 African American woman's review. Thumbs up!!! |
| Review Date: September 6, 2007 |
| Reviewer: S. Knight, Memphis, TN |
| I only started breaking out with acne in my early thirties. After trying the Loreal adult acne system for 2 months & Proactiv for 6 months with minimal results, I decided to give this a try. Yes, it made my skin very dry the first few weeks but I used a moisturizer over it kept using it and got fantastic results. I had the hard, large painful nodules on my face and this not only cleared them but I don't even break out anymore. One kit lasted me 6 months and my skin is soft & smooth. After the acne went it away, it did leave behind the black marks but Avon's skin brightener faded those out almost overnight. I highly recommend this product. |
Worked BETTER than Proactiv!!
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| Review Date: January 29, 2007 |
| Reviewer: G. Holder, |
First off I want to explain that I have had terrible acne off and on (mostly on though) for the past 8 years. I had to be put on Accutane my sophmore year for 6 months in high school and then again my freshman year of college for another 3 months. I have been struggling ever since then and needed an alternative to dermatoligist bills and prescriptions for acne treatment.
I was having extremely painful and frequent breakouts in the later half of last year and in early November I happened to stumble upon this product. I had my doubts because I had already given Proactiv a couple of tries in the past.
The first week of using the 4 products in the package my face became EXTREMELY dry! At first I was worried because it would always be a little red and irritated for the first hour or two after going through the routine. However, within 4 days ALL of my blemishes (big and small) had cleared up! Within a couple of weeks my skin even became smoother, softer, and more even-toned. Trust me, if you have problem skin and want to try something new, this product is definitely worth a shot!
Also, I love that you can buy this in pretty much any Walgreens and Walmart so it's very convenient...no waiting for it to be delivered. I purhased mine at Walmart for $20-something in November 2006 and still have more than half remaining of each product in the pack.
Thank you University Medical for making an affordable product that actually works! Best of luck to all of you who are struggling with acne...and don't mark this one off your list! |
I LOVE THIS PRODUCT
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| Review Date: March 21, 2007 |
| Reviewer: Sean Evans, baltimore, md |
ok, i must warn you that i may sound like an infomercial, but i am hooked on this product for my acne problems.
i have tried proactiv, murad, another acne kit that i can't think of the name in addition to separate topicals (e.g. noxzema, clearasil, etc.) and none have given me the results that this product gives. i have even tried the milder version of the acne free system and didn't have as good results as i get with the severe acne free system. i wouldn't recommend this product for those with dry or sensitive skin and acne. this is a very drying formula that works on my very oily face.
i never thought of my acne as severe, but i would always have a big zit in one place or another on my face that would leave big scars after the zit went away. now, i have not had a breakout since using this product (3 months). i hope it works for you!
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Amazing!
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| Review Date: December 27, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Maddy's mama, California |
Let me start this out by stating that I am in my 30's and have tried every acne product known to man for about 15 years. I have seen a dermatologist, resorted to birth control and used everything from neutrogena to murad, as well as proactiv. None of these worked for me, and most actually made my skin worse.
When you're in your 30's and are STILL dealing with acne, you start to wish for wrinkles, because who has wrinkles and acne, right?!?! I was starting to think I would be one of the few dealing with both, and that was a pretty depressing prospect.
I usually check out reviews on everything before I buy it, but when I saw this product at target, and saw that it was marketed specifically for severe acne, I bought it without knowing a thing about it (sidenote: this product was 21.99 there).
I know it sounds crazy, but I saw a difference in my skin the next day, after only applying it before I went to bed. Prior to purchasing this, I had just had a terrible experience with Burts Bees acne products, which had made my skin red, even more oily, and had produced terrible pre-pubescent breakouts along both sides of my chin. After one application of acne free, the redness was reduced significantly, and some of my more painfull bumps had gone down in size...which is huge.
I was ecstatic, but had experienced these results with other topical treatments, only to be let down a week or so later, when my skin would eventually return to its angry self. So I waited two weeks before sharing my review.
It is now three weeks after starting application, and my skin has honestly never been so clear. I still have a few bumps, but compared to what I was dealing with before, I'll take them. Because this is a benzoyl peroxide based product, after a few weeks my skin became really tight, and that led to a few minor bumps. I started using an oil free, fragrance free moisturizer (olay regenerist), and that cleared everything up.
My husband has remarked on how much brighter my skin looks, and I am over the moon. I have even gone to the grocery store without makeup (and not wanted to die of humiliation). If you have skin like mine, you know what a huge, amazing thing this is.
Prior to using acne free, I had small bumps, whiteheads, and periodic cystic bumps that were super painful. It may not have looked severe to other people, but it felt pretty darn severe to me after dealing with it for so long. I would absolutely, whole heartedly reccomend this product to anyone dealing with acne. Just invest in some great moisturizer if you have sensitive skin. |
Worked for me in 3 weeks
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| Review Date: June 20, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Louarkie, NYC,NY |
Since my 20's I've struggled with cystic acne (I'm now 48), with bouts of one to two cysts at any given time. Usually one is healing while a new one is forming. They are painful, disfiguring and slow to heal. Took 2 rounds of Accutane which was supposed to cure me, but didn't. I've developed my own "surgical" intervention when possible, but the cyst has to follow a specific pattern to open with a sterile needle. If all else fails I go to the dermatologist for a steroid shot. For some reason, I've gone through a worse episode than normal so I bought AcneFree on 5/21 I'm four weeks in and this last week my face has begun to clear - no new cysts and the old ones healing more quickly than usual. In addition, the quality of my skin is improving. I'm also pleased that I've not experienced extreme dryness as others report. So far I am a happy customer.
July 28th, 2009 update - still no new blemishes. Face is clear for the 1st time in months. Still a happy customer. |
Be patient, it really works.
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| Review Date: February 17, 2008 |
| Reviewer: Megan Rushkin, Arcata, CA USA |
| I used this product after using Proactiv for a year and trying other products. Proactiv seemed to allow horrible breakouts to occur, but clear them up sort of quickly. I happened to be looking for Proactiv at Walgreens when I stumbled upon this and decided to give it a try. It made my skin very dry in the beginning, but after the purchase of a non-oil based moisturizer, it works much better than Proactiv has ever done. I receive compliments about how clear my skin is frequently now. So, if you're going to do it, purchase a nice moisturizer and give it a week or two, following the steps carefully. You'll be satisfied. |
This product really works.
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| Review Date: April 11, 2007 |
| Reviewer: J. Houston, Canada |
I have tried it all and this is the only product that has worked for me. I came across Acnefree while traveling through the U.S. last November and I have to say it is the best investment I ever made for my skin.
I normally don't have the patience for a beauty regime that involves more than a couple of products so when I saw 4 items in the package I was skepticle whether I would stick to following the routine. It really is very simple to use and doesn't take more than a few minutes to apply after the skin has been cleansed.
I would say within a couple of days after commencing use of the products my breakouts were reduced to almost nil and shortly thereafter the problem was completely cleared. My skin is still somewhat oily by the end of the day but my pores no longer get blocked.
Thank you University Medical for making a product that actually delivers on its promise, is very reasonably priced and has given me the beautiful complexion I have tried for years to attain. |
my skin cleared up in 5 days, perfectly
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| Review Date: May 26, 2007 |
| Reviewer: loveless, |
I honestly couldn't believe it.... I didn't have horrible skin to begin with, but I got a new haircut where my hair hit the sides of my face / forehead a lot more and I started getting painful breakouts on my temples, adn along my jawline and on my forehead.... plus for some reason my nose and chin started getting really bad blackheads.
I got this stuff thinking why the hell not and it's been 5 days and my skin is sooooo freaking soft and clear. I would honestly call it a miracle product because it's ridiculous how awesome it works.
The all day lotion (step 3) is a little bit harsh on my skin, it's the 10% benzoil (sp?) peroxide, but it gets the job done so so so so so well.
