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 29, 2009

Pros:

It worked in the begging very well it cleared up all my acne!

Cons:

But after a few weeks my skin got so bad! my skin was worse then beofre I started! I was so dissapoited, I don't like this product anymore its horrible for your skin and it causes break outs later on!

Don't buy this product unless you want two weeks of satisfaction, but totally not worth it. Your skin gets much worse after a couple weeks of use.
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January 20, 2009

Pros:

NONE

Cons:

It made my acne worse! Not only did I break out even more, but my skin was dry on top of it all. So I had pimples, splotches and my face was peeling. How embarrasing

I do have sensitive skin and have had acne my whole life but this is not as great as they make it seem. It did not work for me even a little bit. And I even tried it twice thinking I gave up too soon the first time! They told me it was a 30 day free trial, but if you use it 31 days you have to pay for it (and when you go to cancel, they tell you that you need to give it more time.) Then, after I already used a bottle and wanted my money back because it didn't work, they wanted the old bottles back after I already threw them away! What a nightmare, please don't waste your time and money and actually see a doctor that can see your history and treat you according to your skin.
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January 17, 2009

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nOne .

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its a bad product i hate it i learned its only for ppl who dont hve sensitive skin...it says it on the bottles too . jus warninq ppl dat its for ppl who have skin that can handle strong ingredients.

BAD ! . i hate it it does nothing 4 me ! . all cuz i hve soft sensitive skin..................................
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January 10, 2009

Pros:

Keeps my skin Clear and acne free. The mask works great to quickly clear up acne. I Get complements on my skin.

Cons:

If you stop using proactive, your acne comes back with a vengeance. It's as if it become addicted. When I stopped using it I got horrible cystic acne. Which I had never experienced before.

I have used Proactive for several years and would like to switch to a more natural product that is less harsh. I didn't have horrible skin before using Proactive, but it was very oily and very prone to acne. Proactive made my skin look great and I was it's biggest cheer leader. As I got older and more concerned about chemicals and toxins, I decided to switch to a more natural skin care product. Wow, my skin exploded with cystic acne, concentrated along the chin line. As I did more research on this I found that I was not the only one with this problem when going off Proactive. It's as if our skin becomes so dependent on this product that when we stop, our body has no natural defenses against acne. I switched to other very good skin care products for three months but went back to Proactive because of the horrible acne. It took three more months using Proactive to get it totally under control. I have done more research and am determined to stop using Proactive.
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January 2, 2009

Pros:

love this product worked on my blackheads , little zits and more.

Cons:

the smell of the mask and the three step is tiring! costs alot for three little bottles and the mask =(

gotta love this product.
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December 23, 2008

Pros:

cleared up some acne.

Cons:

Didn't do wht it said it was supposed to. Dryed out skin.

This product doesn't work very well. My skin is always very dry and it bleaches everything. It does help a little bit, but I am looking for something different to try.
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November 26, 2008

Pros:

- None. As for what I saw at least.

Cons:

- Made skin more oily with moisturizer.
- Made too dry without.
- Made pimples much worse.

Proactiv was horrible. And reading all these other reviews, I think it is overall a horrible product. Very deceiving with the commercials, but actually made my face worse than before. Don't buy this product.
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November 21, 2008

Pros:

-You feel happy at first because you convince yourself that it is going to work because all of the celebritys endorse it

Cons:

-Expansive
-Drys Skin
-MAKES YOUR SKIN WORSE

Hate the product, but then something amazing happened. While searching around this site i found a treatment that is known as URINE THERAPY. Please do yourself a HUGE favor and just try it out, your skin honestly looks so much better by the end of just one week. Don't waste your time with proactive, find the inner strength to give URINE THERAPY a try!!!!!!!
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November 11, 2008

Pros:

less blackheads and less whiteheads
pimples clear up faster
easy to use, takes 3 minutes

Cons:

can make skin look shiny, its not oil not sure what it is
can burn open skin and bleach sheets and pjs
requires daily use to keep up benefits

I have been using this product on and off for 12 years. It always works well for me. I agree with other statements that when you go off it you start to break out again. I cannot use it in the summer because I work outside and it makes skin VERY sensitive to sun light! I only use the products at night and that seems to cut down on the shiny skin look. It BLEACHES everything it touches, sheets, pillowcases, pj, towels, so only use white ones! I have used several other acne products, all the drug store brands (oxy) and they really make me peel and burn when applied, department store brands (clinique, estee lauder, lancome). This is the best I have found. My acne is hormonal so I have no problems for 2 weeks and then wham my face get blackheads, whiteheads and sometimes painful cystic pimples. My current dermatologist said to use works because she is out of ideas. You can get it on QVC cheaper, it is much cheaper if you get the kits. The silver tube (advanced treatment?) is my favorite.
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November 5, 2008

Pros:

took away most of the pimples from my forehead. my skin is a bit more smooth now i guess

Cons:

made my skin more oily, doesn't prevent new pimples like it said it does i still get new ones, seems not to be working anymore.

it's okay i guess. it really depends on the person using it as to whether or not it will work. i am going to keep using it with the hope that it will eventually work and get rid of all of my pimples.
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