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 10, 2010

Pros:

cleared out my skin at the beginning but it had a dry white-ish look to it

Cons:

mad my skin look dry, when i would apply makeup it would show a lot didn't end up working at all

Cleared out my scars after a while of using it i started getting pimples again and it did not dry my pimples after using it for a month my skin started breaking out like crazy little pimples everywhere even in my nose(which i never breakout in my nose) my skin went MAD! Not good!
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October 9, 2009

Pros:

None

Cons:

Worst product for skin , disaster!! Made my skin dry , tight , as if removed every drop of moisture from the skin.

DON'T USE THIS PRODUCT, YOU CAN"T HATE YOUR SKIN SO MUCH.
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October 7, 2009

Pros:

NONE

Cons:

No moisturizer, dries out skin, bleed, blotchy

I HATE PROACTIV it was such a waste of money! First they start out with the BP wash and then sting your face with toner and OVER that apply BP My experience: Compare to Acne.org Regimen: acne.org--> leaves flakiness but I can moisturize and wash the dead skin away with the gentle cetaphil cleanser proactiv--> face turns red and blotchy, skin becomes TIGHT and scaly, to the point where if you peel your skin off, it starts bleeding
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November 17, 2017
Billing issues and not even effective.
NOT EVEN WORTH A STAR! I don't even know how to describe how upset I am. They want me to pay for something I did not receive. I tried talking to them and they would not help me. I even have photos to prove it. I wish I can post it here. So I have monthly shipment and I have been using it for months. Nothing really has changed in my skin. I got a replacement card so obviously my payments would not go through. I ignored it and not changed the card because I did not want to receive anymore shipments. But they still sending me, so I paid for it to be fair. Now, I received an invoice dated August 21, 2017 with the amount of 131.82. So again, I paid for it just so I wouldn't think about it, not knowing if I received it or not. I have too many problems and Proactiv should not be one of them. Then I keep receiving emails that I have to pay this past due invoice amounting 131.82. So I ignored it because obviously I am not receiving anything anymore for a long time and I just paid a check. And its already November and still receiving it and said they will put my account on credit collections. So I looked up my account and see my order history. Even my account is already closed I should still see it, its my right, but there is nothing on it. So I talked to them and tell them my problem. They explained to me that my last check was applied to my FEBRUARY package and they are asking for MAY package. So I told them how would I even know I received that package if I haven't received it for a long time and I cannot see my order history. One of them said they could replace it but they cannot take out the invoice and they changed it to "look for the package if I am not sure if I received it" because she was advised to say it. Okay, how can I look for a package that I haven't received in a long time? That was stupid, I just said okay because I am already upset. So I breath and called again and make them understand my point. First: why are they keep sending me packages I have not paid and my card is not on file. Second: why did they sent a package if I already have a balance from previous package. Third: The invoice I paid is dated August so it should reflect both past balances. The last invoice should have two 131.82 with total of 263. 64. They told me they are giving separate invoices for different packages. I mean, who does that? People who tried to get money from people that's for sure. So my mom advised me to just pay for it so I wouldn't have record. I feel cheated, it is so unfair. I am paying for something I did not receive or not even my fault because I am scared to have record. DO NOT BE LIKE ME. DO NOT BUY ANYTHING FROM THIS COMPANY.
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December 12, 2017
I am agree with you Rainee DO NOT BUY ANYTHING WITH THIS COMPANY
April 9, 2016
Nope Nope NOPE!!!
First acne treatment I ever used on my skin back when I was 16, with the encouragement from my stepmom (as she uses it to this day). She said it works great for her, for me on the other hand, it was the beginning of the rapid downfall of my skin. It made my face so PAINFULLY dry, and my acne even more painfully horrible. It made me develop cystic acne that took so long to get rid of. My skin is also very fair, and it caused me to become so red! Maybe this product works for some people, but for me it was horrible. My skin is far too sensitive for this product. Benzoyl Peroxide is not for the sensitive skinned, not at all. HOWEVER, the sulfur face mask was decent for spot treatments. But even that was not enough to fight my acne. I would not recommend this product, but it seems to work for some people. But if you have sensitive skin definitely be careful.
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February 15, 2015
Don't do it!
DO NOT order proactive yes it works, but they will charge you every month even if you cancel they will still charge you. I moved states and changed my address and I'm having to pay for boxes they are sending to my old address! I've called 4 times to give them my new address and they still can't get it right. They won't refund my money at all I've had to get a lawyer they've taken so much money from me. Ordering proactive was the worst mistake I've ever made. Do. Not. Do. It
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May 27, 2011

Pros:

-step by step process, easy to follow
-uses benzoyl peroxide, a really great acne treatment
-works for a while

Cons:

-stops working completely after a while
-toner is super acidic
-scrub is abrasive
-the seaweed mask caused breakouts
-the last step was not a moisturizer

I remember trying this in High School. I followed the steps completely and attained super clear skin. And then, out of nowhere it stopped. The toner started to really burn my skin and it just became a mess. It's also got pretty expensive, especially over time. I know tons of people who just have proactive lying around their house cause it stops working. Go with something over the counter with benzoyl peroxide in it and moisturize afterwards. I felt the moisturizing step in Proactive was not effective enough.
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May 9, 2011

Pros:

My daughter used this throughout high school and college. She had good results for a while, then an immunity built up and it no longer worked.

Cons:

Did not receive shipment? Guess what? They'll credit your stuff, but not the shipping. Have been hounding me for $5.95 for 3 months even after credit card dispute was taken care of.

Product OK Business Practice: Not so much
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February 15, 2011

Pros:

None.

Cons:

- Made my skin extremely dry and flakey.
- My face turned bright red and irritated all my existing pimples.
- The cleanser was way too harsh on my skin.
- EXPENSIVE.
- Bottles came in 'travel size'

I should have never ordered this stuff. First off, when you order this system, you become a 'member' and every month your credit card is charged and they send you more. After just 3 days of using this, my breakouts worsened and it felt like my face was reacting negatively to it. My whole face would become red and puffy and it burned really badly. Throughout the day my face would just be on fire. I couldn't take it anymore, so I just stopped using it and threw it away. I've been using a cream cleanser instead, and the burning sensation went away and my painful zits are less inflamed. But yeah, Proactiv sucks. I wish that whole company wasn't so difficult to deal with.
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January 23, 2011

Pros:

This may work for some people with mild acne and no cysts because it did get rid of a slight amount of my acne

Cons:

Doesn't get rid of cystic acne or anything.
I am so sick of seeing all the ads on TV - I read an interview with Katy about a year ago and she talked about her skin routine that didn't include proactiv - now on TV she's talking about how she's used proactiv for a while and stuff..... LIE!!

I would only try this stuff if you have mild acne and you see it in a mall. I have heard horror stories about their "keep sending it" and am actually still waiting for my refund and I had to refuse a shipment even though I cancelled!
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