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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June 19, 2012

Pros:

clears up acne.
face feels so clean and fresh.

Cons:

the 3-step system doesnt help with the scars itself.

TRY IT. i had severe acne and i dont mean like 3-4 pimples, i mean my entire cheeks and chin were packed of pimples. I was embarrased of going outside even with makeup. I had tried everything and nothing worked so i decided to give proactiv a shot. and im telling you, i've used it for about a month and 75% of my acne is GONE! im so happy i decided to buy it. The only thing left for me to get rid of is the scars. It's true though when they say that your face might break out when you stop using it, but $20 a month is a small amount to pay inorder to have a clean, fresh, pimple-free face.
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June 17, 2012

Pros:

Clearer skin, prevents breakouts & oily skin, makes skin feel a lot better, smells really nice.

Cons:

Makes skin feel dry (sometimes) causes redness & sometimes stings a little.

I paid £40 not $. As soon as I used this product I saw improvement straight away. I had mild acne, not too bad and the first time I used it I saw a difference within the first hour. My skin looked so much more cleaner and healthier, pretty much all my blackheads were gone after the first wash. It does make your skin a little red and stings a bit, but that just shows that it has been cleaned properly. Some people have different kinds of skin so it won't work on everyone, just like every other product, that's just a risk you have to take. But I really would recommend it to anyone who has mild acne. I wouldn't recommend it to someone with really bad skin cause the exfoliating beads in the cleanser might make the acne even worse and irritate it, I'd see a doctor. But it really is an amazing product and made my skin so much clearer, I love it! Really helps :)
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June 8, 2012

Pros:

-Cleared my light/moderate acne
- Worked VERY quickly in doing so
-truly my miracle last resort

Cons:

-stings a little
-Expensive
-DO NOT order online
-Terrible customer service and sketchy sales tactics

I was VERY skeptical in trying Proactiv, mainly because my skin was never really that bad. I had small bumps all over my forehead and sides of my face that drove me crazy. I gave in to trying it after my cheeks started breaking out while on a 3 week vacation. It was puffy and painful and I needed a miracle. Anyways, I ordered it online, which I don't recommend. There is NOTHING that says ordering once equates to a subscription... they also charged my credit card an extra 8 dollars from what the order total came to, and still couldn't explain this after speaking with 3 different representatives. I've been using it for about 4 days now, and the first thing to go was the icky cheek acne. The small bumps started disappearing and my forehead is ALMOST clear! It's amazing, I feel so much better. I reaaaalllyyy enjoy popping/picking way too much, and the Proactiv solution seems to speed the healing once I get the gunk out (especially on the cheeks). I've heard so many mixed opinions on Proactiv that I had to try it out for myself. For my mild case, it worked wonders. I can see why others would disagree if their acne was more severe, had sensitive skin etc, etc. It is a really harsh product, but it's doing its job for me, so for now I am satisfied.
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June 8, 2012

Pros:

Mostly clears up skin
Convenient

Cons:

Stains clothes and sheets
Expensive

I've used Proactiv on and off for 15 years.. I've tried all kinds of stuff but always return to this product. I don't know if it means it's working, or if when you stop using it you break out regardless of what you try? Can't figure it out. But, I feel stuck using it if I want my skin to behave. I've been able to cancel several times, and I changed my billing to where they have to bill me instead of automatically charging my card, just remove your card number online. A kid lasts me a good 3-4 months.
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June 6, 2012

Pros:

Made face clean
Soft
No more pimples
Acne and pimples are GONE

Cons:

Stings your skin if you have a cut

I LOVE Proactiv!!!! By far the BEST acne solution I've ever used. Face started to clear up in a day (literally). Highly recommend this product!
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May 14, 2012

Pros:

Refining mask is very good
Toner contains which hazel
Fast acting
It does clear blemishes

Cons:

