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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, ontario canada
Oct 18th, 2009
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Pros:smells ok , toner works ok
Cons:does not work turns skin red dries out your skin
Bottom Line:do not buy this product
Recommended:No
Usage:Reviewer has used this item for a few months.
Acne severity:moderately severe
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Mrs John, New Zealand
Oct 18th, 2009
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Pros:Great product worked very well for me
Cons:Great result in juz 5 days. But dont mess up with the steps and use twice a day.
Bottom Line:If this product is not curing ur acne then u should consult a doctor. All ordinary kinds of acne is cleared with this product. But not a solution for hormonal imbalance....thanks
Recommended:Yes
Usage:Mrs John has used this item for a few weeks.
Price Paid:80.00
Acne severity:moderately severe
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Niki, Jacksonville, FL
Oct 17th, 2009
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Pros:It did clear up my acne... at first.
Cons:After the first few months, it's like I wasn't even using anything.
Bottom Line:When I first started, it cleared up my acne and I felt like doing a Proactiv commercial to let everyone know how great it works. After over a year of using, I finally found something else. After about three months of using it, I noticed that I kept getting more and more pimples. Soon, I noticed that I had little underground zits all over my chin and nose. I freaked out because my skin never looked like that. I kept with it, thinking it would clear up and it just didn't change. My acne WAS light.. Now it's moderate. Thanks Proactiv.
-It was 49.95 for every two months.
Recommended:No
Price Paid:24.95
Acne severity:light
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Sam, Orlando, Florida
Oct 17th, 2009
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Pros:Cleared up my smaller bumps on my face and minimized the red acne I had and red splotches on my face.
Cons:Dried up my skin really badly around my eyes and mouth.
Bottom Line:Proactiv works better for some people rather than others, and can really dry up your skin.
Recommended:Yes
Usage:Sam has used this item for a few months.
Price Paid:40.00
Acne severity:moderate
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Julie, New Zealand
Oct 17th, 2009
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Pros:I'd tried everything before proactiv without results. I didn't believe there would be the quick fix, but for me, proactiv works 100% and I'm delighted. No spots since the second week of using proactiv - over a year now. Worth every cent.
Cons:I use it religiously twice a day so no cons around it's effectiveness. However, learnt the hard way - don't get it on your clothes (especially cheap material as it will be ruined). Use white towels only.
Bottom Line:Without exaggeration, it's been the best find for me in terms of health and beauty. I read all the reviews before I decided to buy it and it might not work for everyone but it's made a huge difference to me. Honestly, my only regret is that I didn't give it a go 14 years ago when I first started getting acne. Why did I put up with it for so long unnecessarily?!
Recommended:Yes
Usage:Julie has used this item for about a year.
Price Paid:30.00
Acne severity:moderate
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Katie, Illinois
Oct 17th, 2009
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Pros:I worked pretty good-the refining mask was great!!!
Cons:it made my skin red, but no bumps
also the oil treatment really dries out your skin- don't use it
Bottom Line:I guess everyone is different- but I've used it for aobut a year, and it's still working pretty good, but you should probably also use it with a moisturizer
Recommended:Yes
Usage:Katie has used this item for about a year.
Acne severity:moderate
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Anonymous
Oct 16th, 2009
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Pros:PROACTIV SUCKS.
Bottom Line:WASTE OF MONEY
Recommended:No
Usage:Reviewer has used this item for about a month.
Price Paid:30.00
Acne severity:moderate
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Jessica, Canada
Oct 16th, 2009
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Pros:Threre are none!!
Cons:It made my face really red and dried it out. i saw no change in my acne.
Bottom Line:TOTAL WASTE OF MONEY!!!!
Recommended:No
Usage:Jessica has used this item for about a month.
Price Paid:80.00
Acne severity:moderate
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Anonymous
Oct 16th, 2009
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Pros:none
Cons:I Had very little acne when i started using proactiv and now its 100x worse that it was when i started. places i never got acne, i started getting after proactiv and it makes my skin peel and extremely dry
Bottom Line:proactiv is a waste of money so dont use it
Recommended:No
Usage:Reviewer has used this item for about a month.
Price Paid:60.00
Acne severity:light
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megan, sacramento california
Oct 16th, 2009
How well it works
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Pros:It works at first but not later...
Cons:well if you stop it doesn't work. also it doesn't work for some people. it doesn't help me anyore.

70 dollars
Bottom Line:I have been using proactive for a month and a half, and it started working at first. My skin was tight and clearing up. But then after two weeks it was the same. I don't know maybe if i am applying it wrong but it doesn't work anymore. I have been using it twice a day.
Recommended:No
Usage:megan has used this item for about a month.
Price Paid:70.00
Acne severity:moderate
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