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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November 28, 2010

Pros:

REDUCES acne

Cons:

Doesn't get rid of blackheads, which is the reason I got it
My skin has never been so dry... I have scales like a fish!!!

I think it just strips your skin of everything so there is nothing for acne to feed off of. I think paint thinner would be just as effective. It burned my skin the first few uses... should something that is supposed to be good for your skin make you feel like you just washed it with acid? I'm cancelling my order.. too late to return.
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November 27, 2010

Pros:

Feels great
Dries fast
got rid of Acne in 2.5 weeks

Cons:

Expensive
not that much product
time consuming to apply

OK - PLEASE READ THIS!! I have tried a bunch of Acne systems, and none of them worked. Dans DID work but it was very painful for my skin for some reason. Proactiv ACTUALLY CLEARED MY SKIN! people give this such bad reviews and IDK Why! I literally used this for 2 weeks and first it got better, then I had a LARGE breakout ( most likely purging existing zits) and now my skin looks as good as my 8 year brothers! so please, don't bash on a product you try for 3 days. it works... give it 2 weeks-1 month. thanks for reading my review!
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November 26, 2010

Pros:

-skin cleared up a tiny bit..
-60 day money back guarantee

Cons:

-price
-makes your skin really dry
-still breaking out
-skin feels more sensitive

I've been using this for almost 2 months. I went through 2 weeks where I had one or two breakouts, but now it's all coming back again. My skin it dry, itchy, and the breakouts now are painful. This may work for some people, but it definitely doesn't work for me. I will be returning the bottles for my money back.
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November 25, 2010

Pros:

-None

Cons:

-Doesnt work for me
-Caused more breakouts than I ever originally had
-Extremely expensive

This stuff just doesnt work for anyone I know who has tried it. And they automatically charge you after one month and send out a 3 month kit if you dont cancel in time. Return shipping is at your own expense.
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November 25, 2010

Pros:

NONE!!!!!!

Cons:

SHADY! Secret Charges! Deceptive!

When you check out, they let you know you will get charged every month. What this leads you to believe: I will get products every month for which I will pay a monthly charge. Reality: You will get products one month for which you will be paying for the next three months for upwards of $100. They also included "gifts" or "extras" with my purchase that I never asked for that they are now charging me for. Be careful! Total scam. Not worth it AT ALL.
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November 24, 2010

Pros:

makes my skin feel clean and soft

Cons:

stingy amounts, expensive

My skin seemed to be getting worse with age. At 34, I seem to have more pimples than I did in my teens! I finally decided to order the product when I overheard two women talking about how good it was. For the first month, after doing the 3 steps, my skin would burn (mild but uncomfortable) for about 5 to 10 minutes. This doesn't happen anymore, so my skin must be getting used to it. It really does work, all the little surface white heads on my cheeks have gone, but If I miss using it even once (I wash morning and night) I start breaking out again. And I still get the larger, painful pimples on my chin, though less frequently. My biggest gripe is that the cleanser ran out about 2-3 weeks before my next lot is due. they give you this tiny little bottle with 120ml in it and it's supposed to last you 60 days. Wash 2x daily which means you can only use 1ml per wash! That's like a couple of drops! I tried to use only a little bit each time, but you can't be too stingy with it because it won't cover your whole face otherwise. I'm almost tempted to cancel my orders for this reason alone. I think I'll use my next batch (only my second lot) and then give it up. Sounds like you can get products that work just as well from the chemist shop anyway. (and cheaper!)
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November 24, 2010

Pros:

None.

Cons:

During the summer I was using the new clean & clear face wash and it worked wonderfully for me until my skin got use to it. Every couple of months I have to switch cleansers in order to regain clear skin. One month ago I bought proactive, which I believed could absolutely cure my acne. However, proactive did the exact opposite and totally made me break out in red pimples and acne everywhere. I am still in the process of using it because my sister believes it can help my skin, as it did for her.

If you have experienced the same results, give me some advice because my skin was never this bad. Now I'm just sad and I wake up everyday hoping my skin is clearer. I hate going out in public because my bad skin gives out attention. Someone help me!
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November 24, 2010

Pros:

None

Cons:

Doesn't work. It causes dry skin, irritation, and redness. Main ingredient, Benzyl Peroxide has extremely dangerous long term side effects. Takes a long period of time to use. Proactiv company only cares about your money not your acne problem!

I've had acne for about two to three years now. I've tried every remedy out there. Everything from prescription facial cleansers to rubbing ginger root on my face. Proactiv is by far the worst. It didn't help my acne at all. The company uses celebrities to draw people in, but they could care less about you or your acne problems. ALL THEY WANT IS YOUR MONEY. They use deceiving prices after you buy. It says it costs 30 dollars but it actually requires three payments of 30 dollars and they have a four week automatic delivery service which charges you and send you a new kit after four weeks unless canceled on their website. I was told by everybody not to buy this product yet I went against my better judgement and bought it. I'll never make that mistake again. There is a reason this is only sold on the internet. Stores don't want to deal with such a deceptive company. DON'T BY THIS PRODUCT.
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November 24, 2010

Pros:

None

Cons:

Had small area on face but broke all face out

I ask for the item not to be shipped. Another package was shipped. Now have to pay shipping to me and back. Not to mention have to make sure notification that it was returned before can get refund of 49.95. Is not a good company for customer relations. Would not order the product this way at all.
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November 22, 2010

Pros:

Cleared up ALL my acne including nodular and cystic bumps - it has worked for years!

Cons:

Very very drying - to compensate my skin pumped out more oil so I ended up with dry and oily skin at the same time - horrible!
Expensive - one box costs about $70 with the tax etc. and lasts two months.

Proactiv worked wonders on my acne. About 14 years ago, a dermatologist prescribed topical antibiotics for my acne. The acne was mainly concentrated on my chin, my right cheek and my forehead. For some reason the left side of my face remained relatively clear. The antibiotics cleared my face up completely! Then I stopped the antibiotics and went on the Pill (for birth-control purposes) and my face stayed clear for 10 more years! Because of extreme stress at work, my face broke out crazily a few years ago. I was still on the Pill at this time. I had these awful hard bumps on my cheek and chin, and under my chin. These bumps were extremely hard and would not budge. Nodular acne! I looked as stressed as I felt. So I tried Proactiv. Within 6 months, my skin was as clear as crystal. The only thing is that it was left dry and oily at the same time and my skin looked blotchy - BUT without the acne. I find that exfoliating helps with the blotchiness. A few weeks ago, in order to wean myself off chemicals (Proactiv contains A LOT) and to see if I could even out my skin tone and reverse sun damage, I started OCM. It made my skin look fantastic except for my chin which broke out in huge cystic bumps. I let it go for 2 weeks hoping that my skin was just purging but nope, the bumps kept on coming! So I went back to using Proactiv on my chin only and in only two days, it's starting to clear. My chin still looks awful but the Proactiv is doing its work; the cysts are shrinking and they no longer itch or hurt.
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