last for a couple of months. Use it after a good cleanser and then follow up with a good moisturizer and you'll be set.
Posted by: Don D

Great serum for acneic skin, not only it fights with zits, but also works for better appearance overall. It burns a bit because has a menthol in it, but I spray my face with spring water and use less serum. Work great under sunscreen and make up.
Posted by: Mary S

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A pimple clearing machine? Sweet.

Initially researching the Zeno Mini Acne Clearing Device was a treat because there's a ton of opinions out there - this is a really popular product.

The most common thing I've heard from everyone is that this is something that works only on "particular" kinds of acne - people with with a lot of acne and not really someone who just has a pimple or two here or there.

So, if you don't have very serious acne you'll probably find going out and fidgeting with the Zino mostly a waste of time.

If you're wondering, "Will Zeno work for me?" I recommend you start off with the Zeno Mini. Not only is it a convenient travel size that you can keep in your purse, but the price is a lot less than the regular Zeno so if you find it doesn't work you're not out too much (you can always resell this little device on e-bay as well).

I was able to get my hands on this device, in fact I can't remember a time when I had been more excited to use something like this. I've never in my entire life actually been excited to see new pimples LOL. With the Zeno Mini in hand I was ready to vanquish these little suckers.

Although it didn't make make the pimples dissapear as quickly as I'd imagined, it did make them fade and not make them grow anymore. That solves one of my biggest problems right there - when I feel a new pimple coming on I tend to tamper with it and it actually gets BIGGER than if I had just left it alone.

Overall I'd say the Zeno Mini is a nice weapon to have in your acne fighting arsenal. Try it out and see if you like it.

See larger image Zeno Mini Acne Clearing Device, White (Health and Beauty) List Price: $89.00 USD New From: $61.73 In Stock Used from: $44.77 In Stock Release date May 23, 2008.

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This is a review from the Amazon Vine program. If you're not familiar with Vine, it's basically a program where you get free stuff in exchange to leave an honest reviw. I've found reviews from Viners to be the best.

"Though the price-tag on the Zeno seems daunting, rest-assured, the product works!! In our instant-gratification society, this little wonder fits-in nicely. Blemishes subside rapidly and with no discomfort. (The tip of the Zeno becomes very warm but the sensation, for me, was not unpleasant). After two treatments (several hours apart), my blemish was virtually unnoticeable with the help of my mineral-foundation.

Now, it may interest you to know that I've used Renova for over six-years, so I was a little hesitant to use the Zeno (though I saw no contraindications in the booklet). (For those who are unacquainted with the product, it is a Vitamin-A derivative which must be prescribed by a physician or dermatologist ... while it encourages collagen growth, reduces fine-lines, and exfoliates, it also leaves your skin vulnerable to sunlight and various other elements.) I have used this product on two different occasions with no side-effects. (I am only speaking for myself, of course. So, be sure to take care if you are in a similar situation ... and if you have an adverse reaction, feel free to comment on this post so others can read it).

The Zeno is now a permanent part of my beauty "arsenal." Between the Renova, Bare Escentuals (as recommended by my dermatologist), and the Zeno, my skin is absolutely pristine and glowing. A minor miracle ... and, as one reviewer stated and I firmly agree, I wish this was available when I was a teenager!

Bottom-line: the Zeno is quick (two and half minutes per treatment), painless (for me), concentrated (it addresses just the area that requires healing), and really cute!! (Aesthetically speaking, it is super slick!!) In my opinion (and I am a tough critic!) the Zeno is entirely worth the investment!"

Erica J Dymond @ Amazon

"However, it does not work well on bigger pimples or old pimples....but the instructions warned me that it would not work on older pimples. It also does not work on blemishes, new or old. Although it does not help on many of these things, I actually HAVE found some good use for it that DOES work. Whenever I get a really big pimple, the ones with the nasty white puss, I can put the Zeno mini on it to soften the pimple so that it is easier to pop and has less of a blemish afterwards. OR I can pop a pimple and then use the Zeno mini to "cauterize" the open skin shut, making it so that the pimple is not open and waiting for more bacteria to come in AND so that it heals a little quicker....yes, closing it shut (for me) helps it to clear a little quicker and leaves a blemish for a shorter amount of time than if I did not use the Zeno mini."

Wendy Harris @ Amazon

"I have been using the zeno mini for about a week or so. Hard to tell if it helping, it doesn't make a dramatic difference from what I have experienced. Even the product manual says you have to treat the same pimple several times over a 24 hour period, so this can get expensive fast. It goes through batteries like crazy, if I would have known that, I would have purchased the rechargable larger Zeno. I give it 5/10. The cost benefit ratio is not compelling in my opinion."

Robbelliii @ realself

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I've always had big problems with acne ever since I was 14. You name it I've tried it from Proactiv to Neutrogena...Everything.

I first came across Yonka Juvenil from my friend who used to have terrible acne (worse than mine). One day her acne just stopped - poof, gone like magic. I asked her if she was doing anything different because her skin looked great and she recommended I try this.

It certainly is a pretty penny but the results you get are worth it. Called the "serious breakout solution" I guess you could say this like like Big Bertha of acne treatments. I'm using the Juvenil in conjunction with Yonka Creme 15 and I've never had better results from any other product ever.

If you're like me and you've tried everything there is on the market, then Juvenil might just be your last line of defense.

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"I am 27 and still break out regularly on my jawline. I use this product along with the yonka creme 15 for problem skin and they just work better then any other products I have ever used. I use juvenil on my entire face, but you can spot treat on a blemish and it will reduce the redness in 1 day and be gone within 2. I would recommend all the yonka products to any of my friends, worth the money! It does have an herbal smell, i personally like the smell but I could see how some people might not agree."

Eford08 @ Amazon

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I have always had really sensitive skin so anything that has the word "scrub" in its name usually makes me kind of scared. I tried out the DDF Pumice Acne Scrub because I've always had some pretty bad acne so I decided that the risk might just be worth it.

I was right! The pumice isn't very harsh at all and in fact its barely even noticeable when you actually apply it to your face - good news for us with sensitive skin. Before this I was big on Philosophy's Microdelivery Wash but this product works a lot better.

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There are a few core reasons why truly effective back acne treatment strategies tend to be different from regular acne treatment methods. The first one is the obvious and that's that your back is not your face. Obviously with your face, issues like redness and drying can be causes for concern on a different level than they are on your back.

Also because the skin of the back is so much thicker back, acne in general tends to be more stubborn to treat. This is the very reason why so often an acne sufferer can experience results with a treatment on their face, yet come up empty handed when the same product is applied to their back, chest or butt.

Use stronger measures on thicker skin

A good chemical exfolaint can be the first step in a winning back acne treatment regimen. Always remember that the more powerful an exfoliant is, the less often you'll be able to use it. Consider a weaker or even a natural home made exfoliant that can be used every three days or so in the shower.

The skin on the back tends to have more oil glands per square inch then the skin on your face. Also once again back skin is much thicker as well. Both these factors mean that a topical treatment with a higher concentration of benzoil peroxide can be used and far more easily tolerated. Consider going with a full 10%.

Enhanced light and laser therapies do produce results. Thicker skin with more oil glands mean that back acne treatments of this type should always be a top consideration. These types of treatments work by zapping oil glands, which in turn lessens their ability to produce the excess oil that's causing the acne.

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