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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May 8, 2009

Pros:

Seems to work on surface conditions.

Cons:

Does not work deep into the skin.

My concern involves Proactiv's business practices. My daughter bought Proactiv Solutions and arranged to return her third purchase (got a Return Authorization Number), I mailed it back and they continued to invoice the full amount. I called and finally got them to agree the product had been returned under the RA, but they claimed it was returned late. The late charges and restocking fee exactly equalled the original invoice amount which I told them was ridiculous and would not be paid, so she was turned over for collections. Whether the products are good, bad or whatever, this is not a company I would recommend anyone to do business with.
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May 6, 2009

Pros:

Works really well if consistent

Cons:

very expensive and a moisturizer is need for this produce otherwise your face will be extremely dry.

If you use it properly and consistently twice a day...it will work. However of course like many other products, it doesn't work for everyone especially for those who maybe allergic to the product. I think it depends on the person so you really can't rely on everyone's judgment on this product.....unless evvvverrrryyyoneee says the same thing.
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April 24, 2009

Pros:

Smells good... works only for a couple of months.

Cons:

It stopped working after using it for 2 years... Its very expensive and they kept sending me a million boxes. I've stopped using it and now i'm terrified of what my skin will end up looking like,

Dont ever use it... it gets addictive and when you finally give up on it, you're paranoid that you're going to end up with severe acne. I advise you to never use this product... the reason why they use famous people to sponser in their commercials is because they're rich enough to keep buying it.
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April 11, 2009

Pros:

can't think of any

Cons:

Harsh, bleachy, and drying. I'm convinced now that it made my acne worse.

I used this product from the time that I was 13 to 23 years old because I started to have pretty bad acne and my mom had me start using it. I stayed with it for a long time because I believed that if I stopped using it my skin would get worse. Finally a few years ago someone convinced me to try more gentle products. First I switched to Aveeno and things got a lot better, then I switched to Burts Bees and I'm amazed to find out that I now have clear skin. Like magic. I'm aware that everyone's skin is different. My skin is sensitive and a little on the dry side. If you aren't getting anywhere with products with Benzoil Perozide then I strongly recommend trying something more natural because it's probably irritating your skin. The BP and bleach in Proactive is harmful and not worth it. My sister still uses it and she has terrible acne but I'm convinced that if she just tries something more nourishing and less drying she'll be a lot clearer. I think I almost have her
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April 10, 2009

Pros:

- Easy to use
- Smells nice

Cons:

- Doesn't prevent acne (made it worse)
- Dries out your skin

This stuff cost a lot and made my skin worse. I used it for at least four months and i've never had that many pimples in my life! I've switched back to Nivea and now my skin is finally going back to normal. All I have to say is WHAT A RIP OFF!
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April 9, 2009

Pros:

None.

Cons:

Dried out and irritated my face!!!!! Ruined my skin was ruined and made it worse!!!!!!

This product is the worst product i've EVER tried!!!!! Proactiv has benzoyl peroxide which dries and irritates the skin!!!!!!! My skin started to peel and look gross!
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April 8, 2009

Pros:

got rid of my blackheads

Cons:

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I had regular type skin; I had a few pimples in the T zone, and I had many blackheads on my nose and chin. My blackheads became sparse, but my pimples started to blossom. Also, my skin was red, flaky, and cracky. I would not recommend this to anyone with dry or regular type skin. This product is only for patients with severe acne that have no other choice. It is also expensive.
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April 6, 2009

Pros:

the cleanser alone works well by itself

Cons:

Ruined my skin now I have red spots all over my jawline and I can't get rid of them

don't pay money for worse skin besides its extremely expensive
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April 5, 2009

Pros:

None

Cons:

Proactiv don't work worth a nothin'.

It was a disappointment and a waste of money.
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April 3, 2009

Pros:

kind of reduced acne a tad

Cons:

didn't really notice a huge difference, had major breakouts as soon as i didn't use it

i've been using this product for about 2 months now, and i haven't really noticed a huge difference in my acne, which is moderate to severe. there's been maybe a slight difference, but nothing noticeable. i do notice a slight difference the morning after using the refining mask, but by the end of the day, i'm right back at square one. and you can only use it every 2-3 days, so it's pretty useless. i'm thinking of giving it up and going back to neutrogena/clearsil when it runs out.
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