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 26, 2007

Pros:

Cleanser-I don't like it. Doesn't leave my face clean, and it doesn't remove my makeup.
toner-makes my face feel clean.
Medication-Will only work if you put on alot of it. Refining mask-Works, but not by much (I'd say 40%).

Cons:

Pricey, and I also have the oil control product, which doesn't really help the oil production on my face.

It works, at least for someone who has mild acne, but doesn't help control the oil production on my face. Also, I still received breakouts.
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July 24, 2007

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I used proactiv for about a year, my skin was GREAT! But then, I started to break out, my skin got worse and worse, and proactiv no longer works for me. I did try acnexus, and it does NOT work at all! I recommend that you do not buy it.

Cons:

It is pretty pricey. It takes a while for it to start working on your skin. It stops working after a short usage time.

Proactiv is a good treatment for acne if you think that your acne will be over in a short timing. But otherwise this product isnt for you.
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July 20, 2007

Pros:

clears skin. period.

Cons:

price and time

it works but not overnight so be patient finish the system before giving up.
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July 19, 2007

Pros:

I have been using this product for 8 years. It works pretty well. I used it once every morning. My skin was a nightmare before proactive. Proactive repaired my skin so much that it saved me from so much humiliation as a student. My miracle.

Cons:

It is pricely.

I do agree that the mask does make your skin feel tight and dry. But if you touch your skin it does feel soft. I have recommened to my little brother but he does not used like it is recommended so he still has acne but I don't because I follow the directions.
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July 13, 2007

Pros:

It left my skin feeling very soft, for a little bit at least.

Cons:

I had a severe allergy to this product. My eyes swelled up so tight that i could barely open them. This was my first time using a B.P. product, so it may have been an allergy, being one of those unlucky 1:1000 that is allergic. Discontinued use.

If you have sensitive, pale skin, you might not want to use this.
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July 13, 2007

Pros:

It made me feel good about myself. It clears my skin and softens it but I also still have my share of break-outs and blackheads. It gave me confidence.

Cons:

The price and the toner can burn, but only on an opened cut or pimple.

I love this product, Ive been using it for two years and my skin is fabulous. Although, at times I will stop my use of it out of laziness or because I have ran out of product, and when I do I break out very badly--its very important to keep your use consistent. I couldnt imagine using anything else on my skin; it is worth the extra money.
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July 8, 2007

Pros:

Cleared up acne very well.

Cons:

Took about 2 and a half months to see the full result and the price.

I don't understand all the bad reviews. I am 23 years of age and have had acne since I was 13. I began using Proactive when I was 21 and I haven't looked back since. Although when it did clear my skin up i got light spots in the areas where my acne was the worse (I'm black). But using the refining mask cleared that up as well. I just don't understand, this is the best product I've ever used. I even used to go to a dermatologist who prescribed me Retin-A, which didn't do anything for me. I guess different medications work for each individual.
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July 7, 2007

Pros:

simple 3-steps

Cons:

leaves the skin feeling irritated, is harsh, and burns.

IT SUCKS. my face (which was of really minor acne) is now swollen and red from that crap. I HATE IT
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July 7, 2007

Pros:

it works quickly and is effective but you have to continue using it to keep skin clear!

Proactiv works pretty well unless you are allergic to benzoyl peroxide. Use it once a day for the first couple of days, then increase to twice a day to reduce irritation. I used proactiv for 2-3 months last summer (2006) and it kept my skin from having major breakouts (i have moderate acne), though I still had small ones every now and again. I stopped using it because I thought I could get the same results from OTC products.. my face stayed clear all year until about 3 weeks ago.. I just re-ordered it and cannot wait to begin using proactiv again!
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July 5, 2007

Pros:

It doesn't smell bad

Cons:

It just did not work for me! At first it seemed like it was ok but then I got this HUGEE allergic reaction to it and my face was really red and puffy for 2 days. The acne also came back after about a week.

Don't buy it it's a huge waste of money. I guess it works for some people with severe severe severe acne but if you have mild to medium acne, don't waste your time with this worthless product.
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