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 31, 2009

Pros:

It cleared up my skin after my first day and I really like the product!

Cons:

Really expensive and i found that it smells bad and you can't use it on your nostrils so I had a really bad pimple there and I put it on there anyway and it smelt bad and everything!

I would use the product buy it once and if you like it and it works for you then stick with it but if not then try other stuff... if you have very light acne I would use mary kay it works will will very light acne and its not expensive, but it makes it worst then clears it ALL up so you don't get break outs!
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July 31, 2009

Pros:

Clears skin up for the first week or two.

Cons:

just about everything. it dried my skin out really bad and it makes me break out so easily. my acne wasent that bad until it started this product, now it is horrid and in completely random places. also i have dark spots.

i highly DO NOT reccomend anyone to use this product.
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July 30, 2009

Pros:

Cleared skin in about 2 weeks. Cleared marks in 4 weeks.

Cons:

Wasn't consistent because sometimes it would irritate my skin. The toner was too harsh for me at times. The moisturizer wasn't moisturizing enough. Some product would run out before others.

It cleared my skin, but my skin started to get irritated. I went off of it for a while. Got back on because acne returned. It cleared up my skin yet again, and again it started to get irritating. So sometimes it worked for me and sometimes it didn't. Not consistent at all.
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July 29, 2009

Pros:

The toner kind of stings when you put it on (I sort of like that because it makes me think it's working)----The bottles are all different so when I have my glasses off I know which is which.

Cons:

The gritty stuff in the cleanser feels out of place and I didn't feel like it was cleaning my skin deep down--the toner has a very harsh smell---the lotion makes your face feel very greasy and it's like it doesn't soak in right away.

I hated the stuff!! I used it for about 2 years and when I started I had very light acne (I think I was about 12 becuase my mom uses the stuff and thought I did too). I NEVER had anywhere near clear skin!!! Even when you do use it religiously, you are still never clear (my mom's been using it religiously for about 6 years and still has acne). I tried using it twice a day and it would dry out my skin soo bad I would be peeling! And since I didn't use twice a day i would get horrible breakouts! Damned if you, Damned if you don't!
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July 28, 2009

Pros:

Gave me beautiful skin for the first week. Loved the system & was impressed with the refining mask.

Cons:

I used Proactiv for about 2 months. I didn't know that when you stop using it you break out like crazy... now within a week I went from one pimple to about 40. For me it only worked for a week... BIG waste of money. Won't buy/use ever again.

Different systems work for different people. After seeing a dermatologist, trying all kinds of over the counter cleansers, and trying the "natural" cures, I have yet to find a true cure for my acne. I definitely wouldn't recommend this product for anyone who has acne, because I think it is just a scam.
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July 27, 2009

Pros:

Smells good

Cons:

Expensive, never fully cleared my skin, pressed you into making automatic shipping.

It never totally worked for me. I was clearer but never blemish free. I tried it consistently for about 6 months and after not seeing much improvement gave up on it.
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July 26, 2009

Pros:

It helped slightly at first,and arrived at a good time.

Cons:

After about a month my pimples got worse and worse and very painful.Now I am stuck with even MORE pimples than before Proactiv and it was a bit of a scam.My mom had to cancel the membership because it kept charging her and sending more and more.

I am twelve and have used this for many years and do NOT like my results!Please do not get scammed!Don't use this product!
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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 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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