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excellent product
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| Review Date: May 19, 2008 |
| Reviewer: kate skouros, |
| i am 44 years old and have suffered with severe breakouts for all of my adult life. i have tried everything from proactive to expensive prescription meds and very fancy dermatological treatments and peels. i don't see my dermatologist anymore, though he was sweet. perhaps if he were cuter... i digress. my skin was becoming worse with pustule breakouts all along my nose and chin. i felt embarrassed to leave the house since i didn't want anyone to see me. i tried the acne free severe treatment and i started to see results within a few days. in two weeks my skin had cleared and within a month was cleared completely. my skin is not sensitive so i didn't experience any burning or itching. i think that the negative reviews on this product are from people with overly sensitive skin. there's nothing that works for everyone, but it's great for me. i've been using it for over five months and while i'll get an occasional pimple it's completely manageable. all the other things i've used worked initially but stopped working after only two or three months. the last skincare regimen i used cost over $1100. it worked a full four months before losing its potency. i'm going to try switching over to the regular acne free kit for maintenance to be sure my skin doesn't somehow get "used" to the acne free severe. try this, i hope it works out for you. |
It works!!
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| Review Date: September 14, 2007 |
| Reviewer: River, Salt Lake City, UT, USA |
| The product is strong so be careful if you have sensitive skin. But it worked for me and my friend. The company actually refunds if your are not satisfied in anyway. |
Great!
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| Review Date: October 31, 2007 |
| Reviewer: A Shopper, New York, New York United States |
| This was the best acne system I have every used! It is better than ProActive and other over the counter medicines. After one/two days you can see the blemishes starting to go down and after a week or so o using it you have virtually no or very small blamishes. I also have very sensitive skin and this caused little drying for me. |
Wonderful
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| Review Date: August 12, 2008 |
| Reviewer: Angie V, Michigan |
For bad, painful acne this is the right product. I have used Proactiv for over a year and still had blemishes, with Acne Free my face cleared up in two weeks! I mean clear. During the first three days your skin is very dry- I would suggest a light oil free moisturizer with sunscreen after the regimen, in the morning only. The first use (at night) did cause minor facial swelling that subsided in about the time it took me to shower. As with anything new some adjustment is required- your skin is the largest organ in the body! Some suggestions that I have found to help
1. Wash hands frequently-the oils from our hands feed growing pimples. If you can't wash your hands frequently use a alcohol based sanitizer, this will help minimize the oil in your fingertips.
2.Try not to touch your face, especially during the first week of treatment as this will irritate the obstructions.
3.Before washing your face, take a hot washcloth and drape it over your face (this will open the pores) for about a minute. Then apply the face wash, let the skin dry before applying the toner. Again let the skin dry before applying the repairing lotion. At night, is is very important to wait 10 minutes before applying the night serum-wash your hands again before the last step at night as 10 minutes is enough time for your fingers to build up oils and you will be touching your face again. I hope this helps, and good luck to clear skin. |
SEVEREly better than original
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| Review Date: December 17, 2008 |
| Reviewer: Phil, Michigan |
I've used Proactive about 5 years ago, which didn't really work too well for me, but I thought that's how things just were. Then tried AcneFree, and I had less pimples, but still about 3-5 a week. Then, I tried some all natural cleanser in a black bottle, and while my face FELT better, I still got pimples, and bad pimples. Went back to Target to buy AcneFree, but found AcneFree Severe. Been using the severe for about 12 months now, and have gotten about 2-4 pimples a MONTH, and not bad ones either. AND I only wash in the mornings, and don't even use step 4. When I do get that bad pimple once in a blue moon, I use AcneFree Terminator 10, which also works GREAT, but is hit and miss honestly.
AcneFree Severe has changed my skin, and my life. I don't go a day without using this product. If you are buying for a teen or are a teen yourself and don't like to wash your face, just bring Step 1 in the shower with you. Turn the water to cool/warm, rinse your face to open the pores. Put 1 dab on each your left and right cheek and your forehead. LIGHTLY wash your face and rub in Step 1. Then, rinse off with the shower water, and DAB your face dry.
When you get out, use step 2 and step 3 with cotton PADS. Step 2 will go a lot faster than the other steps, but you can go on their website or call the company directly and buy just that step.
I HIGHLY recomend this product |
it really works!
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| Review Date: October 2, 2009 |
| Reviewer: fed up with zits, |
| i am a 22 year old female and i thought i was finally done with breakouts. my skin was clear for a few years with an occasional pimple here and there that i would zap with acne spot treatment medication. however, after i started my new job, i was under a lot more stress. i started breaking out with big, painful red pimples and as soon as one would finally go away another would pop up. i was so frustrated and i hated what i saw when i looked in the mirror. i decided to pick up the acnefree severe kit from my local cvs store and thought, what the heck? after just 3 days i noticed a difference. a pimple i had on the side of my nose cleared up overnight and my skin really started to look better. i am so happy with this product. the only downsides are it made the skin around my eyes very tight so i made sure to moisturize them all throughout the day. other than that, this product is a godsend. i tried proactive a few years ago and my acne never cleared up so i stopped and just used the basic drugstore products which worked fine. however, acnefree definitely helped alleviate my stress-caused acne and i am so thankful! i would recommend this to anyone who has tried other products and received no results. acnefree may be just what you're looking for :) |
It works!
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| Review Date: May 22, 2007 |
| Reviewer: A. Johnson, |
For the price, I was skeptical. But I decided I had little to lose. Within 2 days my blackheads were cleared up. I have large pores and always hated the way my skin looked. My breakouts were always large and painful. Within a week my acne (and scars) were improving and my face didn't feel like an oil slick.
It did dry my skin, but I used a facial lotion with a sunscreen on top of this treatment program. And honestly I'd rather have dry, clear skin than oily acne skin. I can finally leave my house without make up on and not feel like everyone is staring at me. This product was very worth the money spent. I'd encourage anyone to at least try it. |
Awesome Product!
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| Review Date: October 4, 2007 |
| Reviewer: P. Morgan, Midwest, USA |
| I have acne that is resistant to a lot of different types of remedies, so i figured "what do i have to lose by using a new product?" I went to Target and bought this AcneFree Severe Acne kit for about $25, and crossed my fingers. I got home, and immediately used it. The first thing i noticed that made it awesome was that a few hours after i used it, my skin just felt better... it was something i could tell. The next day, i could tell that this product went straight to work. I have been using it for about 2 and a half weeks, and already i have more confidence because my face has cleared up about 85%! i would definitely recommend this product to anyone who is tired of going through Neutrogena, Noxzema, Clearasil, etc. with little to no results. the ONLY thing that i noticed (which is contradictory to other reviews i've seen) is that my skin is oilier pretty early on in the day, but that can be taken care of with oil-blotting sheets. =] |
First product that's shown results for me...
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| Review Date: January 19, 2008 |
| Reviewer: Zeke Turner, Baltimore, MD USA |
| I've had chronic, painful acne for five or so years (I'm 18) with no improvement shown after trying various over-the-counter face washes/treatments. My doctor has prescribed oral antibiotics which did show some improvement but not for a good stretch of time. AcneFree Severe Acne Treatment has shown tremendous progress over the course of a couple months of faithful use. While it wasn't as miraculous as I had hoped in terms of speed of improvement, after a significant amount of use, I'm finding far less breakouts occurring and the ones that do crop up disappear quicker. I don't see myself switching to any other acne treatments as the results I've seen here have been unparalleled by anything else I've used (that's Proactiv included). I've just started using AcneFree's Scar Fade and Erase treatment and in under a week of use I'm seeing much improvement. I recommend this product wholeheartedly. |
Great Product For Troubled Skin
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| Review Date: February 23, 2008 |
| Reviewer: C. Peter, Burke, VA |
| With four acne prone teenagers, our family has tried just about every acne product on the market. Proactive worked well with two of our children but is rather expensive. With one son nothing worked, not even prescription meds; that is until we tried AcneFree Severe. Everyone's skin is different, so you may need to try several products to find something that really works for you. However, I highly recommend trying AcneFree Severe before purchasing Proactive. This product may be too strong for someone with a pimple or two, but worked wonders for a very difficult case of acne. |
This WORKS
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| Review Date: August 13, 2008 |
| Reviewer: S. Gaffney, |
| I'm pretty young but I recently bought this product and I used it today. within the hour my skin looks less red and more clear! MAKE SURE YOU READ THE DIRECTIONS. The directions says never to use steps 3 & 4 together so maybe that is where some people went wrong. I really suggest the product for quick results! I hope I helped! |
excellent product
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| Review Date: November 16, 2008 |
| Reviewer: N. Durham, Ca. |
| AcneFree Severe Acne Treatment is the best product on the market. I have never had a acne treatment work so well for me. |
Great product!
