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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April 12, 2007

Pros:

nice packaging,it works!

Cons:

its expensive!, i dont like the smell, makes my skin looks shiny & oily, bleaches my clothes, pillows n towels,& also makes my skin even more worse & more sensitive than before i started using proactiv if i stop using th

i've been using proactiv for 6 years..before i started using proactiv, i only have breakouts around my forehead and chin area. proactiv does help clearing my skin but i do sometimes have a few pimples here and there (due to stress etc). learning that proactiv contains glycolic acid and etc. (i dont like most of their ingredients) in their ingredients i felt like im torturing my skin.. so i stopped using them for a while...and guess what after 2 weeks my skin looks terrible! breakouts everywhere (i even have plenty of pimples in my cheeks & jaw line) and also its getting more sensitive..so i consult few dermatologists and they told me that glycolic acid did this to my skin, they also told me that my skin layer is getting thinner because of the product (that explains why my skin becomes more sensitive) and some of their ingredients may also gives other side effects in the long term (just imagine ive been using them for 6 yrs!!)...im sorry to say but this product does sucks!!
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April 11, 2007

Pros:

proactive really helped me get rid of my acne. I noticed results quickly and it helped my skin stay clear for a year or more. Then I stopped using it...

Cons:

I figured my skin would stay clear but after using a different cleanser, my face broke out again. I tried to get back on proactive but now it is drying out my skin like crazzzy. It kinda burns too. I never remember it doing that before.

I would recommend people to use this prodcut and stick to it. Don't think that your acne is cured though, you should stay on proactive if you decide to try it.
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March 31, 2007

Pros:

Cleansing system works somewhat but is hugely improved when the makeup and facial mask is added into the mix.

Cons:

It's time consuming to have to do the whole three step wash day and night. And it's expensive...but worth it!

I disagree because I had pretty bad acne and I started using proactiv's three step system day and night religiously and my pimples slightly went away.However, once I added the face makeup into the mix which also fights pimples everything disappeared. What I'm saying is that oil based makeup plays a big role in worsening acne and once I started using the makeup mu face was never dry and i now probably have like one tiny pimple on my face whereas before I'd have 50. I like it a lot.
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March 28, 2007

Pros:

There is nothing pro about proactiv

Cons:

I got the worst breakouts after using the product because I never had breakouts under chin and using this product made it worst.

The CUSTOMER SERVICE is so bad because when I try to cancel my account they just want to try to sell another products forcefully and I tried to cancel my account through several e-mails but they never respond to e-mails at all but if we try to buy their product they will respond to you almost immediately.
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March 24, 2007

Pros:

This product produces results. When used consistently it provides clear, clean, softer and moisturized facial skin without the need for medical intervention. I have recommended to several friends and they have all been successful also. Get from QVC.

Cons:

Can be irritating if over used for individual skin types. Can cause or leave white residue on skin when not used correctly. Travel pack only good for 3 days and too expensive for the size. Moisturzer isn't needed for combination/ oily skin types.

This works and has for everyone that I know has tried it. We all agree if not used consistently your experiences will be different as far as its effectiveness. I had to take time to figure out my usage frequency to prevent the irritation to sensitive facial skin. I only can use the 3 steps, once a day otherwise, I too break out with tiny red pimples that nothing can correct. Take a chance to try it and work with it to find out if you are doing the step in the right order and if it can work for you. You did not get less than beautiful skin, blemished, scarred and pimpled overnight. Be realistic in allowing for something to help correct the damage that had a lot longer time to take root and be consistent towards the effort. I will continue to recommend this product to anyone I know can use assistance in finding a solution for the facial skin care and look they desire. I am glad I took a leap of faith and tried it and I am sure you will be as well.
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March 24, 2007

Pros:

WORKS!

Cons:

PRICE! and fear that i may become so reliant on it or it might stop working at some point in the future.. altho with price, i figure i prob used to spend an equal amount on skin care stuff trying to rid of my spots anyway.

I have not had skin this clear or smoothe for years! I think its very important to use exactly as directed - cleanse for 2mins, rinse very well, & leave time between each step for each solution to sink in. I am not getting 100% clear skin 100% of the time but i am very close to it - every now and then i may get a spot but it goes away so quick and is never as bad as the big mountains i used to get - the kind that stayed for weeks! can get a bit drying with use twice a day but nothing a bit of moisturiser cant fix, PLUS proactive really helps get rid of scarring. I am so glad to have found it, i never had chronic acne so don't know how it will be for those people, but I think its definately worth a go. bit pricey tho...
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March 24, 2007

Pros:

Didn't over dry my skin.

Cons:

Did not clear up my blemishes and did not prevent any new ones either.

It's a big rip off.
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March 21, 2007

Pros:

The commercial

Cons:

The product.
Proactive hasn't worked for my combination/ acne prone skin. Leaves skin irritated and scared from the blemishes!! Talk to your doctor for results :)

Don't bother, even if your curious...
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March 9, 2007

Pros:

Pro Activ only helps a bit..

Cons:

The active ingrediant is benzoyl peroxide, which does not do much for acne, Pro - Activ is a joke. The lotion clogs your pours in time, which results in MAJOR blackheads..

Pro-Activ is absolutley not the best acne treatment out there, not even ranked in my top 10 of acne treatments.
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March 8, 2007

Pros:

the toner is great. the cleanser feels nice to use

Cons:

burning, drying, peeling

The only items that worked well on my face in this line is the tones that has glycolic acid in it and the sulfur mask( a cheaper alternative is the Queen Helene Mint Julep Mask). I could not use this product long enough to know if it was really effective. It made my skin red. It also made it peel and very sensitive to anything I put on my face. I would not use any of these products again, except MAYBE the toner and thats a big maybe.
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