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 5, 2007

Pros:

Have been using Proactiv for about 10 years...that speaks for itself :)

Cons:

repairing lotion will bleach towels/pillow cases. I do not care for mask, irritates my skin and smells bad.

I am 47, often get compliments on my complexion. when I say that I use Proactiv, the response is always..."why? you don't have any blemishes" that is when I smile and say...it's the Proactiv. if skin is irritated, try using once a day. keep in mind, a little does a lot, so use the repairing lotion sparingly. amazing how much a little can do! I use 5 piece system, auto-delivery from QVC (cleanser/toner/repair/bodywash/moiturizer) body wash is great for chest/shoulder breakouts.
November 28, 2011

Pros:

It's a wonderful product! It's made my face cleanup so much. It's a miracle Ive tried EVERYTHING for my skin and nothing works like proactive does. I absolutely love it! And the refining mask.. Is my best friend!

Cons:

None

Buy it. It's worth every penny
June 18, 2011

Pros:

The lotion smells nice

Cons:

I think it causes more problems then it does good. I went from a couple issues a week to a couple issues more a day. My face looks likea target hit with bird shot from 100 yards out.

I WOULDN'T buy this product again. I got better results from Wal Mart brand facial cleaners. I personally think proactiv hired make-up artists to make these commercial people look like haunted house spooks then washed it off to reveal a face of someone without any problems to start with! It's not letting me send it as a 1 rating so if this does go thru, don't read into my rating there.
April 3, 2008

Pros:

It makes my face feel amazing. You guys are idiotic.

Cons:

Absolutely none.

Amazing :)
August 31, 2007

Pros:

Reduces the size/amount of acne on my face.

Cons:

Takes a bit to apply, the dryness,having to use it all the time or else the acne comes back.

Works for me, i dont have severe acne, i get maybe 3-5 pimples on my chin at a time, and a few on my forehead, nothing big. And if i wake up and theres a big zit waiting to wreck my day, Apply the refining mask and within an hour or so its hardly even noticeable.
December 28, 2011

Pros:

Gets rid of acne not blackheads

Cons:

Doesnt get rid of bkackheads

I like it alot my skin hasnt been better.i stop using it since I was using a acne cream with it.made my skin burn and dry.so mad I cant use proactiv until burning and peeling is away.i repeat dont use anything with proactiv like I did.
July 12, 2011

Pros:

make it dry my skin

Cons:

never prevent new pimples from coming out.

at frist i dont want to use this thing..but when my friend thought me to use this product ..ill go with it ... because he has already sever acne last year..then he/she try it and he/she said to me that it was effective... thanks a lot pro activ you change my life...now im focusing on the scars that this product
June 12, 2011

Pros:

It Fight and Healed my Pimples
Renew and peel off my Dead Skin
Lighten My scar
Fast recovery of skin aftr breakouts
Refining Mask is Really Good

Cons:

It really expensive here in Philippines
about 95 DOLLARS OMG!
slight dryness

I suffered 5 years looking for Anti Acne Medecines and I kept Isolated myself to others cos of humiliated by them cos my face really worst and Ugly cos of Bumps,sitz or whatever they called it- i felt like somebody cursed, I spent alot of Money even i Did go to Dermatologist to get the right medecines but after that they still failed my expectation to control my pimples.. There is Proactiv before but the thing was i cant buy that product cos im afraid to buy that expensive thing and then it myt not work for my skin, Bunch of guiltiness happend bec. I bought PROACTIV 60days Kit and then amazingly 1st night i used it, then i wokep up on morning but GODDD! i noticed !st to my skin all my pimples was become small fr. a huge sized, then i noticed all the redness was gone-it really fits for me- (i hve evidence i Took picture of my face before i used it, but ryt now this, for my 6 Days using it, its miracle happened that it Really fast to vanished all my acne now, only few darkspot left, but it manageable by refining cream and i really love it among those stuffs, I'm really happy for my face right now i hope i can post my pic here, But forbids me for my Happy Reaction about Proactiv, it really Works for me! You guys wait for another week of what happend to my skin- Thanks! And Peace out!
June 26, 2011

Pros:

- clears acne

Cons:

- not enough detail in instructions
- EXPENSIVE
- small bottles

I began my proactiv treatment 3 weeks ago with a prior knowledge and game plan of what i needed to do to beat it. I purchased Jojoba Oil along with a Complex 15 moisterizer for my Oily & Sensative skin and i began my regime.I do morning & night, in the morning in the shower i begin with my cleanser adding 2 drops of Jojoba that i got from SuperStore. i add a little over a dime amount of cleanser to my finger and apply to my face and VERY GENTLY apply to my face for 1-2 minutes. The jojoba oil @ this stage helps to reduce any flakes better then the cleanser. i then rinse by cupping water into my hand ( NEVER A FACE CLOTH ), again ever so gently to ensure i do not irritate my skin. Once i finish my shower i PAT DRY my face gently and allow the rest of the moisture to air dry which takes about 5 - 10 mins for me. i then apply my Refining mask to any problem zits that i want to reduce redness or shrink for about 10 mins, i use enough of the mask to cover the zit, i leave this on for about 10 mins then wash off, VERY GENTLY with cool water. Again i Pat Dry & Air Dry. Then i apply my toner with a cotton pad ( cotton balls sometimes leave cotton on my face so i do not use them) i use about 5 - 6 drops and apply all over my face & neck. I then let it air dry. After i apply my Repairing Lotion(BP 2.5%) to my entire face and neck, using about another dime amount, however at the beginning i used less as it was to irritating. i allow the Repairing lotion to airdry once applied for 10 mins, then i apply 3 drops of Jojoba oil to my PALM and dap my fingers in it then apply to my face first patting it on and then spreading it very gently. i wait a few minutes and then apply my Complex 15 moisturizer, using a little over a dime amount. In about 10 - 15 my face would be smooth and dry, the jojoba oil leaves a light shine and i may have to wipe some off using a cotton pad to remove excess oil and reduce the shine. 3 weeks later, i am clear! thanks to proactiv & [link removed] i am now
May 15, 2011

Pros:

-Leaves my skin soft, clear and fresh feeling
-Pleasantly scented
-Easy to apply

Cons:

-The routine gets a bit 'meh', especially while travelling.
-Dries out skin, but all good skin treatments recommend moisturising immediately after cleansing, which the Proactiv instructions so state. My skin is perfect afterwards.

I've always had a problem with enlarged pores over my nose, oily skin and terrible breakouts, especially just before my usual monthly routine. Before purchasing this product I did read reviews and found 60% of them are rather nasty, however what people don't specify is how they use the product, what their skin tone is like and what their skin routine was prior to using it. One quick note - if you never were right into skincare then yes, the product will cause redness, dryness and flakiness because a. your skin isn't used to being deeply cleaned and b. you didn't moisturise. Don't take all the outright negativity straight to heart. Me personally - the product works perfectly for me. After 4 weeks of cleaning my face twice daily my skin resembles a model's flawless face in a magazine, even without makeup. My pores across my nose and cheeks are almost invisible, my skintone has evened out and always looks fresh, and my skin is rarely shiny and oily looking. It's always soft and smooth to the touch. This product is by far the best I've used in my long history of trying to get my skin under control. It is a bit on the pricy side but you pay for quality. I'm extremely happy with it and I don't hesitate to recommend it to other people.