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| Review Date: December 13, 2008 |
| Reviewer: J. Doolittle, CA |
I have had acne since I was 12 years old and it has become very severe in the last few years with hormones surging due to multiple pregnancies. I have been using pro-active for years and it has been useless. I have cystic acne that is extremely painful and the dermatologist had given me pills and creams that didn't seem to help the acne at all. I saw the acnefree severe product at Target and thought it couldn't hurt to try one more product. I have to say it has been a miracle. My face is clear and I haven't had one cystic pimple since. I will have a little tiny pimple every one in awhile, but that's no big deal since I am used to constant awful break outs.
The product is drying so I cleanse and tone with the acnefree product in the morning and use my own moisturizer and then at night I cleanse, tone, and put the lotion on. Then the alternating night I cleanse, tone skip the lotion and use the step 4 product. You are never supposed to use step 3 the lotion and step 4 together. I don't use their lotion in the am because it feels to gritty under makeup. The alternating seems to keep my face from drying out too bad. Use moisturizer...it is crucial! The products are staining to materials so be careful what you touch after applying.
I can't tell you how excited I am about this product. I was about to go on acutane because I was so depressed about my skin. I have very oily skin so I needed something to keep it under control. I'd recomend that everyone try it since it is very affordable and easy to find in the drug stores. No one should have to walk around feeling ashamed of their skin. I feel like I got my life back. |
It really works!
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| Review Date: January 4, 2009 |
| Reviewer: pop corn, |
| I have had acne for a long long time, many years. Thought it would dissapear after teenage years but i guess not, 26 years old now. I got scars from them too. I've tried all kinds of stuff and i really love this product. It really improves my skin. Not just takes away the acne but it looks and feels better too. My skin does not get irritated from it. It doesn't dry it out like other products can. It really works for me and my skintype. I tried the acnefree not severe one but acnefree severe works best for me. |
Very pleased, but make sure you follow the directions!
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| Review Date: March 7, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Kea, Georgia |
I've been very pleased by this product. I have the type of acne that usually pops up right before my monthly cycle, then takes forever to heal, and this product starts making a huge dent in the acne overnight. I've been able to prolong the life of the package that I bought by only using it when I start to break out. It's been working really well for me. It hasn't dried out my skin, which is really surprising. The lotion does tend to make my face a little greasy, so I try not to use very much of it.
I've only had one problem: one night when I first started using it, I was really tired and in a hurry to go to bed. I forgot to wait at least 10 minutes between steps 3 and 4, and I ended up turning my pillow case orange. I've been really careful to follow the directions exactly since then and haven't had any problems. |
Got rid of my acne in a heartbeat.
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| Review Date: September 7, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Daniel Sanchez, Sussex, WI |
I've used many acne products such as Proactiv, Daniel Kern's, and other various products with salicylic acid (Stridex pads) and the likes, and I found this to work the best out of all of them. It doesn't slightly reduce the size of white heads, but rather, completely eradicates any trace of it, and results are delivered in just a couple of days.
Some word of caution, however.
This stuff is very concentrated, and you should follow the directions VERY carefully. 10% benzoyl peroxide, in abundance over a long period of time, has the potential to leave scars, so don't glob a lot of this stuff over a whitehead hoping to make it go away overnight.
Also if you live in a hot area and find yourself sweating a lot (Arizona), keep this stuff AWAY from any articles of clothing, because it can and will bleach your clothes very badly. Even the act of wiping the sweat off your face and wiping it off on your shirt will leave a bleach mark that will not come out.
I've been using this stuff since 2008, and it has not failed me yet. Just be aware that it's strong stuff that shouldn't be underestimated. |
A Great Product
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| Review Date: October 13, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Natalie J. Cole, Atlanta, GA |
About a 3weeks ago I started using this product. I have hormonal acne which is one of the hardest forms of acne to treat on skin, because the problem is from within. Now when I say my skin was bad, it was so bad I can't go anywhere without makeup.
When I started using this product i saw a little difference by a week. It wasn't that noticeable, but I noticed my skin was drying up. I continued using it, but my skin never got excessively dry. Its just perfect. I noticed that I totally stopped breaking out, and no the spots are disappearing. I can't remember the last time i washed my face without feeling acne/pimples on my face. I cant actually say that now.
I believe people that don't have severe acne get their skin dried out too much.
This is a great product and as it says its better than proactiv. I have used proactiv and didn't see much of a difference. This product made all the difference.
I love this product. |
Proactive should prepare to go out of business
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| Review Date: January 20, 2010 |
| Reviewer: Paul Kim, Tallahassee, FL USA |
I've been battling with acne for over 3 years now.
I've tried Proactive and many other acne treatments.
And I finally found the solution to this acne maze.
I have been using "AcneFree Severe Acne Treatment System" for 2 days as of now, and I am seeing the difference!
I can see acnes disappearing! It works!!
Proactive didn't work for me, but this one did!
While using PROACTIVE, I felt uncomfortable wearing the toner and lotion.. (It tends to make
my skin look greasy) but AcneFree doesn't have that problem.
Definately recommended!
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LOVE IT!!!!
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| Review Date: July 13, 2007 |
| Reviewer: H. Serrano, Nebraska |
| OMG! I love this stuff. I've tried alot of different things, and at first they all would work. I am one of those people that gets those mounds on their face. I don't get just a little pimple, they are almost like boils. They're marble size, red, irritated. And I can't stop touching them, which makes them worse. I've done Clinique's 3 step system, neutrogena, clearasil, noxema, and the original Acne free. At first my skin gets clear, and tighter, not as oily. But after a month or so, it's back to bad skin. Just not as bad. This stuff I've been using for about 2 months and I love it. My skin is clear, it's not as oily, I actually have people tell me how good my skin looks! I haven't heard that since I was a teenager (I'm 30 now). At first this stuff was kinda strong and irritated my skin. I just use the soap at night and noxema in the morning. I do the toner in the am and pm, with the lotion. Can't say enough good about this stuff. |
Something that finally worked!
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| Review Date: July 29, 2007 |
| Reviewer: Johnny Y. Lee, |
| I've pretty much used everything, but nothing worked, until I tried out this product. My T-zone is oily, but the rest of my face is a bit on the dry side, so when I first used this product it dried out my face so much to the point it stung really badly. So I decided to just use the soap on my T-zone for a while, and I got used to it- now i can use it on my whole face, but I only use it on my T-zone bc that's only where I have acne problems. Anyways, this product actually works. I give it 5 stars because it cleared up my face, something I've been longing for for over 3 years. I am so happy. |
Similiar to ProActiv
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| Review Date: September 27, 2007 |
| Reviewer: Andrew ????, San Diego, CA |
| Great product, it gives the same feeling as proactiv in which your skin becomes smooth and soft. At first I was scared to use it because i seen a couple reviews that said it burned their skin and made their face red. None of this happened to me, i guess only if you have an allergic reaction or really sensitive skin. I started to see results in a couple days and i like the fact that it did not make my skin dry. Better than proactiv because you wont keep getting billed every month, you can order it when you need. The price is also reasonable and worthy. |
acne
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| Review Date: November 25, 2007 |
| Reviewer: D. Biles, |
| This product is great. Takes a time to get use to and will make face a little red. But pimples and black heads leaving. |
Awesome product!
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| Review Date: December 4, 2007 |
| Reviewer: L. Brown, Texas USA |
| I've had acne for years, but the past year it has become worse (painful nodules). I tried ProActiv for about a year with minimal results. I came across this product at Target and decided to try it (for 1/3 the price of ProActiv) and I am so glad I did. It has dramatically changed my skin's appearance as well as my confidence! I am very happy with this product. |
It really works!!!!
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| Review Date: December 16, 2007 |
| Reviewer: A. ALFARO, Albuquerque, NM USA |
| I just bought this product because I was really breaking out everywhere, making it very embarrasing when working in a medical environment and just being around family. I have tried various products, and none have worked for me. I bought this product and have used it for about 18 hours and my face is really much more clear. I had painful nodules on my face and they are practically gone. The swelling is gone and less painful. I have used this product 3 times and It works just as it says. Results seen by next day. I love it, and you will too!! |
AcneFree Acne Treatment System
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| Review Date: December 17, 2007 |
| Reviewer: Pamela Sullivan, Fresno, CA United States |
| I bought this product for my 14 year old granddaughter who had a bad case of acne and she has been using it for 10 days and her acne is almost gone. It is wonderful. |
Pleased.
