Has anyone tired Murad?
I have pretty bad acne on my chin and lower cheeks, and mild acne on my forehead. My skin is very sensitive, oily skin and my current cleanser (Dermalogica) is drying out my skin. I heard that the Murad Acne Kit really helps acne… But I also read some pretty bad reviews. Has anyone tried this product? Pros? Cons? Do you recommend it? PLEASE help I’m desperate!!
Although I have never tried the Acne Kit, I have tried several products from Murad. I use the Clarifying Toner (which is not included in the kit, although many people say that it should be). I have to admit, though, I use the toner less on my face than on other parts of my body (like my back since it sometimes breaks out, or my bikini line after I shave to help prevent ingrowns). The reason for this is that, in my experience, although the toner does not sting (which is why it is great for irritated and sensitive skin), it can also be a bit drying. If your skin is dry/flaky, then I would not use this toner on your face. But if your skin is oily, then this is a good toner for you to try…..I also love the “cooling” sensation it provides 
I also own the Acne Spot Treatment (which I also think is not included in the Acne Kit, but I’m not sure). I like that it is made with sulfur and Licorice extract (as opposed to Benzoyl Peroxide which is very strong and is what most drugstore spot-treatments are made of). I DO use this spot treatment on my face which, like yours, is sensitive and I am pleased with the results. Even if the blemish doesn’t “banish” overnight, it usually speeds up the process. It is also good if you feel a pimple coming on….just put some on the spot and it often prevents it from becoming a big huge pimple.
Finally, I have tried the Pomegranate Moisturizer (which is not part of the Acne Kit….that one is, I believe, called the “Clarifying Moisturizer”). This product I was NOT pleased with. It was not irritating or anything like that, but it DEFINITELY did not provide enough moisturization. Granted, at the time I tried it, I did not realize that the Pomegranate product line is meant for oily skin types (which mine is dry/combination). So, all I can say is that if your skin is dry, this moisturizer is not for you. If it is oily, then you will probably like it. I cannot give an opinion, however, on the moisturizer which comes in the Acne Kit because I never tried it.
One thing I can definitely say about Murad (in my experience) is that the products are non-irritating. I may have found that certain products did not work for me, but I didn’t break out from them or anything like that…they just didn’t work. But everyone’s skin is different. If you log onto Murad’s official site, I believe they offer a discounted price the first time you try the Acne Kit. If you have tried a bunch of things which haven’t worked and are looking for something new, Murad would be good to try.
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