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 23, 2011

Pros:

-easy to use

Cons:

-TRIGGERED SEVERE ALLERGIC REACTION
-so damn pricey

i didn't know i was allergic to benzoyl peroxide, i continued use for about 2 days until my face was red, blotchy and gross. the acne was still there too... but probably because i didn't use it long enough for it to go down. BASICALLY, TEST THIS BEFORE YOU USE IT. you DON'T WANT the allergic reaction i got!
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June 22, 2011

Pros:

- The toner has glycolic acid in it (a form of AHA) which is helpful in reducing breakouts without irritating skin
-The refining mask has sulfur in it, which is great as a mask or spot treatment for reducing irritation and swelling of acne lesions while being gentle on skin
-The oil-free moisturizer has SPF 15 in it and nylon-12, an ingridient which keeps skin from getting too oily throughout the day

Cons:

- The wash is much to abrasive. I use it once a week or every two weeks, but even then I make sure not to press too hard so I don't irritate my skin (the rest of the time I use Spectro Jel as a gentle cleanser)
- The cleanser also has benzoyl peroxide in it which is very irritating and drying to skin, and promotes free-radicals which damage and age the skin prematurley
- The repairing lotion contains benzoyl peroxide which seems like overkill since the cleanser contains it also. I don't

The Proactive products work to fight acne but the way that Proactive suggests to use them is much to harsh on skin. Doing the entire 3-step system twice a day is much too irritating and drying. I have gotten significant results using the toner, refining mask and moisturizer and will continue to purchase the set even though I don't use the cleanser or repairing lotion because it is cheaper than buying the products individually. (The only other thing I add to my regimen is an AHA moisturizer for night). I should note that I have access to Proactiv products through a store located in a shopping mall in my city. I have never ordered Proactiv online.
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April 5, 2011

Pros:

None

Cons:

Dried out my face, customer service is TERRIBLE, asked for my money back and didn't get it, didn't clear my acne, the spot treatment that is supposed to work overnight doesn't work at all.... and for what you're getting is it severely OVERPRICED!!!! Highly NOT recommended!!

I am so disappointed with this company as a whole. I ordered the trial and was automatically billed for $70 for 3 months worth of treatment without my knowledge! I absolutetly cannot stand that type of scam. That is why i hate giving out my credit card to those companies. The product did not work for me at all, I asked for a refund and didn't get one and the customer service people are rude and short and extremely dificult to get a hold of. Try another product don't waste $100!
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March 27, 2011

Pros:

Feels fresh

Cons:

Funky smell, refining mask doesn't work

I've been using proactive for almost 2 years now and it doesn't really seem to clear zits. It takes awhile for the zits to go away, and then when they are finally gone, new ones just pop up. I wouldn't recommend this product to others because it's not very reliable.
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January 16, 2011

Pros:

Clear Black Heads
Smells Good

Cons:

Dries Out Skin
Acne Still Appears
Refining Mask Doesn't Work!
Very Expensive!

I started using Proactiv about a month ago, and at first it was great. Within days, my skin cleared up! Then, after about 1 1/2 weeks, my whole face started scabbing because it was so dry. I stopped using it for a while, then returned to it. Now it's been about a week, and yet no driness, but acne still comes alot. I know that everybody's skin is different, so I will not discourage you from using it, but anyone with skin like mine: -Oily -Sensitive, I would suggest staying away.
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December 28, 2010

Pros:

Good for blackheads.

Cons:

Irritates and dries skin, SMELLS HORRIBLE, your skin starts to burn after using it for a couple weeks, very pricey.

