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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December 11, 2009

Pros:

None.

Cons:

Didn't clear up my acne and dried up my skin.

DO NOT ORDER ONLINE. They signed me up for continuous delivery without my knowledge and kept sending me the product and charging my credit card. By the time I realized it my card was charged over $70. I would recommend seeing a dermatologist instead, treatment is generally covered by insurance.
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November 27, 2009

Pros:

NONE!!

Cons:

Dried out my skin, made my acne worse, bleaches everything you touch afterwards

I used this product for a year, and when I started I had mild-moderate acne. It helped for a bit, but then I began breaking out again, so I stopped using the product. I immediately broke out in severe acne, the worst I had in my entire life, and found similar reactions from other people's experiences online. My skin had become dependent on the product. My face is now broken out and scarred. I DO NOT recommend this product for anyone unless you are prepared to use it for the rest of your life...
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October 9, 2009

Pros:

it works for a while.

Cons:

if you dont order before you run out, or you cant afford it again your face breaks out 5 times worse than it was in the begining.

i used proactive a year ago when i only had a few break outs. i had very mild acne but i used it and it worked for a while. finally it ran out and i didnt have the money right away to re order it. my face has been a wreck ever since. i now have severe acne and im trying to find new ways to get rid of it. it is absolutely awful. i would not ever buy this product again. my face is scarred. and breaks out all of the time no matter what i use now.
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November 19, 2009

Pros:

At first, it immediately cleared my skin and brought out a beautiful new complexion

Cons:

Inconsistent. It's been a few years now, and I'm starting to break out again and am considering switching

I have been a hardcore believer in Proactive for at least 2 years now, and was shocked to hear that people found that the product didn't work. But recently I have decided to go off birth control, and unfortunately my breakouts have reappeared. Which of course makes me think that proactive wasn't what was clearing my skin! It's been months with the same areas broken out, without any change. After some research, I've recently decided to switch to another brand. I hate to say this, but Proactive wasn't worth the price tag to me.
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August 22, 2009

Pros:

Clears a little bit

Cons:

drys skin, makes skin oily, to expensive, not enough in bottles

This product is not really worth it, they make the same kits like neutragena or acne free at walmart for half the price and the same ingredients.
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August 4, 2009

Pros:

It worked instantly for me, and it kept my skin clear for about 6 months.

Cons:

After 6 months, Proactiv stopped working and began to wreck my skin. I got breakouts in places I've never had acne. Plus, the cost is absolutely ridiculous since the ounces of solution you get is so small.

Everyone's skin is different. Proactiv may work or not work for you. However, considering the price and the other reviews, I'd say exhaust all other options before considering Proactiv.
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June 29, 2009

Pros:

Makes skin clean, I suppose. My skin glows-despite acne.
The refining mask is the best out of all the steps.

Cons:

The cleanser can be very irritating to the skin. It also made my skin become dry, and flaky (I had to moisturize a lot). The scent can be a lot to get used to. Expensive, I payed $60 for one kit!

The 3 steps are good, but not great. It has reduced some of my acne. The cleanser is quite harsh to the skin, so don't use too much of it, especially when first starting. I like using the toner after a shower; it makes my skin clean and refreshed. The repairing lotion is great. It uses benzoyl peroxide and i find it to be the best out of the 3 steps. There's not much in that bottle, though. As for the refining mask, I like it. It is alright as a spot treatment and I will continue to use it, although I am gradually slowing down using the system. I find proactiv to be too drying to my skin...it takes lots of moisturizer to get rid of the flakiness. Too expensive and difficult to get. Don't get sucked in just because celebrities use it and its on TV. I wouldn't recommend it, although you may want to give it a try, to see for yourself. Just remember-it's drying, expensive, hard to get, and you may not like how there are lots of steps.
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June 5, 2009

Pros:

Clears up face within the first week of using. In my case, the first night.

Cons:

After a while, your skin gets used to it and it stops working. For me, it kept my acne under control, but it still broke out. Also, the price is way to high, and it doesn't even work that well.

It's not worth the price, and if you're going to use this, you won't be able to finish the bottles since it stops working after three months.
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June 4, 2009

Pros:

Works for the first month on face only

Cons:

Stops working after that
Bleaches sheets, towels, clothes
Doesn't work at all on anywhere but the face

Don't use it! Unless all your sheets, towels, and clothes are white maybe use it for a month after that it wont work! When I used proactive, it was quite a few years ago, I had only tried drug store products. This was my first attempt to get serious about fighting my acne, what a disappointment!
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May 23, 2009

Pros:

none.

Cons:

it was a waste of money. it made me break out really bad.

friends have told me your skin becomes dependant on it to stay clear...
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