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 6, 2008

Pros:

The mask is the only thing that helps, but even then it barely helps.

Cons:

The amount paid is overkill for the results. It dries out the skin severely, which caused a worse breakout. And, for me the scars never went away, even with the lotion.

Witch Hazel works better, and it's only $3 at the store, plus it does not dry out your skin. I got fed up with Pro Activ so I stopped using it a few days ago, and then started using Witch Hazel- and the day after my skin started regaining it's moisture, and the pimples were going away.
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July 3, 2008

Pros:

I guess its working when I put on the moisturizer it stings a bit.

Cons:

Umm I actually had a major breakout after only using for a week..Is that supposed to happen.

Use it if you feel like youre at your wits end. I think its affordable but if I have to keep buying it then I would much rather go pay a visit to a dermatologist.
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June 27, 2008

Pros:

Makes you feel god about using something that's "supposedly" used by celebrities

Cons:

DOES NOT WORK

BEsides the terrible smell and horrible breakouts it causes, it's still a terrible product. I've had acne for about 2 years and thought this would cure it. Well...i didn't. It works at first and then makes you breakout like crazy. And, yes the refining mask is a good product, but You have to use it everyday just for the pimple to get unnocibly smaller. It does not stop zits. It just dries your skin, which they think amkes your pimples appear smaller. It doesn't. The people on tv lied. They retouched the pictures and wore make-up in the commercial. Do NOT USE THIS PRODUCT!!!!!!!!
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June 23, 2008

Pros:

It helps clear your acne after three weeks of using it.

Cons:

It irritates your skin a lot, it becomes extremely oily anf flaky, uneven,and the worse thing is that acne is never gone.

With Proactiv Solutions breakouts will dissapear for a few months but your skin will be so damaged because of Benzoyl Peroxide, which is too strong. Oveall, I recommendo Murad Ane Complex, because it works and it really makes your skin healthy without irritating it.
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June 22, 2008

Pros:

I've seen it on tv

Cons:

It stops working after a few months.

I used this product for about 2 months and my acne became worst.It was so terrible that I didn't want to go to school for a whole week.Don't waste your money on this product.Try Murad acne complex.
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June 21, 2008

Pros:

I have less breakouts after I started using it. I used to need BP 10% over my T-zone which is very drying and causes my skin to be red, but now I only need to spot-treat with BP 10% with an applicator.

Cons:

It dried out my skin around my chin, so now I only use it on the oily parts of my face (T-zone), and that works well.

It works well in combination with spot treatment with a stronger BP cream (I use Clearasil). I skip the cleanser because I want to avoid susceptibility to sun damage - caused by BP in areas that are not oily, and daily microdermabrasion, whose particles are too coarse than what I use normally.
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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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