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2.8/5
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2.8/5
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2.4/5

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Proactiv Solution Reviews

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Savannah, USA
Sep 6th, 2009
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Pros:Proactiv works great!
I loveee it so much.
Cons:You have to keep up with it use it every night or you will start breaking out into little spots again..
Bottom Line:It works great, just keep up with it.
It takes about a week and it should start clearing up.
Recommended:Yes
Usage:Savannah has used this item for about a year.
Price Paid:20.00
Acne severity:moderately severe
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Angela, raleigh,nc
Sep 5th, 2009
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Pros:Prevents acne
Cons:Once you stop using product, acne comes back
Recommended:Yes
Price Paid:50.00
Acne severity:moderate
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joyce, usa
Sep 5th, 2009
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Cons:none
Bottom Line:I ordered this product about a year ago, but was afraid to use it because of all the negative reviews. So instead I've spend about $1500.00 on expensive products at a skin care center. Well about a month ago I just could not afford to buy from the skin care center, so I said what the heck I have the proative in my cabinet, I'll just try it. I wish I had done this a year ago my skin has never been so clear. This product dis work for me and I love it. My skin is clear and soft. But I also do use a good mositurizer. I highly recomment it.
Recommended:Yes
Usage:joyce has used this item for about a month.
Price Paid:39.95
Acne severity:severe
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Brandon, U.S.A
Sep 5th, 2009
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Pros:I have used proactive for about five months and still have not seen any results.Proactive is a waste of money.
Cons:It actually made my pimpiles more irritated.
Bottom Line:Does not work at all.
Recommended:No
Usage:Brandon has used this item for a few months.
Price Paid:59.99
Acne severity:moderately severe
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Nora, Virginia
Sep 4th, 2009
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Pros:Keeps skin clear, Works fast, Doesn't dry out skin, Quick and easy to use
Cons:None!
Bottom Line:I've been using Mary Kay before, and that cleared my acne, but it dries out my skin and doesn't clean thoroughly. I always go back to Proactiv because not only does it clean thoroughly and get rid of every trace of dead skin cell there is, but it doesn't dry out my skin at all. Plus, it's a 3-step process that doesn't take more than 3-5 minutes, so that's a plus for me in a busy school morning.
Usage:Nora has used this item for a few months.
Price Paid:49.99
Acne severity:light
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Heather, Suffolk, VA
Sep 4th, 2009
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Pros:smells okay...It dosen't make my skin dry like some people.
Cons:No real results, kept my skin red, had a very wishy washy pattern to it, never made my skin clear, you run out of toner before you do the cleanser or lotion! Breaks out my cheeks :[
Bottom Line:I would not have tried this product if it were not given to me free by my friend's sister. I don't fall into strange TV ad gimmicks, but I decided it was worth a shot while it was free, just to see what all the hype was about. When I first tried this product I thought it looked pretty nice, heard some good/bad reviews on it. Once I put the first step on my face it felt like it was actually cleaning it..maybe. The toner was nice feeling, and the lotion...oh ouch. That stuff burned my skin so harshly. My skin felt raw and looked awful and red after using it, but that slowly goes away a few minutes afterwards. Once trying it for about a week or so day and night as directed, I saw that although it didn't dry out my skin like some others have claimed, thank goodness, I noticed that it has a very wish-washy pattern to it. It'll make it seem like it's working for a while and then totally break my skin out even more.
Recommended:No
Usage:Heather has used this item for about a month.
Acne severity:moderate
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Princess, Canada
Sep 4th, 2009
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Pros:worked for a short period of time .....
Cons:is very harsh and strips skin of its natual goodness, bp is irratating, toner has alcohol and the cleanser is like a scrub so ur scrubbing ur face twice a day.....BIG NO NO
Bottom Line:i used this product because i was so desperate and uneducated about acne at that time, this product is too harsh and does nothing in the long run....only works for a short while until ur face gets immune to the bp %.
it is not a good idea to be so harsh on ur skin, over drying and scrubbing only make things worse.

good luck
Recommended:No
Price Paid:75.00
Acne severity:moderately severe
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LMB, USA
Sep 3rd, 2009
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Pros:Very consistant with shipping product! Packaging looks nice!
Cons:The stuff does not work. They over charge for their product.
Bottom Line:They give you false hope. Leading you on.... oh it will work over time. It did not work, it was too expensive and when you call to
complain ....oh we have another type that is stronger ....for more
money...of course! Well why did'nt they suggest that 6 months
earlier when I called in with concerns? I suggest if you have bad acne to go to a dermatlogist and get something that works.
Recommended:No
Price Paid:45.00
Acne severity:moderate
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Jackie, New York.
Sep 3rd, 2009
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Pros:It works fairly fast.Makes your skin soft,and fresh.
Cons:If you stop using it after a couple days(even if you switch to another product)your face breaks out.
Bottom Line:It works well,enless you stop.
Recommended:Yes
Usage:Jackie has used this item for about a year.
Price Paid:50.00
Acne severity:moderate
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Eliseee!, Port Orchard, WA
Sep 2nd, 2009
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Pros:Clears up acne for a while
Not fragranced
Works okay with sensitive skin
Cons:Not really for severe acne, skin got used to it
Left with scars
Expensive for the quality
Bottom Line:I've used the three step system for about two and a half years. It didn't make my somewhat sensitive skin red, dry, itchy, or peeling, so that is good. At first, it cleared up my bad acne, but I was left with bad scarring on my forehead and chin. Eventually the system stopped working and I continue to break out. My skin got used to it and it was doing nothing for me. It wasn't controlling the oil on my face either. I was satisfied with it at first, but I finally went to the doctor and got a prescription. So far, I've seen a difference using prescription benzamycin.
Recommended:No
Price Paid:40.00
Acne severity:moderately severe
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