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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October 17, 2009

Pros:

Threre are none!!

Cons:

It made my face really red and dried it out. i saw no change in my acne.

TOTAL WASTE OF MONEY!!!!
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October 14, 2009

Pros:

The toner is somewhat pleasant

Cons:

The service, charging me for a shipment I did not need / order before I even had the trial for three weeks. It made my skin worse than it has ever been and the dryness is making the new breakouts impossible to heal. WORST COMPANY EVER.

I was better off just using soap and dealing with the monthly breakout. Now I have a huge mess and am out 20 bucks for the trial and the 50 bucks for the kit I wasn't even close to needing. I would love to take this scamming down and never see another stupid infomercial ever again. I used the product for years in high school and it didn't help then, I can't believe I was suckered into giving this sh*tty product another shot.
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October 13, 2009

Pros:

it cleared up my acne at first

Cons:

it dried out my skin severely, got acne in places i never had it before.

i used Proactivfor about a month and it seemed to clear it up at first but after a while it severely dried my skin and it was peeling! i had light acne and proactiv took my acne to moderate. i broke out in places i had never had acne before like my cheeks and nose. recently i purchased clinique acne solutions and it is working much better for me! hope this helped!!
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August 28, 2009

Pros:

Ok pretty much the only pro is the mask that comes with the package it makes most zits go away if used properly (not over using)

Cons:

-only worked for the first week
-missing it once will cause in a HUGE breakout with stinging feeling
-my face is much worse then when i first used it......

-works great the first week but then makes your skin much worse bringing bigger zits and more white and black heads. -huge break outs after using (if missed treatment once) and it pretty much changes your skin. -if you have sensitive skin this is not the treatment for you and if u think proactive is the best sollution cuz u see it on tv u are dead wrong -but hey it works for some people but if u have moderate or mild acne this is NOT for you and i wouldnt throw my money away.
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August 22, 2009

Pros:

Starts to work shortly after you start the regimen but then stops working and leaves your skin feeling dry.

Cons:

After a couple of weeks it seems like it makes your skin worse. Too drying.

I tried it thinking it would really help. I have dealt with moderate to moderately severe acne issues for about 10 years and was very hopeful with this product line. I continued to use this line because I wanted to give it a fair shot but I am totally disappointed with the results. It has never cleared my skin except for a little at first and I dont know that that was just coincidence or if it was the products. It is very drying and I seem to have more oil production in my T zone area now.
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August 17, 2009

Pros:

It really works! My face cleared up.

Cons:

It is drying, so I use a moisturizer with SPF regularly.

Im 14 years old, and my skin type is normal. I started breaking out on my forehead and nose, so I tried Proactiv. It cleared up my skin right away. The first step, the cleanser, is exfoliating and it makes skin feel soft. It has benzoyl peroxide, but not a high amount. The 2nd step, the toner, does not contain benzoyl peroxide and isn't drying. The 3rd step, the repairing lotion, is not moisturizing as it may lead you to believe. The repairing lotion dries out ur skin unfortunately, but it's the most important step. I only use it at night, so now my skin isn't as dry. Just remember that u hv to moisturize with a non-comedogenic and oil-free moisturizer with at least SPF 15 so ur skin is softer and u get sun protection. There are also solutions for sensitive skin and an extra strength formula. U can't go wrong. I've had no problems with it bleaching clothing or towels. My face also hasn't changed colors like ppl hv said (yeah I dont know why ppl wld say that??). Get proactic :)
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August 9, 2009

Pros:

it helps with some of the oil on my face

Cons:

it dries out the skin a lot and i still have a lot of pimples. and i don't like the cleanser at all

proactiv is no more special than any other acne product i've used (i have yet to find something that works for me) it's not worth the money
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August 7, 2009

Cons:

Everything used to make the product.

I've never used it but I do have just a few pimples that usually go away in time and I was recommended it. Read the comments and no. Absolutely not. I am not ordering this and will gladly tell anyone I know not to; it's as if there's a 20/100 percent chance that it'll work for you. Not good enough. Honestly, I would recommend drinking plenty of water and having a balanced diet of eating all 5 food groups a day than using this toxic waste. Besides I've done some research and it states that a change in your daily routine causes an imbalance of hormones which then causes blemishes to appear, and that usually relates to your sleeping habits, so I'd recommend that to anyone first, also. Hm, but that's such a hard decision... what do I do? Inserting crap into my skin or live a healthy, balanced life? I think I'll go with the latter. =P
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July 27, 2009

Pros:

Everything about this product is good. it deeply cleanses your pores if you use it as described.

Cons:

Proactiv Solution isnt a product that you use for the first week and your acnes gone; you must be religious with the treatment.

-If you're not a patient person; then this product is NOT for you. -If you arent consistent with washing your face; then this product is NOT for you. [WARNING: THE PROACTIV SOLUTION PRODUCT WORKS ON DIFFERENT PEOPLE AND SEVERITIES DIFFERENTLY THAN OTHERS.] Bottom Line? If you purchase this product; you MUST be religious which means two times a day (morning & night) and if you dont see results at the beginning; just keep in mind that the people that are on the Proactiv commercials have different skin types as yourself. So; your skin may take longer to replenish and reactions to the products ingrediants may vary.
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July 18, 2009

Pros:

Feels great on skin, clears most pimples, helps to reduce oil

Cons:

Very drying, smells harsh, refining mask fails to perform, does nothing towards blackheads and under-the-skin-red pimples

I've been using Proactiv for nearly a year now, simply because I've found no better alternative, but the fact remains that this product has a lot of undeserved hype. It actually made my acne worse in the way that I can't stop using it for even a couple of nights, or I'll pay for it in the morning. It's also seriously drying and their oil-free moisturizer is horrible (although if you use a different moisturizer, you can combat the drying effectively). Overall, however, it's a reasonably good system. I had pretty bad acne before and now my breakouts aren't severe unless I miss a night. It's no miracle product, though, and it doesn't clear up everything right away.
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