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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August 26, 2008

Pros:

It smelled good

Cons:

It was horrible. I used it a month and my skin was worse than ever. It hurt, was red, very dry and peeling, and didn't get rid of any acne at all. It just made my skin worse.

Don't buy it!
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August 24, 2008

Pros:

Every now and then it will have a miraculous, breakthrough, and my skin will be clear for a few days.

Cons:

Other than that, it had no effect. If anything, my skin seems to be getting worse. I used to only get acne on my forehead, but now it's showing up on my cheeks, and under my nose. It didn't say which order to use the "daily oil control" in, either.

It's a suckish product. Don't waste your time.
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August 24, 2008

Pros:

it smells good but that's about it!

Cons:

it dried my face out terribly! I even used their moisturizer, but nothing worked! My acne wasn't severe, but now it has gotten worse!

Don't waste your money! The commercials look good but no results whatsoever! Complete sham!!!
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August 10, 2008

Pros:

It smelled good and it was cheap.

Cons:

didnt work. i only used it for a couple of days n my skin was already drying up.It dried up so much i coudnt even move my face.and i only used it once a daywhich is less than required.

Bottom line my skin got so bad that i looked like an old lady and im a teen. I was so angry i cried so what i did was call, cancel my account and return the product for a refund. They also made me mad because they told me that what had happened was because my skin was sensitive.nonsense.the product doesnt work!
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August 8, 2008

Pros:

Helped my facial acne

Cons:

A little drying

I haven't had a new zit in 4 days. Which is a big deal to me. Old ones drying and clearing. However after reading the Regimen a week ago. I started applying everything more gently, using Spectrogel in the morning for cleansing and their cleanser at nigh, I'm also using allot more BP then they recommend. That must have helped.
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August 6, 2008

Pros:

Im a darker skinned individual, so i can use this proactiv 2-3 times a day, and thats the only way it works, if you use it at least twice a day, every day, if you go more than a day without using it you break out.

Cons:

It contanis a mild bleach, so it may be harder on your skin if you're a pale skinned individual. and it will take the color out of clothes, and bleach your hair ( even facial hair).

I like it and would recommend it. but I'm sure there's a better way to get rid of your acne.
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August 2, 2008

Pros:

worked well at first, cleared most of what was on my face. I liked the cleanser and renewing treatment the most out of the regime, and ditched the toner in less than two months.

Cons:

expensive, must buy online for advertised prices, will rope you into their "club" and charge your credit card without warning after your first shipment...

short-term effects: good. long-term? you're on your own unless you have money to spare.
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August 1, 2008

Pros:

Worked well (at first); easy to obtain (no prescription needed).

Cons:

As with every other topical medication I've used, my skin eventually became acclimated to this product and its effectiveness eventually decreased. I'm still using it, but my skin is back to its pre-treatment state so I'm seeking other options.

It worked very well for me at first, so I'd say it's worth a try. I absolutely love the exfoliating scrub combined with the toner. Also, the refining mask is pretty decent. I find that if I use that several times per week, it tends to minimize any existing breakouts. The mask is also somewhat effective if you dab a little on a zit before you go to bed. Bottom line? Give it a shot. Some people have found great success with Proactiv ... but not me.
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July 29, 2008

Pros:

It keeps your skin nice and oi-free all day.

Cons:

It worked a little in the beginning and then stopped working. When I stopped using it, it made my acne much worse. The toner irratates and burns my skin

It is definitely not worth paying $30 dollars a month for and you will have to continue using it or you will break out worse.
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July 24, 2008

Pros:

Smoothes your skin

Cons:

Does Burn at first, gets dry in the beginning and is slow at clearing skin but definitely works.

Ive been using proactiv on and off for about 8 or 9 years (i use it a.m. and p.m. no skipping days!) and to tell ya the truth, im better using it then i am without! I cant believe the difference in my skin from when im using it to not using it! At first your face will be red, itchy, burning and dry but after 2 weeks its back to normal (unless you have allergy to the peroxide) and i would say it takes at least 2mths to clear up acne.
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