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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July 24, 2009

Pros:

It works for a little while and while its actuallly works my pimples start to fade.

Cons:

My face got immune to proactive very quickly. And when my acne came back it was so much worse than before. Now I have to deal with painful pimples that I did not have to deal with before.

I would not use this if I were you. Mild acne can turn into a big painful problem with this stuff. My face ended up getting a little bleached but it soon went away after I stopped using it. I havent met anyone who says it really fully worked. I would suggest trying something else.
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July 24, 2009

Pros:

temporarily clears acne for about few months, takes a few weeks to kick in, doesnt burn (maybe the toner a bit)

Cons:

it made my oily skin embarassingly flaky, it took about 15minutes in the mornin and night, cost about all of my savings, acne came back worse than everrrr (even worse after i stopped usin it) and made me wanna cryyyyy jessica simpson lied to me!!!!!

please dont u this, its such a rip. i guess if ur really really desperate and need sumthin to clear it and onlyyyy usein it for a few months then maybe, but its not worth it and u end up buyin all their other stupid products to make it work better. its a classic example of a fancy butt product that just wants ur money.
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July 24, 2009

Pros:

Once you first use it you see a whole lot of difference.

Cons:

Didn't work completely, more breakouts came.

For some people it may work, then again it may not. I've used it for a few months and it never cleared up like the people on the commercials say it does, or how the photos looked. It only has 2.5% Benzoyl Peroxide, which definately doesn't help. It needs 10% Benzoyl Peroxide.
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July 24, 2009

Pros:

It kept my skin soft. It smells good.

Cons:

Made my skin worse. A few hours after use, my skin became very oily.

It's not something anyone should try. The success stories on TV were obvious flukes.
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July 24, 2009

Pros:

Eliminates acne within weeks of begining to use it. Makes skin feel soft and smooth.

Cons:

During and after use, it makes the skin sting, like it is burning from the inside. A couple of days after stinging has occurred, skin began to flake and peel all over the face.

I very recently started using proactiv. When i first began, i was very pleased with the results i was getting. But then about 3 days into using it my skin started to burn/ sting when i started to use the second step and became worse when i used the third step. I delt with the pain but then the skin on my face began to peel off. It was an awful sight. I fixed it with puting lotion on my face. I then limited my use to once a day and i only did the first step, but the side affects kept on happening. I solved it with just stop using the product all together.
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July 23, 2009

Pros:

Dries up oil. Lessened blackheads.

Cons:

Acne comes back (and worse) if you don't use it consistently. Skin burns, especially when sweating hours after use. Bleaches skin. Very drying. And the refining mask does nothing but zap my skin of all moisture and make it red/flaky.

Definitely not the miracle treatment as advertised. I don't have massive acne, just blackheads and deep white heads that I could never get rid of. My intention was to spot use Proactiv, as needed. Very disappointed that when I miss a day or two (because it's too strong, and I don't have sensitive skin or a lot of acne), I get massive eruptions worse than I've ever had in my life. My skin is slightly bleached white, and looks bleached instead of clear. Further, read the fine lines of the 'membership'. I signed up for the 30 day trial, on day 12, changed the shipping frequency for every 3 months, then was shipped and billed for a full treatment 14 days after the initial 30 day trial and after I changed the frequency. When asked, the rep said most people order full shipments well before the 30 day trial is up. Shipment should be based on what was signed up for and agreed to, not what the mass public is doing! (Full refund was promised though).
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July 23, 2009

Pros:

none at all 4 me :/

Cons:

it rally expensive,it makes my skin dry,red,and itchy
makes my skin burn and sting
didn't clear up my acne at all

it is really harsh and has a lot of chemicals in it which just dries your skin right up like a raisin and does not clear up your acne.
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July 23, 2009
OVERLY EXPENSIVE. HORRIBLE CUSTOMER SERVICE. PRODUCT DOES NOT WORK AT ALL
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July 21, 2009

Pros:

Skin feels clean.

Cons:

Didn't work for me. Acne temporarily left for a small period of time and came back. A lot of time is spent doing this in the morning and night.

I recommend this product for individuals with mild acne. If you have moderate acne and cysts, do not waste your money and time. You will probably need to take Accutane to permanently get rid of that.
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July 21, 2009

Pros:

Left a clean, oily-free feeling to my skin.

Cons:

Within about 2-4 hours of applying/washing face, the oily feeling came back to my skin and sometimes, in the morning, my skin would dry and peel.

Overall, I was quite dissapointed with the product. I found that other acne products you can buy from a store (which cost less) actually work more efficiently. I wouldn't say Proactive is an acne medication that "treats acne fast", but I would say it was below my expectations and hopes.
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