Dries out skin
Slightly over rated
Not for severe acne

Pro Activ is overall a very good product. I suffer constant break outs and pro activ is the only over the counter product that cleared them and cleared them fast. Pro activ now offer a "sensitive pack" which includes a deep cleansing body wash instead of a cleanser. The deep wash contains salicylic acid which is a bit more gentle on your face. My skin was very dry in the first 2 weeks. I just stopped wearing the repairing lotion during the day every 2nd day and and topped up on the moisturizer. If you suffer severe acne I believe topical treatments probably aren't the way to go and maybe a visit to a dermatologist is in order otherwise I would recommended pro activ to anyone with mild and moderate acne and who can afford to continue using this product.
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May 13, 2012

Pros:

- refreshes skin
- feels fresh after using it
- heals my acne
- 60 day money back guarantee

Cons:

Nothing

This is how acne products work, they dont just clear your skin right away, in week 1-2 you seem to think its getting worse, but really its not, its just making all your pimples pop out, than it clears them after. But ya for some people it works, for others it drys there skin out.
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May 9, 2012

Pros:

the man made beads in the cleanser where super good! they gently exfoliated my skin leaving it feeling refreshed and clean. I saw results witin the first couple of weeks and with continuous use it is clearing up scarring as well as preventing any major breakouts.

Cons:

in the first week of use my skin began to show signs of dryness, but Proactiv do recommend using a moisteriser after step 3, which does help prevent this.
another con to this product is the frequency in how late the shipments could be, in some cases my shipment would come 1-2 weeks after it was due which was a little inconvienient.

after trying to use different cleansers, lotions, toners, face masks etc. none have been as half as effective as proactiv have been! I wouldn't suggest people with severe acne affected skin to use this product as the exfoliator beads may irritate any blemishes. but for my skin which was prone to blackeads and whiteheads, as well as the common breakouts and scarring due to picking and scratching, this 3 step system works wonders. Keep in consideration that clear skin doesnt automatically come with a new skin regimen, eating healthier and drinking healthie does also play a massive part in creating a beautiful complexion. I don't see why you dont give it a go, and with their money back guarentee you really can't go wrong.
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May 8, 2012

Pros:

Quick Result in one or two weeks for moderate acne.
Good Toner

Cons:

Expensive
Cannot clear acne
dryness and tightness

I have used proactive for more than a year and I must say it controls and neutralize my acne but never completely eliminated it thats why I have to use it continously. Recently I stop using it because it's quite expensive..60 dollars a month is not a joke..I found other alternative...
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April 14, 2012

Pros:

Controls 'average' acne
Brings acne to their 'heads' quicker
Seemed to reduce the size of my pimples
My skin is crazy soft
Wide range of follow up products
Handy sized bottles

Cons:

It's given me embarrassingly oily skin
I'm sick of the smell
It dries out my hands and face
It makes my skin "tight, shiny and red" after cleansing.

I tried ALOT of over the counter products like many other people here, and they did barely anything for me, and I did not want to go on a medication so I decided to try acne.org products. Unfortunately the only product from that regimen that is still handy to me is the cleanser, I love it. Once I had accepted that acne.org was not working for me ( I really thought "this is the one") I turned to Proactiv. Seconds into using the cleanser (first step) I could feel my skin getting so soft and smooth, and it got me so excited. After a few uses, my pimples were smaller dots and my acne was more controlled. After a few months, I've noticed that it prevents new pimples up until my "time of the month stages" (I believe I have hormonal acne).I only have a couple "clear skin" weeks until my hormones do their thing (and I get pimples), and proactiv doesn't seem to be able to control that much. But I have confidence that it's fighting for me all month round. It also gives me incredibly shiny oily skin, even if i don't moisturise my skin will look like I had just put massage oil on my face. So right now I'm trying to control that with a moisturiser, and blotting sheets but I hate how they make my skin feel. Bottom Line: If you've tried everything, and still not satisfied with acne.org, do give it a go, Proactiv has worked the best for me out of all the other products I've been through.
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