Background
Dr. Howard Murad has made a career out of developing skin care solutions for every conceivable skin problem. With the tagline “Transforming Skincare,” our Acne in Review Treatment team knew we just had to find out what Murad has to offer acne sufferers!

With a section of the website devoted to acne, customers can purchase products individually or as part of an Acne Complex kit for the best value. Separated into categories of products that Cleanse/Tone, Treat/Repair and Hydrate/Protect, you are sure to find exactly what you need.

Some of the reasons you may want to choose Murad…

Developed by Dr. Murad, a leader in skincare science
100% Money Back Guarantee
Special Formula to Address All Breakouts
90% Success Rate

Ingredients
The Acne Complex System relies on 3 main products: Clarifying Cleanser, Exfoliating Acne Treatment Gel and Skin Perfecting Lotion. It also comes with an Acne Spot Treatment for those difficult blemishes and a Clarifying Mask. All Murad products are made with pharmaceutical-grade active ingredients and gentle formulas that are designed to avoid dryness and skin irritation.

The Clarifying Cleanser relies on a 1.5% concentration of salicylic acid. The cleanser gently sloughs away dead skin and opens pores. It also contains triclosan which eliminates 99% of surface bacteria off your face.

Salicylic acid is also the active ingredient in the Exfoliating Acne Treatment Gel. However, this gel contains a slightly lower concentration of 1% salicylic acid. The gel’s patented hydrogen peroxide delivery system ensures that not only the salicylic acid but also retinol and glycolic penetrate deeply to repair your skin.

To hydrate your skin, the Skin Perfecting Lotion relies on Queen of the Meadow and Algae Extract to balance your skin’s oil production. Retinol, a type of Vitamin A, promotes healthy skin while natural Arnica reduces redness.

Both the Acne Spot Treatment and Clarifying Mask use concentrations of sulfur (3% and 4% respectively) to reduce pimples and oil production. While sulfur has a long history of use in acne treatments, it has generally been replaced by newer chemical ingredients. Although sulfur is effective for acne treatment, the Acne in Review Treatment team wants you to know that it can cause dryness and may discolor skin.

Website
The Murad website is similar to most online retail sites today. It has pages of products in different categories, complete with product descriptions, ingredient lists and user ratings. There is also a helpful FAQs section and resource guide to acne treatment.

While we appreciate the simple style of the website, the color scheme is limited to mainly gray and white. Our Acne Treatment reviews would have liked a little color to liven things up.

Lifestyle
Celebrities are nowhere to be found on the Murad website. However, Acne Treatment couldn’t help but notice that Murad is an InStyle Magazine Award Winner as a Best Beauty Buy. And with 90% of users seeing results, it’s no wonder!

While there are no celebrity endorsements, Murad has no shortage of Main Street endorsements. You can click on the testimonials link to find success stories from people of all walks of life. And if you look under the Acne Complex TV Offer link, you can find before and after photos as well.

Pros
Murad offers several purchase options. The best deal is the Acne Complex Introductory TV Offer which provides a complete 30 day supply. For only $29.95, you get two free gifts, an Acne 101 Guide and a free upgrade to priority shipping. Customers who select this offer will be enrolled in the Healthy Skin Club and receive automatic shipping.

If you’d rather just make a one time purchase, you can buy a 60 day supply for $65 or individual products at various prices. Every purchase of $50 or more is entitled to free shipping. And you’ll also get 3 free samples of other great Murad products.

Don’t forget that Murad backs all its products with an incredible 100% money-back guarantee.

Cons
Acne Treatment wants you to know that with the special introductory offer, you will receive new shipments of Murad every 2 months. Your credit card will be automatically charged $29.95 plus $8.95 shipping and handling unless you cancel your membership in the Healthy Skin Club. California residents should also be aware that they will be charged 9.25% sales tax.

While the free shipping and free samples are great, orders of the Acne Complex Introductory Offer are not eligible for these offers.

Tricks
Order the Acne Complex Introductory TV Offer for a great bonus pack. Not only do you receive the 3-step acne fighting system, but you’ll also receive a free clarifying mask, free acne spot treatment, free upgrade to priority shipping, free Acne 101 Guide, free access to skincare specialists. Combined, this is a $60 value!

Don’t let this great offer pass you by. Order today!