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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July 26, 2011

Pros:

Green tea moisturizer reduces oil

Cons:

Smells really strong
Let my skin far worse than it ever was

Using this felt like I was drenching my skin in chemicals. I didn't like it, and neither did my skin. I used this exactly as directed, and at one week, my skin broke out terribly. It felt painful and looked awful. I know it says that breaking out during this is normal, but it's just so difficult to trust anything that says that anymore. I used the regimen for a week after, and I saw absolutely no improvement. I fixed up my skin with a gentle cleanser and witch hazel toner. I kept the green tea moisturizer that came with the kit since that worked really well. It's been a few months and I still have the scars from when I used Proactiv. I guess this works for some people, but not for anyone who breaks out in severe acne.
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July 25, 2011

Pros:

Skin feels clean
Makes skin tones even and pores clear (where there is'nt acne)

Cons:

Doesn't stop breakouts

I was so hopeful because of all the fuss about this product there are so many ads. It would be great for someone who already has a decent complexion and wants to even skin tones and improve pore appearance. It just doesn't work on actual acne. Waste of money!
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July 24, 2011

Pros:

Gentle, feels nice

Cons:

Barely works, not the *best* smell

Bottom line. It didn't work hardly at all for me. I saw the commercial and got so psyched that "this was the one." Well - no it wasn't. I've used it for like 4 months now and see the SLIGHTEST difference in my skin, if any. It really didn't work for me....unfortunately. Proactiv isn't all it's talked up to be.
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July 24, 2011

Pros:

none.

Cons:

the cleanser was really rough on my skin and within 2 days my skin was flakier than ever.
the products are also really expensive and was a waste of money and time.

The cleanser dried out my skin too much. The toner wasnt too bad but stung a bit. Overall these products are a waste of money. your skin dries out really fast and creates pimples if you dont consistently use this product. I recommend Neutrogena products as they may be a little more helpful.
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July 23, 2011

Pros:

Quick acting!
Reduced redness and swelling
Reduced blotchiness
Reduced flakiness
Repaired current acne practically overnight
Prevents new acne from developing

Cons:

Has yet to really touch my blackhead hotspots
Can't just get from a drug store

I bought the 30 day trial kit, which came with a free refining mask. The first night, I washed with it and used the refining mask as a spot-treatment as it suggested on some of my worse spots, including a zit I knew would normally grow crazy huge over night. When I woke up? My face was ALREADY less red, some of my smaller zits were gone, and the ones I knew would be huge were tiny. My family were commenting on my complexion after only two uses. Today is the third day, and all I have left are my blackhead hot spots (chin and around nose), and dark spots left over from the white heads. Quite bluntly, I'm amazed. I'm a 23 year old female, and I've had /terrible/ acne since early middle school. While I would find slight fixes in different washes, treatments, diets and exercises, nothing has ever worked /this/ well. I haven't had skin this clean and clear and smooth since I was still playing with barbies... And it's only the third day! Some people complain about price, but if it works, and you have the means to afford it - it is well worth it. Others complain about time - but I'd rather spend a little longer in the bathroom knowing that I'll be able to walk out with clear skin. While everyone's skin is different, I can assure you that Proactiv is NOT all hype. I had been thinking about trying the stuff for years, but thought it would be just like every other treatment. But now that I've tried it... I highly recommend at least giving it a try!
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July 21, 2011

Pros:

Evens out skin tone, stops breakouts .

Cons:

Doesn't clear up new acne.

This stuff is not worth whats it's paid do at all. I had it for 2 weeks same acne still on my face from day 1!!!! Reduces pimple size but HELLO. it still hasn't left my face.!
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July 21, 2011

Pros:

none

Cons:

chemically burnt my face
puffed up my eye
bleach

Used for 2 days and had to put ice packs and nothing on my face as my face chemically burned.
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July 21, 2011

Pros:

Face not itchy
Cleared some small spots
Doesn't smell bad

Cons:

Expansive
More acne
Face much more oily
Didn't work
To much steps
Face burns during sun exposure

I tried proactive for one week and the results are dissapointing! It cleared some tiny spots, but it made some acne were I never had before on my face. One pimple is so huge and it hurts. It made my face sooooo oily. Plus, there are so many steps! I have to use 3 products the night, 5 in the morning and a mask 3 times a week......all that for NOTHING. I can't believethat I paid that much for this sh*tty producted. Now, my whole face burns when I go in the sun, even if I use the "special" sunscreen they gave me.
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July 21, 2011

Pros:

Sort of got rid of my acne.
Dried up zits.

Cons:

Expensive.
Doesn't really work, and you have to keep buying it.

Maybe Proactiv works for other people, but it did not work for me. The first few days of using this product, my skin did start to clear up a little bit, but after that it remained exactly the same. I used it for a few months and it did pretty much nothing to my skin. However, Proactiv did work for a few of my friends. So it pretty much depends on your skin. If you have money and don't mind buying this product all the time, then it's worth a try because I know people who actually love this product. Maybe it will work for you.
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July 20, 2011

Pros:

None

Cons:

Made acne worst
product irritates skin
makes skin really dry

I have very little acne and thought Proactiv would help make it totally go away but using it for 2 days, my face completely broke out. To make it worst, it made my skin so dry. I called customer service to cancel the automatic shipments and when I told the person on the other line what I was experiencing she told me that breaking out more with Proactiv is completely normal. Now they tell me. I wouldn't recommend this product to anyone.
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