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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May 29, 2011

Pros:

Clears up acne.

Cons:

Must be used exactly as directed.

Ladies and Gentlemen of the Jury: I used Proactiv when I was 16 and it made my face red and blotchy, but it cleared up my acne. The reason it worked so poorly was because I USED IT WRONG! Use it as directed, if your face gets dry, only use it once a day. If it seems to be fine, use it twice a day as directed. Listen to your skin!! We all have different skins and different needs and Proactiv cannot possibly cater to that, you need to learn your skin and adapt. I don't ALWAYS use Proactiv, not if my skin starts to feel bad, that way my skin can't get used to it either. I had bad acne and I barely get any breakouts now.
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May 18, 2011

Pros:

EVERYTHING! Within 2 days I saw a difference in my skin, the first time I used it my skin felt good, pimples completely gone within a week. But if you worried about buying online or on the tv just go to the stores.

Cons:

Price

It really does work, I didn't think it would work I thought it was all a big con when I saw it on tv but I decided to get it and I notice a difference in my skin straight away!
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May 17, 2011

Pros:

helps alot
cleared my acne
amazing
refining mask takes them away in 1 day

Cons:

alot of steps

i think this product is amazing! i wasnt using it properly but it was still clearing up my skin. then i found out how to use it and for me now, it works day and night. it is fantastic. i wish i hadnt waited so long to bye this product. i am getting a lot of comments about how my skin is looking really nice. Thank Proactiv, you made my life alot more easier
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May 15, 2011

Pros:

-Leaves my skin soft, clear and fresh feeling
-Pleasantly scented
-Easy to apply

Cons:

-The routine gets a bit 'meh', especially while travelling.
-Dries out skin, but all good skin treatments recommend moisturising immediately after cleansing, which the Proactiv instructions so state. My skin is perfect afterwards.

I've always had a problem with enlarged pores over my nose, oily skin and terrible breakouts, especially just before my usual monthly routine. Before purchasing this product I did read reviews and found 60% of them are rather nasty, however what people don't specify is how they use the product, what their skin tone is like and what their skin routine was prior to using it. One quick note - if you never were right into skincare then yes, the product will cause redness, dryness and flakiness because a. your skin isn't used to being deeply cleaned and b. you didn't moisturise. Don't take all the outright negativity straight to heart. Me personally - the product works perfectly for me. After 4 weeks of cleaning my face twice daily my skin resembles a model's flawless face in a magazine, even without makeup. My pores across my nose and cheeks are almost invisible, my skintone has evened out and always looks fresh, and my skin is rarely shiny and oily looking. It's always soft and smooth to the touch. This product is by far the best I've used in my long history of trying to get my skin under control. It is a bit on the pricy side but you pay for quality. I'm extremely happy with it and I don't hesitate to recommend it to other people.
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May 13, 2011

Pros:

EVERYTHING!

Cons:

-a little drying to skin at beginnning

-have to wear sunscreen on your face when tanning outside for an extended amount of time

I LOVE Proactiv Solution! I've tried every product possible and nothing worked as well as Proactiv did. I was a little nervous at first because it was very drying to my skin and didn't work right off as I anticipated. But i kept using it and within 2-3 weeks I had no acne whatsoever! The Refining Mask is awesome! When you have a blemish, just a dab before bed and within 1-3 days, it's gone! No other product has worked so quickly! It is a little on the expensive side, I ordered my first system through Proactiv itself for $19.95, but when it was time to re-order (and you don't get it for $19.95), I found it ALOT cheaper on [link removed]! I hope this review helps you make the decision to use this product!
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May 8, 2011

Pros:

Clears Face quickly.
Feels clean.

Cons:

Smells funny.
Small amount for money.
Stains stuff.

This is a great product. I've been using it for a little over a month. My skin isn't ALL the way clear but mostly. And the one or two that are left are small and hardly seeable. They come back in different places but go away in about two days. Makes my skin soft and fresh felling. Defiantly recommend it. Anyway, everything has it's pros and cons. Nothing is 100 percent perfect and probably never will be.
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May 4, 2011

Pros:

Cleared my skin quickly

Cons:

Expensive
a bit drying

It worked really well for me. im definatly going to re purchase it once it runs out. If it ever runs out, for the amount you use per day, one bottle of each product is going to last me like 6+ months.
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April 27, 2011

Pros:

I LOVEEEE this product! It works very fast! I've only had it for 2 weeks and my skin is clear. I almost didn't buy Proactiv because of all of the bad reviews...but i decided to try it, and I'm glad I did. I'm thinking maybe people don't use it the right way? I don't know but make sure you follow directions and you will have clear skin! Thanks, Proactiv!<3

Cons:

None yet...sometimes my skin feels tight so I use the Green Tea Moisturizer and it works well.

Great product! Just try it!
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April 26, 2011

Pros:

-Makes my skin glow.
-All the steps have an important use.
-Actually works.

Cons:

-If you skip a day of the routine, you breakout.
-Can make you're skin really dry.
-Have to use a different moistener because it makes my face dry.

I have combination skin and a light/medium skin tone. I don't use foundation or cover up, just mascara, eyeliner, and eyeshadow. I wash my face every night using the 3-step process. I started using proactiv when i was 13 and i'm almost 15. It works perfectly, you just have to stick to a routine while using it. For me if i use it more than once a day it makes my face unbearably dry. If so i use a clique lotion on my face and they work perfectly together. I love proactiv and couldn't live without it :)
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April 7, 2011

Pros:

Clears up face. Leaves face smooth and clean.

Cons:

None

I first tried the original proactiv a couple years back and it irritated and burned my skin to the point my whole face was red. My skin recently started to become very oily and the new proactiv helps on that. The New Proactiv (which is said to work gentler) isn't irritating my skin. It really clears up acne and works very fast, probably like 2 weeks it cleared me up. It is a very good product, and if you have dry, sensative skin, proactiv still might not work for you (even the new one) because benzoyal peroxide is one of the main ingredients in it, and can still burn your skin, or dry it out. But this product has worked for me very well, and is more gentler on my skin, so yes, proactiv does work, but it depends on what your skin is like.
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