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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September 29, 2011

Pros:

it is the only acne line i have ever used that has actually cleared my acne!

Cons:

i have a hard time getting information on the website as far as the other products they sell. i can not seem to look through a full product catalog?

i had beautiful skin until i turned 19....then bam! my skin was a mess! ive been to several dermatologists over the past 17 yrs. only to have very tramatizing experiences followed by temporary relief. i not only have "normal" acne, i also have cystic acne.i have tried every acne line under the sun, from drug store finds to top of the line. 3 yrs ago this past march my husband of 11yrs urged me to go back on proactiv. he stated - and he was 100% correct - that my skin has never been as clear and flawless as it is when i am using proactiv.after a week & 1/2 to 2 weeks of using the line as instructed my skin began to clear.now i can not only run to the store minus the war paint - i can hold my head up high, smile & make eye contact with my clients or whom ever else i happen to meet. using proactiv has made my world a happier place be!
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September 20, 2011

Pros:

started clearing my skin within the first 3 days

Cons:

got told if you stop using it your skin will break out real bad

i like it alot!
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August 27, 2011

Pros:

The only good thing from this product is that it works quickly while you keep using it.

Cons:

Once you stop using it your acne comes back terribly.

Overall this product was no good. I mean it's good if you keep using it like forever until your acne is completely gone. On the other hand if you cannot afford to buy it every 3 months or so you just shouldn't even try it out because it'll make your face worse than when you started. It also makes your face extremely dry, to the point where you can't even move it, and it starts to peel. Probably because of all the harsh chemicals put into this product thats definitely not for sensitive skin. Before using Proactiv I only had very light acne, just around my forehead but after I used it and stopped my acne came back like crazy. I got big red pimples all over both of my cheeks in which I never had acne before. I regret ever using this product.
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August 22, 2011

Pros:

cleanser also works as a microdermabrasion
helps with cystic acne along jawline

Cons:

monthly shipments
expensive

i've tried so many different products and have been warned that over age 40 proactive is too harsh for my skin..... however, this is the only product that dries up my cystic acne quickly and keeps it from returning.
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July 24, 2011

Pros:

Gentle, feels nice

Cons:

Barely works, not the *best* smell

Bottom line. It didn't work hardly at all for me. I saw the commercial and got so psyched that "this was the one." Well - no it wasn't. I've used it for like 4 months now and see the SLIGHTEST difference in my skin, if any. It really didn't work for me....unfortunately. Proactiv isn't all it's talked up to be.
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January 11, 2011

Pros:

None.

Cons:

Do not buy this product. They have the worst customer service department I have ever encountered. I called after my initial shipment to cancel my recurring item (which is mandatory when you buy). When I received a shipment the following month, I called back. They had no record of my initial call (they say). The only way I would be refunded was if I sent the shipment back. This would require a trip to the post office for me, being in NYC - not an easy feat when you have a full time job....

...plus 2 kids at home and the post office is only open between 9am - 4pm M-F! I asked if someone could pick it up instead (because it should not have arrived in the first place). They told me no and that if I didn't pay, they'd take it up with a collection agency. I was appalled at both the tone of voice I received as well as the response itself. I would not recommend this product even if the customer service was great. I have been using it for a month now and noticed that my skin was becoming dry and cracked (it never has been before). I went for a facial last weekend and the woman providing the service told me that Proactive has hurt way more people's skin than it has helped! Do not use this product!!
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January 4, 2011

Pros:

Made redness reduce

Cons:

Expensive
Doesnt Work
Dries up skin
Sometimes make acne worse
Messy
Hard to apply everyday
Refining mask doesnt work

It really is the worst product to use because it doesnt really work.
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December 7, 2010

Pros:

NONE and I mean none.
- My age is 23,"Male".

Cons:

- OVERPRICED.
- Too mild.
- Small bottle sizes.( Don't last long => so that Proactiv people can get rich faster. )

Proactiv is a product of greed.(hate it) Grow your own: - Red glover (flower) - Chamomile (flower) - Juglans(walnut) trees =>nuts - Hazel bush =>nuts - Rye - Raspberry + many other... ... collect seeds and study plants ... and other herbsfruits that our grandfathersmothers know to help for example the Inflammations !!! (and there are a lot of healthy green things, just STUDY.)
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July 6, 2010

Pros:

nothing

Cons:

made my skin dry and break out worst then ever before

This company should be out of business they should feel shame having all those famous people promoting they sh*t face products . I bought proactive after I had my son I starting getting pimples I didn't have an acne problem but I had a few pimple on my face between 5-10 I order proactive over the phone and waited 1 month and it never came so I gave them a call back and they said that they had the wrong address and sent it to me If came in the mail 3 weeks later after 1 week of using this sh*t I started to get these red pimple on my cheek . I never in my life had any pimple on my cheek. My problem areas always been my chine I spoke with a girl at the mall who worked for proactive she told me that's its normal for this to happen just keep using the product and within a month it should go away so I continue using proactive and my face just got worst Now I have this redish brownish color scars on my face its been months and they havnt went away. Thanks proactive
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June 22, 2010

Pros:

it reduced redness and it got rid of many of my small pimples. it also smells nice and makes my face feel smooth and look clean

Cons:

it dried out my skin a lot in the first week and its expensive.It doesnt really help my large pimples

I'd recommend it. It worked for me. The only thing that keeps me from buying more of it is the cost. The service was horrible too. However, it's been the best i've used so far.
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