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Valeant Pharmaceuticals Extends Kinerase® Skin Care Line with Two New Product Launches - Kinerase® Gentle Cleanser and C6 Peptide Intensive Treatment

COSTA MESA, Calif., September 9, 2004 -Valeant Pharmaceuticals (NYSE:VRX) announced that it has introduced two new products, Kinerase® Gentle Cleanser and C6 Peptide Intensive Treatment, to the Kinerase family of skin care products.

Kinerase Gentle Daily Cleanser is a pure and gentle foaming everyday
cleanser that cleanses without irritation for healthier looking skin. It is
fortified with green tea extract, a potent antioxidant that soothes skin
while cleansing. It is ideal for use on all skin types, including sensitive
skin.

The C6 Peptide Intensive Treatment is a formula that uses advanced
synergistic hexapeptide technology to reduce the appearance of the visiblesigns of skin aging. It contains encapsulated vitamin C and vitamin E, in combination with green tea extract, to provide outstanding antioxidant
benefits. The C6 Peptide Intensive Treatment offers the latest in skin care
technology to enhance the benefits of the kinetin-rich Kinerase Intensive
Eye Cream, Lotion and Cream moisturizers.

Kinetin, the key ingredient in Kinerase products, is a nature-identical
plant growth factor that allows the skin to retain more moisture, making the skin feel firmer and healthier, improving the skin’s overall appearance. In a 24-week study of Kinerase Cream, 90 percent of participants reported an improvement in the texture of their skin and 87 percent reported an overall improvement in the appearance of their skin.

The Kinerase Gentle Daily Cleanser and the C6 Peptide Intensive Treatment
are available through dermatologists and plastic surgeons nationwide and are also available at exclusive high-end spas. Kinerase can be purchased online at www.kinerase.com.

About Valeant
Valeant Pharmaceuticals International is a global, publicly traded,
research-based specialty pharmaceutical company that discovers, develops, manufactures and markets a broad range of pharmaceutical products. More information about Valeant can be found at www.valeant.com