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| Review Date: January 9, 2008 |
| Reviewer: Caroline, |
| I didn't order this offline, but I got it at my local Target. First of all I'd liked to state, I don't really have severe acne but I'd occasionally get 2-3 really bad pimples and it's so embarassing. But this helps! I saw some results the very next day. But along with it working it causes dry skin, but nothing a little lotion couldn't fix. So if you have sensitive skin I wouldn't really recommend this, I'd recommend the non-severe version. |
My Teens say it works, and it does
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| Review Date: September 15, 2008 |
| Reviewer: E. M. Speller, United States |
I have three girls, they love this product, and in the past have used
Pro-active only to have dry skin, and irritation. I have set up for auto delivery, so they do not run out. |
Excellent! Excellent! Excellent!
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| Review Date: December 27, 2008 |
| Reviewer: Victor Puyada, Doral, FL United States |
I wouldn't classify my skin as "severe" at all, in fact, my skin tends to be clear most of the time. I'll get the occassional pimple or blackhead here and there, but nothing severe whatsoever.
I began using this product because my brother (who also has good skin) was raving about how this product heals his blemishes and keeps his skin healthy and clear. After watching him use the product for several weeks, I noticed a dramatically improved complexion. His face was simply rejuvinated.
I then decided to take the plunge and try it for myself. This product was simply amazing. The four-step process is simple to follow and feels excellent on my face. My blackheads: gone. Any new ones: gone. My skin: clear as can be.
I highly recommend this product to anyone seeking to keep their skin healthy and clean.
A word of caution: If your face is mild to dry, make sure you use a moisturizer between the morning and evening sessions. I began to get very dry skin during the first few days, but using the moisturizer helped immensly. |
OMG!!! THIS REALLY WORKS! FINALLY!!!
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| Review Date: March 5, 2009 |
| Reviewer: kutecpnay, |
Okay, first of...this kit is an awesome deal for the price! for less than $25 dollars, without the hassle of prescription, and typically found at any pharmacy store like Walgreens, Target etc., it is such a convenient!
-Caution with step 3: the first night I've used the product, my face was really tender and a little inflamed. My skin was tremendously dry. (So, just FYI...if you have a function or a party that you need to go to, consider using this afterwards, because it takes a few days for your face to clear the stubborn acnes and other after effects) I can almost tell, I used the Step 3 lotion more than what I should. AVOID the eye and lip area, especially if you have sensitive skin! But after a couple of days, I can definitely tell some amazing results!
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED TO ANYONE SUFFERING WITH "SEVERE ACNE"
For a fraction of the cost, it's worth having clear skin all over again.
Inferiority Complex...GONE! |
It is working...
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| Review Date: October 29, 2009 |
| Reviewer: RER, |
I purchased this product for my son about 6 weeks ago. Within a few days his pimples starting clearing up. He had a very bad case of acne. It is now 6 weeks later and his pimples are not totally gone but his acne is much less severe than it was.
At first his face burned and dried out a little, but his face now seems used to the product. The #2 gets used up much quicker than the rest of the products.
When he misses a day using all of the steps, we notice the difference.
Hopefully, in another few months all of his pimples will be gone. If not, at least his face looks MUCH BETTER than before. |
Success
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| Review Date: December 5, 2009 |
| Reviewer: rhenom, Poulsbo, WA |
I bought this off Amazon about a month and a half ago because of the many positive reviews. I have had acne since I was 12, although I let it go untreated most of that time. Now I'm 24 and decided enough was enough, I bought this kit even though my acne is no longer what I consider "severe" (although it has been in the past as the scars left behind can attest to) My skin is oily and not particularly sensitive so I felt confident I could handle an over the counter severe acne treatment kit. Immediately before I started using this I had been using a generic 5% benzoyl peroxide cream, that had been over drying my face. (I define over drying as when my skin starts flaking)
With all that said, this is a fantastic product, especially for the price. Proactiv goes for $40 on Amazon and this stuff sells for almost half that. Also, this kit did not overdry my skin as straight benzoyl peroxide treatments have done. I imagine some people might have a drying problem, but just use some moisturizer and you should be good to go. As with any acne treatment the key is being consistent. If you start missing applications acne Will come back.
Of course the bottom line is results, this product absolutely cleared up all my acne in a little under a month. It's hard to express in words how happy I am looking in the mirror now and seeing a clear complexion looking back at me.
The only downside I can think of is that step 4 comes in a small 1 ounce container and will most likely run out before the rest of the kit does. Other than that I give this product my full reccomendation with consistent use it will most likely clear up most cases of acne. |
Great Service
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| Review Date: January 30, 2010 |
| Reviewer: D. Moser, Minnesota |
| They are fast at shipping, always on time, quality is always good, you get what you pay for, and the price is always the best. I would highly recommend buying off of Amazon. |
Amazing
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| Review Date: April 10, 2010 |
| Reviewer: AppleGirl, |
I had acne since I was 14, I'm 45. I tried everything including Skin Dr's and products from the skin Dr. They work for a while but very expensive as the Dr wants me to see him on monthly bases.
I wanted to find a solution to my acne without the Dr. I tried Proactiv and it was good but very expensive. I got the 4 piece sensitive skin + the Mask at a Proactiv kiosk at the mall and it was $80.00.
I needed to find something I can afford! I read all the reviews for skin care and AcneFree Severe kept coming up. I gave it a try and within a week it cleared my face!!! Even the Skin Dr products were not that fast!! The price is about $21.00 in Target. I've been using it for a month now. You must use it twice a day. I also use the Sulfar Mask and the Scar Fade & Erase to remove scars and redness marks from the acne. The Mask is amazing! its 3.5% sulfur and copper, Better than the proactiv Mask and it's only $6.00. When Put it overnight on the cyst and it will heal faster.sensitive |
Very Potent System
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| Review Date: April 21, 2010 |
| Reviewer: RG, New York |
I have extremely oily skin (its crazy). It took two weeks for the system to dry my skin out and for me to see results. Proactive/Clearasil could not make a dent in my skin after 2 months. This stuff is EXTREMELY potent and you will feel it after the first application.
Your skin will dry out and start flaking at which point I suggest you do STEP 3 less or start using an oil free moisturizer. Also, do not put this stuff near your eyes they will burn. After 2 weeks my skin started healing extremely fast. New acne was reduced to nothing and old acne started clearing up.
Few things to note:
1. DO NOT PUT THIS ANYWHERE NEAR YOUR EYES
2. Step 1 - I used a stronger exfoliating scrub with the cleanser provided (extremely oily skin)
3. Step 4 - Skin feels amazing after waking up. Make sure your face is dry completely before applying
Also, if you have sensitive skin I suggest you go with something more mild. This stuff is strong as advertised. |
Works Well (A guys perspective)
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| Review Date: April 28, 2010 |
| Reviewer: J. Blackstone, Seattle |
I'm 23 and have had acne issues since I was about 17, started mild, then got bad starting about age 19. I have used Clearasil, Pro-Active, Oxy, and countless other treatments, but this product has worked the best for me. I would say when using mild acne treatments i would get about a lot of pimples with a bunch of redness on my face. After using this product I get about 4-5 pimples a month and little to no redness on face. For a lot of the month my skin looks great with no visible acne!
I have been using Acne Free Sever for about 8-12 months now and it has proven to work well for me. I do caution others those (as many other reviewers have pointed out) THIS STUFF IS POTENT. The lotion burned for about the first week of application, then my skin got used to it. Another suggestion that I highly recommend would be using an oil free moisturizer with the product. Now I know a lot of guys don't use moisturizer, but honestly guys, this product WILL dry out your skin and which would you rather have, dry flaky skin or smooth soft skin?
Overall I really like this product, but I am currently looking for other products. I know its wierd to write in a review with a 5 star rating, but the truth of the matter is that this stuff is about the strongest thing you can get over the counter. If something less potent can get me close to the results of the product, I'm going to use it as I'm sure it would be better for my skin. But if you have tried a bunch of other products and they didn't seem to work for you, or if regular strength Acne Free worked well, but just not well enough this may be the product for you. |
Only thing that has worked so far!
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| Review Date: June 23, 2010 |
| Reviewer: Cynthia, CA United States |
| This is the ONLY product that has cleared my skin. I honestly picked it out of all the products because it was in a bright package and on sale. I am very glad their marketing worked! I tried proactive (worked for a month then just started to dry and deteriorate my skin) and Nutregena, I even saw a dermatologist and was given prescription strength medications lotions and even birth control for acne. None of it worked nearly as well as this. It has even started to get rid of some of the scars that past acne break outs left. I wish I had one of those before and after pictures. I encourage people to give this product a try. |
Best I ever tried
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| Review Date: June 23, 2010 |
| Reviewer: S. Vanhoose, USA |
I'm 35 years old and I've had severe acne since I was about 14. I took antibiotics as a teen for it...it hasn't remained at THAT severe level, but I still have quite a bit of issues with my complexion, especially considering at my age its usually not an issue.
