Overview
Exposed offers one of the only four-step acne systems on the market today. This system contains a Facial Cleanser, Clearing Tonic, Daytime Treatment and Nighttime Treatment. While we have found that most acne problems can be treated with just two or three formulas, we also knew that any conclusion to be drawn about Exposed would be most accurate after carefully looking at its specific ingredients. So we kept an open mind while investigating the Exposed acne system.

Featured Ingredients
Exposed Facial Cleanser combines Salicylic Acid with ProVitamin B5, one of the only formulas that does this. We were encouraged because our research has shown that Salicylic Acid is one of the most effective acne ingredients available. This compound not only helps to treat and clear existing acne but also encourages replacement with dead skin with fresh and healthy skin cells. Provitamin B5 is added for additional antioxidant protection. 

With our hopes stirred, we eagerly investigated the Clearing Tonic, which contains Salicylic Acid combined with Glycolic Acid, Aloe vera and various botanicals such as Passion flower and Green Tea. Once again, we are impressed that the product contains Salicylic Acid, since its reputation as a powerful acne treatment ingredient is solid. While the inclusion of the ingredients is intriguing – and these ingredients will probably have positive effects for the skin - we would have preferred to see research specifically on their benefits for acne.

While the Nighttime Serum also uses Salicylic Acid, we were concerned that the day formula includes Benzoyl Peroxide (BP). We are not in favor of using BP, especially considering that so many (more than 75%) users report dry and flaky skin with it. Even though Exposed claims that their micronized BP allows them to use a lower concentration of BP with less irritation, we feel this ingredient is unnecessary. We are also concerned that the company claims to affect oil production in the skin, but then none of the ingredients in any of the four formulas seem to address this. Perhaps they should have considered including Silicol Dioxide, a known oil control nutrient.

Web Site at a Glance
The Exposed Acne Treatment System web site does contain quite a bit of information in an easy to understand format, although at times it was unclear exactly which products were contained in the system, since the company also offers a moisturizing formula as well. Consumers might mistakenly believe that they are paying for this product as well. No free trial is offered, but the system is provided at a discount, and Exposed offers a 30-day money-back guarantee. While a clear graph is provided on how the system works, there are no scientific studies cited, which makes us wonder about the non-Salicylic Acid ingredients in the formulas.

Pros
- Employs Salicylic Acid, one of the best acne treatment formulas available 

Cons
- No scientific research provided for other ingredients

- Claims to control oil, yet does not contain Silicol Dioxide

- No free trial offered

Summary
Exposed definitely seems to get off on the right foot, since many of the formulas in the system contain Salicylic Acid. While we feel that many of the other ingredients will help the skin, we’re not sure if they will perform the crucial oil control and lasting prevention that Exposed promises. Perhaps a system with Silicol Dioxide would make a better choice.