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 15, 2013
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I first started using this is because I have had acne for at least 2 years now,it has bothered me a lot,I am 14 years old.I have tried many things:THE BODY SHOP tea tree oil , Aloe Gel plain soap and water'''''all of these didn't really make much of a difference to my face,but then my friend told me about PROACTIV so I decided to try it,and it worked very well for me.Maybe this product might not be that affective for other people but it has helped me a lot,I have only used this for a few weeks and I love it!!!Family and friends all say that I have less acne now.
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June 27, 2013
I Love Proactive 3 Step Acne System

Pros:

It results in some days
Surprising results from proactive
natural ingredients

Cons:

High price
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I Love Proactive 3 Step Acne System ! I've Been using this system since 2 years and my face now is 90%clearer.I'm 29 Years old and i've been struggling to get rid of these acne marks.I tried so many products and this is the only product that actually helped my face.My advise is just keep on using the Proactive 3 Step Acne System best results.
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February 9, 2013

Pros:

My skin feels so soft and my pimples and pores are so much smaller. The cleansing brush is FANTASTIC as is the green tea moisturizer. I recommend them both when getting the three step solution. Free samples sent with order.

Cons:

The smell isn't great.
The size of the bottles cost so much and are travel sized which is ridiculous.

Proactiv works for me. But, make sure you follow the steps completely. Let step 2 dry completely before step 3. And make sure you have face moisturizer or you're skin will be really dry.
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February 6, 2013

Pros:

Works
Feels refreshing
Easy to follow

Cons:

Dries out skin a bit

I am 13 and I ordered ProActiv for my very light acne, at first it dried out my skin and made it red. I reduced the using of the product to just one time per day, and then started it using it two times a day. This seemed to do the trick. I still get an ocassional breakout but overall its fantastic!
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January 24, 2013

Pros:

cleared up my skin

Cons:

dryness
redness
sensitivity

It works but I had to buy an additional moisturizer. If you breakout easily, you know this can be scary. I did, however, find this stuff which has been AWESOME and I didn't even have one breakout because of it. I highly recommend it. [link removed]
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November 11, 2012

Pros:

This product has worked the best out of every other product ive tried. I started breaking out so bad that i would cry all the time and avoid any social events i was invited to. I even had to take oral pain killers for the throbbing zits on my face. Since starting proactive, the current zits dried up even after the first application and my pores arent even noticable like before they looked like oily black holes all over my face.

Cons:

This product works best on skin that is severly affected by acne and uncontrolable oily skin. With that being said you will still need a daily moisterizer because the product will dry the hell out of your skin. I can defiantly agree with the other reviewers and say DO NOT order this product on the proactive webstite. There auto delivery is a bi to cancel and the customer service sucks! Instead, order from QVC..larger quanity for your money and there auto delivery is optional not automactic.

I would rather have alittle dry skin that i can add lotion too, then oily scaring zits that cause me to never want to leave the house. I hope this helps. Its too bad some people dont have a good experience with it but you wont know unless you try.
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September 2, 2012

Pros:

-smells good
-it worked, but after awhile
-the shower bar is amazing
-good price compared to other products
-I really like the proactive sunblock (moisture too)
-the daily oil control actually works

Cons:

-makes my skin flaky, but a normal moisturizer can fix this (non proactive one because it doesn't work AT ALL)
-didn't fully work until 2-3 months
-didn't work until I used another proactive product with salicylic acid (the advanced daily oil control)
-doesn't usually work with only 3 basic products
-skin gets addicted
-burns sometimes

It might not work because there is no salicylic acid in the 3 basic products...so get the daily oil control even if you don't have oily skin.
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August 15, 2012

Pros:

Notice a difference within 90 days
Removed my blackheads

Cons:

Gave my cheeks red acne scars and occasionally made my skin VERY dry

Proactiv cleared up my T-zone and got rid of my blackheads. I used it every morning and night. For about the first week, my face was tingly and red and my skin got very dry. My face got used to it though. However, my cheeks started breaking out. The acne was VERY red. I went to the dermatologist and he said it caused acne scars on my cheeks. He have me Acuwash to use. That cleared up my cheeks but it wasn't strong enough for my forehead and now my blackheads have returned. I have switched back to Proactiv on my forehead and it's already clearing up. Long story short- DON'T USE PROACTIV ON SENSITIVE SPOTS. And if you start getting scars visit a dermatologist!
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June 27, 2012

Pros:

Works pretty well. Ordering is easy. Cancellation easy. Money back guarantee. No side effects. Easy to use.

Cons:

None.

Im 30 years old and have had acne since about age 11. It was managable until aboutage 26 when it became quite persistant and severe. I decided to give proactiv a try 2 years ago. I HATED it. My face dried out so much that it was scaly and red. I cried and cried. I was using extra oil free moisturizer and tea tree oil. Well, that was the problem. I went to using it every other day with neutrogena moiturizer. My face calmed down and i noticed my acne clearing. After a month i went to every day. I quit using it because my face cleared. Silly me. I went back on it about a year ago and have found its the only thing to really help me. Granted my face isnt completely clear. I dont use it twice daily though. I think i'll start with twice daily. Overall i love it. I went from a face covered with acne, to a few pimples on my jawline. For those suffering from drying effects, i suggest easing into and using a seperate moiturizer with the 3 steps.
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June 22, 2012

Pros:

* Skin looked radiant
* Hardly got any pimples
* Felt soft and clean

Cons:

When i first started using it my face also dried out and burnt when i used the renewing moisturiser, so i used my own 'simple light moisturiser' after using the proactiv products and this got rid of the dryness straight away:)

Everyones skin is different but i'd recommend that you give it a try, and if it does dry your skin out too much try using a light moisuriser as well and see if it helps! You'll never know if it's going to work for you unless you try it. It really helped me
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