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 13, 2006

Pros:

AMAZING! totally cleared up my skin. am always complmented for t and honestly, my face has never looked better!

Cons:

international shipping?

whatever the annoying, stingy over-exagerators say above:this WORKS! im totally serious, i started seeing results on the second day! and it makes your skin glow and feel so smooth and fresh. get it, its worth it!AND, it DOES NOT make your skin worse when you dont use it, i stopped for maybe 2 months and my skin stayed clear.
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August 12, 2014
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Proactive, you've saved my face so many times. Even if I can't use you when my skin is clear, and you cease to be effective on a long-term breakout (because BP sucks,) you resolve 90% of my acne like nothing else has before or since. I'll keep coming back.
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February 1, 2013

Pros:

Changed my life! I get so many compliments on my skin

Cons:

If you don't scrub and put the 3 step system on very lightly then it will burn

Amazing!!!
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August 12, 2012

Pros:

It works!

Cons:

Cost

I'm in my late 20s and I used to get severe acne on my chin. Deep, red, painful zits that would take forever to clear, and whenever they did finally start to clear another round of acne would show up. Nothing I tried would make the acne go away. I finally decided to try Proactiv. I was a little sceptical having read mixed reviews on the internet, but at this point I was desperate for anything that might work. I started the treatment about 9 months ago. I had a small break-out about a week into the treatment, but have not had a SINGLE breakout since!! This stuff works (at least for me)! I now only use it once a day (sometimes less). I am pimple free and I feel great! I definitely recommend this product!
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July 22, 2012

Pros:

Actually Works!

Cons:

A bit pricey but worth it if you want to get rid of your acne!

I have normal acne prone skin and tried absolutely everything you name it! I tried proactiv hoping for good results and my goodness my skin is flawless! I suggest giving it a shot! It worked for me and I couldn't be any happier! :)
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July 4, 2012

Pros:

Only thing to ever clear up my acne
Leaves skin feeling clean

Cons:

Can be drying

Although Proactiv worked miracles for me, I know it doesn't work for everyone. Often I think it's because people do not use it every night like recommended and also people can't seem to think for themselves and be able to know how much their skin needs. I also think it depends on what type of acne a person has. For me: Skin type: Dry, Semi-sensitive Acne: Mostly surface acne with whiteheads, sometimes under-the-skin acne that doesn't come to a head. Past tries: I've tried everything. Clearasil, Clean & Clear, Neutrogena, Nature's Cure to name a few Thoughts on: Cleanser: I personally love the microbeads. They really seem to help open my pores and allow the medicine to get into them and help heal them. And also my skin loves to be exfoliated. Leaves my skin really smooth. Toner: I love the toner as well. I feel like it's the extra boost to squeaky clean skin. It also helps me to see if I cleansed well enough because it takes off what's left behind. Lotion: I don't think people realize this has benzoyl peroxide in it. It's not meant for moisturizing but to treat the acne. I think that's a common misconception. I personally put it all over my face to prevent the acne as well as treat it. However, doing this can also result in drier skin. I tried the Oil-Free Moisturizer from them and it wasn't enough. My suggestions: APPLY MOISTURIZER!!!!!! I don't know anyone who has tried Proactiv who didn't have a resulting drier skin. Use your brain and buy a moisturizer that works for you. I just use an Olay one. Also, I don't use the system ever in the morning. Too much for my skin. If you still have dry skin after moisturzing, cut down on using it and use it only at night. If you still have dry skin after both of those, stop using it. Where I purchase: I just purchase at my local mall kiosk. I purchase the 2-month supply which is about $50 however it lasts me longer than the 2 months because I do not use it
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May 17, 2012

Pros:

Makes my face feel clean! So easy to use! Cleared my face up! Lasts longer then they say it will; I stretched my 1 month set to almost 2 months without really scrimping! I highly recomend it; it's the only acne product that has worked on me and trust me I tried them all! Thanks Proactiv!

Cons:

The only con I found is not really a con. You just have to FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS! Most of the people who say proactiv doesn't work don't follow the directions and don't give the stuff a chance to work. Also a lot of people have trouble with the online ordering so I found out that there are vendors just like soda venders and there was one at my mall. how about that no shipping fee or anything and same price! I deffinently recommend finding one of these vendors to get you producsts.

I've been using proactiv for about 4 months and my face is clearest its been since I was like 10! I'm eighteen and I got the stuff as a last ditch effort before I went to prescription type stuff and I'm so glad I did. Sure, it seems expencive and it is but when you compare it to prescription acne meds it way way cheeper and I know because I know people who used them. I love proactiv and I have fair sensitive skin that tends to be oily and after like 2 days I could not only see a difference in my skin but could also feel a difference in the texture. Instead of big open pores and ruff blistors, my skin felt softer and more tight (in a good way :) The big change didn't happen overnight but at a steady rate I got better and better. Then one week I looked at my face and was like "wow"! I can actually go out in public without any cover up on (and I was really good at using it before) and I don't feel ashamed of my bare face. I now feel clean, clear, and beautiful! If your reading reviews like I was and are trying to decide whether you should try it, go for it! After all you don't have anything to loose and you will propobly find out what I did, IT REALLY WORKS!!!!
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January 19, 2012

Pros:

Works fast
Easy to get

Cons:

None Yet

On my second week of using proactiv and so far I can say its great. I never really had bad acne i would just have a couple pimples on my face at a time very light. I tried a lot of products to try to get rid of it but none worked. Before proactiv I tried a product called exposed skin care. It made my acne very severe and I used it for about 5 weeks before I stopped and it never got better I just tried it because of all the good reviews and they guaranteed your money back. After I stopped that I felt I had no choice but to try proactiv. I see a lot on negative reviews about this product so I've been ducking it but now I wish I would have tried it earlier!
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May 19, 2010

Pros:

Absolutely fabulous!! I love this product soo much! It has boosted my confidence and I am never ashamed to leave the house.

Cons:

Amazing improvement!

I recommend you buy this product! :)
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November 25, 2009

Pros:

Leaves the skin super soft
eliminates breakouts
makes inflamation of pimples go down, less redness, less horrible breakouts

Cons:

-price, it hurts a bit to pay 50 bucks, but then again worth it to pay only 50 every 3 months

I've been using this product for 3 years now and my face has been clear. I started using it when I started to breakout at 18 yrs with acne rosacea. After getting some antibiotics, I decided to get proactiv to stop taking antibiotics and this has cleared it ever since. I do get a zit/pimple every now and then but usually last 1-2 days and they are not horrible, they're fairly contained. If this dries your skin, use some face moisturizing lotion, that what I do and my face is always super soft and clear. I get my proactiv from a proactiv kiosk at the mall that makes everything super easy. This is not a cure for acne obviously but it's a way to contain it, and also watch your lifestyle, stress factors, etc which can cause breakouts.
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