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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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Anonymous
Oct 28th, 2009
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Pros:everything love this product the only thing that has ever worked for me
Cons:takes some time to use the ptroduct about 10 min also some of the products runs out faster then the others
Bottom Line:i started to use this when i was 16 worked wonders it was the only thing that worked for me! i stoped using it and my face cleared up and stayed that way until i got pregnant so after i had the baby everything broke out again so i tried murad HATED IT! went back to proactive and my face cleared up almost over night!
Recommended:Yes
Price Paid:25.00
Acne severity:moderate
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Ben, Calgary
Oct 28th, 2009
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Pros:Managed my acne well
Cons:Never completely got rid of it
Tad expensive
Bottom Line:This product has helped me manage my acne well over the last year or so. I still get the occasional break out and pro active has never completely eliminated my acne.

good product over all
Recommended:Yes
Price Paid:60.00
Acne severity:light
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Beth, Arizona
Oct 27th, 2009
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Pros:Affordable, great customer service, easy to use, it works if used daily and consistently (as most skin treatments are to be used)
Cons:Can be tricky to find the right treatment package
Bottom Line:I used the original proactive system for about 2 months, and my skin errupted! I called in to their customer service, and the rep said it was probably purging my skin, but not strong enough to clear everything that came up. So she offered to send me the extra strength kit to try. Amazingly, it worked! My skin was super dry, so I had to adjust my usage of the lotion. After I had clear skin for some time, I switched to some fancier, more expensive products reccomended by my aesthetician. I broke out again and again, so now I have reordered the proactive! The customer service rep I spoke to was fantastic, she helped me figure out the best way for me to order the products I need to not waste my money with too frequent shipments. I have high standards and did not expect proactive to work, I ordered it because it was cheap and I was desperate. I am happy to have a line that works and I get five products for the price of ONE of my other ineffective products.
Recommended:Yes
Usage:Beth has used this item for a few months.
Price Paid:35.00
Acne severity:light
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Anonymous
Oct 27th, 2009
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Pros:easy regiment
Cons:made my face and lips dry. I had more zits after 3 weeks.
Bottom Line:save your money
Recommended:No
Usage:Reviewer has used this item for a few months.
Price Paid:30.00
Acne severity:moderate
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karah, TX
Oct 26th, 2009
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Pros:It worked very well for me for a while with consistent use. If I skipped a night or two, I would get breakouts.After 2 years of using it I started to break out more frequently.
Cons:Drying, but all acne medication is.
Bottom Line:Never visited a dermatologist until recently. (in late 20's) After going I was informed that there are much cheaper (if you have insurance) and much more effective solutions avaliable if you go to a dermatologist. Wish I had done it sooner. But if going to a doc is not an option, pro activ is not bad.
Recommended:Yes
Price Paid:65.00
Acne severity:moderate
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Jenna, Ankara, Turkey
Oct 25th, 2009
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Pros:Proactive works great (if you use all three products every day). It only stings a little bit when you put on the toner. (I decided that meant it was 'working'.)
Cons:Proactiv is a little, um, labor-intensive. I did it once a day. (Who has time?) I also didn't need the 'automatic' membership, the 'automatic' charge to my credit card, and the 'automatic' shipment every other month.
Bottom Line:Use it if you have mild to moderate acne, rich parents, and too much time on your hands.
Recommended:Yes
Usage:Jenna has used this item for an inconsistent period of time.
Price Paid:30.00
Acne severity:light
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amw, San Francisco, CA
Oct 25th, 2009
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Pros:none
Cons:everything!
Bottom Line:Proactiv is a scam!
I ordered this product and then, after seeing additional research, decided it was not for me. I called them and they told me I "could not cancel the order" and "this is how our system works"... Sounds a bit borderline-legal to me...
As I tried to cancel, the customer service rep (who was not very nice) tried to convince me I was wrong and started to ask me all kinds of questions about my skin and how I could get my money back within 60 days, etc, but I know by that time I'd have 3 more shipments charged to me. I said nothing and she kept persisting.
I'm really upset that their service is so terrible and that they are such a scam!
Recommended:No
Usage:amw has used this item for a day or two.
Price Paid:43.00
Acne severity:light
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Caroline, Michigan
Oct 25th, 2009
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Pros:my face is very smooth now
Cons:still get some pimples
Bottom Line:it worked pretty well for me, everybody will have different results. trial and error is the best way to get rid of acne.
Recommended:Yes
Usage:Caroline has used this item for about a month.
Price Paid:30.00
Acne severity:moderate
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Annie, Canada
Oct 25th, 2009
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Pros:I like the clean feeling under the skin. The mask works very well and the green tea moisturizer.
Cons:none
Bottom Line:I used the product for a year and a half. It really helped me with my self confidence.
Recommended:Yes
Price Paid:67.00
Acne severity:moderate
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Anonymous, canada
Oct 24th, 2009
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Pros:made my face look WAY better, pimples gone
Cons:takes alot of time to do all the steps ($80 one)
Bottom Line:I would DEFINATELY buy it, u will not regret it!!!!!
Recommended:Yes
Usage:Reviewer has used this item for a few weeks.
Price Paid:83.00
Acne severity:very light
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