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 17, 2007

Pros:

Really worked great for me! It almost did not dry my skin. Best solution so far after years of suffering acne.

Cons:

The "club" system is annoying. You run out of Repairing Lotion long before the cleanser, but you have to buy the whole kit. No moisturizing product in the 3-piece kit: you have to add a 4th product (and a 4th step) in your routine.

A little overpriced, but it's not the scam described by some. It may be THE solution for some like me who have tried a lot of things out of desperation. The most annoying thing by far is the buying club system. I suggest you get the 30-day trial before making your mind. Remember also that you have the right to use it only once a day, and the quantity you want. You have the right to delay a shipment or to ask for longer intervals between shipments, even if you have to struggle a little on the phone. On the other hand, the products are not available in detail in Quebec, as far as I know.
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November 2, 2007

Pros:

I had no pimples left in 3 days, Didnt dry my skin at all!

Cons:

It bleaches the cloth I use, but thats all!

Great product, worth your money and I would recommend it to everyone. When using the toner, dont use it with a cotton ball, for two reasons: One, All it does it soak it up and then you'll have to buy more quicker. And Two, for some people it peels. It pour a bit on your hands and smooth it on.
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October 11, 2007

Pros:

smoother skin

Cons:

skin got very dry, toner burned, acne did not decrease, very expensive, leaves bitter taste on skin

Not worth the money. I'm glad it works for some people but it's just not EVERYONE'S product.
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September 30, 2007

Pros:

It smelled nice.

Cons:

Didn't work well. It did the job for about a month, and then I had a massive break out that never really went away.

If you have severe acne, not just a couple of pimples (like most of the people on their commercials), it's better to go see a dermatologist.
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September 29, 2007

Pros:

Bloody God-send.

Cons:

The cleanser

When I first used it, I used the cleanser twice a day. The cleanser is an exfoliator. Teenagers should only be exfoliating two-three times a week. I learnt this after my skin became dry, even with moisturizing. It didn't give me more breakouts or anything, but just dried out my skin. But now, I've replaced the cleanser with a more gentle one and only use the Proactiv-cleanser twice a week. I cannot express enough how much Proactiv has helped me. I really can't. My face would probably be bursting with cysts if it wasn't for this product. I will get the odd pimple maybe during my menstrual cycle, but that's it. I LOVE Proactiv. It works it works it works it works. After Acnefree destroyed my face, Proactiv helped to repair some of it. (Besides the scaring, which I am doomed to look at forever)
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September 27, 2007

Pros:

It really evens out my skin texture and keeps zits to a minimum. When I don't use it, my face definitely notices. I get a $50 shipment twice a year, so you can't really beat the price for the system.

Cons:

The shipment method costs less, but I end up using the products (cleanser, toner and lotion) at different rates, so I have to adjust the order every six months to get the right combination. It also bleaches some of my towels and sheets.

I would recommend this product to people who have persistent acne. not good for people with sensitive skin, or people with minimal acne problems.
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September 15, 2007

Pros:

Feels like your getting a good cleaning. Your skin gets better temporarlly. Used it for 2 years.

Cons:

Stops working in the long run. If you miss a day of cleaning, you start breaking out again.

This will work well on people with mild acne, but if you have either moderate or severe acne I suggest not to buy this product, and that your better off with over-the-counter products that are cheaper. Although I used this product for 2 years and I didn't have any irritations or side effects, it started to cause rashs on my skin this past month. So I went to a dermatologist and he said that I was having a allergic reaction. It's kind of odd because I been using this product for 2 years and now I'm having allergic reactions to it . =(
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September 7, 2007

Pros:

the product works after a month or so and you really see results. i think it is great.

Cons:

it takes too long though.

yes you should buy it.
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September 6, 2007

Pros:

It worked wonders for me, years ago. So I guess for some people it (the whole system) still works.

Cons:

For some reason, now my skin just breaks out when I use the WHOLE system (cleaner, salylic acid crap, repairing lotion). It's aweful. I dont understand how it worked when I was a teen and now it triggers acne. Guess it only works for my puberty.

I just can't use the whole system any more. The price sucks @ss also! After making hunders of millions of dollars, you would think they would bring the price down somewhat, like normal manufactorers do. I do use the repairing/night lotion. It works great by itself. I just wash my face with a fragrance-free clean soap (Pure & Natural brand), then use the lotion in the mornings and before bed. Now, I only get an occasional zit, here or there. Nothing nasty.
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August 31, 2007

Pros:

Helps the breakouts I have helps new ones from forming.

Cons:

At first my skin was dry, peely and itchy.

I haven't used it for very long and already I notice a huge difference in my skin, its a lot smoother and healthier looking, I mean yeah I still have a few blemishes but no new ones have popped up. So overall this is a really great product! Just a side note for dry skin use the "Green tea mostuire" it calms and sooths your skin and smells fantastic!
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