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.

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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April 12, 2007

Pros:

Well.... I guess Proactiv is effective in washing your face....

Cons:

Dries out skin.
Toner and refining mask can StInG (especially if you have sensitive skin).
They all Smell gross! Cleanser, Toner, Refining Mask and Moisturising Lotion. Quite a pricey product. Dissapointment when Proactive doesn't work for you.

Great for all those people it works for.... Not so great for those people it doesn't work for! My advice: Try this product if you feel you have to, it may just work for your skin type, but be aware that it isn't a miracle cure for ALL! If stinging or irritation occurs (like it did for me) don't keep using Proactive through the pain just to get that miracle blemish-free look. Basically, if it's not working give it up!
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April 10, 2007

Pros:

none, absolutely none.

Cons:

dried out my skin REALLY bad and once i stopped using it, it screwed me over. my face was ten times worse than when i started using proactiv.

i hate this product with a fiery passion.
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January 19, 2007

Pros:

i like that.....hmmmmm

Cons:

My skin is very flakey but oily now. It takes a very long time to do. I had small zits and they went away but now I have painful big ones and it did NOTHING for my blackheads! It is crazy expensive too. Toner has a strange smell

Don't buy it. I am almost scared to stop using it because I have spent so much money on it and I am hoping that it will work but I don't think it will.
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November 25, 2006

Pros:

None.

Cons:

Ive had moderate acne for the last 3 or 4 years, and have used countless numbers of OTC and prescription medications. I figured I would "treat" myself to clear skin and purchase Proactiv. It did nothing.

Save yourself the money. Proactiv did not make my skin any better. I'm switching to Dan Kern's Regimen, and am very hopeful.
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January 21, 2013

Pros:

Made my skin soft

Cons:

Stung
Dried out my skin
Made my acne worse

I really don't like proactiv, after a week or so of using it I got all these HUGE whiteheads all over and my skin got kinda irritated. I liked the toner though.
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January 3, 2013

Pros:

none

Cons:

Dried out skin

Did nothing
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April 27, 2012

Pros:

Cheap, simple.

Cons:

Not effective AT ALL.

Nothing that appears to help at all. Yes all skin is different but my friends and I both never saw any reductions in pimple size, color, or texture of skin. I religiously used these products for about 3-4 months and actually got comments on how my skin actually looked WORSE. Do not use this.
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April 18, 2012

Pros:

well known name.

Cons:

Dries Up Skin
Expensive
Doesn't Work
False Advertising

DO NOT BUY if you are looking to clear acne and do not wish to have peeling, dry, burnt skin. **THIS IS MY PERSONAL OPINION AND IF YOU FEEL THAT IT MAY WORK FOR YOU AND YOU CAN GET YOUR MONEY BACK IF IT DOESN'T, TRY IT. YOU NEVER KNOW.**
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March 20, 2012

Pros:

NONE

Cons:

*leaves face:
-dry
-itchy
-red
-burning
*the chemical smell

i had never had acne, but the first 5 days of using this, my face broke out into little bumps all over my face. i was told that it would get worse before getting better, but i wasnt going to risk that chance. i washed my face 3 times everyday for a week with dove soap after using this product and the bumps are gone now! never again will i use this product!! i gave this product a 1 out of 5 rating, but thats only because i couldnt choose ZERO
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February 23, 2012

Pros:

-Cleared acne to a small extent

Cons:

-Irritated my skin
-Stopped working after 2 weeks
-Started making acne worse
-Smells gross

Ugh, I would defintiley NOT buy this again and definitley regret wasting money on this trash. Do not think for a second that your acne will go away completley and stay away completey with this product. It is very harsh on the skin and irritates it like crazy. It did clear a little bit of my acne, like maybe 20%, but it stopped working after about 3 weeks and then after that it just made it worse. If you have sensitive skin, STAY AWAY FROM THIS.
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