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[wza]

I started the regimen using Proactiv Repairing Lotion because it contained 2.5% BP and I already had it at home. After seeing very good results after about 2weeks, I ran out and decided to try what Dan recommends, the OnTheSpot treatment. Immediately I noticed that the OnTheSpot solution didn't absorb as well as the proactiv solution, and that it tended to leave my face white(bleached) and very dry. In fact most of the time my face would become dry so quickly while I was applying it that about a minute later it would already start to ball up. I finished the OnTheSpot .75fl oz bottle in a weeks time and I must say I'm not very pleased with its performance.

The proactiv solution absorbed much much better and I can use it without following up with a moisturizer which saves me time because I always get up late. Also there don't seem to be any bleaching issues, in fact the skin looks more like my natural color after applying it. It costs $17 for 2fl oz if you are part of the "proactiv club", $22 if not. I would recommend the proactiv over neutrogena any day, especially if you notice very dry skin after using the on the spot treatment. This is just my experience on the regimen and many many people seem to have had excellent results with using the OnTheSpot acne treatment. Thanks for taking the time to read this.

[kareto]

http://acne.org/mess...opic.php?t=8036

Works exactly as the same as the proactive lotion without the overpowering fragrance and the ridiculous price tag ($22 for 2oz, lol, I spit in their face.)

[wza]

Chemically it works the same way, on the surface of my skin it doesn't. How much do you pay for on the spot? At CVS it's $6-7 for .75oz. $17 for 2oz is comperable or better, for what I think is a far superior lotion. Proactiv claims to have "prescription grade BP"; if this is true and it is more finely milled than neutrogena's, more of it will get into your pores which means it will be more effective.

[wza]

I forgot to address your overpowering fragrance claim.. The Neutrogena smells worse to me than proactiv, if you've never tried the proactiv BP you should.