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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June 17, 2008

Pros:

Good exfoliant, does work to some extent. Also, the toner shows you how much of your make up you miss when you just wash your face with soap.

Cons:

Time consuming to use, the benzoyl peroxide bleaches shirts and sheets.

I used the products regularly for a while and I felt that it helped, but after a bit I got lazy because I felt like I spent all this time but my face still wasn't completely clear. I would use just the first part, the wash, and then go to bed. Now that I'm back to using all the products regularly I really don't feel like it's doing much. I've heard that it stops working after some time.
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June 17, 2008

Pros:

Face feels clean, doesnt dry out my face.

Cons:

Does not work. Would be fine for maintenance, but doesnt work for full blown acne.

Dont buy this item if you expect it to be a miracle cure. It just isnt what it claims to be. I used this product for almost 4 months every-single day, twice daily, just as recommended, and it did nothing for my skin. I bought a second kit because they claim it may take up to 8 weeks to work, I used it for longer than 8 weeks(about 14 weeks), and saw no results.
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June 16, 2008

Pros:

N/A

Cons:

Dries out my face like crazy.. The dryness doesn't even go away after applying moisturizer 3 times.. Its crap, don't buy it.

Don't buy it.. its a waste. Its way to expensive.
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June 13, 2008

Pros:

none (for me)

Cons:

Dried out my face too much

I've heard it work for other people but when i tried it I noticed it did nothing to improve my skin (perhaps even made it worse). Dont be fooled by the celebrity endorsements, the ingredients in this product are not revolutionary or unique.
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June 13, 2008

Pros:

soft skin after use, repairing mask works OKAY.

Cons:

expensive, doesnt clear up acne, just doesnt work.

it just doesnt work. i used to every night for 3 months and it didnt do ANYTHING. My skin felt a little softer after use but in the morning my face wasnt clean and soft. The repairing mask isnt a miracle worker either. It takes the redness down a little but it doesnt really clear it up. Ive found more effective results in the aspirin mask and that only costs about $5 or less. DONT GET PROACIV !
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June 13, 2008

Pros:

I like the moisurizer

Cons:

Did not work at all.

I used for 3 months straight and didnt miss a day. Did nothing for me.
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June 9, 2008

Pros:

-Does significantly help smooth out skin and clear up acne

Cons:

-Makes even oily skin extremely dry and flaky for a few weeks/months

I have been using Proactiv for over a year, and it has helped my acne quite a lot. While it isn't magic - I still get breakouts near "that time of the month" - it noticably decreases your acne, and helps even and smooth out your complexion. HOWEVER, my skin was extremely dry for about two months, so much so that my skin could only handle being washed once a day. Once my skin got accustomed to it, though, it really started to work. It took about three months for me to start seeing results, but my skin has been for the most part very clear and smooth ever since.
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June 6, 2008

Pros:

Its a great product!It starts to work right away.And the refining mask is awesome!! Shrinks pores fast & makes your face smooth.

Cons:

After 2 days I got a red itcy face..but I was overdoing it with the repairing lotion,my skin was sooo DRY! They don't tell you on the advertisments to use a regular moisturizer over the repairing lotion! WHY DONT THEY TELL YOU ThIS??? LOL...

Be patient,it took some time to get the pimples,its going to take some time to get rid of them..Stick to it, 2x a day every day! And read the books that come with the kit..and one one little page way in the back..It will say that you are allowed to use a moisturizer overtop of the repairing lotion.I think MANY people have just given up on it, because of the dry skin..If more people knew that I think there would be less complaints. A tip for people just starting it: depending on your skin type you most likly will have some sort of reaction to the repairing lotion,its pretty common & will go away.. just use it once a day & ALWAYS use your own moisturizer over top! Hope this helps..
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June 6, 2008

Pros:

There were no pros to this product.

Cons:

My skin became red, started peeling until I was bleeding and is still blotchy after discontinuing the product over one year ago.

I would never buy this product again. It cost me more money and time because of the doctor visits and medication to help alleviate my symptoms. I still have outbreaks off and on.
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June 5, 2008
I'm very upset about the product and the service they offer. First I ordered a sample package. After using the product, my skin got irritated and felt itchy, but I couldn't send it back because it would cost me more than the money I would get as a refund since I have to send it from Korea. Yet, the worst thing was that I got another package from Proactiv which I didn't order!! They argue that I was automatically joined into the club of automatic re-ordering system when I made my first order. SHOOT!! They insist the message was clearly stated, but I don't think it was! It was embeded!! I can't help but surmise what they are doing is deceiving the customers, especially the international customers who are not easy to complain about it because of their poor English proficiency. Pls aware of their embeded advertisement of re-ordering system and don't let your money taken from them.
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