Proactiv Solution : Acne Treatment System

Brand:
Reviews
2.7
5960 Reviews
▸ View ingredients
▾ View ingredients

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.

5
8.8%
4
20.9%
3
23.8%
2
21.7%
1
24.8%

Used Proactiv Solution : Acne Treatment System? Rate It:

Choose from 1 to 5 stars
Sort by: Most Helpful
Order:
Number of Stars
Choose All That Apply
Clear All Filters
Done
June 26, 2008

Pros:

IT HAS SOME MERIT. I DEFINATELY NOTICED IMPROVEMENT AND NOTHING ELSE BUT ANTIBIOTICS EVER HELPR=ED ME MUCH BEFORE.

Cons:

A BIT PRICEY!!! THEY REQUIRE AN ORDER AT LEAST EVERY 6 MONTHS TO GET CLUB PRICING AND I DON'T NEED IT THAT OFTEN.

IT TOOK ABOUT TWO WEEKS TO CLEAR MY ACNE UP BUT I HAD IT BAD. I HAVE ROSACEA AND ALTHOUGH IT DOESN'T KEEP ME FROM HAVING ROSACEA "EPISODES" IT KEEPS THE RELATED ACNE IN CHECK VERY WELL. I STILL HAVE REDNESS AND SWELLING OF THE NOSE; I.E. W.C. FIELDS; WHEN THE ROSACEA FLARES BUT UP ONLY ORAL ANTIBIOTICS CAN TREAT AND PREVENT THAT. IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN A HEALTHY COMPLEXION I HAD TO TAKE THE ANTIBIOTICS EVERY DAY ALONG WITH USING PRESCRIPTION FACIAL WASH, PRESCRIPTION ROSACEA OINTMENT, AND PRESCRIPTION ROSACEA LOTION ALL OF WHICH WERE EXTREMELY EXPENSIVE. I NOW ONLY USE PROACTIVE AND OCCASIONALLY TAKE ANTIBIOTICS TO COMBAT THE SWELLING OF MY NOSE THAT ROSEACEA CAUSES. AFTER CLEARING UP I ONLY HAVE TO USE PROACTIVE ONCE A DAY AND SOME TIMES SKIP A DAY OF TWO W/O DRASTIC EFFECT. THE PROACTIVE IS PRICEY BUT THE PRESCRIPTON EQUVILENT WAS FAR MORE EXPENSIVE SO IN MY CASE IT IS WORTH IT. I HAVEN'T EXPERIENCED ANY IRRITATION FROM THE BENZOYL PEROXIDE BUT I HAVE TOUGH FACE.
This Was Helpful

Report
June 23, 2008

Pros:

It smells good, leaves my skin clean

Cons:

gives a tight feeling in the face, dries skin

Proactiv didn't start working "right away" as it promised and I occasionally have a pimple here and there, but it did really improve the look of my skin. The key is to moisturize during the day and to use the products at night. The refining mask really dried out my skin when I used it as a spot treatment, so I wouldn't recommend that, but it works great as a mask!
This Was Helpful

Report
June 21, 2008

Pros:

worked really good for a while. cleared up most of my acne

Cons:

but after a couple months, STOPPED WORKING! no matter what i did, it would not clear up my face any more. I had to find a new product.

works good at first, but eventually stops working! Was also kind of pricey, definitely not worth it!
This Was Helpful

Report
June 18, 2008

Pros:

none.

Cons:

I used it for 1 year and it didnt work at all.
IT is expensive and it doesnt give results! Many of my friends used proactiv too and it never worked.

Dont buy it its not worth it
This Was Helpful

Report
June 11, 2008

Pros:

It makes my cheeks feel nice and smooth. It maintains small zits on my face, but I don't tend to break out that much.

Cons:

Whenever I DO have my "monthly breakouts" (from hormones, I guess), Proactiv suddenly doesn't seem to work for me. Dries my skin out around my upper lip, nostrils, and between my eyebrows to the point of where it is flaky and embarrassing.

I have combination skin and Proactiv does not do a good job of keeping my skin moisturized while keeping my nose free from oil--in fact, my nose is normally oilier whenever I use Proactiv. It dries my skin out in all of the wrong places and, as I mentioned as a con, it leaves my skin flaky in areas that I can't hide. It doesn't work very well to remove makeup before I go to bed (I take my showers in the morning). I have been using Proactiv for four or five years now, and it seemed to work much better for my skin in the beginning. Plus, whenever I try out a new product on my face, my skin freaks out and breaks out and I have to go back to Proactiv... so it's like I HAVE to use it or else I will face the consequences. I'm currently trying to find another acne product for my face. Sorry to betray you, Proactiv.
This Was Helpful

Report
June 10, 2008

Pros:

Proactiv works! It's a simple step by step system. It's less irritating than most products I have tried.

Cons:

It's expensive

Got the starter kit (3 step plus green tea moisturizer and mask). It's definitely effective. After just two days of use, my existing pimples already started getting smaller. After 1-2 weeks of use, pimples that have been there for months are now flat and gone. I'll spend the money on this, rather than wasting my money time and time again on products that don't work.
This Was Helpful

Report
June 8, 2008

Pros:

Shrinks my pores, leaves my skin feeling smooth, makes my acne manageable for the first time in years.

Cons:

Dry skin! Use the repairing lotion sparingly! I was slathering it on at first and had very dry skin.

Love it! I recommend it all the time.
This Was Helpful

Report
June 6, 2008

Pros:

Works well. Leaves your skin smooth and refreshed and it smells good.

Cons:

To expensive.

Well I am 15 and I guess I dont have what you would call acne but I get some random pimples on my face so I thought I would give it a try. It works great, keep in mind I have not been using it that long. The only bad thing is it is true if you have sensitive skin, which I dont at all, you shouldnt use it! Well I hope it works for you!
This Was Helpful

Report
June 5, 2008

Pros:

it works really good, and it feels good on the skin.

Cons:

the refining mask makes your face smell. i worn it and then went out side for some sports and it gave me sunburn and small blisters.

it works great, but be careful to read all the instructions and warnings.
This Was Helpful

Report
May 19, 2008

Pros:

The packaging is neat and organzied, but takes up a lot of space. It smells ok.

Cons:

This product made my skin so dry after only a few uses. I followed all of the instructions, and I only applied it once a day because my skin can be sensitive, but it did nothing for my acne and made my skin so dry.

Like I said, this product really doesn't do anything. I have mild/moderate acne, and I was hoping this would help, but instead I just looked like a tomato. I was so red and irritated, but the worst part is that it did nothing for my acne. I have been on it for quite a few months, and let me tell you, it is just not worth the money.
This Was Helpful

Report
Previous
1 … 354 355 356 357 358 … 412
Next

Relevant Treatment(s):