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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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!
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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!
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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
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June 14, 2008

Pros:

Some improvement - no longer oily skin

Cons:

Made my face very very red..despite using lotion afterwards, still have blackheads and large pore appearances

I feel like my skin may be a little clearer than it was but the acne is now replaced by redness..I look like I have a permanent sunburn!
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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.
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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.
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June 9, 2008

Pros:

It works fine for my husband.

Cons:

For some people it makes acne worse.

It made a few occassional blemishes erupt into all-over acne. The acne caused by ProActive does not clear up in a few days like a mild blemish would, it is terrible. I've only suffered from severe acne two different times in my life and both times were after attempting to use ProActive. I tried it about 15 years ago and was devestated by the results. I took a chance and tried it again after my husband purchased the trial offer. UGH! Never again!
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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.
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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!
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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.
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