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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December 22, 2009

Pros:

It seemed, at first, like it was working but after about a week it became extremely drying and made my skin red and irritated.

Cons:

Makes acne worse, makes your skin super dry, red and irritated.

They have good marketing.
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December 22, 2009

Pros:

none!!!

Cons:

First, you pay WAY too much for a TINY amount your first month. Their "free gift" and half price commercials suck you in. But they don't tell you that you are getting a half an amount for half price. It makes your skin go crazy for the first months. makes it worse than it was. and the second you stop using it. your skin is 5 times worse than when you started. DONT USE THIS! don't even TRY it. My acne was not that bad til I used this.

Not worth any part of it. The money, The hassle or the years it is going to take to get your skin back to normal, Mine is not even close and I stopped using it 6 months ago.
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December 21, 2009

Pros:

Worked well for about 4 months, made my face feel clean and beautiful, kept me consitantly clear for a while,

Cons:

STOPPED WORKING AFTER THE 4TH MONTH! NOW I HAVE TO QUIT MY ONLINE ACCOUNT CAUSE IT WILL KEEP SENDING ME THEIR PRODUCTS!!!

Miracle product? I thought so at first... I thought this would be the product that FINALLY would clear my acne up for good! But alas, after a few months of having the false hope of being clear forever... It all went down hill and the products didnt do a thing for my face. Every day another pimple would pop out from underneath my face. Until it was a pimply MESS! To backtrack i read all the reviews from people saying it was great and then the reviews from the people that said it STOPPED working... I thought I wasnt going to be one of those people that it stopped working for but its just true thats what happened to me... There is a very good chance it will happen to you...
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December 19, 2009

Pros:

-Worked for about a week
-feels good
-nice packaging?

Cons:

-After 1 week my face started breaking out - Smells bad
-Dries up your face - Expensive!!!! ($97 for 5 things!!!!)

This stuff sucks. I used to have what i would consiter mild acne (3-4 small pimples) and now i get these 2 huge red pus balloons on my cheeks every week as well as the acne i had before. As much as the stupid commercials convince you to buy this sh*t, do NOT!!! I GOT TRICKED DON'T YOU TOO!!!!
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December 19, 2009

Pros:

It worked consistently for about 2 years. I'd get the occasional pimple but it clears up in a few days. God, I miss those days...never had to worry too much about acne...

Cons:

After that 2 years, it stopped working completely. Breakouts were ten times as bad as before. Bacterial infection spread from my forehead to my cheek like fire. Dries out skin, smells weird, but willing to deal if it worked

Would try it, but I'd look for other ways because it may not work after a while. Also, there are way better products out there that don't dry out your skin and have stronger elements than just the benzyl in proactive that makes it work better than the average drug store product. Now, I'm on an oral prescription called Solodyn (135 mg), which I take with food an hour before sleeping. I've been on at least 6 months and it's gotten rid of the red, pus-filled pimples and red bumps that used to bother me so much. Much easier than topical medications. I take it once daily and you get used to it. Sure you might get some side effects like dizziness or nausea but until I find something better, it's just the price you pay for clearer skin.
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December 17, 2009

Pros:

-WEll iT SMEllS qREAt!!!
-it did StARt WORkiNq At FiRSt
-likE hOw thEy qAVE yOU fREE qiftS,.!........

Cons:

-likE i SAid fiRSt it WORkEd thEN it dRiEd OUt my SKiN COMPlEtEly!thEN idk I SWEAR ON My lifE it bURNEd mE ON thE tOp Of MY fOREhEAd it was liKE a SECONd DEqREE bURN,lOOkEd liKE if SOMEONE PUt My hEAd ON A tORtillA SkillEt good thinq no school,summer

DONt BUy it dONt WAStE YOUR MONEy..! iF YOU qEt it YOU WIll SEE RESulTs BUt thEN yOUll REqREt it!!...
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December 16, 2009

Pros:

i love it... i have only used for days and already my skin looks and feels better

Cons:

none

bottom line is people DO NOT use it correctly so its not proactive its YOU!!!!!! it will not dry your skin out unless you misuse it or dont follow directions about not using certain parts if you do dry out.. its one of the number one selling acne products so it must do something great...btw if you want to have nice skin no matter what product you use you will have to stay on it or your skin will break out.. research it i have because im a nursing major.. i used clinque and i broke when i didnt use it....you just have to find what works for you
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December 16, 2009

Pros:

It smells better then most skin care products and thats it!!!

Cons:

EVERYTHING excpet the fragrence! It dried out my skin to the point that it was raw and burned when i touched my face. It left wilts and scars on my right cheek!! Nothing about Proactiv worked for me. Its so not worth the money you pay for it.

I will never ever use this ever again.
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December 15, 2009

Pros:

Proactiv can help clear up your skin by getting rid of major acne and oil.

Cons:

Proactiv does NOT get rid of shine (not oily shine, just dry shine), dry skin, or blackheads.

I would rate it with a 5 if it would help with shine and blackheads. It won't get all of the under-the-skin acne. The lotions won't help moisturize your skin, and it won't start to work until it's been about a month or two. If you stop using it, your acne will return worse than ever. I wouldn't recommend it, but while I used it, it was okay.
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December 15, 2009

Pros:

Works amazingly. Its clears up acne just use it on a regular basis.

Cons:

Dries out your face if you use it more than 2 times a day.

This is an amazing product. AS long as you use it right it should work for you. You break out when you first start to use it but that eventually goes away. Its just cleaning out your pores and working with your skin. IT is an amazing product and I would stronly recommened this.
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