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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October 22, 2008

Pros:

This product starts to work for just a bit then BAM! and then its like even worse acne than ever before!

Cons:

Worse acne, doesn't smell good, dries face out, is expensive

Dont waste your time and money
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August 10, 2008

Pros:

Did clear up acne (mostly).

Cons:

Dried up my skin and I couldn't find a moisturizer, still had quite a few breakouts although not as severe, the sulfur mask was very drying, expensive (I needed the five piece kit), the Clear Skin Club can be an unnecessary nuisance.

If your skin is glowing the info ads go for it, but if it's anything less than that, then it it's worth checking out the Acne.org regime and some OTC products or the products here. I switched here. The great part was that my skin was used to BP from Proactiv so I was able to advance fairly quickly through using the max dose of BP on the Acne.org regimen and saw great results. If you need more than the three piece kit then it could you run as much as 75 bucks!
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August 9, 2008

Pros:

It dries up your skin.

Cons:

Doesn't stop acne!

First of all, I had an allergic reaction to the original proactive. My face tightened and swelled. I changed to the gentle formula which seemed to work better. I had given up on all cleansers at this point. After following all three steps daily it has not got rid of my acne. For about a week at a time my skin will be clear, but then pimples pop up here and there still. I shouldn't have large pimples still.For the last 3 weeks I have tried everything to clear my face and nothing is working. I even used their face mask. Nope didn't work. The toner also makes my skin oily so I don't always use the lotion with it, b/c then it is extra oily. I have now started the 30 day free trial of vitamins. I am going to see it that helps. I would hate to spend even more money though. It's obvious I am already wasting my money every three months on the cleanser/toner/lotion. I think I was just sick of searching for the right product, that I just stuck it out with proactive. Five years too long!!!!!!!!!!
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August 9, 2008

Pros:

It removed some acne, consistent

Cons:

It was not very effective, acne remained constant

Don't waste time or money on this product
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March 13, 2008

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THIS PRODUCT STINKS! It dried out my skin and made my zits WORSE! Murad Acne Complex is the way to go!

Proactiv is just a bunch of BULLSH*T! DON'T USE IT!
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February 6, 2008

Pros:

Those commercials sure are fancy. Otherwise, I can't think of anything.

Cons:

This product stripped my skin, left it dry, and aggravated my acne 'til it was worse than it was initially. It took months to get back to the point where my skin wasn't horrifically sore and sensitive.

Although it probably works for some people, it really is NOT for anyone with sensitive skin... I really don't recommend you even try it if you do. Stick with something more gentle, with less chemicals. Trust me. It burned me to the point of tears, and caused more frustration in the long run.
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November 25, 2007

Pros:

Works at first

Cons:

After using this product for awhile your skin gets used to it. It dries your skin and cause irratation and your face will break out more....

Don't use it... find a mild cleanser and a spot treatment you like. I used this product for a year and it did work at first. About 2 months ago I started breaking out really bad with little rough spots and bumps all over my face. I kept using it hoping that it would clear my face with no luck...my skin got so dry that the skin around my eyes was soar.. I went to the doctor and they told me I had developed a for a dermatitis from the bp gave me hydrocortisone cream and told me to stop usage. As soon as I finally did my face started to clear up..I am still dealing with the damage tho my skin looks ten times better
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August 24, 2007

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DOESN'T WORK

TRY VITAMINS 5 OR B5. ACNE FREE BECAUSE IT WILL TAKE AWAY YOUR OIL FROM INSIDE
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April 9, 2007

Pros:

sounds good reading the ratings on tv

Cons:

sounds awful when i read the ratings here on this online sheet.. afraid now to try it.

i guess now , i wont try it.!!!
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October 15, 2006

Pros:

none

Cons:

Worked great the first few times but then it just made it get worse and worse and it keeps breaking out in the same areas over and over.

SUCKS, to expensive, not effective. The best things I have used to date is: 1) Limit fast food, soda, fried food, etc 2) use what you find at CVS, Genovese, etc. I find that this "Clean & Clear" 10% Benozel peroxide works great except its very conspicious because dosent rub into the skin very well.
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