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 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

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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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June 5, 2008

Pros:

it made my skin without acne nice

Cons:

it did nothing for my acne and it smeeled bad and it was time consumeing in my opion

it's all lies it doesn't work it's not worth the money at all
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June 5, 2008

Pros:

Gets rid of acne and clears skin!

Cons:

Begins to not work anymore... and that really sucks. Dries out your skin, sometimes leaving it splotchy or blotchy.

I have used Proactiv for the last 5 years, so I know what I'm talking about when I say that the product works really really well for a good amount of time, but then it just... stops working. I am not renewing my order this month (or ever again) because the lotion has started to leave my skin dry and tough, and then OILY. At first Proactiv really helped me-- my skin was beautiful! But then its affects just wore off and now I feel I'm wasting $50 every three months for it. My skin is not as horrible as it was 5 years ago (but I've also gotten older and my skin has improved) but I have started to break out (which I never would say... 3 years ago) and my skin is really oily. It was good while it lasted though! But now I am going to find something different.
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June 4, 2008

Pros:

it works!

i have been using proactiv for almost 3 years now and my skin is almost as smooth as my daughter's. mind you, i am in my 40's and i have suffered from acne for a good 20 yrs. i decided to give proactiv a try in sept 2005 and it is the only product that ever worked for me. my scars are almost gone and i hardly break out anymore. u will see the results after 3 wks. please give it a try.
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June 4, 2008

Pros:

Once it started to work for me, it kept my face pretty clear.

Cons:

Dry, flaky skin. Too pricey.

For the first couple weeks I experienced irritated, itchy red skin. I was so miserable but I kept telling myself "it'll get better, just stick with it." I kept telling myself that for about 2 weeks, then the itching died down. I'm glad I listened. My skin has never been clearer (I've had acne from 13 years of age till before I started using Proactiv). The only big downside is the dry, flaky skin. It doesn't seem to go away unless I use a strong moisurizer (I use Eucerin, 10% urea...only because I can't find the Eucerin face cream). And if it weren't for the price then I wouldn't be looking for another solution. Otherwise, I'm happy with Proactiv but $65 for a kit is just too much (regardless of weather or not it lasts 2-3 months...I'm just cheap!).
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