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AcneFree Clear Skin Treatments, 3-Step Kit- (Purifying Cleanser, Renewing Toner, Repair Lotion), 10 Ounces | 
| Brand: AcneFree
Buy New: $27.95
Rating:  71 reviews
Sales Rank: 5865
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.7
Dimensions (in): 7 x 6 x 2
Model: 12010
UPC: 788521120086
EAN: 0788521120086
ASIN: B00070QF20
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | One acne treatment kit containing one 4-ounce bottle of cleanser, one 4-ounce bottle of toner, and one 2-ounce bottle of lotion (10 total ounces) | | • | Patented time-released benzoyl-peroxide formula is clinically proven to work 24/7 | | • | Dermatologist-preferred acne medication is suitable for all ages and skin types | | • | See results in as little as three days with this number-one selling acne treatment used and trusted by millions | | • | A double-blinded clinical study proved that AcneFree is significantly better than Proactiv in reducing acne |
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 TRIED EVERYTHING BEFORE - Saw results in 2 days September 6, 2006
Tough Cookie (New York, NY USA)
31 out of 33 found this review helpful
When I was in my teens I had minimal acne. My life has been pretty stressful for someone in her mid 20's and a few years back I noticed that my blemishes were getting considerably worse.
I have been to Dermatologists, have pills, have retin A, and have tried numerous organic methods, and even cut dairy, spicy food, and excessive sugars from my diet. Short lived results that didn't last. Even Proactive didn't work!! (never went on Accutane, afraid of the side effects)
I have only been using this system for a short while and would assume that, like any other acne product if it works then it will clear up your face initially and you will see more blemishes come (as your skin clears out all of the gunk) before you see the light at the end of the tunnel.
I was shopping at Bed Bath & Beyond for pillowcases (I like to change them out every couple days) and various other things and laughed when I saw a little $1 sample with three bottles that said "you will see results in less than 3 days guaranteed." This made me laugh and honestly I thought why the heck not. Not that getting the $1 back would be a big priority but I thought what a crazy claim.
I'm an internet junkie when it comes to products and I love reading other users reviews before purchasing something. So... with that in mind I didn't want to read anything about the product until I had been using it for a couple of weeks. (Wanted to remain positive). After reading the instructions (VERY IMPORTANT TO DO THIS) and using the product just a couple of times I couldn't believe my eyes!!
(Before using Acne Free) My skin was honestly in pain. I had a terrible (pre that time of the month break out) and had used some random harsh whatever to exfoliate the top layer. I think I fried it and my entire face was falling off. I wanted to hide in the house for the entire week and didn't want anyone to see me.
I can say that despite the sensitivity of my skin at the time when I purchased the product (peel city) this product was a GODSEND!! Three days later I was almost out of their "7 day sample" Yea... I used more than I should have I guess. And found myself back at Bed Bath & Beyond buying the full sized version. I also bought their scar healer, and their Acne/Blackhead Terminator. (But would strongly suggest just sticking to the basics until you know whether or not the product works for you).
I had about 30 blemishes that were all annoyingly painful 30% cystic 70% annoying, after a week they had all reduced in size by about 80-100%, and I went from having about 33 blemishes on my face to 15 with slight red dots where the other 50% of the original blemishes were. Would probably have less than that but I was BAAAD and picked :o( Someone slap me please!!
The previous week (when I had the horrible skin week) I had only gone to visit one friend. He was SHOCKED to see me three days later and asked "what the heck did you use on your skin@$!?"
NOTE: I have been using "HUGGIES" NON SCENTED BABY WIPES TO REMOVE MAKEUP PRIOR TO USING THE ACNE FREE 3 STEP CLEANSING SYSTEM. WHEN I STOPPED USING THESE TO REMOVE MAKEUP FOR A FEW DAYS MY "FRIENDS" CAME BACK A LITTLE BIT.
ALSO FELL ASLEEP WITH MAKEUP ON ONE NIGHT... NOT A GOOD IDEA!! STICK TO USING THIS MORNING AND NIGHT. IF YOU CAN GO WITHOUT MAKEUP FOR A WHILE TRY THAT TOO.
**Honestly it seems to be hit or miss from the reviews I read. I will update this review in a month or so to let you all know of the progress.
I did have several cystic and normal blemishes pop up in places where they had not been before but zapped them with the Acne & Blackhead Terminator and the Repair lotion and they went away in 2-3 days. One - I was bad and squeezed and it will probably take longer to heal but what's a week for one when I had 33 last week??? I will take 50% improvement any day. Hopefully soon it will be 90-100% improvement!!
