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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May 1, 2009

Pros:

none

Cons:

terrible for your skin! causes premature aging. makes skin very dry. seriously if you can find another skin regimen i STRONGLY suggest it

i always had mild acne. i used it on and off for a few years since 6th grade. around 8th grade it was the only skin care product i was using all through high school. honestly never REALLY worked the way they make it out to be. i have always been self conscious of my skin and would always wear makeup in public so i cant say it worked that great. around 18 i started getting hormonal acne which now my ance can be considered as moderate. it seemed like proactiv had hit a plateau with my skin b/c my acne had never been so bad and proactiv seemed to be irritating it. I JUST recently switched to kate somervilles acne line and im loving it! of course im still getting little breakouts, but nothing like bef but it is really healing my skin with the help of cephalexin(antibiotic) and tanning beds really do the trick! not good for you but it does dry out acne. its worth it to me. I STRONGLY ADVISE ALL OF YOU NOT TO USE PROACTIV. your skin becomes addicted. the withdrawls are breakouts. DO NOT USE!
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April 24, 2009

Pros:

It works well, didn't dry my skin out. Works seemingly overnight.

Cons:

It may dry your face out a little

I had a FRIGGIN HUGE pimple on my nose. It was horrible omg. I didn't want to go to work let alone school, and everywhere else i had to go. I was desperate and called my mom and she told me to use proactive. She brought it to me and i used it the same night. The NEXT DAY! I saw a significant reduction. it wasnt gone all the way but it was about 60% Wayy better then it was before. THANK GOD AND HIS INFINITE WISDOM TO BLESS ME WITH THIS PRODUCT. I have sensitive skin and it worked great for me. The best thing I have ever used! Worked for me. :)
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April 24, 2009

Pros:

Smells good... works only for a couple of months.

Cons:

It stopped working after using it for 2 years... Its very expensive and they kept sending me a million boxes. I've stopped using it and now i'm terrified of what my skin will end up looking like,

Dont ever use it... it gets addictive and when you finally give up on it, you're paranoid that you're going to end up with severe acne. I advise you to never use this product... the reason why they use famous people to sponser in their commercials is because they're rich enough to keep buying it.
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April 16, 2009

Pros:

cleared pimples, reduced scarring, easy to use & affordable.

Cons:

when you stop using it pimples come back quickly & sometimes
worst then when you first started. Have to keep up with it, every morning and night not enough solution for two months.

it cleared my face a lot. my scares dulled down, and my face became completely clear after a couple months, you notice change after about a week of using it. however, when i missed washing my face a couple times pimples came back way quicker then when they went away, not good for sensitive skin. i also didn't have enough to last me two months but it was very affordable and worth the 20$ . the mask works the best.
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April 8, 2009

Pros:

seems to work

Cons:

stops working, smells, too much work, rough on skin

I used this for a few years and it stopped working. It is overly commercialized and pays acters but doesn't really work. The scrub may seem good, but is really horrible to do to your skin. AFew months aftering getting stuff with the dermatologist and i am already clearing up
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April 5, 2009

Pros:

This product is amazing! Works very well. Brings your confidence up so much. You can't stop touching your face because it is so smooth.

Cons:

It causes irritation in the beginning but if you keep to it the irritation goes away. Your skin just has to adjust because I have very sensitive skin and your skin gets worse before it gets better and when it gets better you will love it. Be patient.

Bottom line is that Proactiv Solution WILL clear your breakouts. If you are going through that stage where your hormones are going crazy than it won't clear you skin entirely but it will certainly help. This is a perfect product. You will notice a difference in just a few days. If you do get Proactiv than you must get the Refining Mask because that is what really helps alot. You will see the size of your breakouts decrease imensily after one night of use.
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April 2, 2009

Pros:

It works for the acne you already have.

Cons:

Ive been using it for 3 years and i still have acne. It only helps control the acne i currently have. It doesnt prevent future breakouts. It leaves my skin dry and red if I use it twice a day.

It doesnt prevent future breakouts and drys out your skin. Not a good product.
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March 31, 2009

Pros:

Allright I guess, but wasn't the product for me

Cons:

Expensive, made my skin more oily, and ALOT more sensitive, itchy, red etc...

Sucks
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March 31, 2009

Pros:

No pros at all.

Cons:

It doesn't work.

I just used it twice and my face got red, itchy, swollen... I can't even look anymore because my eyes are completely swollen, I got huge bumps in my face so my ears are hurting really badly now... I just look like a monster and I did everything exactly like it said. I even had to go to the doctor because I developped a very bad reaction on it. I am not satiesfied at all and very, very frustrated.
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March 28, 2009

Pros:

Worked very quickly, cleared up my severe acne within a week. It didn't irritate my extremely sensitive skin.

Cons:

A bit drying, and far too expensive.

If you have the money for this product, get it.
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