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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April 5, 2010

Pros:

It got rid of pimples here and there.
Eliminated some blackheads.
Slowly clearing my face.

Cons:

The whole product stung my face crazy in the first few days.

This product is actually clearing my skin. I've never seen it so clear for years. My acne isn't that severe so I'm not sure how it reacts to people with severe acne. As far as I know, reviews of everyone with every type of acne here in this site are such negative reviews. I was utterly surprised because my bestfriend and my other close friends have been using Proactiv for years now. And their skin are flawless. And I'm not talking about people with light acne. They suffered through severe acne. So 2 months ago, my face began with small blemishes. I left it be. But it just got worse. So, I researched and tried many home remedies which completely worsen the already worse acne. My mom ended up buying me Proactiv. I've been using it for two weeks and my face has never been better. I'm a teen by the way.
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March 27, 2010

Pros:

Helped skin a tiny bit.

Cons:

My skin is so dry that it sometimes hurts, and it's still not clear after 3-4 weeks of using proactiv.
They already send me more stuff, because I signed up online so i'm a member, apparently but I told them that I didn't what anymore because it don't help me. After waiting for 10 minutes for the customer service, listining to horrible waiting music, and talking to a person for 15 minutes, I got out of it. I have to send the next order back, which hopefully will be the last. I'm pissed at

Do not order proactiv. If you do, don't do it online, and when you call, make sure that they don't make you a member. Proactiv maybe help you a bit, but not in the long run, it's not worth it!
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March 25, 2010

Pros:

NONE

Cons:

It made my skin really dry and flaky. It made me break out more and this time, they're bigger and are under the skin. i broke out a lot!

Proactiv is sh*t. I expected it to work but it f**king made it worse.
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March 4, 2010

Pros:

I didnt find anything good about this product

Cons:

You have several steps, your face feels greasy like after using, then rubbery, then like a heat rash or sunburn, I find if you miss anything even only once you break out like a war zone, definately didnt work just made it worse in the end...... now I started with light to moderate acne its now full moderate and then some.

They are rip off, con artists, I ordered these products for 3 months, I called and cancelled my subscription, and removed my credit card, well next thing you know I am recieving kits and they are trying to bill my credit card, I cancelled the card, then they sent me kits and bills in the mail. is there not something wrong with this picture, I said I didnt want it, I said I didnt like it but they continue to find someway to send it and bill it, I have moved im almost positive they are sending the same crap along with bills in my name to the same place ....... these people obviously do not understand that I do not want it. I used the first month or so and I found if I missed just one application of anything that my skin would break out ten times worse then when started, I found my skin to be greasy after first few uses, then it turned rubbery like and then rashed out as if it were heat rash or sunburn, I stopped using it and then next thing you know my skin turned into a more severe acne problem, i get red rashes on my face, i cant use anything it took a long time to tame the aftermath of proactiv, I am now after 6-8months of non use getting my skin back to a controllable form, I am now only using toner (with wich hazel) 2x day by oil of olay and an occasional wash by oil of olay and it is slowly coming back and clearing up, I do not suggest anyone use this if they have sensitive skin, but then again i wouldnt suggest anyone use it at all...... not a good outcome at all........... I was faithfull in the use & application with a seldom missed application..... so i think by my experience it is safe to say ..... its a rip..... it sucks.... just my experience
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March 4, 2010

Pros:

worked for a couple of weeks

Cons:

it stopped working after a couple of weeks
expensive
caused more breakouts at a more severe level

I broke out with adult acne around 21, I just turned 26. I never had enough of it for anyone to prescribe me anything, they always refused. I am now in the media and needed to try something to rid my face of ANY break outs however, this did not happen. I actually have more break outs now than before. I also have these little bumps on my forehead that I never had before! I have been on proactive since November so, I've been on it long enough for any results to occur if there were going to be any. Also, my husband has noticed that I now have acne scarring when a breakout occurs. My breakouts consist of a single pimple on my cheek, FYI.
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February 19, 2010

Pros:

Smells nice

Cons:

Expensive, Made my acne a lot worse, horrible customer service.

Don't waste your time or money. My acne worsened and kept getting worse. I used the product as directed, called Proactiv to tell them that it was worse after 3 months and the customer service told me "It will get worse before it gets better" so I continued to use it for 6 months, and now I have deep, red and horrible scars due to the severity of the acne that this product has caused.
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October 10, 2009

Pros:

none. well, the bottles were nice and sturdy I suppose

Cons:

it made my skin literally start to peel off. I'm very active in sports so my skin would get oily and break out and this didn't help at all. it hurt so much. I also talked to a good friend of mine & she said it made HER skin peel off, too.

unless you want to start losing your face and look like a burn victim, do not use this product!!
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September 29, 2009

Pros:

Absolutely works but you MUST stick with it. The original version did not work for me but I used the Extra Strength version and overall it does a good job.

Cons:

The only issue is that I still have periodic breakouts but they are now where near what I had without Proactiv.

Overall a very good product and cost effective give its daily use- BUT you have to be consistent with it. For me, it did take several weeks before I saw significant results but the customer service staff noted that this can be the issue with some people. Since I didn't develop acne until well into my adult years, it's been heard to find a product that has worked. But all in all, this is the clearest my skin has been since the onset of acne.
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February 1, 2017
Great for Teens and Early Acne Prone
I think this is a great kit for a teen or early acne-prone individual. It works fairly well but more importantly teaches the basics of a skin care regimen. It is easy to use and creates a method for those to start adapting good skin care habits for long term. Not so sure on the use of the toner except to remove any dirt that wasn't removed [link edited out] the first product. If a product were removed from this I would say the toner could be. This could also be a good start for an adult who was developing acne at a later age and who had not had it early on. Good basic regimen to begin with. Also white sheet and towel alert - it bleaches so use light or white sheets and towels.
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October 11, 2016
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Waiste of money.through it away.money down the drain.no result at all TOTAL RIP OFF.want to give 0 star but its not allowing me any less than 1.
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February 4, 2017
Watch your account, they come around on the back side while your not looking and take money right out of your account. Here comes Karma!