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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March 7, 2008

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Proactiv works really well. I stopped using it for some time & went back. My blackheads are completely gone.

Proactiv is great!
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March 1, 2008

Pros:

It does work

Cons:

kinda smells like old people, makes the skin a little dry, Pain in the ass 3 steps

I'm 28 yrs. old and have tried everything over the counter and prescription lots of it worked and lots of it didn't. This stuff works!!! You must use it directly as told!!!!!!! Wash for one min. with only damp skin not wet... if you can feel the little granules it is cleaning. I don't use a cotton ball for the toner, just a little in the hand and rub it in. Just a pea size amount or so of the repairing lotion and you are good 2x a day. (USE THE REFINING MASK AT LEAST 2X A WEEK) and it can be used as a spot treatment. The spf lotion in this line is really good. I would give this product about 6 weeks and if you don't see huge improvements you probably aren't going to with this. I still get monthly period breakouts but nothing major. This is good stuff. Makes my skin feel so good no more chicken feeling skin!!!! Cost about $5.00 a week not to bad
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February 28, 2008

Pros:

gets rid of acne and leaves you with model looking skin.makes you feel refreshed. does not dry out skin

Cons:

slightly expensive. after the first week, acne comes back because the cleanser is getting rid of the dirt under the skin

I used to be made fun of for my "pizza face" in school. now people compliment me on my skin. i gave some to my friend because she gets the occasional pimple and oily T-zones, and now we both have soft, clear, healthy looking skin.
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February 25, 2008

Pros:

Great clean feeling.

Cons:

Expensive.
Drying.
The three step system gets tiring.

I used proactive for almost 2 years. It worked well but after about a year the results started waining. Because it is drying, I had to use another lotion on top of the one provided so it became a 4 step system! I believe that it is much more complicated than necessary and unless your acne problems are severe (in which case you should just see a dermotologist) you should try something more simple. Perhaps a clean, gentle facial wash and always a lotion. (I recommend clinique)
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February 25, 2008

Pros:

None

Cons:

made my skin super super dry and flaky seems to be making my acne worse where before I had none

I've been using this for two weeks and before I started mainly had a small amount of acne on my chin and my forehead was fairly clear. Now my forehead is covered in whiteheads and totally bumpy and oily and none of my other acne is going away either. Plus, it dries my skin out like crazy, to the point that it is flaking off in huge pieces. I threw out my receipt, so I guess I can't get my money back either. Paid over $75 for it too.
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February 23, 2008

Pros:

Makes skin feel soft

Cons:

-Turned minor pimples into cystic acne
-Dryed my skin over time
-Never cleared up any acne

Buy this product at your own risk. It may help some people. But, for me all it did was cause more acne. I wish I could get my money back.
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February 16, 2008

Pros:

Pro's? Are you kidding? OK, how about nifty packaging.

Cons:

Does not work, scam business practices, poor customer service, etc, etc, etc.

I was attracted to try Proactiv after hearing the ad on the radio for the free trial... the one where the girl asks "what's the catch" and the other person says, "there is no catch". Let me tell you... There IS a catch, so BUYER BEWARE. When I called, for some unknown reason (and unknown to the call agent as well), the offer was no longer available (despite hearing the same ad the next day), so I signed up for the "Trial Membership" to give it a TRY. After the 30 days, to no surprise, I still had the same level of skin issues (i.e. NO improvement) and had to deal with the aweful smell of benzoil peroxide on my face. Then, to my surprise, I recieved another package of Proactiv. When I called to ask why this was sent, I was told that buried within the long legal statement was a line that told me the "trial" was not a trial but a real membership (although the agent did not say it that way). Now I'm stuck with a 2nd month of this crap. Never again. And I warn
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February 16, 2008

Pros:

Makes my skin smooth, blemishes disappeared faster, evened out skin tone color.

Cons:

Doesn't foam so it's hard to get makeup off with it on eyes and skin.

A good product; I have fairly clear skin with a few blemishes here and there sometimes. I like Neutrogena Acne Wash just as well. If it helps you, use it. If not, don't waste the money.
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February 11, 2008

Pros:

Clears skin virtually over night. Keeps it maintained.

Cons:

Dries out skin. ( I bought a moisterizer from the pharmacy and it worked great!)

It works, but has not made my skin perfectly clear. Better than anything else I have ever used. ( Could be different on me though because I am pregnant )
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February 5, 2008

Pros:

Cleared my face overnight.

Cons:

Dry face at the beginning, but positive results, and my face has never been smoother and clear.

Try it, and if it does not work for you, return it. Word of the wise, purchase from a kiosk in a mall, and not on the phone.
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