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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November 7, 2006

Pros:

none!!

Cons:

made my skin about 20x's worse

theres no one solution for everyone's acne. unfortunatly, it didn't do anything to improve my skin in any way shape or form. it actually made my skin break out on my cheeks, when the only place i was having problems was in my t-zone. fortunatly, i found triclear. seriously, this product has done WONDERS for my skin. if proactiv didnt work for you, i would try triclear.
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November 5, 2006

Pros:

Did help reduce the oily feeling on my skin that usually starts about 3 hours after washing my face.

Cons:

Didn't really reduce pimples, did nothing for blackheads, and if I used too much repairing lotion, I would get spots of very rough, very dry skin that looks even worse than the acne.

The bottom line is that I'm in my mid 30's, sick of looking like a pimple faced teenager, and see after trying everything, including a dermatologist's care, that I'm just stuck with it. There is no cure, apparently.
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October 28, 2006
well ive had it for about a week and skipped it for about 3 days, ive put it on about 4 or 5 times now , and nothing, i have a lot of red marks around my eyes cheeks and chin because of pimpples and this is just not helping, when i stop using it, is the acne goin 2 come back/ i cant afford the monthly subscription..
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October 22, 2006

Pros:

None. It really didn't to anything at all.

Cons:

It's expensive, and since it really didn't work, it was just a waste of money.

I would not buy this again.
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October 20, 2006

Pros:

I see an immediate reduction in the size of my blackheads after each wash. When I am able to use it 2x per day, my skin becomes almost perfectly clear. Those painful, deep zits are gone because the pores are clear and can't become compacted.

Cons:

I don't consume each step in the same amount of time, but I have to buy the system in a kit. The facewash may be too coarse for those with delicate skin. I can't get away with skipping moisturizer; considerable drying will occur without moisturizer.

Very effective in deminishing blackheads and whiteheads, but is inadequate in tightening the pores. Works well for those whose pimples are formed from blackheads & whiteheads (compaction, infection, etc). Probably is inappropriate for those with sensitive skin. Make sure you apply a good non-comodegenic moisturizer after using this (I like Oil of Olay).
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October 20, 2006

Pros:

smells nice thats about it

Cons:

expensive, drys out skin and only really works for the first two weeks

it really sucks
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October 19, 2006

Pros:

It helps with mild acne.

Cons:

Does not help with major acne.

I have been using Poractive for almost five years. I just turned 30 and I am still breaking out. Poractiv has helped control my mild breakout but I still found myself having major breakouts. What I also found out is that your diet really has to change in order to maximize the use of this product. I still use it because it keeps the major breakouts at bay.
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October 19, 2006
Ive been using Proactiv for four months and it seems to ahve just stopped working. It worked for the first 2 weeks, then nothing. I followed all the directions EXACTLY and it still was not worth the money and effort. It was such hastle having to do a 3 step process, because you had to wait for the frist step to dry. I personally wasnt fond of it and am now trying Neutragena Daily Oil Free Gentle Scrub. We'll see how that goes.
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October 14, 2006

Pros:

The sulfer mask is pretty good.
Sounds good.

Cons:

Dried out my skin.
Didn't work.
Expensive.

I've had mild acne since I was 15 and I'm 25 now. I seem to always have one or two blemishes and I finally gave into the commercials and bought proactiv. For the first couple of weeks, it seemed to be working, then it started drying my skin. My skin become scaly and redder and worse, my skin began to break out the same as before using it. I stopped using it after a month of this and returned the product. I will sasy this for proactiv, they do return your money with little fuss. Btw: I started using Alpha Hydrox Souffle last week and I've noticed an improvement in pore size and my acne scars are less noticable, and my skin is smoother.
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January 21, 2013

Pros:

Made my skin soft

Cons:

Stung
Dried out my skin
Made my acne worse

I really don't like proactiv, after a week or so of using it I got all these HUGE whiteheads all over and my skin got kinda irritated. I liked the toner though.
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