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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October 19, 2010

Pros:

-clears acne
-matte(ish) skin

Cons:

- dries skin
- bleaches anything
- expensive

This actually works for me! It makes my somewhat oily skin more matte than before. It did take awhile to work, about two monthes, but I haven't gotten a pimple since. It does dry your skin, so be careful about how much repairing lotion you use. Overall good!
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September 29, 2010

Pros:

none

Cons:

break out even more when stopped using.
when skin is dry with weather change, lotion can seriously burn your skin.

Bad customer service. they keep sending their crap every 2 weeks and I never agreed to be supplied regularly. lotion hurts so badly, it horrifies me to put on my face.
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August 26, 2010

Pros:

+the first product that works for me
+a complete line of products (makeup, scalp shampoos, skin lightening product, sunscreen, moisturizer, body wash)
+diferent formulas of product, gentle formula, regular formula or extra strength)

Cons:

+expensivee
+dry skin

I think proactiv it`s a good product, the first that really work for me... I saw a very noticiable improvement in my skin after 3 weeks, but with first weeks you will see an improvement. After 2 months my skin its really clear, i was only the marks.. I used this product for a year and the only problem I had was dry skin, but nothing a good moisturizer can fix... Proactiv works for me, i can ´t said the same for the additional products, because I live in mexico, and they are only sending the principal product, but would not hesitate to try them
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August 1, 2010

Pros:

less pimples

Cons:

dry skin
my nose gets a little oily & proactiv did not change that
did not receive 2nd package
entire package is actually $60 - 3 monthly payments
cancelled proactiv account & then they sent me another package & STILL charged my account.

I would not recommend Proactiv, they are a hoax! I wasted SO much money for NOTHING! Their customer service is crap, when I called the only thing "Jose A" told me was "I can take 20% off your next payment" ...payment to something that I canceled! Whatever I just don't want anything more to do with them & I would suggest you the same!
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July 26, 2010

Pros:

some reduction in pimple size
other than that, absolutely nothing!!!!!!!

Cons:

dried skin
redness
severe pain and irritation
costly
rough on sensitive skin

i have only used proactive for 3 days and i have already regretted getting it. the secod time i used it i began to notice dryness and it just got worse from there. my skin began to enflame and was sooo red. the it started burning and i just wanted to strip the product off of my face! my acne even started to get worse! i had more bumps on my cheeks even though proactive is supposed to prevent new pimples. i never should have bought it. if someone tells you to try proactive,dont! you and your skin will regret it. it actually makes your acne worse. try using neutrogena. it is much safer and soothing for sensitive skin.
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July 23, 2010

Pros:

-Cleared most of my acne after a while
-Made my skin look and feel better in general
- Not much drying at all

Cons:

-First month acne actually got worse
-Took a long time to clear up most of my acne (4 months or so)
- Can burn a bit
- Will discolor towels

I hear a lot of people rip on Proactiv for being overpriced or not working. I also hear people say it actually may make acne worse. This is partially true- my acne got worse for the first month or so. Then it soon started to clear up pretty well. You also have to really keep up with it. I found that if I missed just one or two applications I'd break out within a few days. If you can handle the slightly high cost and make sure to keep up with it, it works. At least it worked well for me. I also had no issues with flaking or drying- my skin is actually smoother and looks overall much better (even my girlfriend has noticed this). I imagine it just comes down to how your skin reacts, as we all have different skin. It worked well for me and I will keep up with it as long as I can afford it. Don't be discouraged by all the whining and negative reviews. Give it a try for a few months and it just might work!
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July 20, 2010

Pros:

Clears up for a little.

Cons:

Turned my acne into cystic acne, shoot. Makes acne dry and is a pain to put on.

Don't buy. Go with the regimen.
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July 16, 2010

Pros:

reduces pimple size

Cons:

severe redness and irritation
pimples always come back by the end of the day
does not help with scars or spots
feels oily
enlarges pores

I have been using Proactiv on and off for 5 years. I am fifteen. At the moment, I have been consistently using it for the past 9 months. First off, my skin is far too sensitive for this product. I can only use it at night because of the severe rash-like redness it causes my skin, and I would not go into public like that. In the morning, however, my pimple size is reduced, but my pore size is huge and I feel very oily. I also have scars from past acne damage, but Proactiv does not help me with that, either. I feel like my acne should be getting better by now, but it stays pretty much the same, and I had only light to moderate acne to begin with. The reason I contiue using Proactiv is because I hear it's the best thing out there, but I'm not really getting those results. Is there no hope for my skin?
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July 7, 2010

Pros:

good, decent products

Cons:

WORST CUSTOMER SERVICE AND POLICIES EVER!

decent products, but BEWARE! when u sign up online, theres a catch.. u agree to automatic shipments and they take automatic payments from your bank account without authorization or notice. This cracks me up, because with my first and only shipment (i returned the next shipment), they sent along a letter that said "We've changed and improved! No more automatic shipments! From now on, you get the products you need WHEN you need them". And yet here they sent me product i didnt need and charged me anyway. Ok so i returned it, after I saw that they charged me, which by the way, caused my account to be overdrafted causing further charges. So i returned it, thinking ok, ill get my money back "in 4-6 weeks" like the customer service said. thats all they could say. but yet, today, one month AFTER i returned my shipment, my account is being charged AGAIN. I call customer service, and same thing: "4-6 weeks". Im asking them did they receive my return? Once again, they dont know, all they can tell me is "4-6 weeks". Every single time, Ive called customer service, they seem so unintelligent, and interrupt me everytime i try to talk with the "4-6 week" business. no more information other than that... that is ridiculous! all i wanted was to TRY the product, and here I am, two months later, still having a headache because of them. I DO NOT recommend buying from them, unless you find the kiosk at the local mall.
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June 24, 2010

Pros:

fairly inexpensive, started working almost right away, leaves skin smooth & less oily

Cons:

cleanser is a little harsh at first

I have only been using Proactiv for about 2 weeks and I have seen a drastic improvement in not only my acne but the overall condition of my skin. It has become more smooth, supple, and youthful looking, and has also become far less oily, which has always been a problem for me. I have used several other products and nothing has worked like Proactiv. I love it!!
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