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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March 11, 2010

Pros:

cleared up my skin,,ohh what the heck did i tell you that im good at telling lies?

Cons:

doesnt work at all,,they are liars they told you that it could get rid of acne and oil

im a teen with asian skin first i went to the dermatology it cleard out my skin but it came back and dermatology isnt effective anymore,,now i used proactiv i hav been using this for 5 months now and see no good result a big let down i tell yah,,my advice is look for reviews first before using it,,,thats the biggest mistake i made i didnt no so many people are not compatible with proactiv now i know that im not compatible too,,,,but!!!! my pimples are not that worst like before its just pimples just stays,,
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March 10, 2010

Pros:

Only the refining mask works! It reduces size and redness overnight, noticably. It also completely gets rid of an upcoming pimple that you can feel.

Cons:

Toner and face wash don't work AT ALL. I don't have sensitive skin, and it made my skin flaky and dry and even redder. It made my acne worse, and i saw no improvement after 1 month. It even broke me out where i never had any acne!

I do not recommend this kit, however the refining mask does work pretty well. I imagine if you have sensitive skin, this will ruin your skin.
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March 8, 2010

Pros:

Shrunk Cystic Acne, Smooth Skin, Better Complexion, refining mask is their best product. Cleared cystic acne within 4 days. Now im just left with brown spots.

Cons:

Doesnt do anything for brown spots or blackheads, expensive, small bottles, celebrity endorsed is annoying.

I've tried the acne.org regimen but everyday I could feel the thick layer of bp and lotion on my face making it feel heavy and gluey. Proactive worked great, I know it doesn't work for alot of people, but try to keep a healthy diet, and make sure your not allergic to bp. You MUST research "how to use" videos on youtube and research on google. There were many mistakes I made the first time I tried it. When to use it, how much, how long to wait after shower, etc...but second time around I followed the directions to a T and so far so good. Good luck everyone. On top of the 3 step, I used refining mask (spot treatment every night, and full mask 2 times a week after the renewing cleanser) and spf15 moisturizer. Haven't tried the other products. fyi. im 27 with asian skin.
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March 8, 2010

Pros:

Smells alright.

Cons:

Didnt work on acne.
Left me feeling helpless.
Made acne worse than before i started using proactiv.

This product makes me steaming mad. Every time i used this product my skin felt incredibly greasy then dried out later. The Proactiv commercials are so fake, i bunch of paid actors and actresses with photoshopped pictures, think about it, if you have severe acne you probably wont be clearing up without a trace of scars left. When I ordered proactiv, i was so excited. When I got the product and started using it, it made my skin horrible. The automatic billing charged 40 bucks a shipment for product that wasnt even arriving to my house. With all the excess product laying around, i have tried it several times with that same result. DONT WASTE YOUR MONEY. GO NATURAL. Your skin will never clear up when your slathering harsh chemicals on it.
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March 8, 2010

Pros:

It did clear my skin fast

Cons:

My breakouts are worse then before, it stops working after about a month.

I've been using this product for almost three months and it did clear up my skin after about a month of using it. But now it's like it has stopped working, my breakouts are worse than before I started using this product and they aren't just little zits, they are big, red zits! Also I have had to spend a fortune in cover-ups to try and cover up my new acne!
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March 8, 2010

Pros:

none

Cons:

makes skin worse
makes skin red after applying

This product is a total scam. They are a bunch of con artist that can pay off celebritys to endorse their product. bottom line have used this for 2 months and now cancling my account and moving on to a different product
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March 4, 2010

Pros:

I didnt find anything good about this product

Cons:

You have several steps, your face feels greasy like after using, then rubbery, then like a heat rash or sunburn, I find if you miss anything even only once you break out like a war zone, definately didnt work just made it worse in the end...... now I started with light to moderate acne its now full moderate and then some.

They are rip off, con artists, I ordered these products for 3 months, I called and cancelled my subscription, and removed my credit card, well next thing you know I am recieving kits and they are trying to bill my credit card, I cancelled the card, then they sent me kits and bills in the mail. is there not something wrong with this picture, I said I didnt want it, I said I didnt like it but they continue to find someway to send it and bill it, I have moved im almost positive they are sending the same crap along with bills in my name to the same place ....... these people obviously do not understand that I do not want it. I used the first month or so and I found if I missed just one application of anything that my skin would break out ten times worse then when started, I found my skin to be greasy after first few uses, then it turned rubbery like and then rashed out as if it were heat rash or sunburn, I stopped using it and then next thing you know my skin turned into a more severe acne problem, i get red rashes on my face, i cant use anything it took a long time to tame the aftermath of proactiv, I am now after 6-8months of non use getting my skin back to a controllable form, I am now only using toner (with wich hazel) 2x day by oil of olay and an occasional wash by oil of olay and it is slowly coming back and clearing up, I do not suggest anyone use this if they have sensitive skin, but then again i wouldnt suggest anyone use it at all...... not a good outcome at all........... I was faithfull in the use & application with a seldom missed application..... so i think by my experience it is safe to say ..... its a rip..... it sucks.... just my experience
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March 4, 2010

Pros:

worked for a couple of weeks

Cons:

it stopped working after a couple of weeks
expensive
caused more breakouts at a more severe level

I broke out with adult acne around 21, I just turned 26. I never had enough of it for anyone to prescribe me anything, they always refused. I am now in the media and needed to try something to rid my face of ANY break outs however, this did not happen. I actually have more break outs now than before. I also have these little bumps on my forehead that I never had before! I have been on proactive since November so, I've been on it long enough for any results to occur if there were going to be any. Also, my husband has noticed that I now have acne scarring when a breakout occurs. My breakouts consist of a single pimple on my cheek, FYI.
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March 3, 2010

Pros:

Easy to Use

Cons:

Didn't work
Dried Out Skin
Caused severe redness and pain like a sunburn

I would not recommend this product to anyone. I had previously used products with Benzoyl Peroxide and after using Proactiv, can no longer do so due to how sensitive my face became to the ingredient. My face became red all over and hurt extremely bad much like a sunburn. I didn't really notice my acne getting any better and discontinued use of the product because the pain was not worth it for the lack of results. Murad, on the other hand, worked miracles! Proactiv is overrated!
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March 3, 2010

Pros:

from my experience...NONE

Cons:

doent really work like advertised. takes time to apply. expensive

not worth spending all that money on. instead what worked for me is drinking braggs apple cider vinegar 3 times a day and applying to face 2 times a day. Seriously look it up. it really works...also make sure to exercise and ive found that if I get a good sweat going once a day that really helps!
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