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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October 28, 2009

Pros:

somewhat cleared skin

Cons:

skin became very dry and i started getting very deep blackheads

this product dried my skin out so bad that the lotion that came in the kit wasnt enough to moisturize my face. i started to get very bad and deep blackheads all over my face. Now that i have stopped using it my face is worst than it has ever been. Even though,its still not worth using again and having skin like sand paper. Once you start this product it takes along time for your skin to get back to normal. EXPECT MAJOR BREAK OUTS.
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September 1, 2009

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So, i used proactiv a while back, i have stopped using it.ever since i stopped using it i have had reddness and every pimple that comes in becomes dry scabs i hate it so much i wish my skin waaasnt so sensitive now....!!!!

Cons:

i have had reddness for 2 years now, and every acne cleaner has not work so now i have to go to the dermontoligist and see if this helps...! (sad)

Worst acne cleaner i have ever had....
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July 23, 2009

Pros:

none at all 4 me :/

Cons:

it rally expensive,it makes my skin dry,red,and itchy
makes my skin burn and sting
didn't clear up my acne at all

it is really harsh and has a lot of chemicals in it which just dries your skin right up like a raisin and does not clear up your acne.
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June 23, 2009

Pros:

Absolutely nothing.

Cons:

After one week face erupted in a very big, itchy, red rash from my cheeks down to my neck. (Was told this was the face getting used to the product.) Kept using it. What replaced the rash was horrible acne.

Would never recommend this garbage to anyone. It made me break out 10000x worse than I ever have in my life. As with most other reviewers I was getting acne in areas that I never even had acne in the first place. They weren't small either. Large, red, cystic painful lumps. I never had horrible acne, just hormonal and after using this, I would wake up every single day with a new acne. I am JUST repairing the damage to my face. I was left with hyperpigmentation on my cheeks, and indented scars. I use Aveeno products now along with Olay Regenerist Microdermabrasion and my face has never looked better.
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February 18, 2009

Pros:

This thing sucks....enough said

Cons:

This thing sucks......enough said!

Thins thing sucks...ENOUGH SAID!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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January 30, 2009

Pros:

clears up skin after several days of using it, able to get results applying only once a day, more effective then the generic imitation brands, customer service accommodating to my preferences

Cons:

expensive, required club membership for discounts, must continue to use product to maintain clear skin, the renewing cleanser runs out before the toner or lotion, small breakouts during specific stage of menstrual cycle,

You must keep using to have consistent results. But it is very expensive. I had moderate acnee for 3 years, so I ordered proactiv. I was able to see results with less consistent use then was recommended on the bottle. I initially only used it once a day and saw results in several weeks( for 6 months). I was then able to maintain results using it every other day (3 months). I purchased separately some generic brand cleanser and toner because I run out of the proactiv brand. I had effective results using a washcloth to remove the dead skin cells before applying the treatment. (2 months.) For a month I discontinued the treatment only scrubbing my face with the washcloth and was surprisingly able to maintain clear skin. The breakouts have now come back again and spot treatments with only the toner help but my blemishes still remain.
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January 27, 2009

Pros:

Absolutely none!

Cons:

Redness, irritation, causes more spots to appear!

Don't be fooled by all that you hear about this product! IT DOES NOT WORK!
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December 18, 2008

Pros:

Works well, smells pretty good.

Cons:

Expensive, dries out the skin, and you need to buy the pricey green tea moisturizer to treat the dry skin it causes.

I had really bad acne, it didn't work at first and I stopped using it. A few months later, I went to the dermatologist and started taking antibiotics which cleared my face up quite a bit, but I still had some mild acne. I decided to start using Proactiv again and it cleared my face completely. I think it is a great product. The only downer is that it is super expensive and you have to buy the Green Tea Moisturizer which is also sold by Proactiv.
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September 14, 2008

Pros:

Clears your acne eventually

Makes your skin look and feel healthy

Cons:

Wayy to costly

Just not worth it

You have to keep on buying another set of the proactiv solution and if u dont your skin will start getting acne on places you never had acne on
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August 7, 2008

Pros:

Makes your face feel clean I guess

Cons:

The toner burns like heck! Really dried out my face and made it painful for days after using it just once!

I would not use this, I tried it about 3 months ago, was in pain while using it but though my face /skin would get used to it. After maybe a month I stopped using it, still hurt afterwards. 2 nights ago I figured I'd try it again, have not used it since because my face is dry and painful from one time use!
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