I finally decided to try something more expensive so I saw this at Walmart and picked it up. Wow!!! My face is REALLY looking better. Yeah I still get a pimple or two here or there but overall my complexion is so much improved.
A few thoughts...
First, the toner goes way faster than everything else. My kit has lasted about 2 months and I'm about ready for a new kit. But after like 3 weeks I needed to order more toner, so I just got the regular AcneFree toner, a big bottle of it, on Ebay. It works just as well.
Speaking of the toner....Its AMAZING how much dirt it takes off your face, even right after I've scrubbed my face in the shower! No wonder I was breaking out....there's so much dirt hiding here and there in my pores and face its not even funny.
Anyway...also beware that the cleanser and the morning lotion contains benzoyl peroxide and it WILL bleach your towels, pillowcases, and clothes if you are not careful. The night cream contains retinol and that does not bleach, and the toner is just soothing and cleansing.
I love how the retinol smooths your skin at night and the toner also feels great...and the peroxide works during the day. I have not had my face irritated or dried out at all using this. Before I replaced the toner, I tried some Neutrogena acne toner and it dried out my face and I started breaking out. When I went back to using all four steps of the AcneFree, I cleared back up.
The only bad thing is I'd like to use this on my chest as well but I'm afraid of bleaching my clothes so I do not.
Anyway I'm really happy with this and would recommend it to anyone, and am getting ready to buy my second kit. |
Best Product I Used so Far !!!!
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| Review Date: July 3, 2010 |
| Reviewer: Abbos K. Rustamov, BATESVILLE, IN, US |
| I've had clear skin all my life and after turning 20 I started getting some mild acne on my back and shoulders and I didn't pay much attention to that as long as my face was clear and all of a sudden boom ! My beautiful skin is infested with cysts and almost any kind of acne that exists, I would all bouquet of acne like 5-10 at the same spot. I used ProActive and almost any other OTC products I could find, nothing would help. I came across this product and believe it or not this was like last Acne Medicine that I hadn't tried from CVS pharmacy and I thought well it's not going to help anyways and I gave up already and just accepted the fact that my face wouldn't be as it used to. Sounds familiar? First week, OMG First week and it's all gone. I couldn't believe it. I've been using this product for a month now and been following all the directions and using it 2 times daily and I've had some acne scars, they are clearing up too ! This product gave me confidence I had and took all that frustration out of my life, now I can look in the mirror and see myself again and not the acne infested face. I've been following healthy diet and trying to avoid acne causing foods as much as I could and it worked. All of it's said there are some downsides too. First of, these medications are very potent and my left eye been itching since I started using this product because I think I accidentally applied some around my eye. Other than that I'm so glad I tried this product and would recommend to anyone with moderate - severe acne. I would also recommend you putting aloe gel on your face because it really soothes and makes the redness and irritation go away. |
I Love this Product!
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| Review Date: July 7, 2010 |
| Reviewer: Kyle's Mommy, Pennsylvania |
| This product is unbelievable! My son is 15 years old, African American, and had a severe case of acne on both sides of his face and on his forehead. We tried numerous creams, cleansers, soaps, and home remedies found on the Internet. Nothing worked! Finally in desperation, I bought this product because I thought it was "Proactiv"; I misread read the advertising slogan as the product title. When I realized my mistake, I started to return it to the store, but decided to see if there were any online reviews. Since everyone was raving about it, we decided to give it a try. It's been two weeks and the acne is completely gone. Everyday you could see improvement: first the pimples diminished, then the black scarring started to fade, and now it's as if he never had acne. I don't know if "Proactiv" works, but "AcneFree Severe" definitely does! |
Something that finally worked!
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| Review Date: April 22, 2009 |
| Reviewer: S. M. Crewe, |
I have tried several products over the last few years (to include oral and topical prescription medications) and nothing seemed to work. I even visited an "acne forum" to read suggested products and made purchases based on those recommendations, although my skin only improved slightly - and at the expense of being embarrassingly dry and flakey.
I thought I would give this product a try and sure enough, it has been amazing. My skin started showing immediate signs of improvement within days and by the end of ONE WEEK, the majority of my blemishes were gone. Nearly a month later, my skin looks practically flawless. All of this without bad flaking or additional breakouts first.
For the first time in years, my skin looks healthy and glowing. If you have been struggling to find a product that works, I highly recommend giving this a try. |
awesome product
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| Review Date: August 13, 2007 |
| Reviewer: S. Clark, |
| My son has tried every product on the shelves and also a number of prescription drugs and creams. Nothing helped. I bought him AcneFree Severe Acne Treatment and his face has cleared up within a week. I'm amazed! I've spent hundreds of dollars at dermatoligists that couldn't help! I highly recommend this product. My daughers, who don't have severe acne, love the regular AcneFree Treatment system. They don't need the severe product. |
NOTHING WORKED BUT ACNE FREE SEVERE
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| Review Date: March 24, 2008 |
| Reviewer: L. Kriner, |
| I HAVE TRIED A LOT OF ACNE TREATMENTS OVER THE LAST YEAR THAT MY SEVERE ACNE STARTED. RODAN FIELDS UNBLEMISH, MURAD, NEUTORGENA, CLEARASIL, WEXLER, OXY, STRIDEX. PRETTY MUCH EVERYTHING BUT PRO ACTIVE BECAUSE AT THE TIME IT WAS ONLY AVAILABLE ON A MONTHLY REFILL BASIS. I GAVE EACH TIME TO WORK. I WAS GETTING AT LEAST ONE PIMPLE EVERYDAY. I DECIDED TO GO BACK TO USING THE ACNE FREE SEVERE KIT, I WAS USING IT A COUPLE OF YEARS AGO; AND IT CLEARED UP MY FACE FAST AND NO DRYNESS OR REDNESS! MANY OF THE OTHER PRODUCTS IRRITATED AND DRYED MY SKIN SO MUCH IT WAS CRACKED AND PAINFUL ALONG WITH THE PAINFUL OUTBREAKS. I SAW IMPROVEMENT ALMOST IMMEDIATLY. I ALSO HAD CYSTIC OUTBREAKS AND THEY DID TAKE A LONG TIME TO CLEAR UP WITH THIS PRODUCT, BUT HAVE HAD NO NEW ONES SINCE STARING THE REGIMIN.FOR MY CYSTIC OUTBREAKS I STARTED USING DERMADOCTOR WRINKLE REVENGE AND BUILT UP TO LEVEL THREE. I USE IT BEFORE USING THE ACNE FREE CLEANSER. I NOW HAVE ZERO BREAKOUTS AND ZERO CYSTIC ACNE. MY FACE DOESN'T HURT FROM BREAKOUTS AND IRRITATION. UNFORTUNATELY I HAVE SCARRING FROM MY SEVERE ACNE. I WISH I WOULD HAVE TRIED THIS FIRST. BUT MY SELF ESTEEM IS THROUGH THE ROOF COMPARED TO WANTING TO PUT A BAG OVER MY HEAD A YEAR AGO. IF YOU HAVE SEVERE ACNE GIVE IT A TRY, FOLLOW DIRECIONS ON BOX. DEFINETLY WORTH A TRY THE PRICE IS REASONABLE, I SHUDDER TO THINK OF HOW MUCH MONEY I WASTED ON OTHER PRODUCTS. BEST WISHES |
Works With Strings Attached
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| Review Date: July 1, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Kelsey L. Bernstein, Idaho Falls, ID USA |
Since I was 11 or 12 I've had acne issues - it started out mild but eventually my skin became oily and filled with acne; Now 18 years old, I've tried ProActive, Clearasil, and now this AcneFree system.
First of all, let me say: Don't waste your time on ProActive. Of the three I mentioned above, it was the least effective. ProActive is just basically watered-down Clearasil, which is great for use on mild acne.
However, for moderate to severe acne, I highly recommend this product. I've been using it for a little more than two weeks and, while my face is not completely free of acne (although I suspect it will be soon), it is much less irritated and my skin does feel softer. I don't have many bumps, just red blotches where the acne used to be. These mild blotches are going away each passing day.
