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2.8/5
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2.8/5
Affordability

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2.4/5

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Cristian, Toronto, Canada
Oct 24th, 2009
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Pros:-worked at times
-nice smell, not too strong
-nice packaging, dispenses easily
Cons:-only certain products had certain effects
-inconsistent with results
-tooexpensive for insufficient results
Bottom Line:It is ok if you use certain products, but for others I would rather just wash my face with water than waste the time. I would recommend the clarifying cream with salycylic acid(helped prevent acne for me by 60%)
Recommended:No
Usage:Cristian has used this item for a few months.
Price Paid:50.00
Acne severity:moderate
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Anonymous
Oct 22nd, 2009
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Pros:clears up skin fast if steps are done correctly
Cons:dont use moisturizer it comes with use a stronger one to prevent peeling of skin
Bottom Line:good product for bad under the skin acne
Recommended:Yes
Usage:Reviewer has used this item for about a month.
Price Paid:80.00
Acne severity:moderately severe
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Alex, Philadelphia
Oct 20th, 2009
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Pros:Cheaper then most acne treatments. Lotion works fine
Cons:Dries your face out, end up using the month supply before the month is over because of how dry your skin is.
Bottom Line:Doesn't work. Would not recommend. The lotion is fine everything doesn't work. Did not clear up my face, all the dryness made me brake out even more.
Recommended:No
Usage:Alex has used this item for a few months.
Price Paid:30.00
Acne severity:moderate
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malavika, bangalore,india
Oct 20th, 2009
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Pros:ive been using it for over a month and the texture of my skin has improved but a couple of white heads have broken into pimples.
Cons:do remember to wash your hands with soap after applying it or you will end up bleaching your towel and also wait for it to dry up before going to bed
Bottom Line:has worked for me but dont know how long to use it.its too expensive for regular use.
Recommended:Yes
Usage:malavika has used this item for about a month.
Price Paid:36.00
Acne severity:moderate
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Megan, TEXAS
Oct 19th, 2009
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Pros:cleared up under the skin acne and a fast way to get rid of overskin/underskin acne.
Cons:It didn't really prevent zits.... everyday i had more. old ones were gone, but new ones kept popping up.
Bottom Line:my acne wasn't that bad, but im a perfectionist. I was determinded to get better than not bad. Proactive really did help me with this goal. the first 3 weeks my acne was basiclly nonexistent.... but then my skin became irritated, dried out and peeling. i had to re-apply lotion at least 8 times a day.... it was awful. after that i cut down on my application, and then all the ance came back. after about a week of suffering through dry skin, blackheads and zits, i gave up and switched to a more promising product. eh. proactive is alright. doesn't work very well for harsh acne though.
Recommended:Yes
Usage:Megan has used this item for a few months.
Price Paid:45.75
Acne severity:moderate
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Amy, Canada
Oct 19th, 2009
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Pros:It started working 2 weeks after I started using it.
Cons:It stopped working 3 weeks after I was using it, and now the pimples I do get are worse than the ones I had before I started using it.
Bottom Line:It does not work for everyone.
Recommended:No
Usage:Amy has used this item for a few months.
Price Paid:64.00
Acne severity:light
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Anonymous, Minneapolis, MN
Oct 19th, 2009
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Pros:Easy 3 step process. Benzoyl Peroxide treatment
Cons:NOT worth the insane dollar amounts they try to charge when you can go to your local Target and buy the same 3 step products off the shelf for half the cost.
Bottom Line:I am a disappointed and angry customer after trying the product based on their $20 trial system. Not even 3 weeks after I received my package, I had another charge on my debit card!! I was not even aware that I was being signed up for recurring shipments and that they kept my credit card information. I immediately called to stop the delivery, but they said it had already been shipped. That was 10 days ago and I still have no product on my doorstep so we'll see. Stick to your regular acne wash or visit a doctor, this product is an example of a mega marketing campaign that will probably fade away in the next couple years. For most people, benzoyl peroxide should be used very sparingly and not on the sensitive skin on your face. Use the drugstore systems, they have the same ingredients for half the cost!
Recommended:No
Usage:Reviewer has used this item for about a month.
Price Paid:30.00
Acne severity:light
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Erica, Ga
Oct 19th, 2009
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Pros:I LOVE IT it keeps my face feeling fresh all day long and smooth i can already see it helping my face clear up:)
Cons:the first step does make my face red when using it and it burns
Bottom Line:i would have to say im going to be using it for a long time. i use to be embrassed to even be aroung people because it was so bad but its starting to get better. i just need to get something to fix all the scars that were let behind
Recommended:Yes
Usage:Erica has used this item for a day or two.
Price Paid:20.00
Acne severity:moderate
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Jeff, Kc, Kansas
Oct 18th, 2009
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Pros:works the first few weeks
Cons:doesnt work after a while
Bottom Line:dont buy it
Recommended:No
Usage:Jeff has used this item for about a year.
Price Paid:40.00
Acne severity:moderate
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Pamela, New Paltz, NY
Oct 18th, 2009
How well it works
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Pros:none
Cons:My face got even worse as I used this product as directed. The sales people are completely incompetent as well.
Bottom Line:I use the Neutrogena Wave right now and that has worked so far :)
Recommended:No
Usage:Pamela has used this item for a few months.
Price Paid:40.00
Acne severity:moderate
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