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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January 31, 2008

Pros:

Simply dose not work!

Cons:

Their product does not work, yet they cycle charge and ship a new set once a month.

Its cheaper on EBAY! NO CONTRACT, NO CYCLE CHARGE!
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January 30, 2008

Pros:

clear skin. convenient. easy to use. fast results.

Cons:

bleaching of bath mat from toner? and shirt that I sleep in.

I did many prescription acne products and all of them were too harsh. I couldn't get waxed or it took too long and required daily application. If you have mild acne proactiv is good. My pores clear up totally truly breaking down the nasty stuff. It makes my skin look like I came out of a sauna. I didn't know any medication could work this well. But I don't need to use it everyday. It's more like 3 times a week every week. If you use it very often or too much of it I would imagine it would get less effective over time.
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January 26, 2008

Pros:

Umm skin felt fresh and less bacteria

Cons:

irritated my skin causing massive eruptions EVERYWHERE totally ruined my face for a month thankfully clearlight and microdermabrasion saved me

If you have sensitive skin i would not recommend it or skin which gets irritated easily it will make it worse..Maybe not?? everyones skin is different but made my skin horrible i suggest to everyone to drink 5 cups of caffenine free green tea every day heaps of water resist greasy foods, they jsut arent worth the eomtional pain that comes with it. Have a good diet get 5 servings of fruits and vegies..SMOOTHIES are great ways to do this just add some low fat yogurt.breath in deeply when stressed or angered..be happy and please stay strong cause i know how horrible it feels but with perspiration you will make it through:)..also maybe try yoga...and also try seeing a docter first of all to get hormones checked. i HIGHLY RECOMMEND MICORDERMABRSION COMBINDE WITH CLEARLIGHT..Even if you have exsiting acne, microdermabrasion will suck out impurities while removing dead skill cells and skin wont be irritated cause the CLEARLGIHT treatment will kill existing acne bacteria:)
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January 23, 2008

Pros:

There were alot of comercial advertizment that prompt you to buy the product. If you miss a comericail and didnt get the phone # it will be on within the hour you can get it then.

Cons:

It did not work. My doctor told me ther was no reason for this product to be a miracle.

I was mostly upset to learn that my trial was a monthy shippment that no one mentioned. And the free trial vitamins would keep comeing also again without being reorederd. Oh and the best part when returned they did not have to credit my credit card in full. There withheld shipping charges on merchandize I NEVER agreed to keep recieving month after month. So if you want to tey this product they will put you on an automatic program and good luck getting them to stop.
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January 20, 2008

Pros:

It's amaxing,I hade moderate acne, its all gone.

Cons:

Smells like ass.

Buy it, Its my hero..I really would die with out it.
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January 19, 2008

Pros:

none

Cons:

dried out my skin. it was horrible. i had a few small blemishes and after using proactive, my whole face exploded. i had breakouts everywhere. and my skin was so dry, my makeup looked flaky. it was gross.

dont get proactive if you have sensitive skin. also! exfoliating your skin that often is really bad. it strips the face of its natural protectors.
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January 16, 2008

Pros:

It smells nice and thats about it

Cons:

It didnt work for me, if anything it made my skin worse

IF U HAVE MODERATE TO SEVER ACNE AND HAVE TRIED OTHER THINGS WITH SUCCESS BUT ARE NOW IMUNE TO THEM DO NOT USE THIS IT WONT WORK FOR YOU ages 15-20 i have used many different store bought and perscription medication, i started with Cetaphil when i was in 7th grade worked terribly, i switched to Clearsil in 8th grade and used some of their creams, helped a little but not much, i got a perscription for BenzaClin when i was in 8th grade and part of freshman year, worked ok but failed after a while, then i went on to Benzac AC wash and Duac, these cured my problems for about 2 years then i went back to clearsil, helped tremendously then nothing was working so i tried pro-activ, my skin was not doing so well when i started and after 1 week i looked even worse than before, i went back to my derm. i am on Retin-A and an antibiotic of which i dont kno the name, i havent recieved these perscriptions yet but i am hopeful.
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January 12, 2008

Pros:

Worked well for me, smells great

Cons:

DO NOT ORDER DIRECT FROM PROACTIV...you can easily get all products on Ebay from reputable sources for much cheaper. Their billing department is practically 3rd world - have never had a positive experience with them. Story too long to share.

If you like the product, be smart enough to buy it on Ebay & avoid being locked into their stupid automatic shipping/billing cycle & overpaying.
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January 11, 2008

Pros:

Made skin look healthy, Eliminated pimples, Face feels incredibly clean

Cons:

Takes a while to fully work...Dried my face out once... Don't like the cleansers texture very well...

The Cleanser: Has a grainy feel, yet they only let you use a dime size.. when you want to use almost a whole bottle. I smells very nice, and the packaging is very easy to use. I apply a Biore cleanser 2x a week after, to close my large pores. Overall? Makes skin feel and look very healthy. The Toner: Ehh..In my opinion.. I'm not a fan of it. It seems to me I could go to Wallgreens and pick up a 3buck cleanser and do that same, But thats just my opinion. The Lotion: You really do have to get use to using such small amount of this stuff, because I ran out of it in almost 2 weeks. I honestly haven't noticed it dye my hair or clothing, so I think I am in the safe zone. I suggest waiting for the toner to dry before applying this lotion. In my daily schedule, I apply a clear, salicyc acid, advanced medication before the lotion and after the toner, to eliminate any present pimples, as the Benzoyl Peroxide is not fast medicating. Refining Mask: use 2x a week an
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January 11, 2008

Pros:

Seemed to work ok at first

Cons:

Breakouts keep happening and developed a rash

I bought this for my daughter (12) and I think it is too harsh for her skin. Seemed to clear her up but then a couple weeks later another bad breakout so it didn't prevent breakouts. Lately she delevoped a pink, sandpapery rash on her cheeks. I stopped the proactiv. Not recommended for oily but sensitive skin.
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