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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September 18, 2009

Pros:

clears up acne and "underground" blemishes quickly, feels like your giving your skin a facial,

Cons:

expensive, needs to be used consistantly daily,

For how bad and horrible my acne was before this product (even though it is over priced) is a miracle for my face! I do not have unrealistic "perfect" skin but it has made a HUGE impact! If I showed you before and after pictures of my skin you would SEE the difference imediately! I saw it on a comericial and tried it for 30 days! Cant live without it! I just hope it continues to work for me! I have been using it for about 5 months or so... LUV IT!!! *Where it says my acne is "Moderately severe" that is how it used to be now it is light and not too noticible.
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September 12, 2009

Pros:

Worked great when I first got it. My skin felt very soft after using it.

Cons:

I've used it for a long time and it has stopped working. I also think the cleanser is too abrasive, especially when I'm having breakouts.

I've stopped used Proactive and I've started using the Regimen.
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September 2, 2009

Pros:

Smells great, made my skin soft, definetly gets rid of small pimples, easy to use, refreshing, and works pretty quick.

Cons:

Does not work well for cystic acne, ordering can be a pain

I used Proactiv for a few years and loved it. I recently stopped because I am developing cystic acne. I recommend this product, especially if you have pimples, blackheads, and whiteheads. Anything bigger than that, you probably need something better.
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November 17, 2017
Billing issues and not even effective.
NOT EVEN WORTH A STAR! I don't even know how to describe how upset I am. They want me to pay for something I did not receive. I tried talking to them and they would not help me. I even have photos to prove it. I wish I can post it here. So I have monthly shipment and I have been using it for months. Nothing really has changed in my skin. I got a replacement card so obviously my payments would not go through. I ignored it and not changed the card because I did not want to receive anymore shipments. But they still sending me, so I paid for it to be fair. Now, I received an invoice dated August 21, 2017 with the amount of 131.82. So again, I paid for it just so I wouldn't think about it, not knowing if I received it or not. I have too many problems and Proactiv should not be one of them. Then I keep receiving emails that I have to pay this past due invoice amounting 131.82. So I ignored it because obviously I am not receiving anything anymore for a long time and I just paid a check. And its already November and still receiving it and said they will put my account on credit collections. So I looked up my account and see my order history. Even my account is already closed I should still see it, its my right, but there is nothing on it. So I talked to them and tell them my problem. They explained to me that my last check was applied to my FEBRUARY package and they are asking for MAY package. So I told them how would I even know I received that package if I haven't received it for a long time and I cannot see my order history. One of them said they could replace it but they cannot take out the invoice and they changed it to "look for the package if I am not sure if I received it" because she was advised to say it. Okay, how can I look for a package that I haven't received in a long time? That was stupid, I just said okay because I am already upset. So I breath and called again and make them understand my point. First: why are they keep sending me packages I have not paid and my card is not on file. Second: why did they sent a package if I already have a balance from previous package. Third: The invoice I paid is dated August so it should reflect both past balances. The last invoice should have two 131.82 with total of 263. 64. They told me they are giving separate invoices for different packages. I mean, who does that? People who tried to get money from people that's for sure. So my mom advised me to just pay for it so I wouldn't have record. I feel cheated, it is so unfair. I am paying for something I did not receive or not even my fault because I am scared to have record. DO NOT BE LIKE ME. DO NOT BUY ANYTHING FROM THIS COMPANY.
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December 12, 2017
I am agree with you Rainee DO NOT BUY ANYTHING WITH THIS COMPANY
January 8, 2017
A whole lot of eh.
I used this years ago when I first tried to to my acne under control. It worked at first, but stopped a couple of months in. It also made my skin SO dry and SO agitated. For the large amount of money you have to pay, it really isn't worth it. I feel like they approach skin care in a one "cure" helps all way, which is just not true.
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April 9, 2016
Nope Nope NOPE!!!
First acne treatment I ever used on my skin back when I was 16, with the encouragement from my stepmom (as she uses it to this day). She said it works great for her, for me on the other hand, it was the beginning of the rapid downfall of my skin. It made my face so PAINFULLY dry, and my acne even more painfully horrible. It made me develop cystic acne that took so long to get rid of. My skin is also very fair, and it caused me to become so red! Maybe this product works for some people, but for me it was horrible. My skin is far too sensitive for this product. Benzoyl Peroxide is not for the sensitive skinned, not at all. HOWEVER, the sulfur face mask was decent for spot treatments. But even that was not enough to fight my acne. I would not recommend this product, but it seems to work for some people. But if you have sensitive skin definitely be careful.
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February 15, 2015
Don't do it!
DO NOT order proactive yes it works, but they will charge you every month even if you cancel they will still charge you. I moved states and changed my address and I'm having to pay for boxes they are sending to my old address! I've called 4 times to give them my new address and they still can't get it right. They won't refund my money at all I've had to get a lawyer they've taken so much money from me. Ordering proactive was the worst mistake I've ever made. Do. Not. Do. It
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April 7, 2012

