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 22, 2009

Pros:

clears up skin fast if steps are done correctly

Cons:

dont use moisturizer it comes with use a stronger one to prevent peeling of skin

good product for bad under the skin acne
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August 29, 2009

Pros:

really cleared up my skin after babies, got alot of compliments from people WITHOUT makeup on, love their makeup products too though!

Cons:

when I run out of it

yes, you have to be consistent - ew if you aren't cleaning your face 2x per day - that's disgusting. it's takes time for results but in the end WELL worth it. LOVE the oil control cream - really helped my skin during PMS
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August 22, 2009

Pros:

The cleanser does make your face feel clean.But other than that has no pros

Cons:

tooooo expensive. does not clear up acne. It turned my skin red.

this treatment sucks
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August 16, 2009

Pros:

Smells good
Easy light packaging
Bottles can be recycled

Cons:

Expensive

I've suffered from severely bad cystic acne since I was a teen. Tried Proactiv and it dried out my skin badly.But then it began to work. and it WORKS. For about two years I had consistently smooth skin, my acne scars were beginning to fade and I still had the occasional cyst, but stubborn acne disappeared. HOWEVER, and this is a WARNING, it stopped working after 2yrs. Now my face is completely broken out again and the scarring is worse than before. ALSO, I've been to a facialist numerous times and it's common knowledge that Proactiv is BAD for the skin. Many derms will say that the chemicals are too harsh on the skin and to use something moisturizing instead. I've been getting monthly deep pore acne massages with extraction and galvanic massages. It's beginning to work. My bottom line? Proactiv works for a while, but it will stop. BE PREPARED!! I still look at my bottles sadly...
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August 16, 2009

Pros:

Got ride of most of the acne.

Cons:

Dried out my skin, made it super red and I had to buy an expensive moisturizer which still didn't get rid of all the redness, does not get rid of blackheads, and acne comes right back if skipped use for a day or more.

I would choose a different acne solution, there are better out there that use more natural products and don't cause gross side effects like redness and dry skin.
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August 8, 2009

Pros:

May be helpful for minor acne.

Cons:

Products do not work as advertised. Extremely expensive.

Bascially unsatisfied with results. Their customer service is the worst I have ever dealt with. Horrible experience dealing with them and the issue was never resolved.
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August 5, 2009

Pros:

No pros

Cons:

Waste of time and money!

It made me and my daughters acne worst o.e i am 25 &&;; my dauuqhttersz 9..... &&;; itt madee it bothh wostt i paidd overr $200.00 on proactiv o.o My skinn qott dryy.. And itt madeee myy eyes burnn my faseee looks likee a pissa.
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June 30, 2009

Pros:

It works for the first couple uses.

Cons:

I noticed that right after I use it, my acne is so much worse. My face gets really red. I am not allergic. This product works only for the first couple uses.

I thought it was really good for the first couple of weeks and couldn't wait to see my face clear up. After those first weeks, I noticed my acne became progressively worse. I also noticed it wasn't clearing up my face. I was very disappointed. I have tried my acne products to try to get a clear face. I have recently discovered Exposed. I have read reviews and they are a lot different than the ones for Proactiv. I am going to try it.
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June 22, 2009

Pros:

Steady (but slow} improvement. I feel I have control over my acne, and possibly a long term cure.

Cons:

The instructions seem to be focused on getting people to use as much as possible, so they can sell as much as possble. Actually its a good product but you have to find what works for you and ignore the instructions.

I have mild/moderate but very, very stubborn acne, and sensitive skin, but I still got this to work for me. I use it only twice a week and that is all my skin will take but it improves very slighly with each use. So - bottom line - ignore the instructions, see how your skin reacts and, most important be patient. Inbetween using proactiv I use a very mild skin wash (cetaphil) once a day.
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June 3, 2009

Pros:

EVERYTHING!! NO ACNE!! SMELLS GOOD!! CLEAN FACE!!

Cons:

NONE!!!

YESYESYESYESYESYESYES!! GET IT!! LIKE MAGIC!! I LOVELOVELOVELOVE IT!!!
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