So the big "friend" and the other little guys are still healing (normally it would take weeks and then new friends just keep appearing so relief can be few and far between).
Overall skin tone (and I'm a picker so it was pretty red to start) has improved 200% from what it was before. Still doesn't look amazing but I could see how over time it will get better. The first few days of use I noticed that my entire face was a bit red, but I was in less pain and really didn't care. This week it is less red than last and also less painful.
I ordered the Zeno ($225), a hand held medical (non prescription) device, to zap the little buggers that pop up from time to time. Apparently there are statistics that support this device and it gets plenty or raving reviews. I can feel a blemish coming on and a friend of mine said that worked really well if you caught it at an early stage so we will see what happens!!
I also am considering picking up the Clarisonic ($195) brush that you can use with your cleanser. The one that comes with it isn't very good (from what people say) and the nice thing about using "Acne Free" instead of proactive (other than cost, and the fact that proactive didn't work for me) is that the cleanser doesn't have granules. So... if you want to use a brush like the Clarisonic then you're not smudging around granules and moving dirt from one pore to another.
I am planning on letting what is on my face clear up over the next few weeks before I used the Clarisonic brush. But am excited to be able to try something like it.
If you're not sure if you're allergic to benzol peroxide test the product on the back of your arm or leg before you use it. If you swell up that's a good sign that your body isn't crazy about it.
"the clear skin" suggestions I have seen on the net call for a mild cleanser, a 2.5% benzol peroxide cream, and a mild non clogging moisturizer. Funny that Acne Free has 2.25% benzo in the face wash, 3.7% in the toner, and 2.25% in their "time released" moisturizer. Seems to not be too far off from what some other people claim to work. If your face is too red work up to using the toner two times per day. Start out just at night.
Personally I didn't care about the red, but if you're using something like this -- use common sense and don't go lay in the sun (or a tanning bed) for hours, and don't mix in too many other products or prescriptions. It says not to on the labels!!
Good luck to you all!! I only gave this product a 4 out of 5 stars because I haven't been using it long enough to give it the full 5 that I think it could deserve. My dermatologis would consider my case "adult/young adult acne" probably caused by stress. I will update this review to let you know how things work out.
 Burning, Redness, Swelling...OUCH! January 23, 2008
Amy E. Santos (State of Perfection)
16 out of 18 found this review helpful
My son has acne and I've tried several products before this one and really have not been impressed by many. This one impressed me the least.
My son started doing this at the begining of the week and kept it up for the next few days. During that time, his face was burning and turned red. Also, the pimples and surrounding skin seemed to swell up a bit. He complained of itching and pain.
I was worried because he doesn't have terribly sensative skin. I took him to our pediatrician *he's 15 and she told me to immediately have him stop usuing this product and she gave him a shot of cortizone.
I'm not sure why he had the reaction he did, but it didn't make it ANY better at all, it made it WORSE. I can not recommend this to any one. I would not want to see anyone else's child go through what mine did. I'd try something else or consult my physician first.
Thanks - Amy
ugh! this is a horrible product! April 8, 2006
Candace Palmer (albany, ga usa)
11 out of 18 found this review helpful
i tried this product as a less expensive alternative to the proactive system. i was very disappointed. the face wash was creamy and didn't leave my face feeling very clean while the repairing lotion was gritty and had to be applied with a cotton ball. with the proactive system it's the opposite - the face wash is gritty and the repairing lotion is smooth. in addition, it didn't work as well in clearing up acne as proactive. trust me - spend the extra money and buy proactive. it's definately worth it.
A waste of money June 2, 2006
xxxEvexxx (Italy)
9 out of 11 found this review helpful
I bought this product and at first thought it was wonderful. My face cleared up almost overnight. About a week later my face started to peel, I mysteriously got sick, and my wash clothes and towels were getting "bleach" spots on them. After 2 weeks, I decided to discontinue using the product because of the peeling on my face. My mysterious sickness went away the next day (after 2 weeks, the exact time I been using the product) and my linens were not bleaching themselves out anymore. I do not recommend that you use this product.
HORRIBLE! January 16, 2006
MJW (California, USA)
7 out of 14 found this review helpful
I bought this product from a store and began to use it. While it did nothing for my skin, I noticed it did a number on my clothes. It ruined numerous shirts. Definitly a bad buy for any amount of money.
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