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 7, 2006

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DOnt Like It

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First I had mild Acne,then I ordered the product.

The first tie I used it , my skin looked clear no breakouts for a month, then a year passed by the product was finnished *used 2* I stopped using it 4 a while then suddenly acne all over my face then I began to go to a dermatologist so I would be guided. She said that she also used pro activ and had bad results 2 so she offered me a good medication that cleared my skin. REMEMBER: If one product works 4 a person doesn't mean it works for everyone.
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November 29, 2006
I have been using Proactiv since 2003. It is a good product. You have to use system as what they say in order for it to work properlyAcne is a chronic problem. It will come and go. You will have breakdown every now and then. So, don't expect for miracle. I have acne since I was 10 and 25 years later I still get it. But Proctiv helps in
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November 16, 2006

Pros:

Cleared up skin after first few months, no smell

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after a clear face pimples started coming back and it wasn't making them going away. Price is expensive and they ship it to you to fast (even if you change the schedule it still comes to soon)...$55 every other month.

I started using Proactive about a year ago when I first started getting a few pimples. It did make my face completely clear of acne for about 3 months and then acne started appearing again and then I quit. I never miseed an application either. I started back up again for about 2 weeks now using left-overs and it really hasn't improved at all. Now I quit and am going to start Differin and Doxy. I wouldn't recommend proactive to anyone! Its expensive and doesnt work.
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November 14, 2006

Pros:

it never dried my skin out

Cons:

It didn't work at all!

Its a great skin care product if you already have nice skin, I mean it exfoliates and tones and does everything except clear your pimples up. I used this product for almost a year before I had to admit to myself that my face still looked as bad as it did when I bought proactive. If you have really bad acne, like I do, you need to go to the dermatologist and get an antibiotic (oral or topical) that will work for YOU!
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November 12, 2006

Pros:

Ok, I'm seeing a slight improvement in my skin's texture.

Cons:

It's not the miracle cure they make it out to be. I'm still getting pimples, and it overdries my skin. And I'm afraid that if i stop using it, my pimples will be worse than before (I have moderate acne)

I have been using it only for 6 weeks though, so maybe I should give it more time. But I'm at my wit's end here, I don't know if my skin is getting better or worse, whether I should keep using it or stop. I have heard a lot about the beneficial effects of chamomile tea on the skin. Can someone give me some pointers on how to use chamomile tea and how I can incorporate it into my daily skin care routine?
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November 5, 2006
I'm 27 and acne has always been a part of my life from 13 onward...yet after ordering Proactive in a moment of desperation, I have found the product to be everything it claims to be. The only time I get pimples is when I forget to use the cleanser, but within one day of using the clarifying lotion, the bumps are gone. For those who have claimed redness/drying skin, try reducing the number of times you use the product and you'll notice a difference. I have sensitive skin, but I found that reducing the amount of times I use Proactive during the week (1 per day) helps to reduce the amount of dryness I experienced in past.
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November 3, 2006

Pros:

Absolutely NONE

Cons:

Made my skin MUCH worse, very disappointed with this product!!! Waste of money.

I'm 35 yrs old, and was suffering from occasional breakouts (I had acne much worse as a teenager, though). I used proactiv for about 2 or 3 days, and my skin is ruined now! When I look in the mirror, I want to cry!!! I never had acne like this, even as a teenager. DONT WASTE YOUR MONEY!!!! I'm glad I only bought a trial size before blowing even more money on full size. By the way, I gave this product a second chance a few days after I stopped using it, and it was still useless.
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October 30, 2006

Pros:

Seems to really help my hormone induced adult acne

Cons:

It isn't "pretty" smelling, but it's fine for me

I really like it. It works better than anything else I've tried. I find the texture of my skin improved in leaps and bounds over night. My arms and back too. I tried a knockoff product from the store that sucked whereas Proactive worked great immediately. YOu may also have to use a moisturizer but at my age you do anyway. I am 42. I'm very happy with it so far.
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October 28, 2006

Pros:

It has cleared up the skin on my back by about 50%

Cons:

Does leave some superficial scaring, it is starting to go away.

All my skin has been breaking out for about a year now. I am 28 years old, and have not had this problem since I was 17. The skin on my back was covered in white and black heads. I used Proactive on my back only, not on my face, although it is breaking out too. I didn't think my face could handel such a harsh product. It has really helped with my back.
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January 22, 2018
Working somewhat, HORRIBLE service tho
Was working somewhat. But horrible customer service. My order was delayed (November - December) so we called up to ask, you know, what the hell was going on. They said our subscription had been changed from 30 days to 90 days(even tho we did not request such a thing nor were we told this was going to happen) so we should expect it to be delivered on January 17th. Along comes Jan 17, nothing. It is Jan 22 now and we called up to ask again, what the hell is going on? They told us they were sorry but the order is to come in 21 days. By then, it will be February. My order has been delayed from November all the way to February and who knows,they might even screw up again. Obviously going to cancel once the order comes in as the payment has already gone and of we cancel they product won't be delivered. DEFINITELY DO NOT recommend this stress to be passed on to anyone.
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