Proactiv Solution : Acne Treatment System

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Renewing Cleanser Active Ingredient: Benzoyl Peroxide (2.5%). Inactive Ingredients: Water (aqua), magnesium aluminum silicate, glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate, sorbitol, dimethyl isosorbide, disodium PEG-12 dimethicone sulfosuccinate, tridecyl stearate, neopentyl glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate, polyethylene, cetyl esters, anthemis nobilis flower extract, sodium hyaluronate, sodium PCA, xanthan gum, tridecyl trimellitate, propylene glycol, Imidazolidinyl urea, methylparaben, propylparaben, fragrance (parfum). Revitalizing Toner Water (aqua), glycolic acid, hamamelis virginiana (witch hazel) extract, anthemis nobilis flower extract, rosa canina fruit extract, aloe barbadensis leaf juice, sodium PCA, panthenol, glycerin, propylene glycol, allantoin, polysorbate 20, hydroxyethylcellulose, sodium hydroxide, benzophenone-4, tetrasodium EDTA, imidazolidinyl urea, methylparaben, propylparaben, fragrance (parfum), blue 1 (CI 42090), yellow 5 (CI 19140). Repairing Treatment Active Ingredient: Benzoyl Peroxide (2.5%). Inactive Ingredients: Water (aqua), ethoxydiglycol, cyclotetrasiloxane, cyclopentasiloxane, cetearyl alcohol, propylene glycol, dimethicone, glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate, panthenol, allantoin, xanthan gum, ceteareth-20, carbomer, triethanolamine, diazolidinyl urea, methylparaben, propylparaben, fragrance (parfum).

Items marked with red have tested a 3 or above (out of 5) in comedogenic (pore-clogging) testing.

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August 24, 2011

Pros:

-Smells good
-Clears acne for a short time

Cons:

-Only clears acne for a very short time
-Acne comes back even worse
-If you skip a day, acne flames and gets worse

Proactiv does work to clear acne but only for a short time. Then it just comes back even worse and is flaming red and that is very frustating. I have always really hated the process of it also. The first step of it has exfloiator beads which are so tiny you can barely feel them. The third step of this product left my skin burning after I had applied it. The chemicals seperate and burn your skin unless you shake it every few weeks. Listen people if you only want your acne cleared for a very shor time (like 2 monthts) then, yes, I recommened it but if you want your acne GONE FOR GOOD then DON'T use it.
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August 24, 2011

Pros:

works if you use it costently

Cons:

clears skin slowly
if you dont use it a day you will get acne

I still have acne. It's not as good as the commercials say it is. I guess it works for some people. But it didnt really work like I thought it would.
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August 23, 2011

Pros:

works if your acne isn't bad

Cons:

doesn't work if your acne is bad

when I was a teen my acne i had some acne but luckily it wasn't too bad. I used this for about a year and it seemed to keep it away pretty good. not sure why but my acne came back full force when I was 23 and i tried this again and it did nothing. tried murad and again nothing. I strongly believe that if your acne is more than just mild or happens sometimes, you need to do something within your body to make it go away. I used Exposed then Zenmed and both worked because they have herbs to clear your body which is what you need. Either that or meds from dr. I'm choosing not recommending because if your acne is bad you will need something else. If your acne really isn't that bad u can prob try this though.
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August 22, 2011

Pros:

cleanser also works as a microdermabrasion
helps with cystic acne along jawline

Cons:

monthly shipments
expensive

i've tried so many different products and have been warned that over age 40 proactive is too harsh for my skin..... however, this is the only product that dries up my cystic acne quickly and keeps it from returning.
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August 21, 2011

Pros:

-Works amazingly well- completely cleared my skin, which NOTHING else ever has.

-If you do have a breakout, using their other products can help clear it up super quick. I had never had much luck with other stuff.

-You can choose to have it split into 3 payments, which makes it easier to afford since the big bottles cost about $20 each.

-No more acne! No painful, ugly, gross breakouts.

Cons:

-You absolutely have to wear SPF over the treated areas, every single time you go outside during the day. I had to get into the habit, and now if I forget to wear it I find I will breakout the next day.

-Pretty pricey, although for me it is worth it to have my self-confidence.

-The regimen takes a little bit of time, and you have to do it twice a day to see the best results.

-You will become dependent on always having it with you when you travel or even go overnight somewhe

You HAVE to follow the "Doctor's advice" - use it as labeled, and absolutely follow with a sunscreen-containing moisturizer. If I don't use sunscreen it is bad news the next few days. When you're using this product, as the included pamphlets will tell you if you bother to flip through them, your skin will be more susceptible to sun's radiation. You will get bumps, redness, etc if you don't use sunscreen. After reading a lot of these reviews I think that is where a lot of people go wrong. I also only use it on the parts of my face where I breakout, for me it's my chin and around my mouth and nose. If I get it on my cheeks it burns, so I just don't put it on there. (Even though they say use it on your whole face.) I absolutely swear by Proactiv, and they don't pay me to say so. :) I pay them in fact, happily. I have more confidence and feel good about the way I look as a direct result of this product. Definitely worth the money to at least try it, just make sure to read the included literature and really devote yourself. The payoff is so worth it!
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August 21, 2011

Pros:

- lots of moisturzing components
- cures moderate to mild acne

Cons:

- can be over irritating due to bp in cleanser and the microbeads
- doesnt include moisturizer
- expensive and small bottles

it works for those with mild ot moderate acne, those with moderately-severe/ severe acne should go on the regime or a dermo each step has moisturizing compenents so its not over drying at all! ill rate a four cause it ALMOST cleared my moderately severe acne
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August 21, 2011

Pros:

-cleanses well
-works great for big breakouts

Cons:

-rough if you have sensitive skin
-very drying
-causes and wont get rid of my white bumps
-can damage skin

its an okay product that is better for severe acne, not just little whiteheads and pimples. Its very drying so moisturize and exfoliate.
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August 20, 2011

Pros:

None

Cons:

Smells
False advertising
Simply put: does NOT work!

I have tried literally every product on the market from over the counter to prescription meds from the dermatologist. I'll go ahead and get right to the point with this one. Worst acne product on the market that I've ever used! No matter how much they put into those false infomercials and no matter how much they pay those celebs to lie...guess what?! This stuff is worthless and it does NOT work!
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August 17, 2011

Pros:

Cleared my Acne

Cons:

Can be very drying
BP burns a little
Expensive

I have been using Proactiv for 9 years. Its been the only thing that can keep my acne under control. I can go months without out having one pimple. (I usually get one around "that time of the month). But I am okay with getting one. Proactiv doesnt work for everyone...but it DID work for me..and I swear by it. I have tried going off Proactiv and to try new products and I break out like madd.
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August 17, 2011

Pros:

I liked the mask it came with
I like the smell

Cons:

- Didn't work
- I had a bunch of flesh toned bumps all over my cheeks & chin
- Small bottles (runs out fast)
- Didn't clear my skin at all
- Didnt help redness
- Moisturizer ran out REAL fast

Didn't work, I don't recommened it !!!
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