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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November 3, 2007

Pros:

It helps from making my acne disappear. It was very smooth when i put it on.

Cons:

If you choose to put the Refining Mask over night, believe me your face will feel like a cement. My skin peels after I used the Renewing Cleaser, but that's what probably happen if you don't have the Revitalizing toner though.

Not many products works like proactiv.It gives you shiny skin. Don't ever use 1 step alone because it doesn't work without the other 2 steps.
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October 31, 2007

Pros:

I ran out of the scrub, but bought one from the store and continute to use them, repairing lotion as spot treatment. I love it. The scrub I bought was horrible, and the moisturizer that came with it didn't work, but Proactive always works!

Cons:

It will make me temporarily red in areas (the repairing lotion) but I believe it is just because it has so much Benzoyl Peroxide.

I love this stuff. I make sure to get the mosturizer instead of the oil control, even though I have oily patches in places becuase it does tend to dry out areas without. The product MUST be used consistently in order to produce good results. Even though I'm not currently using the scrub, I use the other brand consistently and it always works. Only occasional pimples occur when the time of the month comes!!
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October 30, 2007

Pros:

None

Cons:

Well I started using it 2 weeks ago. I never had a pimple problem it was more of an oily and blackhead problem. Since I started using it my face is always red I have pimples all over my face now. I guess it depends on your skin type.

It's USELESS !!!!!!
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October 28, 2007

Pros:

Works well if you USE AS DIRECTED.Its been 5-6 months using Proactiv and I am starting to see a big change from what my face used to look like (face was COVERED with VERY INFLAMED acne). Now my face is calm and clearing up.

Cons:

A few pimples come when using Proactiv but they disapear within a week or two. My chin area is BROWN, I don't know if this is a side effect from using Proactiv or I don't know!. My pillows are turning yellow from the B.P.

Great product from people who are patient and can wait a while for their skin to start clearing up. Only for the strong people who can stand washing their face gently for 1-2 minutes (works best for me). Bottom line is buy it at your own risk because it dosnt work for everyone (the 15% of people), and hopefully you'll end up in the 85% of people who got clear with this product!
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October 24, 2007

Pros:

Ahh. None that I can think of, sorry.

Cons:

Dried my skin out, expensive, didn't work for my skin. Doesn't smell that good. The scrub is too grainy. Etc.

I tried this product well over five years ago and it didn't work (even slightly) for my skin. Their 'lotion' was making my face dry out and get red. When I called the company, a phone consultant told me that the lotion isn't really a lotion and shouldn't be applied as one. She also told me to stop using it. But then I'm supposed to keep purchasing an entire kit containing a product I shouldn't use? And why do they call it a lotion if it isn't one? So I am sure this product has worked for many people. Just not anyone with my type of skin! I would NOT recommend using this unless you can get it for a free try.
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October 22, 2007

Pros:

Nice face wash

Cons:

redness, and short term results

after the first week i thought i really liked proactiv as about half of my pimples had disapeared, but soon after that i got really red and my acne started comming back. Proactiv feels cheap and really disapointed me. :(
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October 21, 2007

Pros:

It helps calm the big zits.

Cons:

It makes your skin dry and red,and the product cost a lot of money.

I have been using proactive for over 2 yrs and it didn't do much for me. I have mild to moderate acne and i must say that the only reason i kept buying it was because i didn't know what else to buy. But now i am off of it and i am using clinique. I hope it will help me!!!! Good luck
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October 14, 2007
I'm VERY SATISFIED with ProActiv...but you have to figure out what works for you. The repairing lotion is strong, and dries you out....I only use it at night time to fight pimples then. AND....You have to use an oil free moisturizer too, so you don't dry out. If you are not consistent, then the product cannot work. Also, any makeup that you wear needs to also be oil free and non-comodogenic. Its a great product...but you have to figure out what works for you. If your still breaking out...make sure your cleansing and toning, and using the repair lotion. If your drying out...use less repair lotion (and the oil free moisturizer) You can't give up on it...you have to find what works for your skin.
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October 9, 2007

Pros:

Works very well. My skin has never been so clear, and I am an adult who has had skin issues all her life. Easy to use, easy to travel with.

Cons:

It can be drying, especially if it gets in your eyebrows. When I get a bit dry I use it once a day instead of twice. (always at night before I sleep)

This is a great product. The key is to use the correct amount (about the size of a pea for the lotion and a nickel for the cleanser) and always, always use all three steps! I know people who have complained about this product not working and it turns out that they are not using it consistently with all three steps. When they do, it has worked beautifully. Also, some people do have allergic reactions to benzoyl peroxide...if you do a skin test as you always should when using a new product, you will know if you can use it successfully. For the record, I have been using this since the 90's. My dermatologist is very impressed as I have had skin issues my whole life since I was a teenager. As for the price, it is very reasonable on auto refill. When you break it down, it costs about 15.00 a month for the best skin I have ever had.
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October 9, 2007

Pros:

It smelled okay. And it cleared up my face prolly 10%

Cons:

I have been using it for a little over a month and my acne hasn't gotten any better. Also, if you skip one day your face breaks out a lot.

It doesn't work. I used it for about a month and a half and it worked very little. Seeing the commercials and infomercials and such I was expecting my face to become clear and blemish free like they show to the public. They make this stuff look like a miracle worker. It deffinately isn't. It gave me far from what I was expecting. DON'T WASTE YOUR MONEY ON THIS!
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