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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July 7, 2010

Pros:

Commercial Looks Like OMG it Works.

Cons:

-Commercial is full of crap
Irritates the skin worse
and makes u ashy

First Of all There freakin liers jessica simpson dont even have acne., they lie., and this crap will irritate your skin besides that clearisil works better then proactiv and its only 19$ at walgreens or walmart they dont even sell proactiv anywhere but the mall machines or online., and the people dont get it wen yu cancel yher subscription.i mean i barely had pimples wen i first started now i reeally got acne to worry about
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June 9, 2010

Pros:

It works

Cons:

Customer Service SUCKS!!

The company, customer service doesn't know what they are talking about. I have had to make 10-15 different calls TODAY, there is no consistancy in any of their information! I would not recommend this product, for the pure reason of their representitives.
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May 30, 2010

Pros:

The refining mask is ok.

Cons:

The company has unethical business practices (they mailed me more of their product and charged my credit card without my permission since I had not ordered any more of the product)
The product itself made itchy patches all over my face and generally did not make my skin feel healthy (not to mention, it didn't make my acne go away).

Don't bother. There are cheaper alternatives that have basically the same ingredients and when you buy directly from a store, the company doesn't have your credit card on file, like Proactiv! I should mention that Proactiv actually refunded me when I sent the product back (the one that I never ordered) but they did not refund me for the shipping (even the shipping when they sent it to me). So I ended up paying $20 for absolutely nothing.
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November 14, 2009

Pros:

no pros, but their packaging was nice, man what good graphic design can get you!

Cons:

numerous chemicals that poison your body, and in-turn make your skin look old. dryness and itchy feeling from the benzoyl peroxide sucking all oils from your skin(doesn't matter if you use only a little) if a product burns when you use it STOP!

The bottom line is that Proactiv puts out a typical product that doesn't perform as well as if you used natural products to let your body naturally heal the skin on your face. don't poison yourself with their chemicals. If i had not bought the lie for 2 whole years i could have saved myself from a lot of psychological misery and physical pain. Their customer service is awful! Proactiv loves their money! Please listen to me! Use natural products that have base ingredients that will be gentle on your skin. don't bleach your skin with products that tear you down and make you tired. get a dictionary of cosmetic ingredients and look it up for yourself! look on [link removed] and find some clean products. eat a super good diet, do bikram yoga and squeeze those toxins out! don't let celebrities persuade you, its your body you run the show. look up other Roden and Fields products on this site [link removed], see the toxins in them Good luck, hope I helped, don't use this
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August 5, 2009

Pros:

No pros

Cons:

Waste of time and money!

It made me and my daughters acne worst o.e i am 25 &&;; my dauuqhttersz 9..... &&;; itt madee it bothh wostt i paidd overr $200.00 on proactiv o.o My skinn qott dryy.. And itt madeee myy eyes burnn my faseee looks likee a pissa.
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April 12, 2009

Pros:

None!

Cons:

dryness, increased breakouts, costly, horrible smell

It is definitely not for sensitive skin. It is too harsh. While my acne has never been extreme, I scar very easily from the acne I do get. The only thing it did is make it worse. I used it for three almost four months before I couldn't take it anymore. This is obviously for people with SEVERE acne who must sacrifice moisture for clear -- but dry -- skin.
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September 22, 2008

Pros:

nothing good come from it

Cons:

it works like crap

it was way to expesive for crap.
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July 17, 2008

Pros:

none

Cons:

severe allergic reaction, possible permanent damage to skin

DO NOT USE PROACTIVE. I used it for three days and on the fourth morning, woke up with a deep red, itchy, burning face with tiny bumps all over. Did not improve after three days and went to see a dematologist today. I got steroid presciption (both oral and topical). Used it tonight. I am really hoping that the bumps will go away. As of now, my skin is completely ruined! Do anyne else have similar experience? Did the bumps go away? Please give me hope...
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July 3, 2008

Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

Ruined my complection

I began using the proactiv about a year ago. I didnt have severe acne or really acne at all. I used it for the occasional pimple here and there. I used as directed though. I quit using it as I saw no difference. Days later I began getting what is referred to as cystic acne my dermatologist said. These are gigantic pimples/Cysts underneath the skin that get no white or black head so they cant be easily popped. They are the worst to try to get rid of. She said it was caused by my skin getting used to the proactive system. When I stopped it basically ruined my skin. I had a nice complection. This is the worst thing Ive ever done. Great marketing scheem Proactiv.
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May 4, 2008

Pros:

Got rid of acne.

Cons:

Within 10 minutes of use, it sent my entire face into a dangerous and painful allergic reaction that sent me to the Emergency Room. My face and upper chest broke out in hives and a terrible burning sensation.

Got rid of acne. Replaced it with hives. Plus, it almost killed me. Covered my face with hives and terrible burning. I don't plan to use it again. If you DO decide to use it, first test A VERY LITTLE BIT of it on a small part of your arm (or something that isn't too sensitive and that ER doctors can reach easily) and wait 24 hours to see if an allergic reaction occurs. For some people (me), it can cause a dangerous allergic reaction. Just be careful. Please.
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