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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June 7, 2008

Cons:

My acne got 5x worse just after using the product for a week.

i started using proactive in the hopes of rocovering my acne. i have had acne for about two years now, and it never gets bettter. when i would watch the commercials about it, it made me feel a ABSOLUTELY needed it... so finally i tried it out. I mean at that point i was thinking "what the heck, what does it matter to me". I mean my acne [in my opinion] was already to its worst point. so then i got the package in the mail. i just couldn't wait to try it out. i did everything it told me, but somehow i ended up with even worse skin. i literally broke down crying, i didn't want anyone to see me like it. i mean people at my school already call me pepperoni face. so i stoppped the treatment, and i even told my mother that i wasn't going back to school, b/c i was so embarrased. but finally she talked mme into going back. [[i still live adepressed life]]
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May 29, 2008

Pros:

it works if used correctly

Cons:

makes your face look red and can irriate your skin

i've used proactiv for a while, then went off it, now i'm back it's working well you just have to use the right amount which is very little.
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May 16, 2008

Pros:

Now I know proactive is not for me and not to trust evertything I see on TV

Cons:

super dry skin, irritation, burning/stinging not matter what moisturizer I put on my skin (I've tried many)

I regret using proactive. After 1 application, my face dried out like crazy and it has been like that for a few days now. Clearly the direction they provided are not very accurate and the commercial was a hoax. Terrible experience.
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May 15, 2008

Pros:

it calms skin and reduces redness

Cons:

does not fix breakouts in fact it caused more breakouts for me dried my skin like no other it took me about to weeks to get it back to normal

the tv lies this stuff is NOT gold in a bottle!
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May 10, 2008

Pros:

-my face is not as red
-when i do get the ocasional pimple it is gone sooner
-hardly ever break out any more

Cons:

-can overdry if you forget to moisturise, but if you moisturise there is no problem

Being 13 I am very self concious of my aperance. Since commencing the use of proactive I feel that my confidence has returned. I am so glad that I tried it, it has dramatically improved my mild acne. I noticed a HUGE improvement even after 1 week of usage. The refining mask is great! I HIGHLY RECCOMENT THEE USE OF PROACTIVE.
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April 19, 2008

Pros:

- Cleared some pimples

Cons:

- Dries skin
- Only works for awhile

It took about a month to get rid of my cystic acne. Now I only get mild acne, but Proactiv doesn't seem to be working anymore(I've been using it for 2 1/2 months now). Plus, it makes my skin really dry. =(
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April 10, 2008

Pros:

It clears up everything relatively fast; my skin is softer and smoother; it really is a confidence booster, even if you've only used it for one day

Cons:

none that I've experienced

The basic set is nice but you should really consider getting the wash, toner, lotion plus the oil-free moisturizer and (if you have oily skin) the daily oil control, not to forget the refining mask which you should only really use for spot treatment. Tip: use only ONCE a day for the first week and then use it twice and don't just stop using it. Eventually, when your face is clear, you can go back to using it once a day or even once every other day.
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March 31, 2008

Pros:

My skin looked fresher than before. The toner gives a nice shine to your face

Cons:

My skin is dry!!!! and im still breaking out like big pimples! and its not good for blackheads

At first i was like wow this is so great! and my skin was so smooth and stuff. But now my skin is dry and flaking! theres reddening on my face and i think it caused parts of my face to be darker than others. I really want it to work (and still do) just like the commercials but my skin doesnt look so good anymore it all bumpy and stuff.
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March 20, 2008

Pros:

exfoliates throughly, tones and evens face, deep cleans, soft-to-the-touch-skin, brigther complexion.

Cons:

pretty expensive to re-stock.
it MAY causes major dryness if you're a newbie to proactive, especially if you start during winter (REALLY bad idea! so don't do it!)
the oil-free spf 15 "moisturizer" sucks sooo much! it didn't help at all x[

so basically, NEVER EVER use the 3step kit during WINTER! that is if you're a newbie to proactiv. And I don't use any of the so-called moisturizers in the proactiv line cuz they really don't work at all (for me anyway....) instead I use Aveeno's Positively Radiant moisturizer! (it does wonders for your skin) and applying a non-comedogenic & oil-free lotion at night absolutely helps with dryness. Of course, don't think that your skin can survive without a proper moisturizer (with SPF!), because you're oh so wrong betches! "To Moisturize Is Essential"
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March 2, 2008

Pros:

The cleanser felt real nice on my skin.

Cons:

pricey!. didn't think it was worth the money..

It didn't work on my face at all! i have super sensitive skin. I could'nt get through at least 1 week before my skin started burning and my face had begun to feel like it was striped down and it was very itchy. I had to put my face in cold water to make the burning and itching sensation go away. I retried the product months later but i recieved the same results . so i will neer use this product again.
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