HOWEVER, I must state: while this product is great for severe acne and works well (yes, better than ProActive, in my opinion) I would NOT recommend using it for mild acne or as some kind of skin care treatment. These are POTENT chemicals that you are putting on your face/chest/back, not some mild antibiotics.
Now, my skin has been very tolerant to acne medications thus far, and I have not experienced any itching, peeling or irritation. However, this product did BURN around my eyes. DO NOT USE IT WITHIN AN INCH OF YOUR EYES! THEY SAY IT WILL BURN, AND THEY MEAN IT!
The third step of the morning routine, which I believe in the repair lotion, is a gritty, sandpaper-feeling substance. In the beginning, it stung when I put it on because of its rough texture and the fact that my skin was sensitive due to the acne. However, once your skin begins to clear up, it won't bother you so much anymore. For a week or two, you just have to soldier on and deal with it. It is also possible that it will dry your skin out. What many reviewers don't understand, however, is that this is SUPPOSED to happen. That is how Benzoyl Peroxide and other acne medications work - they dry out the affected area to kill the bacteria and other impurities that cause acne. If you get mild dry skin, that means it is WORKING! If you hate the feeling of dry skin, however, use an oil free or low-oil moisturizer. It will make your skin softer while also not impeding the effect of the acne medication.
Overall, I recommend this product to anyone with moderate to severe acne. This is a very powerful system; to put it in perspective, ProActive and Clearasil have 3-4% Benzoyl Peroxide whereas this system uses 10%. It is a very powerful, potent system. Use it wisely, and don't be afraid to reduce how often you use it if it irritates your skin. Your skin will gradually become used to it and the burning or irritation will decrease. However, I sincerely must stress to not use this around your eyes - my skin had not become irritated with anything else before, and when I applied it around my eyes, it burned. I don't mean stung, I mean burned, where there were dark red circles around my eyes (they went away in about 2 days, but were tender to the touch).
Also, it's not exactly perfume - I notice a few reviewers gave it a bad review because it smelled bad. Yeah, it doesn't smell the best, but the smell wears off once the lotion has been absorbed into your skin. As long as you're more interested in losing acne than how it smells, it shouldn't bother you. |
FAST RESULTS!
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| Review Date: November 1, 2007 |
| Reviewer: B. Hinman, Virginia |
| I purchased this product for one of my teenage sons, who has had trouble tolerating many of the prescribed pills to help clear his acne. We have gone through several wash/cream regimens but with no real results. The product kit arrived yesterday and he began to use it as directed. No lie- today his face has noticeably fewer whiteheads and is less oily. His skin does not appear irritated and he did not complain of any burning with it's use. I learned that one of the recommended treatments by dermatologists is to use Retin A, which is a primary ingredient (retinol) in the Acne Free Severe Treatment. Definitely worth a try for stubborn acne, and for those who cannot or do not want to go the "pill" route. So far very happy with the immediate results! |
Pretty good stuff!
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| Review Date: December 6, 2008 |
| Reviewer: Jennifer Schwartz, Washington |
I have always had minor issues with acne, at least since my teen years. I have tried ALOT of different products. AcneFree works well for me, but I wouldn't say it's a cure-all. I have determined that staying clear is a lifestyle, no one thing will cure your outbreaks. Here's my regimin that I use along with this product;
I...
-use a scent/dye free laundry detergent (I like All Free and Clear)
-wash my sheets weekly and my towels daily
-use a good non-comedogenic foundation (I like Physicians Formula)
-eat a nutrional diet
-use vitamin supplements. My morning supplements are (I prefer GNC brand) B-Complex and Iron. My evening supplements are Super Omega Fish oil, Basic Antioxident and Acidophilus.
-drink plenty of water. I drink about 2 liters/day of regular tap water.
-exercise a few times/week to keep your body in tune and to sweat your toxins out!
That's the long and short of it. I definitely recommend this product. But, as I said, you need to make it part of your healthy lifestyle for the best results. |
Works well enough for me
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| Review Date: April 17, 2008 |
| Reviewer: C. Moore, |
I've seen both positive and negative reviews for this product. Since twelve years old, I have had issues with acne, particularly blackheads. I tried Proactiv for six months and I didn't really notice any change in my acne. After several years, I decided a month ago to try AcneFree Severe, simply because it's supposed to work well against stubborn cases. So far I'm pretty impressed; I started off with worse acne, but things have settled down. I'm not completely clear, but much better than I was with Proactiv. It can dry out skin, so I make sure to use a moisturizer, and that eliminates it.
Keep in mind, I'm not saying Proactiv doesn't work--it does for some people, I'm sure. But AcneFree seems to be working for me. |
This really does help!
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| Review Date: October 19, 2009 |
| Reviewer: JLK, |
Ok. So I am in my mid 30's and have been dealing with breakouts for the past 10 years.They are getting worse as I get older. I have tried numerous acne treatments ,including Proactive..which I spent lots of money on and it did NOTHING for me.
I bought this and after 3 days of use , my face felt like it was on fire and I actually think I had chemical burns on my face. I have VERY sensative skin and was using it as directed. My face became very,very itchy and I think by me scratching at it so much and then applying the product - I burned my skin. I took a break from it for 3 days and then only used it once a day. Now after 2 weeks ,my face is REALLY clearing up! I have not had any bad reactions since and my skin feels really smooth and just looks better overall.
I would suggest if you have sensative skin like me to only use the face wash once a day.It also seems that step 2 really irritated my skin so I haven't been using that.
Overall - I am happy with this product and will continue to use it...just gave me a little scare in the beginning! |
give it a try, it definitely works
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| Review Date: February 14, 2009 |
| Reviewer: VBV, Austin, TX USA |
I used to have some acne when I was a teenager but I got the worst acne ever in my mid 20s. I tried everything for years with no results until I saw this product and decided to give it a try. I saw results quickly. Actually, the first couple of days it dried my skin up a little bit and I got a bad burning around my eyes. But the instructions clearly say not to use the product on the eyes area and I did, so it was my fault, (and I also overused it on my urge to get rid of my acne no matter what) Anyway, as soon as I saw the product dried my skin up, I just easily worked it out by following the instructions on how to use the product plus using some good day/night moisturizers by The Body Shop (I love their products).
My skin began to look much better in a few days, the repair lotion really works. My severe acne disappeared and now I just have to cope with few regular breakouts like once in a while and I can fight them with the repair lotion. I think this stuff really kills acne bacteria and most of the time prevents breakouts from attacking again!
But remember, you must follow the instructions and not overuse it cause it can burn your skin! and you need to use it constantly and be patient to get the best results!. One more thing, we are all different and every skin type may show a different reaction to this product, so, even though I can tell the product has been working awesome for me since I got it, this is just and opinion/advice according to my personal experience.
As I mentioned it before, bear in mind that acnefree might dry up your skin, but you can work it out with a moisturizer and that's a whole lot better than fighting acne!
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Great!
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| Review Date: January 25, 2008 |
| Reviewer: Saver, USA |
| I've tried Proactiv, and multiple other OTC acne products, I tried Acnefree and it worked better than anything. I then decided to try the "Severe" and it is the best. |
Impressive
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| Review Date: February 13, 2008 |
| Reviewer: Honghyangsung, |
This product didn't get rid off all of my acnes. Thats impassivle.
But still, I can see the clear difference after I used this product. And I like it. |
Not Badd at all
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| Review Date: August 14, 2008 |
| Reviewer: Ahhhh..., Korea |
Ive used Proactive and had awesome results but after a few months clear skin I started developing small oil bumps all over my forehead. I just assumed that I had been on it too long and my skin had gotten used to it. My sister had recommended this and we pretty much have the same type of skin...extremely oily. I can wash my face and and hour later it looks as if I dipped it in grease. (shrug).
It worked wonders for me. I go through the toner really fast though....(still have half of the lotion and face wash).
I definatly recommend it. I also bought the scar fighting solution they have. I use this on weekends with just a oil of olay bar to give my face a rest from the ingredients in the system that dry my face out.
