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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October 18, 2006

Pros:

None

Cons:

Made my skin MUCH worse. Dried out my skin causeing scarring.

I used the entire system (5 pieces). I never had major acne, just a few areas that I wanted to clear up. After using this over-priced crap I will be lucky if I can get rid of the scars it left. Do not buy this product, hollywood hype and high prices do not make it work.
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October 15, 2006

Pros:

suck

Cons:

dry

dont use this!!
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October 13, 2006

Pros:

NONE!

Cons:

Expensive, after I received the second set it stopped working.

The first time I tried it it worked great! Then when I received my second shipment I used it the same way and I started to get like an itchy little invisible bumps on my face. I couldn't see them but I could feel them, I also got acne in places I never had before. My skin was oily to start and it made it even worse. I received the third shipment and sent it back but I have to pay for shipping, It has been a month since I sent it back and still no refund, so I called proactiv today I was told I had an allergic reaction to the product, and was told it takes 6-8 weeks for me to get my refund. Oh, and they tried to sell me the "gentle" formula! DON'T USE IT!!!
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October 7, 2006

Pros:

Still trying to figure them out

Cons:

I now have massive bumps on the side of my face and neck that hurt like hell. I never use to have these before.

Proactive is no miracle worker. Its a gimmick like most other products out there. It may work for some but definitely not for me. My face is the worse its ever been since i started using Proactive. I have gone back to using my ever faithful neutragena products.
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May 5, 2012

Pros:

Worked from when I was 15-20. Well, it brought my acne from severe to mild.

Cons:

Sometimes it cleared 100%. For the most part, i it never cleared me completely. After 5 years, it stopped working all together. It might be overpriced.

Give it a try. But I think there are cheaper alternatives in Walgreens which have the same ingredients.
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April 7, 2012

Pros:

-the refining mask
-the toner
-works for a few months

Cons:

-expensive
-runs out easily
-doesnt work for long periods of time

So I got proactiv when i was about 13 and it worked for a few months. Then my face started to get really red and oily. I went to the dermatologist and they basically told me that Proactiv is for the Hollywood stars that need a quick fix until they can get an appointment with their dermatologist. DO NOT waste your money on Proactiv unless you just had a minor break out and you have a dance or a trip to go to. It is not going to fix your acne or calm it down in the long run. trust me. been there, done that.
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February 15, 2012

Pros:

it usually works

Cons:

it smells horrible.. it bleeches fabrics (i believe it is the 3rd step).. and its a pain to put on.

eh.. ive used it on and off for YEARS... it clears up my acne on my back decently.. but it always comes back.. its just a vicious cycle.
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February 15, 2012

Pros:

It really clears my skin! And if you use the refining mask before it, your acne will reduce to nothing/almost nothing the next day!

Cons:

During your first uses, you may expierience some burning. This is because your skin is not used to the benzoyl peroxide in it. You will adjust! Also, if you moistureize after you use it, your skin won't dry out!

BUY IT!! :) Okay, so I'll tell you what I do to clarify. *I only use Proactiv at night 1) Before my shower, I put on the refining mask for about 5-10 minutes (until it is dry). 2) I shower in warm water, possibly baithing with the deep cleansing wash. 3) I wash my face (still in shower) with the first bottle/renewing cleanser. 4) I get out of my shower, dry my face of ALL moisture, and apply the revitalizing toner. 5) I wait for the toner to dry, and I apply a medium-thickness layer of the repairing lotion. 6) I wait for the lotion to dry, and I apply the green tea moisturizer and the dark spot remover. ***The Green Tea Moisturizer, Refining Mask, Dark Spot Remover, Deep Cleansing Wash were all gifts from my monthly use of proactiv!!*** FREE EAACHH MONNTHH!
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February 3, 2012

Pros:

It makes your pores look smaller.

Cons:

It dries out oily skin and burns when applying the toner. The dryness makes skin itchy.

Im going to stop using it and try something else. Dislike.
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December 17, 2011

Pros:

It somewhat works

Cons:

They keep sending it&takibg money out of my MOM'S account,it's not fair,cuz she only ordered it once&they kept sending it&chargibf her too

The commercials make it seem so much better than it actually is..it works,kinda,but you have to constantly use it for your face to STAY clear.
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