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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February 9, 2009

Pros:

My skin took longer to clear up but after about 4 months it is perfectly clear with the occasional pimple

Cons:

It is very cold (-40) on most days and is not humid so my skin got slightly dryer

Great product just remember to continue using even if you do not see great results in a week.
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February 5, 2009

Pros:

It worked very well for me for several years. As advertized I would say. The one time I dealt with Cust. Serv. they were very good.

Cons:

The past few times I have used the Repairing lotion, my skin gets irritated, dry, and very sun sensitive about a day or 2 after use. This lasts for at least a week after I stop using.

I was very happy with this product for several years, but it no longer seems to work for me. I am 35 and don't get bad breakouts or anything, but used it when I had some upcoming event that i wanted clear, toned skin for. Not sure what changed, but unfortunately, I am done using this product. I am recommending this product, because it worked for me for quite a while, and anyone should definately give it a try and see how it works specifically for them. I would advise not to overuse, as it seems quite potent.
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January 30, 2009

Pros:

works a little

Cons:

They are the cons full of false advertising terrible customer service refund full of CRAP YOU WAIT SIX WEEKS expecting a refund after they charge for shipping in handling for in my case a package i didnt want.didnt get full refund

if you have the money and time purchase but beware of small print ask lots of question regarding payment and shipping understand the they do charge shipping and handling and you will pay and will not get money back its not worth it
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January 29, 2009

Pros:

Easy to use. Cleared me up A LITTLE BIT.

Cons:

Only worked for about a week then it just stopped working.

It helped with really, really small pimples. But it did not help clear my face. It worked for about a week then it seemed to just stop working... I SUGGEST YOU USE EITHER THE ACNE.ORG REGIMEN OR THE WEXLER ANTI-ACNE STARTER KIT.
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January 24, 2009

Pros:

got rid of my few blemishes, gave me soft and smooth skin

Cons:

dryyyyyy skin, like SUPERRR DRY! my face was literally cracking apart...their repairing lotion is far from a moisturizer...i stopped using proactive for 2 weeks and got my pimples back :(

Kind of pricey, however it does give me that blemish-free skin i desire. Although, a good oil-free moisturizer is essential. The benzoyl peroxide really dries out the skin.
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January 22, 2009

Pros:

Works well, especially the refining mask. easy to use.

Cons:

skin is terrible if you go off of it, price is high

Great product if ou can commit to it, but the price is high and the kits are annoying. why can't items be sold seperately? also your skin returns to normal (ie-BAD) as soon as you quit using it, which sucks.
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January 20, 2009

Pros:

The three-step thing did nothing. But i did use the REFINING MASK bottle that came free with my first order, and that did work. Its the only thing from the whole order that worked. I wish it was available at a public store or something.I hate calling

Cons:

It lost its effect after 2 weeks. After that point, it did nothing else. Nothing. It made my skin a little dry, and i had to stop using it.

I hav oily skin, and i hate it when my forehead gets all oily and this product didnt help me at all. I thought i could trust this product, but, it didnt change my life, and it definitely made me lose faith in medications. Acne has been ruining my life, and i hav lost my self-esteem and self confidece. I guess Proactiv was too light on my skin, being that its very oily. But there IS AN UPSIDE!!! : i was walking around in WalMart, and i found this orange bottle thing. There was a 3-step in one of its products, it came in a box, and although it didnt do the job to clear me up, it did a much better work than Proactiv. Its called ACNEFREE, and its usually in orange containers. But what really worked, was the AcneFree TERMINATOR. Which i found seperatly. I stopped using the 3step, and i washed my face with regular soap, put some of that on, 2x a day. Dude, it did hav an affect! honestly, if Proactiv didnt work, move to AcneFree, sold in almost any store and cheaper than Proa
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January 19, 2009

Pros:

The fine grit in the cleanser exfoliates well

Cons:

Moisturizer was useless, medicated concealer was most def. useless (and $17 bucks!!).

I came here before buying this stuff and felt that perhaps some people were not using proactiv properly. I wished I'd reconsidered. I started using it and it just plain doesn't work as well as the advertising says. I used it exactly as it says, religiously. I have been on it over a month and it has only gotten worse; I only had moderate acne to begin with. I finally went back to my GP for a stronger version and sulfur cream, combined with Doxycycline. I spent over $70 total for all the proactiv stuff and I wish I'd saved my money. I just couldn't believe that something like this could make it worse, even after adding the moisterizer and actively drinking more water and watching sugar intake. Unreal.
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January 18, 2009

Pros:

Leaves skin feeling soft and smooth

Cons:

Makes your face itch, delicate skin becomes itchy and red, blemishes return when skin adjusts to treatment.

The product intially works well, but any deviation from the regime usually means a new breakout, while you may continue to break out after a couple of months regardless of your usage. This product does nothing for dry or oily skin, and often creates flakey patches. Infection from blemishes disappears but the redness stays around for extended periods of time. I recommend the cleanser, but not continual use of multiple products.
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January 8, 2009

Pros:

keeps acne from coming back..............thats bout it

Cons:

not strong neough(i switched to extra strength), doesnt work on blackheads, took 4 months to see results, still had oily skin, sunlight killed my skin with sunscreen and even in short amounts

worked on pimples not on blackheads, takes awhile but works pretty good.
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