It also helps a little with my back and shoulder acne. |
Works wonders
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| Review Date: December 9, 2008 |
| Reviewer: Montana, |
| I have had acne problems for YEARS. Now, at 17, I was really becomming irritated with my acne and nothing working. Venting out my frustrations to my mom, she found this for me. I had tried proactive as well as prescribed medicines from my dermatologist. I was a hesitant at first for buying this poduct because of the number of people who did give it a poor review. My mom and I sat down and read all of the reviews and came up with the conclusion that the majority of the people who gave it bad reviews had had progress with proactive. With that being the opposite for me as well as the product being realtivly cheap, I decided to try it. I got it later the next day from my local drug store and used it that night. The next morning, I could already tell a difference! The redness had decreased a considerable amount, and my acne keeps going away day by day. I love this product and it is really a confidence booster. |
close to rx quality
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| Review Date: December 12, 2008 |
| Reviewer: Thomas Buzzelli, |
| Some people have bad reviews for this probably because they havent ever dealt with a medication as strong as 10% BP thus the peeling. If you have been using BP products for a while around 5 and 10% then you will be fine and this product will work very well for you aside from some drying. The best part about it is you can wear the repair lotion all day without ever being able to see it. Although i still have a little acne ive noticed a huge positive change in the Size and swelling as well as the amount. |
So far so good
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| Review Date: March 27, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Sarah M. Rozon, |
Well.. I'm on day 3 of using this product and so far I LOVE it. Already my face is looking and feeling better. I have very oily skin, and I have new breakouts almost daily - ah the wonders of genetics. After my first use my skin felt great, and over the last few days I haven't had any new breakouts, and the ones I have seem to be getting smaller. I have to say, I've used a million acne treatments, and this is one of the first ones I've ever used that didn't make my face 10 times worse before it got better.. We'll see if that turns out to be a good thing or not.
All in all, so far my face is feeling so much better. My breakouts started clearing up almost immediately, and no more have formed. Even my mom commented that it seemed to be working. I'm loving this product so far, and will definetly continue to use it. I'll let you know how it goes when i've been using it longer. |
Great Product
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| Review Date: May 20, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Hollis Kelvin Lee, TRINIDAD W.I |
| This product is fantastic. I was completely clear of acne in one month. I live in the carribean and ordered it front amazon.com. I've tried Accutane, Proactiv (twice), prescription drug, antibiotics etc. But nothing worked as quickly and completely as Acnefree. Thanks! Wish I had a before and after picture. Just need to get rid of the acne scars, can't use hydroquinione so I'm at a lost. But the acne is gone. Yeah!! |
It really worked for me
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| Review Date: July 2, 2009 |
| Reviewer: J. Shain, FL |
I've tried several products in the past and this one seemed to worked the best to help clear up my very mild blemishes around my nose and does it pretty quickly. I barely been using it a week. I actually liked the morning lotion which does burn a little and feels somewhat sandy when applied, but it's better than the oily feel I get with other products.
Also, you're better off finding this at Walmart where I got mine for less. |
Works good, but is VERY strong
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| Review Date: January 4, 2010 |
| Reviewer: J. Dahinden, WA, USA |
| I started using this product 2 months ago when I was 5 months pregnant. The product says not to use while pregnant unless consulting physician but I was comfortable with using it since my face ALWAYS breaks out horribly when I am pregnant, and this is the third time so this is nothing new to me. I have used Proactiv, clearasil, oxy pads, pretty much everything. At first I used the acne free system as directed, but it was too strong for my skin, my face became raw and BURNED like nothing else I have ever felt. So I stopped using the gritty lotion, except for on problem areas, and within 4 days i felt 100 percent better, and when the skin healed, the bad acne had cleared. Now With just using the wash, toner, and night cream, my face has made a dramatic turn around, I still get occasional pimples, on my cheek area and still have some minor blackheads but all in all this product worked good for me. My skin feels great, and definately smoother. I love how non-abrasive the wash is, it leaves my skin feeling fresh and not like I just scrubbed it with a brillo-pad. I will probably try to use the lotion again once I am no longer pregnant and see if I get a different reaction but for now the other 3 steps are working just great. I had also had some MINOR acne on my shoulders, within 1 week of using the system that had cleared up and I havent had any problems with my shoulders since. I would recommend this product to anyone who wants to get rid of stubborn acne. You just have to remember that even though it may come over night, your acne is not going to cure over night, and acne products WILL dry your skin out and irritate it for a while, but that means that it is working. |
One of THREE Excellent Tools for Fighting ACNE FROM HELL...!!!
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| Review Date: January 5, 2010 |
| Reviewer: Addicted2Amazon!, Philadelphia |
I have been suffering from one of the most perplexing, persistent cases of acne since I turned 18 (an odd age to begin, in my opinion...). Ten years on, it's STILL a battle. Everyone who has this disorder just KNOWS. Sometimes I feel like a leper. So I just covered it with lots of creamy makeup. I looked fine in the daytime...until I came home and removed it, and realized it was worse. The oh-so-holy ProActive was no match for my angry skin.
So I tried this, seeing the title of "Severe." Yes, finally, a difference! I LOVE the cleanser (it feels great on my often-painful skin, and even has very gentle abrasion to help get that dirt and oil off), LOVE the toner (SO soothing, and yet effective) and LOVE the nighttime retinol complex (again, feels great). The daytime 10% BP repair lotion, however, I am not a fan of. It does NOTHING during the day but dry my skin...without clearing anything up. So I searched for something to replace it.
The 2nd tool: I came across a site called ACNE DOT ORG, and my life was changed. It's a site started by one obsessive acne sufferer who tried something weird. He completely blasted his face with 2.5% benzoyl peroxide, and got amazing results. I tried this, adding LOTS of 2.5% BP (Neutrogena)on top of the retinol complex at night. I also replaced the 10% BP daytime lotion with acne-friendly Olay lotion and some more 2.5% BP.
The 3rd tool: Switching from cream makeup to mineral makeup.
The result: My skin is looking sexy and smooth!! I still have occasional flare-ups and some marks, as I will probably always have acne. But I now have pretty, matte skin much more than ugly skin! I am ELATED!!
Hopefully this info works for you! And check out that site if you're curious! :-) |
No Pain No Gain? On The Fence
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| Review Date: December 30, 2007 |
| Reviewer: Nicholas Difalco, Chicago,IL |
| First off, ive never bought any acne products in my life, so I can't compare. I didn't want to pay for pro activ, so i looked for something I could get retail, i studied this ratings for some time. Picked this kit up at Walgreens. Used it for 7 days, after the 7 days, my acne is clear,and it made my skin real smooth, But i think too smooth. I stopped using the product since now my skin gets real tight on my face after water hits it, and i dry it, and my skin on my face is getting red and burns when i rub any wash cloth. So as of now i duno what is the cause. Unless its my skin rebuilding, or what. But this product did work for me, but now i feel pain. |
Works Well For Now
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| Review Date: January 24, 2010 |
| Reviewer: Tia, Miami, Fl |
I am 35 years old and have been suffering from acne since I turned an adult. I've been using this product for 3 days and I see improvements I never got with Proactive or from my dermatologist. The irritating bumps and whiteheads are disappearing but I must say that the step 3 lotion can irritate and burn all day. Do Not get it anywhere near your lips or eyelids!
I'm going to continue with it. I long for the day when my skin is clear and I don't have to wear make-up to 'hide' flaws and black marks over my face. I pray this works for me in the long run |
Worked pretty well but too harsh
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| Review Date: January 13, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Katie, Minnesota |
| I used the original acnefree and felt I needed something a little stronger. As soon as I started using acnefree severe I started seeing results, however after about a week of using it my skin began burning and having dry spots. My skin usually tolerates acne treatments pretty well, but step 3 the day time lotion was just too harsh. |
Didn't work for me :(
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| Review Date: March 24, 2010 |
| Reviewer: Adrianna E. Button, Charlotte, NC United States |
After reading reviews I thought this might work well for me.
It made my face worse than ever! I was breaking out more than I normally did. Don't know what happened!
After reading on the internet I decided to just use hydrogen peroxide and a mild cleanser and my face cleared up, and it's MUCH cheaper than all these products marketed for acne that are disappointing. Glad that is has worked for others, but did not work for me and made my acne worse. |
worked so-so
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| Review Date: April 13, 2010 |
| Reviewer: M. Redhead, Canada |
| I bought this product for the first time ever and it worked great - my pimples were clearing up and my skin was really soft, so I didn't think that there woulb be a problem purchasing a second shipment. WRONG!!! For some reasin, the second time around, my face got really dry, to the point of itchiness and I was scratching it like crazy!!!Not sure if the items were expired, but I don't think that i'll be buyinfg this product again - lack of consistemncy :( |
You Get What You Pay For
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| Review Date: December 23, 2007 |
| Reviewer: L. K. Shearer, Boring, OR USA |
I orignially used Pro-Active. I am 39 and NEVER got pimples as a teen. I tried pro-active and it worked great. I found AcneFree and it said it worked better and faster than Pro-Active and was less expensive. I tried it and my clear skin (from using Pro-Active) broke out in pimples. To be fair, I tried it for a month. My face never got better. I went back to Pro-Active, gave AcneFree to a friend for her son to use and it didn't work on him either.
