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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November 28, 2007

Pros:

Works fast at first, and then your skin get used to it and it stops working.

Cons:

Dryness

If you stop using it, your skin breaks out terribly.

Can't use it for the long term! I used Proactiv for more than a year. At first, it worked very well and my skin was clear for a while. But after a few months, my acnes made a comeback and no matter how much I applied I still had breakouts here and there, it was very stressful and also it made my skin drier and tighter. I decided to switch to other skincare products- the first few weeks after cutting off Proactiv my skin was breaking out like crazy...I didn't go back to it because I didn't want to grow a dependency on the products. After a few torturous months my skin slowly regain its balance but still breaks out especially during my lady days and other stressful time. Now I think I will give Dan's gel a try.
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November 24, 2007

Pros:

clears skin, great smell, works fast, overall great product

Cons:

expensive

I used this product last night, and this morning. thats it. i am already noticing a difference! all of my smaller bumps are gone, along with redness. the larger pimples are shrinking but not completely gone. it smells super clean and i love the smell. It leaves my face feeling super smooth and totally re-knewed. it made my face feel lighter, and healthy. I am 13 and have only used this product to times!!!
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November 20, 2007

Pros:

Softer skin

Cons:

More break outs

The areas where i used put proactive has cleared but its caused more acne on other areas of my face. The product does not do anything other than scrub your face down with all the cleansers, and lotions. Please dont buy this product! Go to your dermitoligist and consult with them before using this.
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November 18, 2007

Pros:

Clears some acne.
Gives you a nice texture to your skin.

Cons:

It cleared up all my none inflamed acne, but my not large cystic pimples. Seems like the "finely milled" benzoyl peroxide wasnt fine enough to go through my skin It began to work for like the first 2 months but it went completely downhill from there.

Okay, product. Not worth the money. And I completely wasted mine buying it.
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October 31, 2007

Pros:

cleared my skin up extremely well. no more big patches of pimples, comedones etc. skin feels much smoother and less oily

Cons:

slight burning sensation when applying toner/repairing lotion. when wiping my face with the toner, the cotton pad somehow always comes up brown/grey.

perhaps this product works better in equatorial areas where its much more humid and oily skin is more the norm than dry skin. if skin is initially oily and it starts drying out, u don't really have a problem with it, because the level of oils was high in the first place. the only problem is with the toner. my mum feels its peeling off my skin when i wipe it with the cotton pad, explaining the brown/grey that comes up after use. still get pimples though, but it seems it's better overall.
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October 29, 2007

Pros:

it feels good to use when your washing your face..

Cons:

IT MADE ME RED!!!!!!!! AND ITCHY!!!

DO NOT use this product if you have sensitive skin or are allergic to benzoyl peroxide, you should only use a very tiny amount the first time, and don't use the "repairing lotion", or at least not on day 1.
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October 29, 2007

Pros:

It cleared my face up within days. My face stays clear, and I don't need to worry about acne anymore

Cons:

cant think of any

JUST BUY IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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October 24, 2007

Pros:

You do not have to worry about re-order. They just dend it to you and bill your card.

Cons:

It does not work. I have consistently had acne since I started it 5 months ago. And my acne is worse than it was when I started. I used to have a few small blemishes. Now I get these HUGE Marks on my face.

I HATE IT!
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October 23, 2007

Pros:

Smells fine, packaging is simple.

Cons:

Expensive, didn't work for me

I really saved up for this line. I used up the whole 2-month supply to find out that my face was destroyed. ProActiv gave me cystic acne, and I was not familiar with this type of acne. As soon as I started pricking them because they would just stay there and not heal for weeks, scars were all over my face... and I mean dented. I hate this product I could cry! I used to be able to heal my blemishes with tea tree oil, and now I can no longer use the oil to treat them. I am so disappointed I ever tried this. It altered my face in the worst possible way. :(
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October 13, 2007

Pros:

Refreshing feeling, balances skin tone, non-comedogenic product

Cons:

Dry, flakey skin, expensive

Proactive works extremely well for some people, and for others it may not work. I think it is important to give it a try and not to give up on it because products take a little time to see a difference. I have seen amazing results from proactive, but from personal experience, it did not make my skin clearer. I still use it because I am in the process of figuring out whether I should keep using it or switch. Best wishes! :)
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