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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February 8, 2012

Pros:

No pros for me...

Cons:

Didn't do anything...

I tried it years ago, didn't work. Noticed maybe even more breakouts? But I believe that it possibly was from the stress of not seeing results.... I think it may be a good products for those with mild acne. If you have moderate acne, all over, that doesn't seem to go away. Topical products WILL NOT cure you. I have cleared my skin up 70 percent with lots of research and keeping an open mind. I take a variety of vitamins that has helped with my skin so much. A topical item I do use is Milk of Magnesia. Don't shoot it down, read the reviews here on acne.org GREAT STUFF FOR OILY SKIN! Anyway, If you have skin like mine, all over back, chest, (strange though not so much on my face) then you might have an internal issue. online I have read lots of things about the link of acne and insulin resistance. Just do the research, IT ALL MAKES SENSE! I am 18 and have acne since I was 12, I will not stop till I've found the cure! If you have bad acne, none of these mainstream products are going to help you. Now, if you have a couple of blemishes on your face, and just need a good wash, I think proactive can help. If your issue is a little more than skin deep... save your money, there is cheaper more effective products, I would know. I have tried everything under the sun! oh speaking of sun... The sun works wonders too, sun in moderation can benefit you and your acne! Sorry I've been rambling, just want to share some of my advice and not completely bash this product. Didn't work for me, but could work for you. I can see why people are disappointed... I know I was, but I have head some good results too from others. It really just depends on the person. Now if you are like me, PUT THE MAIN STREAM WASHES DOWN! Cure your body, acne is a symptom of a bigger issue. Fix the problem that is causing the acne symptom, and you can achieve clear skin! I have faith I will make my 70% clear skin a 98% very soon! (100% is a little unrealistic I think) :D
December 11, 2011

Pros:

Nothing.

Cons:

Charges money when didn't order anything.

This stupid product has been charging me extra money when I didn't even order anything. They have been charging me for six months and now they have stop. Dont waste ur money on this stupid product not even helpful at all! It will jus charge u $200 for stuff u didn't order!
November 13, 2011

Pros:

Makes skin glow
Makes your skin smooth
Smells nice

Cons:

Doesn't clear hormonal acne at all
Hard to keep up with skin care routine
TOO MANY STEPS
Expensive

This did not work for me. I'm 20 years old and I've been suffering from acne since I was 14, this stuff is a load of bull crap..No matter how much I used it I still got bumps on my right side of my face. So if you have hormonal acne I would suggest you not use this..
August 27, 2011

Pros:

The only good thing from this product is that it works quickly while you keep using it.

Cons:

Once you stop using it your acne comes back terribly.

Overall this product was no good. I mean it's good if you keep using it like forever until your acne is completely gone. On the other hand if you cannot afford to buy it every 3 months or so you just shouldn't even try it out because it'll make your face worse than when you started. It also makes your face extremely dry, to the point where you can't even move it, and it starts to peel. Probably because of all the harsh chemicals put into this product thats definitely not for sensitive skin. Before using Proactiv I only had very light acne, just around my forehead but after I used it and stopped my acne came back like crazy. I got big red pimples all over both of my cheeks in which I never had acne before. I regret ever using this product.
December 7, 2010

Pros:

NONE and I mean none.
- My age is 23,"Male".

Cons:

- OVERPRICED.
- Too mild.
- Small bottle sizes.( Don't last long => so that Proactiv people can get rich faster. )

Proactiv is a product of greed.(hate it) Grow your own: - Red glover (flower) - Chamomile (flower) - Juglans(walnut) trees =>nuts - Hazel bush =>nuts - Rye - Raspberry + many other... ... collect seeds and study plants ... and other herbsfruits that our grandfathersmothers know to help for example the Inflammations !!! (and there are a lot of healthy green things, just STUDY.)
July 6, 2010

Pros:

nothing

Cons:

made my skin dry and break out worst then ever before

This company should be out of business they should feel shame having all those famous people promoting they sh*t face products . I bought proactive after I had my son I starting getting pimples I didn't have an acne problem but I had a few pimple on my face between 5-10 I order proactive over the phone and waited 1 month and it never came so I gave them a call back and they said that they had the wrong address and sent it to me If came in the mail 3 weeks later after 1 week of using this sh*t I started to get these red pimple on my cheek . I never in my life had any pimple on my cheek. My problem areas always been my chine I spoke with a girl at the mall who worked for proactive she told me that's its normal for this to happen just keep using the product and within a month it should go away so I continue using proactive and my face just got worst Now I have this redish brownish color scars on my face its been months and they havnt went away. Thanks proactive
April 21, 2010

Pros:

BE VERY CAREFUL, PROACTIV SEND A REPEAT ORDER WITHOUT ASKING, FIRST YOU HEAR IS THAT THEY HAVE DESPATCHED IT. CHEEKY b********S

Cons:

BE VERY CAREFUL, PROACTIV SEND A REPEAT ORDER WITHOUT ASKING, FIRST YOU HEAR IS THAT THEY HAVE DESPATCHED IT. CHEEKY b********S

BE VERY CAREFUL, PROACTIV SEND A REPEAT ORDER WITHOUT ASKING, FIRST YOU HEAR IS THAT THEY HAVE DESPATCHED IT. CHEEKY b********S
April 6, 2010

Pros:

None

Cons:

The refining mask caused an allergic reaction all over my chin. Caused my face to break out really really bad after the rash cleared up.

Okay, so I have used Proactive for about 2 years and it worked SO well. Then they get the genius idea to CHANGE THE FORMULA!!!! I ran out of the older set so I reordered the new one. I used it and my face was sooooo dry. Then I used it again the next day, minus the refining mask, and the next morning I had 3 under the skin pimples (Which I rarely ever get. At most I will have one and it's not even bad.) It made me sooo mad that it caused my skin to be in such bad shape because it used to work wonders!
February 20, 2010

Pros:

None!

Cons:

Pricey!
It gave me much more acne than I had before...I have never had this much acne =(

I wouldn't EVER recommend this product to anyone! It left my face with worse acne, red marks and scars! I really can't believe this has happened to me I thought it would really help clearing out my skin and it made it much worse!
January 30, 2010

Cons:

over priced face soap it would be better you you to got to origins to get face product.
They will bill you for product that you did not ask for or want. event though you send back the product I was never refunded for the product 50.00. do not buy from this company. it is a rip off.

over priced face soap it would be better you you to got to origins to get face product. They will bill you for product that you did not ask for or want. event though you send back the product I was never refunded for the product 50.00. do not buy from this company. it is a rip off.