Once again my skin is clear. Pro-Active may cost more, but it is much more effective on my skin.
I am not saying that this won't work for you, but it DEFINATELY did not work for me or my friend's 15 year old son..... |
it burned me
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| Review Date: August 13, 2007 |
| Reviewer: Erin Ruth Roberts, |
| I put it on last night and again this morning. A few minutes later it started stinging around my eyes. When I looked in the mirror and all around my eyes was deep red. I washed it all off as soon as possible. But it still stings and is very red. |
Very Late
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| Review Date: June 26, 2007 |
| Reviewer: R. Elliott, Naperville, IL United States |
| I ordered this a very long time ago, and still have not received it. On Amazon it was listed in stock, so it was surprising when I received the email about it being delayed. I have since seen it in my local drugstore for the same price. Perhaps when it finally arrives it will be fantastic, but I have been asked to review it now, and this is my experience so far. |
Acnee Free Severe - Severely Long.
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| Review Date: May 21, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Adam James Pierce, Southern California |
I'm 18 and suffer from EXTREMELY bad acne. I have it running all the way down from my forehead to my shoulders, down to my lower back. It's horrific to take my shirt off. After trying Proactiv and other anti-acne products, I gave up for a year and just tried to bare with it. One day, I came across this product and decided to give it a try since it advertised that it was "Better than Proactiv". I've been using this consecutively for about 4 weeks now. I've never missed a day, have put it on morning and night as it instructed. I haven't noticed ANY change whatsoever in my skin. I'm going to continue using this until I eventually run out. I'll write another post and say if my skin ever cleared up. [...] . Thanks.
Ok, after finishing the entire package, using it morning and night, never missing a day, i've come to the conclusion that it hasn't helped one bit. My skin is exactly the same as it was 2 months ago. This product was a waste of time and money. To anyone who suffers from actual 'severe' acne, this isn't going to help you at all. I would recommend going to a dermatologist because i've tried Proactive and several other off the counter treatments and nothing really works. |
DISGUSTING. AWFUL.
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| Review Date: July 15, 2008 |
| Reviewer: tried everything on the shelf..., TN, USA |
| I stumbled upon AcneFree Severe because Clean n' Clear Advantage was out of stock (which, by the way, worked to a point then became completely ineffective). I wanted to give my skin a break from ProActiv, which I have been using for about 7 years and was working, but I think my skin started to become immune to it. I figured that if it worked, I would just make the switch, especially since it was only $20 and some change. WELL... so much for that!!! After 3 days, I had to stop using it because 1) the smell was HORRIBLE, 2) it made my skin feel like sandpaper, and 3) the lotion was soo thick, heavy, and gritty and left a white residue on my dark complexion. I would NOT recommend this product, especially if you plan to wear some sort of concealer or make-up; the lotion does NOT leave your skin smooth. Also, make sure your skin condition is indeed severe; that may be why it didn't work so well for me. |
I honestly hate to be the negative reviewer...
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| Review Date: May 16, 2010 |
| Reviewer: Elaa, |
Unfortunately this product did not work for me. I wish I could give a reason as to why, but I cannot. What I can tell you is that I have been using it for approx. three months faithfully, only to find that the most it did was transfer my acne colonies in a different direction. Yes, that's right--when one colony disappeared, another appeared just slightly n/s/w/e from the original position. It was very frustrating; I resorted to sleeping in different positions and other potentially helpful measures, but to no avail. Here are the specs of my skin:
1. I have extremely dry skin
2. I have extremely NON-sensitive skin
3. I have acne just about everywhere
4. I rarely go out in the sun
5. I rarely have any stress
I have moved on to another skin care regimen that is doing wonders to my face. Let's hope it doesn't just "re-transfer" like this one did!:) |
Not the same as Proactiv
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| Review Date: April 5, 2008 |
| Reviewer: pumpkins21, New York, USA |
| For the first two weeks of diligent use, my acne became worse. However, I continued using it because what a lot of acne medications do first is bring all impurities to the surface as part of ridding your acne. My skin did improve, but by the time the bottles were nearly empty and six weeks had gone by, my skin was exactly the same as when I started the system. This product didn't do anything for me except waste my time. Right now, I am trying Proactiv, and just by comparing both system's ingredients I have a feeling that their "Better than Proactiv" statement is false. I will write my review for Proactiv within the next few weeks. |
HORRIBLE - HORRIBLE - HORRIBLE
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| Review Date: May 4, 2008 |
| Reviewer: Beth B., Illinois |
| This was by far the worse acne treatment system. I followed the directions absolutely correcly but it just made my face worse and some days dry and other days greasy. Don't waste your time, money, or looks... go with something else. |
Didn't work for me.
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| Review Date: January 27, 2010 |
| Reviewer: L. Dani, Bellingham, WA, USA |
| So I used this product faithfully for 3 months. It worked at first. It started drying my face out and so did a few of the pimples. As I kept using it (2 weeks in)I started getting the really bad, painful under the skin kind of pimples! I never had those before. My face had less visible pimples but way more painful bumps that were so huge that you really cant cover up with any kind of makeup. I kept using it thinking this would pass but it didn't. I now have deep scars from those humongous pimples that I wouldn't have gotten had I not used acne free!! |
Did not work for me
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| Review Date: July 20, 2007 |
| Reviewer: Alicia Wietholter, |
| Used as directed and did not see a change, just made my skin very dry. |
More acne after using this product
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| Review Date: December 31, 2007 |
| Reviewer: GG Sophia, Dallas, TX |
| I recently bought this product online. I used to get one pimple at a time. Hence I thought I need to use a complete system to cleanse, tone and treat my skin. after using this product my chin and cheeks are full of acne. I don't know where I went wrong. My skin was super itchy and dry in the first two weeks. I accidently applied it around my eyes and next morning my eyelids were swollen up. My skin feels like its burning when I apply this product. If it cleard my acne I would continue to apply the product to the affected areas. but instead I have more acne. So I just bought a local brand acne cream which has 10% benzoyl peroxide. |
Doesn't work.
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| Review Date: June 8, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Constance Trujillo, |
| Like every other acne product i've ever tried that didn't work, this was no exception. Product did not help me. |
READ THIS FOR YOUR OWN GOOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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| Review Date: February 17, 2008 |
| Reviewer: P. Gragg, |
| Okay so I found this product at a local Walmart, and I saw that it said "BETTER" than proactive. So in result I picked it up and brought it home. Later on I used it and I regret it. It made my face peel and itch. This product has made me very angry and I urge you all not to buy it.!! You have been warned. :) |
nothing special about this product
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| Review Date: January 17, 2008 |
| Reviewer: M. kamenir, New England USA |
I've had acne on and off all my life. I'm pushing 50 and it's still part of my life. My Mom's the same way. Always saw a bottle of Physoderm on the sink growing up. It never fixed her acne, yet she swore by it. The only active ingredient in this product is exactly that. Benzoil Peroxide (please excuse the spelling)I am really depressed that I listened to the advertisement on the box, that it was better & faster than Pro Active. I wish I'd have bought the Pro Active...$20 down the toilet. My acne has gotten worse the first week of using this product. Anyone wanna buy it for $10? I barely used it, but I forgot to mention how unsettling it was to open a box with a little tab of tape at each end and no seals on the tubes and the under the lid foil on step 4 was part way open and there was no foil under the other three lids. LOVELY. Makes me think the kid packing it decided to sneak into the john and test it out first. Not meant to be funny. I wish I could return it actually. I'm angry
This is what I bought: AcneFree Severe Acne Treatment System, 1 system |
Buy Proactive!!!! Not this!!!!
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| Review Date: December 12, 2007 |
| Reviewer: M. Duenas, CA United States |
| I bought this instead of Proactive, which I have used in the past with good results. While Proactive dried my skin out, it did nothing like this product. I still have just as many breakouts, but now my skin is also dry, peeling and itchy. It also has made my skin red and blotchy. Plus there is No money back garuntee. BAD product, go for Proactive instead. |
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