Proactiv Solution : Gentle Formula

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Gentle Formula Clarifying Cleanser Active Ingredient: Salicylic acid (2%). Inactive Ingredients: Water (aqua), cocamidopropyl betaine, distearyl phthalic acid amide, polyethylene, cetyl alcohol, stearyl alcohol, PEG-120 methyl glucose dioleate, ammonium laureth sulfate, camellia sinensis leaf extract, aloe barbadensis leaf juice, menthol, butylene glycol, microcrystalline wax, sodium hydroxide, disodium EDTA, phenoxyethanol, methylparaben, ethylparaben, butylparaben, isobutylparaben, propylparaben, fragrance (parfum), ferric ferrocyanide (CI 77510), blue 1 (CI 42090). Gentle Formula Clarifying Toner Water (aqua), glycolic acid, polysorbate 20, aloe barbadensis leaf juice, hamamelis virginiana (witch hazel) leaf extract, anthemis nobilis flower extract, rosa canina flower extract, sodium PCA, panthenol, allantoin, glycerin, propylene glycol, benzophenone-4, hydroxyethylcellulose, sodium hydroxide, tetrasodium EDTA, phenoxyethanol, chlorphenesin, methylparaben, benzoic acid, fragrance (parfum). Gentle Formula Clarifying Day Lotion Active Ingredient: Salicylic acid (2%). Inactive Ingredients: Water (aqua), cyclopentasiloxane, dimethicone, PPG-12/SMDI copolymer, hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, squalane, glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate, rosmarinus officinalis (rosemary) leaf extract, melaleuca alternifolia (tea tree) extract, chamomilla recutita (matricaria) flower extract, retinyl palmitate, linoleamidopropyl PG-dimonium chloride phosphate, glycerin, cetearyl alcohol, polysorbate 60, propylene glycol, hexylene glycol, sodium hydroxide, phenoxyethanol, chlorphenesin, methylparaben, benzoic acid, fragrance (parfum). Gentle Formula Clarifying Night Lotion Active Ingredient: Salicylic acid (1%). Inactive Ingredients: Water (aqua), ethylhexyl palmitate, cetearyl alcohol, PPG-12/SMDI copolymer, cyclopentasiloxane, hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, squalane, dicetyl phosphate, ceteth-10 phosphate, chamomilla recutita (matricaria) flower extract, aleurites moluccana seed oil, retinol, sodium ascorbate, tocopherol, retinyl palmitate, ascorbic acid, PEG-180, PEG-75, PEG-8 cetyl dimethicone, panthenol, sodium hyaluronate, hexylene glycol, caprylic/capric triglyceride, propylene glycol, dimethicone, polysorbate 60, glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate, sodium hydroxide, phenoxyethanol, methylparaben, ethylparaben, butylparaben, propylparaben, isobutylparaben, fragrance (parfum).

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

The list of ingredients above is provided for informational purposes only. Always check the actual product label in your possession for the most accurate ingredient information due to product changes or upgrades that may not yet be reflected on our web site.

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October 24, 2009

Pros:

Proactive Regular Formula
Works wonders on preventing acne and inflamed pimples

Cons:

Does not work too well on older pimples underneath skin

Both my teenage daughter and I are using the Proactive and it works better than anything else I've ever tried. I am in my 40s and still get hormonal or stress-related breakouts, if I don't use something to prevent them. I would give it 2 thumbs up -- make that 4 thumbs, my daughter's as well...
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October 23, 2009

Pros:

I was using the regular proactive and it was great except little drying. I used it for two weeks it felt and made my skin look great.

Cons:

After two weeks it made my skin worse than ever. I went back to regular proactive for about two weeks know and it's not working for me anymore. I'm very depressed and regreat ever changing my routine.

Don't buy it!
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August 13, 2009

Pros:

No peeling, no red face, skin felt soft and really smooth after washing with it, very hydrating, skin has almost completely cleared

Cons:

Expensive, the night cream smells a bit odd

I've used Acne Complex in the past and the original Proactive and both of them made my skin peel to no end and I still had severe breakouts all over my cheeks. So it was flaking and pimples all at once. This gentel formula is amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It cleared my skin almost completely. I get literaly maybe one zit once a month and its really small. It blew me away cause I've been struggling with this for almost 4 years now. I'm just sad that it took me so long to realize this formula was out there. Great product, I will use this for the rest of my life.
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June 2, 2009

Pros:

It works. It doesn't dry the skin like the Regular formula does. There's a mild tingly sensation, but it was very refreshing. It doesn't "burn" or irritate my skin. I didn't find the fragrance bothersome. Is NOT that strong. My skin is awesome now!!!

Cons:

Perhaps the price, but it is worth it

To the idiot Alby from Chicago and the other loser in L.A. they are obviously pulling people's legs. If you got so depressed then do us all a favor, jump from the highest building or eat bullets. You obviously deserve it and the world will become a better place when you're gone.
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February 26, 2009

Pros:

Cleared my skin, doesn't dry skin out!

Cons:

Cost, but common... all good acne stuff is pricey.

I used Proactiv the regular formula for almost two years, it SEVERELY dried me skin out so I stopped using it and began breaking out again. I heard about the Gentle formula and decided to give it a try... it is INCREDIBLE! It took about 2 weeks to clear my skin fully and since then I have only had one single break out - it keeps my skin really hydrated, and I like that the night lotion has a tingly zing to it, it kinda feels cool. So far this product has been the only thing where I didn't need another outside brand moisturizer.
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February 2, 2009

Pros:

Much better than the regular formula and of course more gentle to the skin.

Cons:

The night cream does give a bit of a burning sensation on your face. I sometimes take a blow-dryer to just dry the cream faster and decrease the pain.

I tried the regular proactiv and it didn't do much to my skin. It cleared up my acne for a few months than came back worse than ever. So I gave up on the product. Than I read a review on this website and decided to try the gentle formula. Since then, I have been pretty clear other than the occasional time of the month break-outs. I apply another layer of moisturizer after using the system. Also, sometimes I would use clean and clear 10% Benzoyl Peroxide and put them over the pimples....worked like a charm...Bottom Line is that it will work if you used it everyday and follow all the directions...consistency is key.
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December 17, 2008

Pros:

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Cons:

Made my mild acne the WORST ever. I have stopped using it for over a month now and I am continuing to break out with large, painful, red cysts and bumps. My skin was never like this before. It did not work for me, and now I'm super depressed!

Don't buy this unless you are willing to take the chance of going through a horrible breakout first, which could be lasting!
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December 1, 2008

Pros:

made my skin a little bit brigher, light weight and does not make my skin oily

Cons:

burning sensation, smells weird, very small yet expensive, made my skin so dry to the point I got tiny wrinkles

I started using Pro active couple of month ago, I have not seen change at all
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August 15, 2008

Pros:

smelled alright
worked for awhile
felt good on my skin

Cons:

made me breakout really badly after awhile
dried my cheeks out

This product worked for about 2 weeks and then i had one of the worst breakouts of my life. Even though it didn't work for me, I guess it's worth a shot because I know other people that have used this product and have great skin.
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July 21, 2008

Pros:

It doesn't dry your skin and no "red face" like with the regular formula. This is the only product I have used that really worked. I have only had one small breakout since I started using it and before I started using it I kept a breakout.

Cons:

Little more expensive than others, but the others don't work.

It is worth paying a little extra to get great results. I love it and will contine using it forever.
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