I am a 20 yr old female. I started using proactiv when I was 16 and it worked back then, I had mild acne, the old proactive worked wonders on my skin. I stopped breaking out for a couple years until about 6 months ago. I have moderate acne, nothing too noticeable but i get really big bumps around my jaw line and chin. I decided to use proactiv since it had worked in the past. Boy was I wrong, the "new and improved" proactiv is nothing like it used to be. It is very harsh on your skin now and dries it out a lot!! The first week was fine, it cleared my skin slowly and got rid of my blackheads on my nose, the second week was hell, my skin started drying out so badly until the point that it felt so tight that I didn't want to smile because my skin felt like it was cracking. My skin looked old and flaky instead of fresh and natural. I don't know what they included in the new proactiv solution but it's nothing like it was before. The moisturizers do not do the job, they stay on top of your skin and make it look flaky. I stopped using it once I felt that burning feeling after applying it. It was so embarrassing too because my face smelled so bad after the first week that I didn't even want to be around my boyfriend without feeling self conscious about the smell. He noticed the smell right away too!! embarrassing!! I switched to Clinique 3 step acne system a month ago and it really works!! Lay off proactiv!!
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December 13, 2010

Cons:

dries out skin, doesn't get rid of all acne, sometimes makes acne worse, makes face red, burns,

I used proactive all throughout high school, and about a month ago, I had finally had it. I threw it all away, and it felt sooo good. Proavtive is such a scam. It did get rid of some pimples, but not enough to clear my face even halfway. Plus, it dried out my skin like mad. I looked about 10 years older because my skin was so dry & dull. Don't be fooled by the celebrities on tv. Of course they're going to endorse it-- they're getting paid! I'd probably endorse it too if they paid me as much as they're paying them. Bottom line is, it's a waste of your money. Try Burts Bees instead!
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December 12, 2010

Pros:

-Does get rid of acne, at least for some

Cons:

-DRIES OUT SKIN LIKE YOU WOULDN'T BELIEVE
-Cleanser has beads that can be a bit harsh
-Toner doesn't really do anything
-Expensive!

My mom ordered this for me after I asked her for it. I wanted to try this for awhile. At first, it worked. My acne and pimples cleared up, it was great. Then I noticed I started to get a bit dry. I didn't wash my face in the morning at the time, only at night. I thought no problem, and I just applied some lotion to my face in the morning and I was good to go. My face slowly got drier and drier and drier to the point where I didn't want to even smile because I knew my skin would crack. So it did work for me, but the dryness is soo not worth it.
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November 9, 2010

Pros:

-Temporarily clears skin but not completely.
(I've used proactiv several times and it will start to work but within a month or 2, my acne would resurface.)

Cons:

-Expensive
-Only worked temporarily
-Uses harsh chemicals that bleach my towels. If something is strong enough to bleach a towel, what is it doing to my skin?
-The 4 step system should actually be a 5 step system if you wear makeup. If you use the cleanser with make up on, you are essentially rubbing the makeup into your pores because it contains exfoliating beads.

Proactiv does so well because of it's amazing marketing - not because it's a truley great product. I think that this product can help people with their mild acne but I don't see it as a long term solution because who wants to keep putting those chemicals on their face their whole life? The employees don't tell you that you need to remove makeup before using the 4 step system - so for a while my acne was getting worse. Proctiv focuses on drying out the skin - but a lot of acne is cause by dehydration. Hydrating the body and the skin is key - we shouldn't be afraid to moisturize and nourish the skin. Proactiv cleanser beads actually irritate inflamed skin. it's not gentle. my skin was red after using it - a warning sign right off the bat. I give proactiv 2 stars because it did help my acne a bit but the cons outweigh the pros.
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October 21, 2010

Pros:

none

Cons:

-more breakouts
-skin was more red
-did not help with scars

I used proactive for two months and it did nothing for me. I paid way too much for three tiny little bottles because I expected for it to work eventually, but it didn't. Unfortunately they shipped a regular size package to me soon thereafter. I didn't want more, so I sent it back. Still, they continued to charge me $39.90. Awesome. I called today around 9:30 this morning and a very unpleasant, rude woman attempted to "help" me. She raised her voice when I asked her to repeat a couple of things and told me I had to pay. I don't know what is wrong with Proactiv employees, but good gracious, she was so mean. Not only that, but I asked her to give me the number for an employee review and she refused to give me the number. I'm done with this company. I will find treatment elsewhere and support someone who actually needs my business.
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