Proactiv Solution : Acne Treatment System

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2.7
7174 Reviews

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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Used Proactiv Solution : Acne Treatment System? Rate It:

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September 24, 2008

Pros:

cleared acne, smoothed skin, cheap

Cons:

using 3 things. have to use it everyday or it wont work.
sometimes repairing lotion makes skin look a little oily.

i had bad acne and tried everything over the counter and a few prescriptions ..never worked.. the proactiv works!!!... the toner stung a little and if it was used within hours of the repairing mask smelled rotten! - but after a month or so of using it everyone complemented my complection.. looked like i had been air brushed. cleared my acne really fast, and i just love how it makes my skin look and feel.
September 16, 2008

Pros:

none.

Cons:

didn't work at all for me!

expensive and did not work at all!
September 15, 2008

Pros:

no pros

Cons:

was too expensive

way to expensive...NOT WORTH IT!!
September 13, 2008

Pros:

the refining mask does reduce the size of large pimples but leaves your skin irritably dry and flakey

Cons:

dries out skin to it's maximum dryness potential! makes it flakey! burns to wash you face! waaaayyyy too expensive and super small bottles!

it sucks don't waste your money!
September 12, 2008

Pros:

seems to help

Cons:

BLEACHES THE COLOR OUT OF TOWELS!!! THERE SHOULD BE A MORE PROMINENT WARNING IN THE LITERATURE ---- I'VE RUINED A WHOLE SET OF TOWELS, THINKING THAT IT WAS THE TIDE W/BLEACH THAT WAS DOING IT

HEY PROACTIV! HOW ABOUT A BIG WARNING RIGHT AT T

BLEACHES THE COLOR OUT OF TOWELS!!! THERE SHOULD BE A MORE PROMINENT WARNING IN THE LITERATURE ---- I'VE RUINED A WHOLE SET OF TOWELS, THINKING THAT IT WAS THE TIDE W/BLEACH THAT WAS DOING IT HEY PROACTIV! HOW ABOUT A BIG WARNING RIGHT AT THE BEGINNING OF THE INSTRUCTIONS!
September 10, 2008

Pros:

When it works, it works. Nice mask.

Cons:

Works VERY inconsistently, bullsh*t prices and small bottles.

TOO inconsistent, too expensive, and won't KEEP your face clean. Pass.
September 9, 2008

Pros:

The product was absolutely wonderful. After years of no luck with anything, including prescription products, Proactiv cleared up my skin rather quickly.

Cons:

I could not afford it! The only reason I was able to use it in the first place was it was, for unknown reasons, being sent to my apartment for someone who did not live there so I happily made use of it.

I loved it, but unfortunately couldn't afford it. Once I ran out, that was it. Its effects continued for a month or so, then my skin went back to what it had been before.. bad. The only other adverse effect I had was when winter came, my skin dried out to a painful degree. I have a feeling that this was due to a combination of the product and having to walk 20 minutes to my job daily while living in Upstate New York, but I can never be certain. If it had been within my budget, I never would have stopped using this. Also, please note despite what I wrote, I DID NOT EVER PAY FOR THIS PRODUCT. I just couldn't post the review unless I said I paid something.
September 7, 2008

Pros:

Works for awhile like a week or two at most.

Cons:

After a week your skin becomes dry as hell, and kinda becomes immune to it and ends up only drying your skin out further.

works great for a week then sucks. nasty smell too see your docter for something because their stuff has been tested
September 4, 2008

Pros:

Clears bumpyness and reduces amount of cysts. Any pimples that may develop heal in 24 hours not weeks as when not using proactiv.

Cons:

May take a while to really work.

Try for > month and you should see results.
September 3, 2008

Pros:

Great product! Great Results! only 30 days!

Cons:

So expensive (in Italy 59.90€)

I love Proactiv! I had acne for 5 years on my shoulders, pet and back. In Italy there is only the Gentle Formula (with salicylic acid and retinol instead of BP). After 30 days, using 3 step kit morning and night, my acne is COMPLETELY clear and my spots are gone!! And I had severe acne with papules and cysts and red spots..I love it!