Pros:

It WORKS
Easy to use
Pleasant smell
Flexible steps

Cons:

Can dry out skin
Expensive
Long postage time

I feel like this product really works for me and i wanted to post this review for everyone that is thinking about trying it. PLEASE TRY IT The people posting on these forums are the small amount of people that it hasnt worked for therefore they want to have a whinge and a cry about it. The people that it has worked for carry on living their happy acne free lives without thinking about people like us who read these forums for guidance and support. Im 19 years old and i had horrible acne for about a year before now. i finally tried proactiv and it has shown great results (took about two months). I have quite bad scarring now, but they will fade over time and luckily it can be covered with make up. Ive had soooo many comments about how clear my skin looks, its amazing! I kind of made my own routine: 1. In the morning i cleanse with the proactiv scrub then apply jojoba oil for the scarring. I tone with cold water. Waay cheaper. 2. In the evening i cleanse with a neutrogena cleanser that removes make up really well and then benxoyl peroxide the sh*t out of my face with the proactive repair stuff. This routine works wonders for me but people need to realize that EVERYONE IS DIFFERENT! Follow the proactiv steps first, then if it starts to dry out your skin,, dont give in,, chop and change the steps until they work for you. I hope this helps.. I truly believe that it can work for anyone if they persevere.
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February 29, 2012

Pros:

-Products feel gentle and do not irritate skin
-Dermatologist designed

Cons:

-Does not work for everyone
-Made me break out SEVERELY the two times I tried it for long periods of time
-I have heard many complaints about it

Didn't work for me, but for some people, it's their miracle worker. It just depends on the person. I am an R.N. and I personally believe that smearing layer upon layer of products on your skin just unbalances everything. You're better off with a simple, basic regimen like Dove soap, witch hazel, and an oil-free moisturizer.
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August 8, 2011

Pros:

Tea Tree Oil

Cons:

Dryer Skin
More Break Outs
Very Expensive
More Scars

Proactiv is very deceiving, their pictures, their reviews, and success stories. They give out alot of endorsements and like any other product pay to look good. So of course when watching their infomercials I thought okay let me try this if it worked for all these people then it should work for me too, especially since the pictures they always have are people with severe acne and mine wasnt that bad. After around a month and a half is when I started seeing results, not no two weeks or week after I first started using it like many others like to claim. The Toner dried my skin out bad, it made my skin red and flaky, and the moisturizer did not help one bit, the only thing that did help was the tea tree oil but it ran out fast and is too expensive to keep buying. But giving it the Benefit of a doubt I kept using it, In total I used Proactiv for about a Year and a half before I finally decided to stop and even then stopping is not even easy to use with their customer service; They ask you why your stopping and tell you to wait and try other products they have, I called all in all about 3 times before finally being able to stop the service only because I lied and told them I lost my job and had no way to pay; they were glad to let me go since I couldn't give them the money they wanted. After it seems that it made my acne worse, I break out alot more often than I did before using proactiv and my skin is alot more dry; Proactiv only hides the problem, it does not help it at all. I still get their promotion cards to come back and renew my account in the mail and they go straight to the trash. Dont waste your money on this, save yourself the time as well because I didnt and I regret it very much.
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