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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July 31, 2010

Pros:

None really. Cleared up my acne a little bit. The refining mask was great for minimizing pore size and zapping blackheads though!

Cons:

It did not do anything! It was a hassle to use and barely cleared my skin.

Proactiv has such a huge reputation for being the most helpful acne solution out there, but it did nothing! It did not help at all. The refining mask, however, was very helpful by minimizing pore size and getting rid of blackheads.
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July 31, 2010

Pros:

Leaves skin clean

Cons:

ACNE GOT WORSE
works slowly if working
skin feels gross and dry

I've always had moderate acne that got worse around my time of the month I haven't used facial care for acne in years instead i use more natural products. After my skin broke out worse then ever i decided to try proactive. Since I've started use nothing has changed my acne may even be worse. I'm trying to use it differently by following the program on this website i hope it works.
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July 31, 2010

Pros:

none

Cons:

-way more expensive than they lead you to believe...
-doesn't work
-drys skin

I was really excited to try it, what with the convincing ads and all. I mean, if Jessica Simpson says it work, it must! Well, I got some, and it did nothing. Trust me, I REALLY wanted it to work but... no luck.
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July 29, 2010

Pros:

fewer pimples

Cons:

very drying
irritating
redness
bleached my towels
stings

I could not handle the stinging! My face had fewer pimples, but was read and irritated. and this was using it sparingly once a day.
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July 27, 2010

Pros:

-Overall more gentle than other products
-Simple process
-Good percentage of medicine
-more options than just the three core products-- gentle and extra strength, plus line extensions available

Cons:

-acne can get worse before it gets better
-requires patience: can take up to 6 weeks for full results, and that's when you use it properly, which is twice a day every day, no skipping
- expensive for some people
- doesn't help cystic acne-- that requires serious dermatological help that Proactiv just can't touch

Proactiv, in my experience from myself and my customers, works quite well. It is a well designed and consistent product. But the three main products-- cleanser, toner, and treatment-- aren't a solve-all for every problem that comes with acne. Dry skin will require a moisturizer, oily the various oil controls in the line, combination skin needs both. It's also pricey compared to some other products. Fifty dollars for a two month supply is sometimes too much for some people, but it's a product that doesn't cut corners on quality. You'll never find mineral oil or alcoholic fillers, but you will find things like tea extracts, chamomile, witch hazel, tea tree oil, and china clay. From a customer angle, my customers tend to return the product either because it's too harsh or they don't think it works or... rarely... because their regular shipment came in the mail and they don't need what they bought from us anymore. The first problem is typically solved with fewer applications or an exchange for the gentle kit. The second problem either needs proper usage or an extra strength kit. The last? Well, there's no help for those. The fact of the matter is that for many, many people, this is a more consistent, dependable, effective, and gentler system than many others out there. And that's why I've kept my job selling this stuff for almost three years now-- the customers are happy, and my life much easier because of it.
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July 26, 2010

Pros:

-removed acne for a while and relatively quickly
-kept it away for a while
-moisturizer works and works as sunscreen

Cons:

-stops working as you build up a tolerance to it
-once you build up the tolerance, it actually makes your acne get worse

I needed a quick fix before my junior prom so I tried proactiv. I had about a week and half to play with, and it worked wonders. I was totally clear and thrilled after struggling with mild acne for a few months. I continued using it for 9 months and it worked great! I was completely clear except for the occasional pimple. I was used to flawless skin until my junior year started. hormones? I dont know. but I had some acne. In January, it seemed to stop working. I dont know if it was the "new" proactiv or what, but it wasnt clearing me up. I took a break, tried probably 4 different treatments (exposed, baking soda, la roche posay), and nothing worked as well as proactiv had. Finally, after trying Exposed for a month with mixed results, I figured I'd try Proactiv again. I was down south and working out a lot, where I'd sweat, and I thought the cleanser with the beads would help exfoliate my skin. I couldnt have been more wrong. After seeming to help the first week, the next two were a disaster. I just went in circles. A zit would start receding just for another one to reappear elsewhere. It drove me crazy. Now I'm frustrated as possible and don't know what to do....college starts in a month and I have no idea what I should do to stop this problem. I do know, though, that I"m done with proactiv
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July 26, 2010

Pros:

some reduction in pimple size
other than that, absolutely nothing!!!!!!!

Cons:

dried skin
redness
severe pain and irritation
costly
rough on sensitive skin

i have only used proactive for 3 days and i have already regretted getting it. the secod time i used it i began to notice dryness and it just got worse from there. my skin began to enflame and was sooo red. the it started burning and i just wanted to strip the product off of my face! my acne even started to get worse! i had more bumps on my cheeks even though proactive is supposed to prevent new pimples. i never should have bought it. if someone tells you to try proactive,dont! you and your skin will regret it. it actually makes your acne worse. try using neutrogena. it is much safer and soothing for sensitive skin.
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July 24, 2010

Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

Makes skin oily
Or really dry
Doesn't work

Sucks
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July 23, 2010

Pros:

-Cleared most of my acne after a while
-Made my skin look and feel better in general
- Not much drying at all

Cons:

-First month acne actually got worse
-Took a long time to clear up most of my acne (4 months or so)
- Can burn a bit
- Will discolor towels

I hear a lot of people rip on Proactiv for being overpriced or not working. I also hear people say it actually may make acne worse. This is partially true- my acne got worse for the first month or so. Then it soon started to clear up pretty well. You also have to really keep up with it. I found that if I missed just one or two applications I'd break out within a few days. If you can handle the slightly high cost and make sure to keep up with it, it works. At least it worked well for me. I also had no issues with flaking or drying- my skin is actually smoother and looks overall much better (even my girlfriend has noticed this). I imagine it just comes down to how your skin reacts, as we all have different skin. It worked well for me and I will keep up with it as long as I can afford it. Don't be discouraged by all the whining and negative reviews. Give it a try for a few months and it just might work!
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July 22, 2010

Pros:

Gives you an illusion of less ance problems.

Cons:

Burns, turns my face red,
not only it does not work after a period of time, acne problem comes back twice or three times bad as before using proactiv.

My acne problem is worst after using proactiv. Also, proactiv have bad customer service, they keep sending stuff I never ordered. After I refuse to pay, they transfer me to collection agency.
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