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.

The list of ingredients above is provided for informational purposes only. Always check the actual product label in your possession for the most accurate ingredient information due to product changes or upgrades that may not yet be reflected on our web site.

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February 12, 2009

Pros:

*skip*

Cons:

The fact that it doesn't work.

It didn't make my acne better or worse. It just maintained my acne. I wouldn't recommend this to people with real acne. It's for the occasional pimple.
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February 11, 2009

Pros:

works temporarily

Cons:

makes acne worse

Proactive contains an active ingredient called benzoyl peroxide. This ingredient does temporarily clear your skin but in the long run, it dries up your skin, clogs your pores, and makes your acne worse than before you started using the product! Try searching for a natural method in clearing up your acne instead.
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February 8, 2009

Pros:

cleanser has the beads that exfoliate
toner is nice, you can see the dirt coming off your face

Cons:

worked only for a while for me

I had mild acne with a few zits here and there before i used proactiv.I used proactiv for about 2 years. The first year worked wonders and I rarely got zits. Then in the 2nd year it seemed to stop working. I am on the regimen right now and it's great, my face is clear after a month. I would only use proactiv once a day so it would last a long time, maybe a year for a 2 month supply which was good. I also use the regimen once a day and it lasts about the same.
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January 31, 2009

Pros:

I am a woman in my late 20's and have developed adult acne. this product cleared my acne after 1+ month. Best regime line I have tried.

Cons:

somewhat expensive but it delivered for me

You must use the entire 3 step regime plus the mask occasionally. If you only use the cleanser, it may make your problem worse. I only used the cleanser for 1 year with no reduction in my acne then I switched to the 3 step regime and now I am clear. Consistency and following directions is the key.
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January 30, 2009

Pros:

it had a good advertising campaign

Cons:

it doesn't work. i switched to this from using acne free, i thought it would work the same if not better but it actually made my skin worse. my spots appeared, then those spots turned really dark.

don't buy proactiv!!!!! ive been using it day and night, and the cleanser for 1 and a half minutes, still no success.
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January 26, 2009

Pros:

When you first get it, it works. and the refining mask is nice.

Cons:

After about a week or two of use, it just stops working and makes your acne worse. Also, if it does work for you and you miss a day or two - you break out horribly.

Basically, ProActive is expensive and inaffective. I know many people who used it other than myself and all the cons happened to them too. It's a waste of money.
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January 25, 2009

Pros:

none that I noticed

Cons:

Dried out skin, wasted time applying and sitting around for it to dry, DIDN'T WORK, made my skin oily.. (to clarify it would first make my skin dry white and peely, then later in the day my skin would become shiny and oily)

Garbage, Waste of Money and Infomercials. This stuff is meant for the lucky few that have 1 or 2 pimples. For the ones who pray for it to act as there miracle treatment, all it does is waste the months. Do yourself a favor and just mark Pro-Cr*p-tive to the list of cleansers that DON'T work. I'm sorry to sound harsh, but there claims of being amazing, are lies. It's expencive and it simply dosn't work. It didn't work for me, and I guarantee it won't satisfy you! Just being unbaised..
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January 23, 2009

Pros:

None.

Cons:

I broke out alot more, also found my skin would often be extreemly dry after washing.

I would not buy it again. It works for people who get 1-2 pimples, but so does many cheaper brands.
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January 20, 2009

Pros:

It worked at the beginning.

Cons:

After using it for awhile, it just stopped working. When I went off the product, my skin got better, and now it is just the same annoying blemished skin that I turned to Proactiv to get better.

Doesn't work.
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January 16, 2009

Pros:

Improves skin immediately, and stays clear for a few weeks.

Cons:

Very harsh on skin, not for sensitive skin, does NOT help with female monthly hormonal acne.

I bought this after having a bad skin reaction from going off of the birth control pill. At first I thought it was a miracle potion--my skin was completely clear within 3 days of the first use. However, that beautiful skin only lasted 3 weeks, after which I developed folliculitis and cystic acne, which has left scars. It also has NO effect on hormonal acne that comes with a woman's monthly visitor. The Benzoyl Peroxide is just too harsh for those with sensitive skin, even with only a small amount used just once a day. Overall, if you currently have light to moderate acne, I wouldn't recommend this product (especially if you have sensitive skin) because it turned my moderate acne into severe, scarring acne. Thanks, ProActiv!
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