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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December 23, 2007

Pros:

Deppite a sharp learnig/adjustement curve it does work

Cons:

Too harsh on skin and shipments take 2 weeks to arrive

Well first I had to adjust the shipping times so that i would get my shipments evenly, they take 2 weeks to arrive so if you want it on december 14 you have to ask for it to be shipped out december 1st they dont tell you this and by the time you get it, its december 30th. Second, the toner (2nd Step) is useless, dont bother. Replace the face wash (step 1) with an over the counter acne wash because theirs is too rough on the skin. and thirdly they say you need a dime size amount of the lotion (step 3) you actually need a whole lot more to work effectivaly especially if youre uisng it twice a day like they suggest. The whole proactiv process is just a pain in the ass. But with a whole lotta work it does clear up your skin, as long as you do it twice a day and dont get lazy, but id try otc stuff first
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December 20, 2007

Pros:

I've only had it for two days and my face feels great, fresh, clean, smooth and soft. I haven't been using it long enough to know if it works on acne yet but it seems good so far. I haven't had any reactions, hasn't made my skin itchy, red, or flaky.

Cons:

Too expensive, $70 here. I think it would be better and easier if it were sold in shops for like $35 at the most.

It is a leading name in acne control and it makes your face feel beautiful. After only 2 days of using it my skin lookers healthier and younger, fresh and clean.
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December 1, 2007

Pros:

i didn't use it but my brother did a few months ago. after that his skin cleared up soooo fast!! i'm jealous of it and i'm 12 years old and he's 17. his girlfriend used it--same reaction except every once in a while she has 1 or 2 on her cheeks.

Cons:

umm i don't have any

it works. he hasn't used it for months because he only used it until he ran out (he didn't have a great job to buy another) but even still his skin went from HORRIBLE to AH-MAZING. but i don't know--these other people's stories kinda turned it against me.
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November 29, 2007

Pros:

NONE.

Cons:

NONE.

IT DIDN'T WORK. I TRIED IT ONCE WHEN I WAS 13, IT DIDN'T WORK. SO I WAITED SOME YEARS, AND RECENTLY TRIED IT AGAIN NOW THAT I'M 22 AND NOPE IT STILL DOESN'T WORK. IT SAYS THAT PROACTIV WORKS ON SOME 85% OF PEOPLE...I GUESS I'M SOMEWHERE IN THAT OTHER 15%.
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November 26, 2007

Pros:

None

Cons:

Overpriced , over rated junk promoted by Celebs who don't even use it.

Don't buy this overpriced overrated junk. Go to your local drugstore and buy Clearasil Ultra vanishing cream with 10% benzoil peroxide. It WORKS. Benzoil peroxide is the ONLY thing that has worked and continues to work for many many years now for mild to moderate acne treatment. A few days to a week with Clearasil Ultra and you will see results..
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November 26, 2007

Pros:

It did make my skin feel softer.

Cons:

My eyebrows actually started flaking. I think my skin is worse now in places that were not a problem before. I am getting ready to quit using it. I also have large flaky patches that look horrible with makeup. Ugh!

I think it may be more suitable for younger oilier skin (I am 29) ?? I am really disappointed, and now have to try to get my skin back to the level it was before.
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November 21, 2007

Pros:

gentle smell

Cons:

like Dan says. The cleanser is too irritating because it has scrubbing beads in it - irritation can make acne worse

I used to have breakouts (pustules) on my forehead all the time. I bought this and used it consistently for 3 months. Maybe it helped with acne clearing faster, but in no way did it get rid of acne FORMING, I had the same number of pimples from beginning to end. If you are in the same situation as me, trust me when I say its not worth it. Maybe it works better for adult acne.
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November 14, 2007

Pros:

i have been using Pro Active for about a week. It has gotten rid of problem zits with in 2 days and continues to work

Cons:

Pro Active has left all the places on my face which did not have an acne problem Itchy, Dry and Burn. The Refining Lotion does not help the burning or the dry skin.

The Pain from the dry burning on my face is too much. Unless you like red, dryskin, i do not advise anyone to buy this product.
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November 5, 2007

Pros:

Seems to work sometimes.

Cons:

Tends to make things work sometimes; very inconsistent.

I was allowed an essentially infinite supply of this stuff by my parents and I used it as directed for probably a month and a half when I noticed that pimples would just keep coming back... even though used twice a day as directed, it worked about as effectively as putting milk and flour on your face (that is, not at all). From what I've seen, almost all acne products don't work for me, except for the masques. I don't know what it is, but I'd guess the lack of oxygen on the growth minimizes their size and prevents future outbreaks. Just a speculation, but when I find time I'm going to try swimming also; from what I've seen, swimmers generally don't have acne. However, when I went on an outdoorsy vacation, the fresh air seemed to help for a while. My face didn't get much sun, but somehow the acne disappeared for a while.
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October 18, 2007

Pros:

Smells great...the Repairing Lotion and the Refining Mask are great...dont like the cleanser as it dries out the skin too much...

Cons:

Cleanser should be milder....dries out face too much....I've developed a darker tone on my face than on my neck..anyone else? not too noticeable...but one can tell....

Try it...works for some not for others....I called customer service and they said its really targeted for teenagers and adults up to the age of 22 or 23...if you're over 25 try something else....
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