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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October 8, 2007

Pros:

None.

Cons:

Dries out my skin, made me break out worse than ever!

Ever since I started using Proactiv, my skin has been worse than ever before!! I am breaking out into large cysts that I NEVER had, and they are taking forever to go away. My skin is dry and itchy and not improving in the least. My forehead and chin are covered in large spots, some of which are oozing blood! Using these products was the worst skincare decision I have ever made!!!!! Now let's hope I find something that will fix all of this damage!
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October 5, 2007

Pros:

i like the exfoliating grain of the cleanser, i dont like to go without it, i like the smell of the toner, i love the wieght of the lotion. it has been the best thing i have tried so far. they make make up toooo, if only i could afford it.

Cons:

the price has to be in my budget to buy it. but it far less then what i was paying a dermotologist for his retin-a, antibiotics, acutain. i am looking for an alternitive cuz of the price.

i have been using it for over 7 years. if i use it all together faithfully, in the right doses, it works very well. if i get oily or have a break out i use the mask, if i gat dry i use more of the lotion more times a day. it has never irritated my skin like i hear others say.
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September 30, 2007

Pros:

Worked "OK" for about a month, everything smelt good.

Cons:

stopped working quickly, dried my skin out badly, I felt like if i smiled my face was gonna crack, I ran out to quick, didnt last me near 3 months, to expensive!

The TV is fooling everybody, I seen the commercial and grew hope, then was let down.......I would reccomend Dan's regimen, working better for me then Proactiv. I use... 1)Cetaphil gentle cleansing bar 2)Dan's BP 3)Cetaphil moisturizing lotion
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September 28, 2007

Pros:

Seemed like it was gentle, maybe it is gentle enough for some.

Cons:

Temporary improvement followed by total nosedive

I am in the camp with folks who got the worst skin of their lives from Proactiv. For me too, after about 3 weeks I saw an improvement but after that, forget it. I have never been this shiny or broken out. I also stuck with it thinking it was pulling the worst out, but it's been 4 months now. I am sensitive and also older and I think it's just too harsh. I also get foliculitis and rosacea in small areas and that is flaring up like never before. And yes, I did phase the usage in as advised. Also the fragrances I could do without.
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September 26, 2007

Pros:

it works if you faithfully using it.

Cons:

price. bottles should be clear so i know how much is left.

im on and off with it. when i was 16 it worked great, faithful for a year...untill it started affecting the wallet.. so i stopped and it had gotten really bad to the point where friends and family would say "OMG......what happened to your face?" that made me feel really bad and uncomfortable. so started buying it on and off again, because of the price. i tried everything!!!! i started oil pulling and other home remedies like apple cider vinegar, none seem to help. i also tried murad and it made my break outs worse....ever since murad ibreak out in places ive never broke out before..stopped murad after a month and bought neutrogena product. GUESS WHAT?......... didnt help.......so my mom bought the clinique 3 step acne solution, on it for 2weeks....and really dried a even more acne came, clinique specialist told me it suppose to get worse before better.....so ill give it 3 more weeks and see what happens. if it doesnt help im for sure back to proactiv.
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September 23, 2007

Pros:

works initially

Cons:

After about a week, it only made my skin look so much worse. Since I began to use ProActiv, my skin has become a constant problem...even worse than before. I now not only have acne, but the texture and appearance of my skin has gotten so much worse.

This product is terrible. Spend your money on something else.
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September 23, 2007

Pros:

your face feels so fresh from the first wash (atleast thats wha happened to me)

Cons:

i guess cost.... :S

It worked for me!
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September 22, 2007

Pros:

It cleared up my skin after a few weeks, you just have to be patient! The refining mask really worked nicely...I would wear it while I'm showering or watching television. My cheeks were also very soft while I used Proactiv!

Cons:

It caused my skin to flake when I started, but it was only for a few days. I added a separate brand of moisturizing lotion to help.

It works if you're patient. It's not a miracle package, but it does work.
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September 19, 2007

Pros:

nothing. It just made it worse

Cons:

Makes it worse if you skip even a day of using it

This thing sucks. Waste of money and isn't very effective. It saps your wallet.
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September 15, 2007

Pros:

The texture and scent are wonderful, and leave your face feeling squeeky clean.

Cons:

Dries out your skin, doesn't seem to be working like it did a few years ago.

I think they may have changed the ingredients because it used to be way better than it is now, or maybe my body has just decided it doesn't really like Proactive any more. Either way, its way too expensive to be as much of a disappointment as it is. Good luck
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