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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September 26, 2010

Pros:

- Works quickly
- Doesn't smell
- Difference is noticable

Cons:

- There are no cons!

Proactive is an effective acne solution. I put it on at 6 p.m. and by the time I woke up (8 a.m.), almost all of my acne on my forehead had vanished! This product really works and I recommend it to others! And unlike other acne medicine it has a nice smell to it! Thanks, Proactiv.
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May 25, 2010

Pros:

I love this product! It is the only way I can keep my skin clear.

Cons:

Price

I highly recommend this product. I only use the repairing lotion at night so my face isn't so dry. I also use Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizer. These two products together are great!
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March 6, 2009

Pros:

I have used this product for three years and it works great. Before starting the product, I read all of the directions and followed them explicity. Dryness occurs only if you use too much and/or too often. It has been a success for my cystic acne.

Cons:

None

I recommend to follow the directions sent with the product and see what happens. I started using only one of the products at a time for one week before adding the second product and only did so for once a day until my skin adjusted to the system. If you just jump right in and begin using all the products at once you will have adverse reactions. I know because that is what I did the first time I used proactiv years ago. I also recommend that you use an oil free moisturizer. I apply the moisturizer BEFORE I put on the refining lotion. When applying the products, only use a few dots. A little goes a long way.
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December 18, 2008

Pros:

Works pretty well, you need to wait about a month to actually see results. Don't stop using, you will breakout again. You need to go through a stage of worse before better. I recommend this product it gives you perfect smooth skin that chicks crave.

Cons:

Takes to long to start working, you have to keep using or else you break out all over again, makes your skin kinda dry.

It will make your skin feeling smooth and perfect and you will have the robust confidence to spit game with the super hot chicks and you don't have to worry about being denied. Trust me this product works it just takes awhile.
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June 28, 2007

Pros:

Need small amount.. no bad odors.. really makes skin soft and clean. Affordable compared to "designer" brands.

Cons:

Can only get this product through mail order, so you can either get too much (auto delivery) or run out (a la carte) if you are not careful.

I love this product. I am a 43 year old woman with oily skin, prone to ugly pimples from time to time. This product is so gentle that I am going to buy it for my 10 year old daughter. It's an easy regime that takes about 5 minutes, tops! The toner is not a nasty astringent that burns, it feels good. And the moisturizer is also an acne cream!
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June 14, 2007

Pros:

Clear skin for CYSTIC acne (really bad, giant pimples).
Lots of natural ingredients & no strong perfumes.

Cons:

I guess it can get expensive, but seriously- if you're acne is bad enough you don't care. There is something in the scrub that can bleach your clothes if it gets on them when you are washing your face.

If you have CYSTIC acne this kit is great (although I don't use their moisturizer- I use Purpose). Birth control + Proactive = manageable, clear skin & happiness : )
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December 27, 2006

Pros:

it smells gud. i cant live without it. i LOVE it. some ppl rele dont like it because they use it the wrong way. if u have sensitive skin like me just use a small amount and its awesome. use it urself dont let other ppl talk u out of it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Cons:

none

its AWESOME. for different ppl its different use. ur either not using it right or too much or not enough. or u can be allergic. dont blame proactiv just move on to acnefree and see if that works for u. be gentle with the lotion because your not supposed to use that much just a dime size. if u use too much the acne fighting ingridents will irritate your skin. it REALLY WORKS. dont listen to other ppl. TRY IT. read the directions!!! u shud probly only need the 3 step system. its only 19.99 not 60.00 like ppl say. thats ONLY IF U GET ALL THE EXTRA STUFF
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June 27, 2014
Great
Gets rid of my acne and blackheads. The only downside is that it burns for a couple of minutes.
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January 22, 2013

Pros:

The only product that has actually worked consistently

Cons:

Takes 20+ minutes to do every morning and night (4 steps - wash, toner, treatment, moisterize)
somewhat expensive

I have light to moderate acne that is very persistent, really for the past 5 years. I have tried washes and used BP for years and years. smothering my face with BP generally kept me to 1-2 pimples / acne lesions per week, but my face was wrinkled and dry. to me, it is the proactive toner (step 2) that made all of the difference in the world. I have used the system correctly for 3-4 months, and this is the best that my skin has been in a long time. you have to follow each step and let things dry before going to the next step.
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December 29, 2012

Pros:

It just works.
Ease of use
3-Step formula

Cons:

Initial Hardening Effect:
Dryness of skin
Itchiness
Peeling

Unfortunately, there seems to be a common misconception with this product. That is, your acne gets worse once you stop. This is untrue. Your acne only reappears (which is normal because acne CANNOT be cured) ...but it by no means becomes worse. Benzoyl Peroxide is NOT an antibiotic, but rather an antimicrobial--this means the acne bacteria cannot develop resistance to Benzoyl Peroxide's killing action. In other words, the product will work the same tomorrow as it does today. Best of luck.
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