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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June 18, 2009

Pros:

Have fewer zits now then when i started
reduced size of zits

Cons:

still breakout often
face is always red, frequently dry

I broke out really bad a few years ago, especially on my chin. I have used Proactiv for about 3 years now, mostly because I tried everything else and nothing worked. I do use it religiously twice a day. My acne is much less then it was, but I still have mild acne. I have the small bumps under the skin all over my chin (which Proactiv claims to get rid of); they used to be huge so I guess I can deal with them now. I wear makeup pretty much every day which could be a problem.
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May 28, 2009

Pros:

I'm sure for some, it works great. For me, I have minor breakouts so I saw little difference.

Cons:

You can't just buy a sample to try. You are now in the "book of the month" club!

I didn't care for the product and switched to something else. However, Proactive sent me more items....at MY cost! When I called to cancel, they told me I had to pay for the shipping. I didn't sign up in their membership yet they put me in it anyway. What a pain! If the product works for you, the recurring shipments will probably be a blessing. If not, you're stuck with shipping charges you shouldn't have to pay for and have to take time out of your day to cancel. I will never use, or recommend, this to any of my friends unless Proactive changes their "mode of operation."
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May 26, 2009

Pros:

does ok got read of about 50 zits out of 5000 so i guess that's good o-o

Cons:

doesn't get rid of acne very well, leaves scars, makes skin xtreme oily/shiny, dry peely feeling after usage

don't buy it unless you have mild acne
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May 17, 2009

Pros:

It works really good on my face.

Cons:

The cleanser runs out before the rest of the other products, and unfortunately , you can only purchase the whol shabang.

They are terrible when it come to customer service, I think the ladies are working from behind bars. And dont give your credit card ### to them...DO NOT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Oh and do not run out your face will suffer withdrawls . And add up the costs your self and match the total you were charged, it's not like they will do anything to fix, its just so you know how much you have in the bank when they are done getting their money...hahaha
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April 8, 2009

Pros:

seems to work

Cons:

stops working, smells, too much work, rough on skin

I used this for a few years and it stopped working. It is overly commercialized and pays acters but doesn't really work. The scrub may seem good, but is really horrible to do to your skin. AFew months aftering getting stuff with the dermatologist and i am already clearing up
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April 2, 2009

Pros:

It works for the acne you already have.

Cons:

Ive been using it for 3 years and i still have acne. It only helps control the acne i currently have. It doesnt prevent future breakouts. It leaves my skin dry and red if I use it twice a day.

It doesnt prevent future breakouts and drys out your skin. Not a good product.
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March 25, 2009

Pros:

Totally rid off deep acne and dried out existing ones.

Cons:

Did not prevent small pimples every now and then.

Extremely drying to the face, especially when using toner. I tried forgoing the toner and applying some other 'oil-free' moisturiser. Seemed to improve, but the small pimples still prevailed.

Cleanser: Using generous amounts massaged on a damp face provided the best thorough cleansing. Toner: Made my face look shiny (oily?). Stinks real bad. Repairing Lotion: Generous amounts recommended, with extra dabs on spots. (Recommended to use with an additional moisturiser.) The most affordable, user-friendly, and effective product I tried to prevent severe acne. Doesn't seem to stop minor pimples, however. Also, it causes over-drying which leads to the formation of wrinkles (at a young age)! No real effect on lightening scars. Fully agree with Sarah, Oklahom
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March 8, 2009

Pros:

Helps to clear existing pimples fast.
Refining mask really makes a difference overnight.
Leaves skin feeling clean.

Cons:

Leaves face red/stingy right after use. It hasn't made a different in the # of pimples I get. Forgot to use it last night, woke up to a forehead COVERED in bumps, which is the one place I've never really had them before. And it is not cheap.

Don't waste your money. My acne wasn't a huge problem, until I started using proactive. It not only does not reduce the number of pimples I get, but EVERY single time I've forgotten to use it before bed, I've woken up with painful bumps, without fail. This last night was the end for me. To now have a forehead literally covered in bumps when I've rarely gotten a pimple there before is ridiculous. I understand that it says, "results may vary" on the comercial, but the results are NOTHING like them, if you have results at all. The refining mask is pretty good, I'll give them that. But still not worth the price.
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February 25, 2009

Pros:

Leaves a refreshed feeling. The mask works good for cleaning.

Cons:

Doesn't work after about 3 weeks - a month.
It's Like a drug, once you stop using it, acne gets worse.

I used this product consistantly for about a year or more and nothing happened after about a month. MY acne came back and never went away. After I stopped using it, my acne got worse than it did before. I'm still trying to find something to calm it down again.
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January 30, 2009

Pros:

Good ad campaign.

Cons:

doesnt help that much

It doesnt make my skin worse like other people say it does to them, but it doesnt get rid of my acne completley. I have moderate acne but I think it only helps light acne
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