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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October 17, 2008

Pros:

Cleared up pimples on my face (even though I was really red for a little while after every use)when using it twice a day. I liked how I could switch my monthly supply to every other month since I wasn't using it up as fast.

Cons:

Dried out my skin when using it two times a day within 2 weeks of using it, I even went to one use a day yet it wasn't as effective in keeping the pimples away. Doesn't clean the makeup off of my face. It's expensive.

It worked at first for me, but than I'd breakout and dry out my face. When I would exercise (no makeup on) I always tingled and broke out in a rash. I would recommend trying it at least to see if it works for you.
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October 16, 2008

Pros:

Refining mask

Cons:

Dry flaky itchy skin; Didn't work; Expensive when bought outside of Clear Skin Club

I had used Proactiv for a few years, and finally gave up on it last year. It made my skin itchy and irritated and only got rid of the small pimples--not the bigger ones--and my breakouts didn't go away completely. It was the only thing that semi-worked for me so I used it for awhile, but gave up on it because it never fully worked for me. Plus, I even tried the extra strength Proactiv line, but that made my skin severely dry and flaky and even more irritated. I have to say that I was really disappointed by this product. The only thing that I still actually use is the Refining Mask--it dries up pimples pretty quickly.
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October 13, 2008

Pros:

None

Cons:

Smells terrible, expensive, leaves skin dried out and itchy, does not help with acne at all.

I used this stuff for almost a year with no improvment what so ever. I started to break out more often due to the dryness of my skin. I would not recomend this to anyone.
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October 10, 2008

Pros:

it smells good, it works pretty well, smooth, easy to apply

Cons:

costs too much

buy it! it really does work! it has a great smell! it goes on smooth! see results in 2 or 3 weeks! i very much recommend it for people! listen to the commercials cause they are right! it is a wish come true and it is a miracle and it can be for you too!
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October 9, 2008

Pros:

Cleans dirt off your face

Cons:

Costs a lot, doesn't remove acne, dries out skin too much for 15mins after use, then leaves skin crying like a battered rape victim.

No good, no good at all for acne. Go see a Dermatologist.
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October 7, 2008

Pros:

seems to work

Cons:

small bottles, expensive products!

Ok so I bought the 3 steps today. I used everything on the planet, including Accutane which was hard because of the side effects. I was until this morning using the 3 step from Clinique and I didn't feel the mousse cleanser actually cleaned and the moisturizer didnt moisturize either. But remember acne has a lot of origins, my dad is over 5O and has had acne for 35years! And I don't understand people that use it for 7days and say it doesn't work! people give time to time! i mean it's like a diet: do you really think you can lose 4pounds in 7days? its the same for new products you use! your skin just has to get used to react in a positive way. and there also are a lot of circumstances that can get to breakouts: stress,humidity,bad and fat food..Same for people that use it from time to time or complain it takes too much time! how do you expect the products to work if you only do half of the required steps?! Proactiv works but it's not magical: you gotta work on it to!
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October 6, 2008

Pros:

worked for a while!

Cons:

stopped working, dryness, itchyness, eventually made my skin more oily

eh if you acne is very moderate it may work
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September 29, 2008

Pros:

None that I can think of...

Cons:

Made face really dry and extremely red!!! not to mention the $50.00 price tag

I've tried this product twice. The first time I took it, I was on it for about a month and a half and saw NO results. I went along with other over-the-products for awhile and decided to try proactiv again to see if this time it would work(i was thinking i wasnt doing it properlly). So the SECOND time i took it, I closely followed instructions and even tried to eat right and stupid stuff like that and PROACTIV still didnt give me my money's worth. This product is a JOKE! When companies hire celebrities to be their voice, it's usually not a good sign, you know?
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September 15, 2008

Pros:

It made my skin feel smooth and didn't dry me out.

Cons:

DIDNT WORK! WASTE OF MONEY! made acne worse

k heres the bottom line people...proactiv doesn't work. i used to be one of you. looking up reviews to see if proaciv. i wish i would have listened to these people.it was a waste money. The only good thing about it was the toner which takes dirt off your face. like dirt i didn't even know was there. I used this for about a year and the first month i cleared up then i stayed about the same. when i decided to see what would happen it got WORSE! the commercials promised me the world and i was let down. now i use the clean and clear 3 step kit and it is great! it cleared up my face in a day! I would recommend the clean and clear kit. trust me people would i lie to you! don't use proaciv
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September 7, 2008

Pros:

high quality as opposed to the drugstore imitations, works quickly, available in most malls now, the BP lotion isnt grainy, the toner is alcohol-free and at a correct pH for exfoliation

Cons:

obliged to join a club when ordering online, fragranged, small bottles, expensive considering there are no special ingredients

whenever I have a breakout, this works! but when my skin is clear, I get lazy and stop using it, and a few months later Im really broken out. It works fast, but dont be discouraged if you break out a little more after a couple weeks because old stuff has to come to the surface. Keep on it for 2 months before giving up. After using it for about 5 months straight, it might seem to be less effective. In this case, just try and use more of the repairing lotion and make sure you're being consistent. Keep using it and eventually it'll get better. Sure, the celebs are getting paid millions to push proactiv, but it does work for mild/moderate acne. For severe acne, it might have to be used with antibiotics or other prescriptions. But as an OTC product this is very good. I always make sure I have some around. my mom is still dealing with acne too, she's in her 50s and proactiv has really helped her too, she swears by it. its worth a shot. give it 2 months, if it doesnt work, get your money back
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